2009 Pontiac Solstice

love this car depite its lack of creature comforts

By MRB (FL) on Monday, June 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 61,000

Pros: "fuel efficient performance car"

Cons: "lack of storage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Fun, fun, fun!!! Use it as a daily commuter. There is NO trunk space, no storage bins inside, no spare tire. There really isn't even a practical place for a cell phone!! But it has the power, performance and handling that somehow make you forget all the negatives. I have really enjoyed this car and have no intention of letting it go any time soon."

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love this car depite its lack of creature comforts

By MRB (FL) on Monday, June 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 61,000

Pros: "fuel efficient performance car"

Cons: "lack of storage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Fun, fun, fun!!! Use it as a daily commuter. There is NO trunk space, no storage bins inside, no spare tire. There really isn't even a practical place for a cell phone!! But it has the power, performance and handling that somehow make you forget all the negatives. I have really enjoyed this car and have no intention of letting it go any time soon."

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FUN!!!!

By bill 45005 (OH) on Friday, June 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,600

Pros: "most fun handles like cars cost 4 times as much"

Cons: "it is a true 2 pasenger not much extra room"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"as the old saying goes "most fun you can have with clothes on "bought this car used had always thought they looked fantastic and that it does , mine is a 2008 red scca ssb with stock 2.4 engine . Bought it from a chevy dealer as certifiyed gm car . it had 7,000 miles on it when I bought it 3 weeks ago (just broke in lol ) the car is fantastic handles well even when pushed beyond its limit stability controp is great , you make mistakes and it "fixes" them lol and for those of you that want to know I am well into my 50's and have owned a lot of hot fast cars"

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Love this car

By Lovemycar (VA) on Sunday, April 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 52,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, good gas mileage, looks great"

Cons: "Manual top, damagability of lower front"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

Ready to hit the roads!

"Have had my Solstice for 5+ years. Drove it to work daily. I am petite so it fits me perfectly. It is very comfortable. Seats slide forward and then power up and down. It is Mean Yellow (yes that is the actual name of the color) and turns heads. The 5 speed turbo is powerful. Road noise for a convertible is less than normal with the acoustic top. The handling is nice and tight with no slippage on the curvy back roads. Couple things I wish were different. I wish the convertible top was powered up and down, rather than manual. I wish the seats were heated as leather is cold in the winter, but the car warms up quickly. Lastly, I dislike the little metal piece that goes across the bottom of the front of the car. The car sits so low that it gets scratched when parking if it hits the concrete "bumpers" in parking lots."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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2008 GXP owner...the bad stuff

By Bill (TX) on Wednesday, March 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 88,000

Pros: "Handles awesome, turns heads, fast"

Cons: "Temperamental, repairs are costly"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"We all know that American cars aren't built like they used to be. But expect some surprises with your Solstice. While I hands down have more of what you would call a "love affair" with my car, it can definitely be temperamental. Be extremely careful with the coolant system and never open the coolant reservoir when the engine is warm. There is a tendency to get air bubbles that will overheat the engine. In addition, I've had to replace my water pump and thermostat while still under power train warranty, and just today 1 month out of the power train warranty, I had to have a new coolant fan assembly installed for a whopping $840. On a car just over 5 years old, garage kept, and regularly maintained, I expect more. All said though, you'd be hard pressed to have a more fun, nostalgic convertible, and it's a real head turner."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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