Used 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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The Quiet Storm
hypno1dr, 04/06/2009
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
With cat-like agility and blistering acceleration, I just love my solstice gxp. While driving from San Diego to Las Vegas and staying fairly close to the speed limit (which is difficult) I actually got 33.1 mpg. As far as the manual top, I can pop it down faster than most automatic tops. As far a putting it back up, it takes a little more time, but still, its not that hard and I don't mind. Yes it does have animalistic head turning looks, and yes it gets a lot of attention from the ladies who want to ride with me. Guys if you want a babe-magnet car, with blistering acceleration, and hurricane force winds with top down, this is the beast (i mean car) to have.
Lack of Storage Space? Bunk!
John Bruning, 09/15/2008
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We've got 3,800 miles on our '08 GXP. It has gone through deserts, an Idaho sand storm, crossed mountains in flash- flood conditions and has shined in every situation. Two rebuttals on criticism: 1.) Some critics say the manual tranny is rough and hard to shift. When broken in at about 3K, it becomes butter-smooth. 2.) No storage space. Bull. You just need to know how to pack. I just took our GXP on a road trip to support a SWAT team's training operation. In the GXP, I had a large camera bag, tripod, large duffel with a week's change of clothes, gun bag, laptop bag, and ten blank-firing pistols, rifles and a shotgun. Plenty of room for all! Treat yourself: buy a GXP!
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Solstice for Singles
Terry East, Jacksonville, FL, 01/16/2019
updated 01/19/2021
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a sports car. It's small and fast, holds the road very well and gets above 30mpg most of the time. It is not a family car, it has very little storage either in the trunk (that's where the convertible top folds away) or inside the cabin. But it is fun to drive to work every day and I also take weekend trips in it. There are a lot of small plastic parts on the car that are starting to break. Mostly connectors that hold all the control pieces for the top in place. So after a year, nothing much has changed. Car is still fun to drive and still too small to carry a lot of gear. During this year I've had to replace my top when the back glass came loose. Other than that, no problems noted. Another year gone by and still fun to drive. I love watching the turbo boost gauge spin up! Had to spend close to $2k for a brake control module, brake flush and new battery this year. Had intermittent TSP and ABS lights coming on. It's fixed now and working just fine. Update for 2020: I had Dave at DDM install the brace package and do his tune upgrade. Very easy to work with him. I stayed nearby and the car was ready the next day. What a blast to drive now! And on the way home from that trip I got a error light. I think it was stability. Turned out to be the Steering Wheel Position Sensor.Another $800 in repairs. And in the late summer it started getting higher than usual temps. Had to replace some cooling circuit unit. Almost $1800 there. These cars aren't cheap to have manitenance done on them!
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Solstice GXP love affair.
edgar robertson, 08/03/2009
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is very well received at any local show and shines, and parades, that I have entered it in. I have never found that lowering the top is a problem. And, I routinely complete the task, in 15 seconds. Raising it is only slightly more time consuming, requiring 28-30 seconds. The power window switches could have been better placed. I would have preferred wind up windows, and side pockets. The cup holders, I really could care less. A bigger trunk, would be a great help for weekend touring. But with some creative packing, two can go on a weekend cruise. I also, do not require A/C in a roadster, and would have appreciated the weight savings, and possible extra horse power. Stereo 1st class!
This is my favorite toy.
ccaffrey, Huntsville, AL, 06/13/2012
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ever since I first seen this car in a magazine, I thought that it was the most beautiful car that I had ever seen. Having to always have some kind of muscle car, I didn't buy a Solstice until they put the turbo in it. Then, I installed a K&N filter and finally, I had the GM turbo upgrade kit installed. Now my 2008 GXP will scream. Imagine 300 hp in a go cart. I love everything about it except, no spare, not console, no trunk space and the location of the electric windows. My Solstice is Blazen Oranage and I had tinted windows installed and that little touch really added to the beauty of this little screamer. Garage kept in winter. My every day car is a Toyota 2012 full loaded FJ.