2009 Pontiac Solstice Consumer Reviews

Love the Car

Written by: Victor Gonzalez on 10/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I love this car a lot. Everyday I drive it, I love it even more. Really fun to drive, and is a pretty fast car. The car looks great. I am constantly turning heads when I drive. The interior is really comfortable, I have driven for hours and have felt great right after. It is actually very roomy for a two seater. Interior does have some hard plastics, but it looks pretty good. Storage is a bit of a lack in this car. Overall this car feels good on the road, is quick, and looks spectacular. Manual top is really easy to handle, but would enjoy an automatic one. Many people complain about the five speed, but i have no complaints about it.

Favorite Features

Looks great, engine is powerful for a 2.0L Turbo, Handles very well.

Suggested Improvements

Interior storage, and trunk space. That is pretty much it.

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AWESOME

Written by: Tari on 10/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

After a summer of not enough time to drive this incredible machine I am sad to say I am taking it to the dealership to have it buffed out, oil changed and tuck it in for the salty months in WI. This car is what you want it to be.. pedal to the boards and 10mpg or out on the interstate getting 40 mpg. I had the power up pkg added and will never regret it. The GXP model is def worth the little extra. My other half just got the 2010 Camaro he ordered so now we're a transforming couple! LOL He got the 426 hp SS...it goes without saying an incredible car that doesn't disappoint, accept finding a place to really open it up!

Favorite Features

The seats, the interior lighting and the seat of your pants accelleration!

Suggested Improvements

Just a really fun car....don't want to put it away!

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Kansas

Written by: Gene on 10/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

The car is more than I exspected. Fun to drive has the power and the sound of a true sports car and its American made. Driving it gives you a relaxed mind set. I don't know about the car turning heads as you go by I'm enjoying it to much!

Favorite Features

The entire car I love it!

Suggested Improvements

None

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Drop Top Dream

Written by: Tari on 05/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Although I have only owned a month and put about 700 miles on it, it hasn't disappointed me yet. I had the power up package added. Now 290 HP and 340 ft lbs torque according to article in Hot Rod. I still get goosebumps when I step it down and look at speedometer, I won't admit what it read! Admittedly going to be a summer ride for me but it will be a GREAT summer!

Favorite Features

Once you get used to the space issues, (lack of it)the leather seats in GXP pkg wrap around you like the seats in my Cobalt SS never did. Also the inside night lighting is awesome. I had never owned a Pontiac before so the red dash lighting was a pleasant surprise.

Suggested Improvements

With the exception of the space confinement, which one really does get used to, I only suggest that GM doesn't discontinue Pontiac, to late for that. I guess was the final reason I chose to get my Solstice, there wouldn't be alot of similiar opportunities. We'll all be riding in boxes I fear.

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GXP me.

Written by: gxpdavid on 01/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

As my car breaks in more and more (15,000 miles.) i like it it more and more. Some of teh switches and cup holders are in slightly wierd places but you get used to it. As for comfort and performance: I love the car. Handles, fast , good fuel economy and it turns heads everywhere I go. My friends all know I can buy a more exspensive car. So they allway ask me why a Pontiac? It's a top notch performer, that's why. Near perfect 50/50 wieght and 260HP add up to lots of fun.

Favorite Features

No turbo lag. This 2.0 liter intercooled turbo has the power of my old V8's.

Suggested Improvements

GM just released a 30 HP upgrade for this car. That would bring it to 290HP! It doesnt need it but it could be fun. GM should tweak the interior buttons and switches locations. Other wise I love it.

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