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jj, 05/15/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had many sports cars including three Vetts, MG's, Nissan's and many more but this car I bought for my wife is a great and fun car to drive! Move over, wife, I want to drive and my other car is a Lexus which I also love. We both love this car and it handles like a dream with 19" eagle low wide profile tires-hugs on turns like no car (not even my Harley) I have owned. I feel like a kid again!
What a beauty!
Shawn, 05/27/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My wife and I love the Solstice. It is a great looking car but NOT an everyday car. Great for weekends and nice days. Automatic transmisions are sorta rare--but we found one and it is nice to have. The car handles extremely well and like all the other reviews state--it gets TONS of looks and stares. Upgraded rims are well worth it becuase it makes it look even sportier. Indeed, they are hard to find, but orders for 2007 can be placed--and I have heard that will have an extra 60 horse. For the price--loaded and upgraded rims, I beleive the car is well worth it.
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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.
Fun and style
Ray Phillips, 06/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Yes I don't have many miles yet. But what a beauty.She has the lines that have other more costly sports car drivers looking. A police chief while we both were getting gas stopped over and marveled at the design. I'm not hoping to see him soon under differant conditions. However the state side boys finally have an American made car we can all appreciate. I think the automatic is fine. This feature helped me sell the better half on the absolute need to aquire this work of art.
Balck Solstice
Tom, 06/09/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one fun car and it is a definite attention getter. It takes the boredom out of driving. This car takes you back to the grass roots of driving, unlike some of those big "boats". You actually drive this car.
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.
Simply Put...FUN!!!
Claudia, 06/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It was hard waiting the 13 weeks to get my 'Deep Blue Baby', but the wait was worth it. I have the most fun driving with the top down...and I don't mind traffic (sometimes) since it gives others the chance to check 'her' out. Love the attention 'she' garners. Hope they keep the production numbers down so that I own something more 'unique' ... and keeps the value up. Just wish there was a door lock button inside the car... that would make much easier access to unlock the passenger door instead of stretching over or fumbling for the remote. Other than that, everything else about the car is an absolute THRILL!!!
Midnight Blue Solstice
DavenJacey, 06/24/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car...no complaints. It's our reset button on weekends. Only gripe is some wind noise around the seals at the windows when traveling over 55. Otherwise, this car is amazing, and it turns heads! No regrets, especially for the price.
Love my Solstice
It's Showtime, 01/11/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Turns heads, Sporty, Fun! A car for all ages, my wife, our daughter love to drive this car
Shop Around
marksviper, 05/06/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I own a 350 z roadster and love it. But if you do the research most of the new so called hot rods only have a 4 cyclinders in them with only 5 gears no 6th gear. On the highway this is taxing on a engine. I, in a heartbeat, would have bought a Honda S2000 if it go to a 6c. Honda has won the last two indys!!! Drive them all before you buy. On the highway in last gear listen to that engine work Markviper
Fun, crowed pleaser car.
Solstice, 07/14/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a fun car to drive and gets plenty of attention on the road. Top is a bite of a challenge to fit in trunk when new. Glad to hear they have a better engine option now. The car looks like it can go.... but is slow with the base engine.
Fun in the sun!
Randy, 07/15/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Solstice draws stares and starts conversations everywhere I drive. The motor is loud on acceleration with the top up, but with the top down you just hear a nice rumble. The cockpit is small with low access. Comfort is very good. People over six feet tall will have trouble stretching their legs. I find myself looking for reasons to take the Solstice for a spin. The onboard computer rated 20MPG over 4200 mostly city miles. I just took an 800 mile trip through the mountains of New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. The Solstice handled the twisty mountain roads with ease. The Solstice averaged 30 MPG on this mostly highway trip with the top down the whole way.
Driving excitement?
Darkshadow, 05/19/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've never had more fun driving a car, more complements or looks. Handles awsome,could use more torque for starts slow until you reach about 4k rpm. Information center is nice, make sure to get upgraded stereo if you want any bass, there isnt really much room to put a small sub anywhere. The tranny is a little clunky, but short shifts are fun. The MPG is more like 18/24.5 on the freeway, I don't think I've ever gotten more than 25 except going downhill. Cheap plastic int. and rubber seals. Turns and handles like a champ. Biggest drawback is absolutley not room for anything, so don't pick anyone up from the airport or have more than one friend!!
The best bargain ever ...
julioga, 07/16/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is one of the best looking caras on the street right now. It's that eye candy and WOW car that arises every 2 or 3 years, like the PT Cruiser, or the New Bettle or the Mini Cooper. This car is anything but flat. In South Beach at several valet parkings they park this car in front with the ferraris and lamborghinis. This is a bold move and not from ford, this time from GM/ Pontiac. Looks 3 or 4 times it's actual price, girls love it and it's fun to drive, under powered but the fuel economy is awesome. Let's see if the GXP turbo version later 2006 will handle the performance issues. This car is a solid 9.
#937
Drex, 10/09/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Had my car a little over a week, already have 800 miles on it. Lots of fun on back roads, very little body roll. The monsoon sound system is definitely a worth while option, gives enough kick.
best car out of 160
jonna, 07/17/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My husband and I have owned 160 cars in the 30 yrs that we have been married. The Solstice is BY FAR our favorite. We still have a Mercedes 560SL and and Infinite QX4, but I will NEVER let go of my little Solstice. Best fun for your bucks, well built and so far 10k miles worth of reliablilty. Good move Pontiac!!!! Nice to buy American again!!
Fun - priced at unbelievable price
Teresa, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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looked for a fun convertible - fair weather car! the price was right the looks are classic sporty - loads of fun to drive satelite radio to boot! would recommend to purchase this vehicle
most fun to drive in years
m brock, 08/01/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I waited almost a full year, and the wait was well worth it. A great car to drive. Not real practical, but great looks, design, a real roadster. There are some quality issues, poor design of trunkspace, window bottons, some skeekiness with the top down, and wind noise from the windows driving on the highway, but i dont even care. I take my blue solstice for a sat am drive every week, to open her up and enjoy driving and shifting gears. I am now even starting to rev past 4000 rpms, to push the car , and it purrs like a car that cost over $40,000. my only complaint is that the dealer raised the msrp, even though i had a contract priced agreed to last year. Everyone will enjoy this 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 !
Solstice making tracks.
houstonSol, 08/11/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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For those thinking that this car isn't practical haven't used it as a car to go to/from work. It fits the bill perfectly. And those that are looking for the door lock button, go to the Solstice site and look up a cat named Tweety-he has figured it out. Good guess that GM will be doing this in later machines.
1 after purchase thoughts
Matt, 01/31/2007
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This Car is still a head turner 1 yr after purchase, great styling, although the front end of the car is cute (not aggressive). Fun car on open roads, performance is good, would like a little more zip. Comfortable for a 2 hour drive, nothing more. Interior styling is average with cheap looking dash and door materials. Overall the concern to buyers is (practical). You cannot even haul a load of groceries. The car is always fun to drive and I anticipate this to be a body style that time does not dull. The aftermarket parts are becoming more prevalent and you can easily customize engine and styling to your liking. Rear wheel drive is always fun.
My Wife's Solstice
Thomas Meyer, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My wife wanted the Solstice. However, she likes me to drive. Quite frankly, it is a lot more fun to drive than I had anticipated. I'm a longtime motorcycle rider and didn't think a car could be so much fun until now. It's a beautiful car! It's so much fun to drive and it works well. As we had to wait two months longer than expected for delivery, we were becoming impatient and were seriously thinking of the much more expensive BMW Z4. We're sure glad that we waited for the Solstice. The power is enough to be fun but a little more grunt (e.g., a V6) would draw even more excitement for this vehicle. Fuel mileage (29 hwy, 22- 23 town). It's an American company making a great car!
I love it!!
Saul Cohen, 08/26/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the Solstice because of its looks -- not because it is a high performance car. I needed a reward for myself -- and it's surpassed my expectations. It is a lot of fun to drive -- very enjoyable. And it evokes great comments. When I'm stopped at a light or getting in and out when parking, many people stop to ask me about the car or to just admire it and tell me that they like it; I've even had several who asked if they could take pictures of the car. One guy, as a stop light light, couldn't stop raving about what it looked like, and said: "If I'd seen this before I ordered my RX-7, I'd never have gotten that." I do enjoy it!!
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 so fun!
Frank, 02/28/2007
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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After 1 year and 12,000 miles car runs, feels and looks great. Not one Problem to date. Still as much fun to drive as the first time. Great handling and driveablity.
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!
Roadster Fun!!
vwells7957, 03/13/2007
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the most fun car I have ever owned or driven. I drove it half way across the country this past summer and just loved it with the top up or down. Fuel economy was up around 29 when I stayed at 55-60 mph. It dropped to around 25-26 when I went 75 thru Oklahoma on the expressway. What as smooth ride! I'm keeping this car.
Solstice Rocks!
Joey, 01/21/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I get more looks in this car than I ever did with my 2 vette's that I've owned. Love the car! Looks great, handles great and is a roadster size vehicle that is fabulous to drive.
puts the fun back in driving
nick stratso, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The US auto industry has finally designed and manufactured an automobile that is fun to drive and is affordable. I cut my teeth on TR3s and this has the same feel with reliability. I can slide around corners again.
makes driving fun
B Hughes, 08/31/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first cont. I wish I had bought one much sooner. The style and fun factor are so high on the Solstice that the shortcomings are overlooked very easily. I love this car.
Solstice Rocks for the Price
toma, 09/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is so fun to drive. I had to wait 7 months to get the car, but was worth it. EVERYWHERE I go, I get stopped and asked about the car. Sometimes I pretend I am on my phone because the attention is endless!
This car is crazy
TROI, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car there is only one down side to it.That is that there are only two seats.
Really New
Mike, 09/06/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Everyone loves the styling. It is not a blow your head off performance, but it is really fun to drive. I am sure the newer twin turbo would be a barn burner, but I do not need that any more.
2006 Solstice Automatic
Dave Jasberg, 09/05/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This Car was designed for people who love the look of 1950 and early 1960 coupes brought over from Europe. The look says "Lets go out and find a road with curves and hills and see what I can do" as this is not a Corvette and does not claim to be one, but the price should tell you that immediately. The front has the little whisper of the first Corvettes made with the round curves and grille area. I know that almost al are built as manual transmissions, but I live near the city and shifts become laborous in that atmosphere. For a new design and the first year of build GM deserves all the salutes from the buying public. The first Corvettes were beautiful, but road like trucks and rattled.
My new toy
Dan, 02/05/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I debated whether to go with the Solstice or new MX5. Now that I have received the Solstice I'm so glad I decided on it. The car is exceptional in every aspect.
SOLSTICE
R.J. LEEDS, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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From the day I took possession of my Solstice, the main problem is people coming too close trying to get a better look.
Eye catcher/fun ride
K BETZ, 09/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Took me 7 months to get my solstice but it was worth it. Great ride, eye catching, easy on the wallet.
graet car
wingate, 09/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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needs a better cup holders, softer arm rest. this car is fun to drive and i am glad it is mostly u s a made
A Fun Car
Frank Siebke, 06/03/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive to the extreme and my Solstice makes that driving fun. It maneuvers great in traffic. It has the pick-up I need when moving into traffic and handles like a true roadster. There is some wind noise, but that makes it a roadster, I want to hear and feel the space around me. It is just a fun car to drive, and I love the looks I get when we are on the road.
Great Car!
glisamiguel, 09/21/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Oh my god..You will never own a better, more reliable and SEXY car like this!!
Here is how I see my car
my soul, 02/08/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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OH MY GOD. In 2002 I was devastated when Pontiac stopped making the Trans Am, but HELLLLOOOO Solstice. Sure it doesn't have the muscle power of the TA but so what. There is not a better way to feel as one with your car and the road then this sporty little roadster. I'm hooked.
What a Car Pontiac Got it Right!!
Aaron, 06/20/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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For the money you could not get a better roadster than the Solstice. This car rides like a dream handles like a race car. I gotta say Pontiac has done it right with this car. I agree with other drivers when I say Chrome grill would be nice and moving the window controls up closer to the dash would be good other than that dont change a thing on this car..........mark my words this car will be a classic......
The Black Bandit
85th PS, 10/01/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Have had my solstice for one year as of yesterday. A blast to drive and a very fun car. A great hit with girls. Seems to be a chick magnet. Get stopped wherever I am at and ask about the car. It is unit 000085 and love it. Would never sell it.
Love it!!
Flagg, 06/30/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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A fun to drive, timelessly styled 2 seater roadster. Nothing else like it on the road, and it turns heads wherever I go.
One Awesome Ride
coolone, 12/11/2005
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I can't say enough about this car. When I walked into the detail bay to pick him up I almost fell to my knees when I first saw him. It is plainly one of the most beautiful cars I have seen. The fit and finish were excellent. Handling was great and response was good. Definitely a 10 in my book.
Phat Girl By Rob
Rob Laughlin, 02/22/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is hot.... She turns heads everywhere she goes. She has better curves than alot of models. My wife took it to wash and a guy stopped to ask her what kind of car it was and said he had never seen one. She said it was his lucky day. While still trying to dry the car off a girl and guy apologized for staring and she that was ok because 3 fellas across the street were doing the same. Great Car!!!!
Best new sportscar in years
kramer, 07/06/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the very best new sportscar available in years! Surpasses all others for the money.
Good driver/short trips
RGD, 11/07/2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought car 02/06.Good driver but very uncomfortable after 2 hrs.Headrest too forward.No leg room. Computer controls on steering wheel very awkward to use. Must take eyes off road to check instruments. LED's hard to see in sun. No storage for cellphone, garage opener, sunglasses, etc. cup holders useless! Very hard to fall into and out of. Not having cushioned arm rest, my elbow gets sore pretty quick. Great looking car. Handles very good and good performing but needs more power. I dislike mine enough to have only 3370 miles on it.