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you can't test drive a Solstice - none are available.

why did it take them so long to build it? because Bob Lutz wasn't working there years ago.

the new Miata is not without its problems, the passenger footwell is oddly shaped because of the way the engine sits against the firewall on that side, very uncomfortable.

Yeah, Pontiac didn't make enough of these cars--figures. Meanwhile, their lots are filled to the gills with crap that will never sell.

If the Solstice came in at around 15k, nicely equipped, it would be a real winner.

the new Miata is not without its problems, the passenger footwell is oddly shaped because of the way the engine sits against the firewall on that side, very uncomfortable.

That's not a problem...that's a quirk...;)

I have this month's Road and Track and Motor Trend--both have comparison tests of the MX-5 and the Solstice and neither mention this (not that it isn't true---they usually love to nitpick this kind of stuff). The only MX-5 interior negative is the leg room is a bit tight for over 6 footers. And, they can't understand why the MX-5 has 4 cupholders. And (most importantly) why the He## would Mazda drop the name "Miata"?

Both, however, give the Solstice credit for a good effort--but recognize the Miat...excuse me, MX-5 as the superior vehicle.