Pontiacspotting

I finally saw a Pontiac Solstice on the streets of Mountain View yesterday. It was being driven by a middle-aged man. I personally don't like Pontiacs -- i think it has to do with that swiss cheese grill that they insist on sticking on the front of their cars. Solstice is supposed to go head to head against the Miata. While both cars aren't the prettiest cars to roll across the earth, I think the Mazda's proportions give it a "I'm small, I'm sleek and I'm cute" feel about it, while the Solstice says "I am the American version of the Miata -- taller, wider and heavier." Of course I think the main thing is this: those that wouldn't be caught dead in a Miata might drive a Solstice, out of loyalty to Pontiac. I'd think about driving a solstice if it was less pontiac-like. Get rid of the grill, get rid of the emblems all over the place, and get rid of that stupid reverse hood and I'd think about it.