2009 Pontiac Solstice - Q&A
has anyone ever seen a pontiac solstice on the road?
has anyone ever seen a pontiac solstice on the road? Read More
- Only ever seen one in a mall. No wonder as well, it looked crap. The interior is awful, and full of hard plastic that European manufacturers stopped using years ago. Reference:V Read More
- Yep, I'm in Florida and my friend has one.
- saw one yesterday
- yeah
- They are out there but as someone who works on the, I will never own one. They are fun to drive on a short around town trip but that is it. The biggest problem with them are the rear differentials are always blowing apart. The turbo engines are noisy, the convertible... Read More
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I am 19, and I want to get a used Pontiac Solstice. Mainly because I think it will help me get the ladies. The one we are looking at is 2009 soft top black and has 11,000 miles on it. They are asking...
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Specs: Select a Trim
| 2dr Convertible (3) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Convertible Specs | $24,275 | $23,182 | 19 | 25 |
| 2dr Convertible GXP Specs | $29,485 | $28,158 | 19 | 28 |
| 2dr Convertible Street Edition Specs | $29,410 | $28,086 | 19 | 25 |
| 2dr Coupe (2) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Coupe Specs | $26,225 | $25,044 | 19 | 25 |
| 2dr Coupe GXP Specs | $30,375 | $29,008 | 19 | 28 |
Why should I also consider these?
The Honda S2000 may be the closest competitor to the Solstice GXP; it brings an incredibly rev-happy 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder and six-speed manual.
Though it doesn't match the GXP for straight-line performance, it beats it for the tactile experience.
The Miata covers the basics with a certain tactile charm that the Solstice lacks; the shift action, very direct steering feel, and sound of the modest engine powering the balanced, lightweight roadster is still unbeatable.
The torquey Nissan 350Z Roadster is also worth a look for those who seek V-6 grunt above all else.
Compared to the Solstice, the mechanically identical Saturn Sky includes more standard features at a higher price, although styling is quite different—and perhaps superior—on the Sky.
