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Everyone is Envious
rkgsx, 12/20/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The styling is unmatched. The color (Envious) looks fantastic. The performance is great. Overall, you won't find this blend of styling/performance/fun to drive anywhere
Lil Bit Of Sol
bleacherman, 12/24/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is just plain FUN! While the interior is by no means luxury...it is very comfortable, exterior lines are outstanding! Handling is phenomenal ... just a slight movement on the wheel gives instant response on the road. It feels that you are glued to the road with the 18" tires. Great car for an even greater price!
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What a car!
Rich , 03/11/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Pontiac Soltice is the most fun I have had, driving a car. I didn't know how to drive stick shift when I got it, but it was so easy to learn, took me a couple of days. I like the fact that the red line for the rpms is high (7,000). I previously owned a Pontiac Grand Am GT which was a 3.1 V6 engine and it doesnt hold a candle to the Soltice performance wise. The bigger wheels and tight suspension makes you feel like your in a race car, and for the price you can't beat it.
Lay Low
IronMike, 01/13/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Don't let anyone find out 'bout this car. Ain't got any trunk space. People slide up to you at a red light and whip out their cell phone cameras to capture images of the svelt lines she shows. It's a real pain. People even get out of their cars when you gas up to take a tour of the machine. I mean leave me alone. I don't need this. My job already slaps too much attention and pressure on me. I don't need this when I drive down to the local 7/11. Other owners say the same thing. Help us. Bad mouth this car. Please... Please... I mean it's an American car... Please help us.... Trash it... O.K.......Please....
Initial impressions
Mikesan, 01/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Just brought it home. At 6' tall and 184 lbs it's a bit tight in the driver seat, but there is plenty of headroom with the top up. Engine is a bit buzzy and the shifter vibrates when in gear but shifts smoothly. Drove it conservatively for the 250 mile trip home and got 29 mpg! Handles like a go kart. Stopped for gas and two women came up and talked to me about the car. The first insisted that it was a Porsche. Talk about a chick magnet!!
Solstice, Wish I had gotten the auto.
Captcrzy, 03/23/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Had several loose bolts on the plastic inner fenders. Carpet not tucked in the front passenger seat. Chip in exterior paint. Manual transmission is very noisy and hard to shift when cold. Other than that great first run for this car. I think it's the best looking Pontiac ever. Get lots of stares and second takes.
What a car!
Lew, 01/28/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Forget the small storage space and all the other minor complaints...it's not a $35,000 sports car! What it is, is a car that is beautiful to look at and fun to drive. I've had the car for about a month and put about 1000 miles on it. The pick-up is ample the ride is what you'd expect in a roadster...the handling is great. You can't beat it for about $24,000 with most options. The only thing I wish...is for the weather to get warm, so the top can come down. It's a fantastic car!!
Its My New Baby
bobi1956, 07/07/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought a white one which I strongly desired and drove 150 miles to get it. It has the two tone interior which I love. It rides smooth and corners well. Great value !
Love my Solstice
Kathy, 02/09/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my car people stare and ask questions and even stop me in the street. When I saw my first one I followed the man to see what it was and five days later I traded my 2003 Celica for a Bright Red Solstice.
We love our solstice! Fun and awesome!!!
ROBERT BOUCK, 08/09/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We received our Solstice 12/21/06,1st day of winter Solstice! We love this car.It is bright red and beautiful, handles like a dream, takes curves,etc. with great stability.The radio is great with 6 speakers and XM radio.Everywhere we go, kids from 4 to 80 yrs. old yell "Nice car" or "I like your car" as we are driving down the road. People ask us if we like our car because they are thinking of getting one. Of course, we tell them we love it,and they add "Then we are getting one, too!" These cars sell themselves.The only disadvantage is the small trunk space, but who cares! We have managed just fine! Thanks, Pontiac for a WONDERFUL ride! It makes us smile just getting into it! YAHOO!!
Solstice Rocks!
Solticeman42, 12/09/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The soltice is by far in a class by itself sure to become a classic. I have taken it down Califronia's highway 1 and people love it! The car is cool with the top up or down. Truly a fun car to drive and the fact that it's American Rocks!
Great Roadster for Fun....3 weeks old.
Tom Shepard, 01/04/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a fantastic little car...Body style blows all others off the road. Performance ... great thru 4th gear .. (to 85). 5th gear to 105 might take a few miles ... LOL ... but I am not in it for the speed (I am 65) I have had people follow me to a stop to find out about this car ... many thumbs up on it on the highway ... I it the MG of the future..To grocery shop you need to leave the top up .. NO TRUNK space ... or put groceries in the other seat. Now I am still trying to figure how you get the battery out of this car someday..needs more speakers...I love this car.
PS review
pa, 04/07/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun to drive. Easy handling. Fairly quiet. Sleek design. Good gas mileage. Able to manuever in traffic easily. Some blind spots need getting used to.
The only Soltice in Acapulco, Mexico
Joseph Lewis, 02/16/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Soltice in Mexico City. It was one of only 5 to be sold at the Pontic Dealership there. I own the only black Soltice imported here. Visually it is probably the most spectacular and popular vehicle in Acapulco today. Other exotic cars pull up to me on the street inquiring as to where they can purchase one. It has good takeoff speed, I find it comfortable to drive. But more than this I find my Soltice to a blast to drive. I bought it two weeks before my 53rd birthday and feel like I did when I owned a 1967 sunbeam tiger back in the days when i was a kid. Thank you Pontiac. I am looking forward to the 2007 Solstice coming up.
Early Solstice Review
Billdaman, 05/06/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This Convertible has it all. To view this beauty from a distance with its flowing lines and growling grill tells you in your first glance that this car is destined to be a classic. Enough cannot be said about this car as an embodiment of a "has it all" modern roadster. Its interior is a beautifuly trimed cockpit with high quality fit finish and materials. This is a car that is the fulfullment of my dream to own a true performance roadster, that is most importantly American through and through. At just under 20 K there is NOTHING that can come even close. I have driven the Solstices competition from Honda, Mazda and BMW. They cant match this cars looks or performace at the price
What a blast to drive!
ilovmysolstice, 09/07/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Got the Solstice about 2 weeks ago and love it! I was going to sell it, but have decided that it's not worth the extra cash to wait until next year to get another. The car handles as well as much more expensive sports cars, looks much better than most costing far more, turns heads like you wouldn't believe. I have had a few people follow me home to ask about it! The shifting is smooth and the throttle response is immediate. It could use a little more umph, but all in all is plenty quick. The people that haven't heard about it can't believe what I paid. They usually guess in the low to mid 30's. Buy one!
It was worth the wait.....
Wright, 02/26/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I saw this car when it was introduced in 2002 at the Detroit Auto Show. I knew I had to have one! It is everything I imagined and more!
Outstanding!
Bert, 11/10/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been following this car since it was first introduced by pontiac. They are very difficult to find and I was lucky enough to find a vehicle that was ordered by someone who decided not to take delivery because he was not comfortable in it. I originally thought I would use the vehicle as a weekend driver but it's so fun to drive I cannot leave it at home. If you are looking for a fun affordable car this is the one.
great vehicle
stephen t oakley, 03/02/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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vehicle is a solid great handling vehicle with 32 MPG hwy and zero to 60 in 7.2 seconds,,, overall quality of fit and finish is 10/10. great engine and give a feeling that your are totally in control. rides like a much bigger vehicle and other than limited interior storage, great buy at 23k...sto
Could be better !!
John, 12/02/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car not long ago and let me tell you it did NOT completely satisfy me. It has good handling and it looks impressive but it has too many details I didnt like. It has bad wind control,very small trunk, poor turn performance, bad steering wheel, interior is plastic, a hard-to- understand top. It also has just a few of the standard features and even those features are very common and basic. The car has good brakes though and it seems reliable on that. I also found the engine to kind of shake when i shifted gears. As my last comment i would advice that you also try others before buying it never hurts to stay informed. I would rate this car at a 7.7 out of 10.
What a fun automobile with style!!!
pugman, 03/01/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is more than everything Io expected in a roadster. I looked at several, all ore expensive, while they may have had a few more features, the all laked in overall appearance. The interior layut is superb. easy to use and reach controls.
Pontiac home run
Bert, 04/20/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Picked up in Wisconsin and immediately left for Georgia. Not designed for a long trip, but FUN anyway. I tried the Mazda and this one has a LOT more leg room for me personally. Also, there is a ton more head room than the Mazda. This car is a load of fun to drive. Especially with the top down. I'd agree that the interior is a little cheesy and clumsy. Exterior is great. This is the first GM vehicle that I've ever bought (Currently own 4) that met the EPA rating as listed on the window. Got about 32 on the long trip from Wisconsin. For daily cummuting in Atlanta traffic, I've averaged just shy of 21.
Amazing American
dealernut, 03/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Amazing american craftmanship. I love the car in every way. It is an eye catching beauty.
Excellent Roadster!!
My Baby, 4 Weeks old, 01/13/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Solstice for 4 weeks, my first manual car and I love it. The car completely wraps around you when you are in it. Completely comfortable, the suspension is unbeatable. After test driving Mini's and other small cars this one definatly passed the test for comfortable driving. I love the looks I get driving down the freeway, people slow down so you can pass them and then speed up so they can see what your driving!! Excellent roadster, I can't wait till summer so I can put the top down and really test her out!
gasser
z-man, 03/23/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This has been a great car to drive so far and turns a lot of heads. Handling is great & very tight, but gas mileage is worse than I expected. The convertible is easy to operate. The stick is not smooth to shift at times but OK otherwise (don't expect a Porsche feel). I'm glad I bought it and I've had a Corvette before. This is more fun and looks even better. It's got character. No spare tire :-( Trunk? What trunk? But then who cares? Bring on the summer!
Chuck's Solstice
Charles Johnson, 01/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one outstanding car with fantastic handling. Currently getting 28 MPG on the road with around 20 MPG in town with an average of 24.5 MPG overall. I have found out that the car runs better using 93 octane gasoline. Have a total of 900 miles after 3 weeks of driving. Seats are very comfortable but as reported the trunk has limited space. With top up I am able to get 3 large duffel type bags and one large soft sided hanging bag, enough for my wife and I to have a long weekend. With top down, there is enough space for 2 small duffel bags. I am using the car as a daily driver and regardless of weather it handles great.
love it
dennisc, 12/30/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Orderd this car in may, received it in november, well worth the wait. Car is beautiful, very comfortable, drives great, corners great
I love it!
Jen, 01/31/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I absolutely love this car! Everyone stops dead in their tracks and just stares! Everyone thinks its a Porsche...I think its a lot sexier than a Porsche personally! I get harrassed at stop lights, the gas station, you name it. I hope nobody else buys this car Im having too much fun showing it off to virgin eyes. :)
pontisol
solstice, 03/28/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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transmission makes "clunking" sound when shifting to 2nd and third. Sounds like housing may be loose????
A solstice widow
A Soltice widow, 02/10/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car made my man's head turn like I have never before witnessed, he actually turned around in the middle of the street to go to the dealership and look at it, and 30 minutes later he was kissing his car good bye and vibrating with the excitment of driving this car...and I am not kidding!!!! He has not gotten out of it except to sleep, the first few days I think he actually spent 36 hours in the seat, incredible!!!! now all I know is there is another woman to contend with...this car is his baby, he gets stopped EVERYWHERE.....even at the Nissan dealership where his son was looking at a Z...the people all asked about HIS car fabulous!!!! I am a Solstice widow now!!
Love my Sol
rosebud, 04/21/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I know, Miata keeps winning the performance tests. Well, they've also had 10-12 years to get it right. the Solstice is the most highly tested new vehicle in recent years. if the 2006 was up against the '05 mazda, Sol would win hands down. Mazda knew Pontiac was putting this baby out, so Mazda beefed up the engine. Pontiac is doing that next year. Mazda hired the guy who designed the Solstice.. body change for Miata in the near future? This is becoming a true rivalry.
This car is hot
ELIZABETH STUART, 03/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle is hot. It looks great and takes corners very well. The 2006 solstice drives very well also.
My Solstice
Shelia, 01/04/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have driven Pontiac for over 15 years. I think the Solstice is one of the sexy car they made. She smooth, she hugs the curves, and I love the way drive and all the looks I get from men as well as women when I put up or stop at a red light. I like fast sexy cars, at first I was a little hesitant about the speed being that it was 4 cyl, but after her for a spin around the block, I realize the speed she had and I love this car. The way she looks and the way she drive.
SOLSTICE - FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
HSFX31A, 04/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The only other sports car (if one can call it that) I've had was a Lexus SC430. The Solstice is much more fun to drive, much better looking design and gives you the pleasure of driving a vehicle that is one with the road ... a GREAT feel!
Fun Car
Jack, 03/18/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It is a great car to drive. People ask questions about it all the time. They are always saying how good looking the car is. It has plenty of power, and it handles very nicely.
Fun in the sun - T.J.
TERRY, 02/15/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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i like every thing about this car the top is so simple to operate it's silly i can't believe some people have trouble with it , from what i have read. the only complaint i have is the noise from the trans. when changing from 1st threw 3rd the owners man. said it's normal i hope so; can't bleive no one else has'nt noticed it.
A real head turner
Jim, 04/07/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in January and have enjoyed it more every time I drive it. It handles very well and has sufficient power. Contrary to popular belief, you CAN store some things in the trunk...small soft things. My only slight complaint is that there is no hole big enough to hold a cell phone or ipod near the center console. Overall and excellent car though.
Lot of car!!
erbo, 03/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great fun car to drive. Attracts tons of attention. Handles the corners with ease. Looking forward to the new GXP version in 2007.
Awesome Car!!! Unmatched deal!
Dan, 01/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I got one by checking all the dealerships. Mine was pretty much fully loaded with options. What a car!! Forget all the other brands, you'd have to pay twice as much to get this anywhere else - way to go GM!!! It drives and feels like a sports car, yet comfortable for tall drivers (I'm 6'1). People stop in awe, others drive closely to check out the brand and even a police officer stopped to ask me about that car. Take all options if possible, it's definitely worth it.
fun for everyone
primecutmeats, 04/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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this car drives out well except for one thing,when shifting it klunks with a rattle noise,when took back to dealership they said that is normal for this car & the saturn.
Whoa! Pontiac hit a home run with this!
Jeff, 03/18/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm not one that likes to attract attention with the car I drive, so it's a little tough answering all the questions and turning down the offers people make to buy my car in the grocery store parking lot! Fun car, I'm looking forward to the summer!
Long range thoughts
Larry, 03/18/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I may have been the first to take one of these beauties on a long distance road trip. No matter what anyone says, this is NOT a vehicle for such an excursion. MI-FL-MI was the selected loop. While in FL, it was the perfect ride. Top down, high sun, friendly girls....it was all good. Exiting the car at rest areas & having my legs spaz around like I was having a seizure might have been amusing to onlookers, but not to me. Am I glad I bought this "Child of Lutz"? You bet I am! Will I ever ask it to do something it wasn't designed to do again? No way!
The One Year Wait
Jack Reese, 03/30/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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When I first saw the Solstice at the dealership I knew that the disappontments with previous attempts to purchase one were rewarded with my patience. Just walking around the vehicle was a stunning experience. Pontiac outdid itself on the styling of the fantastic car. I had seen many photos of it but when I saw it in person there was no question in my mind that this was the car for me. I call it the poor mans Corvette. After driving it I bought it no matter what it cost. Great Sports Car.
Great car for price
John Swanson, 04/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I could not be more pleased with my Solstice. Now, I am not a car nut, knowing all the tech jargon, but I can tell you this is a fun car to drive, and the style, design and grace are over the top. I have people straining their necks to see what I am driving. I have perfect strangers stop me and ask about the car. I parked next to a Boxster, and someone came up to me and said he would take the solstice over the Box any day. The handling is great, you are the road. OK, It doesn't have the zip of those costing $15,000- $20,000 more, and the cup holders set behind you are stupid. But the non auto top is easy to put down and back up. Best car for the money I have ever bought.
2006 Solstice
John, 04/01/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is a blast to drive. It handles beautifully, as if you are driving on rails. The ride is not too harsh as in a Porche - this is a daily driver. Despite being a small vehicle, it is very solid and safe feeling. My sister bought a new Mazda MX-5; I have driven it and prefer the feel of the Solstice.
Nice Ride
Two Dice, 05/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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What a fun car to drive. If you're going to use the Solstice as an every day car, think twice. If it's for weekends only, go for it!! Great to hit the open road with the top down and music up. If you don't like attention, don't buy it. Turns heads everywhere you go!! I've always wanted a two seater and this is my first. I'm glad I waited!!
Pontiac Solstice
Car Lover, 09/27/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Pontiac Solstice is a well desined high porformance car. I think that the new Mazda MX-5 coudn't beat it if it tried.
Cool Ride!
Wild Bill, 01/07/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my Solstice one month today and I have over 2100 miles on the odometer. The best 2100 miles I've ever driven. I love my car, all my friends love my car and my wife likes my car. I'm also meeting a lot of new people because of my car. This car does not drive like you would expect a small car to drive. The stability is great and it sure does hold those curves. There is not much trunk storage space but who cares! I just love to drive those back roads and stay off the freeways. I thought that it would bother me to have to drive my new car so much but I'm having trouble staying out of it! I look forward to those warm, sunny winter days so that I can put the top down and cruise!
MY SOL
solsticeSJA, 04/26/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the prettiest vehicle i have ever owned. It turns heads and gets smiles all the time. It handles better than anything I've ever driven (and I've rented some nice cars in Vegas) It has NO trunk space but if this is it's only flaw at that price....you gotta have it.
Another Toy for my colection
Ron, 04/26/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Took from April to Dec but was worth it. fun to drive and the ladies love it. I drive it more than my Harleys.