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Show 22 SPRINGVILLE HERALD Thursday, October 25, 2007 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP: The fun factor Beware the fury of a patient pa-tient man. - John Dryden God made time, but man made haste. - Irish Proverb Daniel Souza STAFF WRITER If you sense a mid-life crisis is about to happen, stay away from the 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP, otherwise oth-erwise you will come up with every plausible excuse ex-cuse to get in this racing-inspired, racing-inspired, hot-looking, fun-filled fun-filled sports coupe. The 2008 Solstice kicks up the excitement factor with new standard features fea-tures that were once options, op-tions, turning up customers' custom-ers' appreciation for the vehicle. New standard equipment equip-ment for the base model and GXP include a premium premi-um acoustic headliner, an enhanced sound system with an MP3-compatible stereo and an iPod jack, XM Satellite Radio, On-Star On-Star and GM's driver information in-formation center, which offers important information informa-tion such as current fuel economy, fuel range, oil life and warning indicators. indica-tors. Also standard for 2008 '(.. ' . t 111 L .11 II J II I . II III ... I I I I . I I I - fas UHi Bed Liner.,: i-1 - T, . . J f ton'skid, crczk-prctf svrfzco Prevents rust cni c. 1 6. It's Kever- in I3firii 7 JjetterhalM ' NOW! In Utah County... Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery! If you suffer from morbid obesity and related conditions, call the office of Max K. Cannon, MD in Payson, UT. Dr. Cannon is the only surgeon in Utah County currently now offering minimally invasive surgety to help you lose weight. Call now to attend a FREE SEMINAR discussing the disease and its treatment. Call 465-1701 for more information. FREE Weight Loss Surgery Educational Seminar Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the office of Dr. Max Cannon, MD 39 Professional Way, Suite 2 Payson, UT 84651 Please call 465-1701 to reserve your spot today! bucket seats with convenient con-venient seat cushion and seatback storage; leather-wrapped manual shift knob, AMFM and CD stereo with six speakers; rear window defogger; rake-adjustable steering wheel; dual-stage frontal air bags and easy-to-oper-ate cloth convertible top with glass backlight. For those wanting to push the driving envelope beyond the 177 horses offered of-fered by the base model, the Solstice GXP features a 2.0-liter turbo engine that kicks out 260 horsepower horse-power at 5,300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. from 2,500 to 5.250 rpm. . .. . ; This engine is one of GM's first direct-injection offering in North America. Ameri-ca. Just for your information, informa-tion, gasoline direct-injection technology helps the engine produce more power without sacrificing fuel economy. The base Solstice on the other hand, is powered by a 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder four-cylinder engine producing produc-ing 173 hp and 167 lb.-ft. of torque. On a personal note, unless you are after the Solstice's charming lines only, the 2.4L will suit your needs. But if you prefer some Tabasco-like power turning your rear wheels, be mindful of the letters GXP. Back to the blend, the 2.4L equipped Solstice will be receiving a new catalytic converter system sys-tem with slightly elevated exhaust system backpressure backpres-sure in order to comply with more stringent emission emis-sion and diagnostic regulations. regu-lations. The Solstice GXP has been one of Pontiac's most popular vehicles since its introduction, and is outfitted with high-pol- Braces for AiL, Adolescents & "k f THOLi'DONtlC S -'nvisalign -Clear Brack -i icaiuic rayiiiciu wjjiiui li j. nan F. Trapnell, D.M.D., P.C. Shortened Treatment Times 1 5 ,V 187 East 400 South Springville .. . ---'-:ivtsoo I II I f M II II Iff II I i l-UN i 1 j FOR ALL TRAPNELL PATIENTS! Bring your pumpkins in to share, Big or little we don't care! Scary, funniest, , silliest too, I i ne Dest ot each, a i i With Full W Orthodontic ! Exam ! lfinll ! rnnciiltAtinn ! 'Biggest Pumpkin We will have a prize I for.... I Cutest Pumpkin l 'Scariest Pumpkin With this couDon onlv. Not valid with other offers. " Offer expires 103107 With this coupon onlv. Not valid with other offers. Offer expires 103107 Most Original Pumpkin Smallest Pumpkin is GM's tire pressure monitoring mon-itoring system (TPMS), which alerts drivers to changes in tire pressure that could lead to premature prema-ture tire failure or a potentially po-tentially dangerous and expensive breakdown. The system uses sensors mounted in each wheel to monitor tire pressure in real-time. Additional standard equipment for both models includes two-way power driver seat height adjuster; adjust-er; racing-inspired sport ished stainless steel dual exhaust outlets, and front and rear fascia extensions. exten-sions. Inside, the standard cloth or available leather seats are embroidered with a choice of gray or red accent stitching. bther standard interior appointments appoint-ments include brushed aluminum sill plates and embroidered floor mats. The '08 Solstice GXP (and the regular Solstice) feature rear-wheel drive, four-wheel independent SLA suspensions and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Handling technologies technol-ogies such as GM's Stabi-liTrak Stabi-liTrak electronic stability control system, now standard stan-dard on the GXP, helps drivers maintain control during sudden maneuvers or in low-traction conditions condi-tions by using a comprehensive compre-hensive series of sensors to measure acceleration, deceleration, steering angle an-gle and yaw rate. The system automatically automati-cally controls the vehicle to help maintain the driver's driv-er's intended path when a measurable deviation from the intended course is detected! r The Solstice GXP is solely intended for the fun-factor. After all, with lack of interior space-forget space-forget carrying a passenger passen-ger if you need to bring golf clubs and very little trunk room when operating operat-ing with the top down, this shouldn't be your first vehicle. Unless of course you are going through a very tangible; real midlife mid-life crisis. Estimated EPA is 19 mpg city and 26mpg highway Base Price non-GXP -$27,955 Price as tested (GXP) -$29,025 i SALE PRICE $25,888. OffifDOJl Daniel Souza can be reached at sixth.gear. heraldgmail.com The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm. - Aldous Huxley 7. JLnenwV JOVJUJ, V i suvr-T x a l rwr1. f V Ii I) II A H cor.iE in foh nu, of fOUO nEMfrll HEEDS! Oscillo Fm Medicine Double Pack I I Expim 10-3t-07 Must Present Coupon at Time ot Pnrchue While Supplies Lut ASAP Colofdal Silver $'d'095:- Expirei 10-31-07 Most Present Coupon a! Time of Purchase While Supplies Lest OPEIJ DUlIIiO OQffST RBCT 1011 70i-iilE 040 Imreosway Ln. ninif!n icnwf f " " t r-z: .nli f AVJU JG M "I i Joseph JamesWn A.LynnDT Kepo'oD.C. f' AdamsP.T. I I x v 11 n I COUTH lHLLCV !l , . 1 5-1 3- ' 1 867S.500W. tkK,'- ' i 1 Payson,UT N'L. V65"7979 Same Day Appointments Available Headaches Neck & Low Back Pain Sports Injuries Much, Much More! 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