FWD V8? Forget it. For about 10k less you can pickup a 04/05 GTO, MUCH better choice if you want a performance coupe. I admit that the FWD torque management systems on the GM cars is amazing, but if I'm gonna have a V8, its gotta be RWD.

BTW, a Solstice GXP is a sweet looking car, especially Jazz in the new movie (he's a hopped up Solstice)