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Used 2009 Pontiac Solstice Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2008 Solstice

happy owner, 10/25/2007
2008 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great car! The handling is great, no front end wandering, takes corners like they are not there. The fit and finish are teriffic, I worked in the auto industry for 30+ years and know about fit and finish. Have always driven GM and had two bad cars when GM had the quality issues, but those are gone and the product is now excellant. The styling looks good - we have had comments of "Cool car, Good wheels, Love your car" from teens and adults. You can ride with the top down at highway speed and carry on a conversation, and we do not have the opt. wind screen. With the top up wind noise is non-existent, just the soft rumble of the exhaust. A pleasure to drive!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very Satisfied

KyDave, 06/28/2009
2008 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After selling a Honda S2000 over year ago I decided to jump back into the vert world. The Solstice really wasn't in the running until I got the $3000 dollar coupon from my GMCard. I paid just over 16.5k for a brand new '08 with the wheel package, Monsoon radio (a must), and a few other goodies. The car stickered at $26,062. An unbelievable deal and I'm pleasantly surprised with the ride, handling and even the performance of the 2.4 ltr. The fit and finish is great and the materials aren't as cheap as I had expected from a GM product. This may just be the best car deal I've ever made.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Had to have one

Rwilson, 06/26/2008
2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Got the 08 after seeing it on the road.Did my research first. Back cup holder OK with me. The driver side holder needs improvement. Plastic looks fragile. Airbag light too obvious on dash. Auto trans. works for me, shifts great. Chrome grille would class it up. Would like a removable luggage rack for the back. Could have included door pockets but would sacrifice width. Perhaps a netting to hold odd and ends. Mirrors a little too small. Good sound system with 6 deck CD. My mistake was getting it for my wife. I don't like to beg. Put the SUV away until winter.

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5 out of 5 stars

Super Solstice

Terry, 01/01/2022
2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent and extremely fun car. Highly recommended.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!!

lovemysolstice, 10/23/2009
2008 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my new 08 Solstice(base) 5 weeks ago and am loving every minute of it. Most of the reviews list similar negatives which are true, but as for the storage issues, lack of a spare tire, fussy top operation, plasticky interior and ridiculous cupholders, etc..., I would not want any of these items improved if it compromised the beautiful looks or low price of the car. Performance in my base model, while nothing exciting, is adequate. I am 6' 215 lbs and the car is plenty comfortable, although I am wishing I had gotten power windows, due only to the fact that the window crank protrudes in to the area where my left leg rests and is a bit uncomfortable. Did I mention that I love this car?

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