Is the Pontiac Solstice GXP a good car?

Is the Pontiac Solstice GXP a good car?

But as with sexy looks, a lot of power has a way of making one forgive shortcomings, so the doubly blessed Solstice GXP is much tougher to resist. The 2008 Pontiac Solstice comes in base and high-performance GXP trims.

What kind of car is the 2008 Pontiac Solstice?

Like some significant others, the 2008 Pontiac Solstice can make you bust out in a foolish grin one moment and try your patience the next. Even now in its third year, the roadster with the curvaceous body still turns heads like it did while spinning on a turntable as a concept car.

What kind of paint does a 2008 Solstice have?

Also available for the 2008 Solstice are the SCCA SSB Championship Edition (base model) and the SCCA T2 Championship Edition (GXP). These come with almost every feature as standard and have special exterior paint, though oddly, the Club Sport Package isn’t available on either SCCA edition.

Which is better Mazda Miata or Pontiac Solstice?

The Solstice (as well as its twin, the Pontiac Sky) may have it over the Miata in the looks and straight-line performance areas, but the Mazda beats the Pontiac in day-to-day enjoyment thanks to its more athletic personality, quicker-revving engine, effortless drop top and more polished demeanor.

Where can I find a 2008 Pontiac Solstice?

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But as with sexy looks, a lot of power has a way of making one forgive shortcomings, so the doubly blessed Solstice GXP is much tougher to resist. The 2008 Pontiac Solstice comes in base and high-performance GXP trims.

Also available for the 2008 Solstice are the SCCA SSB Championship Edition (base model) and the SCCA T2 Championship Edition (GXP). These come with almost every feature as standard and have special exterior paint, though oddly, the Club Sport Package isn’t available on either SCCA edition.

What kind of tires does a Pontiac Solstice have?

Standard on both are 18-inch wheels with 245/45 performance tires, a manual soft top (with an acoustic headliner and a glass rear window with defogger), a tilt steering wheel, OnStar telematics, a trip computer and an audio system with satellite radio, a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack.

What are the features of a 2008 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice receives a few formerly optional features as standard this year. Both the base and turbocharged GXP versions now include OnStar, an acoustic headliner for the soft top and a trip computer. An upgraded audio system with satellite radio and MP3 playback for the CD player is also part of the deal.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice receives a few formerly optional features as standard this year. Both the base and turbocharged GXP versions now include OnStar, an acoustic headliner for the soft top and a trip computer. An upgraded audio system with satellite radio and MP3 playback for the CD player is also part of the deal.

The Solstice (as well as its twin, the Pontiac Sky) may have it over the Miata in the looks and straight-line performance areas, but the Mazda beats the Pontiac in day-to-day enjoyment thanks to its more athletic personality, quicker-revving engine, effortless drop top and more polished demeanor.

On the plus side, cargo is more secure than it is in the roadster. Removing the 31-pound magnesium and plastic roof section, a task one person can manage, makes being in the cabin less depressing—and the car looks good with its lid off. However, the panel is too large to be kept in the car.

What are the specs of a 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

For 2009, all Solstices come standard with ABS, electronic stability control, Bluetooth connectivity, a limited-slip differential, and revised 18-inch wheels.

When did the Pontiac Solstice Coupe come out?

Both Solstice coupe and roadster concepts were unveiled at the 2002 Detroit auto show, and Pontiac says the closed-roof model was always part of the product plan.

Which is the best seller Pontiac Solstice or Mazda Miata?

Although we favored Mazda’s delightful MX-5 Miata over the base Solstice in a head-to-head comparison test, American consumers have gobbled up enough of the Pontiacs to make the Solstice the bestselling roadster in the U.S. over the past three full calendar years.

Where can I buy a 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

See pricing for the Used 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible 2D. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible 2D. View local inventory and get a quote from a dealer in your area.

On the plus side, cargo is more secure than it is in the roadster. Removing the 31-pound magnesium and plastic roof section, a task one person can manage, makes being in the cabin less depressing—and the car looks good with its lid off. However, the panel is too large to be kept in the car.

What kind of transmission does a Pontiac Solstice have?

The Used 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP is offered in the following styles: GXP 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M), and GXP 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M). The Used 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.

Are there side impact airbags in the Pontiac Solstice?

The Solstice doesn’t have side-impact airbags, and the car has not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Like other Pontiac GXP trims, the Solstice GXP is performance-oriented, with more power and handling capabilities than the base model.

When we got the manual version of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice in for review last year, we panned it for its anemic performance and tractorlike gearbox. We are happy to report that the GXP model with its automatic transmission was an absolute dream to drive in comparison.

What’s the price of a 2007 Pontiac Solstice?

Thanks to its VVT engine, the Solstice is rated as a LEV II category vehicle by the California Air Resources Board. The 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP comes with a base price of $26,515.

How big are the wheels on a Pontiac Solstice?

With its flared wheel arches and front fenders, gleaming 18-inch alloy wheels, and curvaceous sheet metal, the two-seater is one of the most eye-catching cars ever to leave a GM production line. Fortunately, unlike its naturally aspirated stablemate, the turbocharged GXP has the performance to back up its pretty-boy looks.

When we got the manual version of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice in for review last year, we panned it for its anemic performance and tractorlike gearbox. We are happy to report that the GXP model with its automatic transmission was an absolute dream to drive in comparison.

Thanks to its VVT engine, the Solstice is rated as a LEV II category vehicle by the California Air Resources Board. The 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP comes with a base price of $26,515.

With its flared wheel arches and front fenders, gleaming 18-inch alloy wheels, and curvaceous sheet metal, the two-seater is one of the most eye-catching cars ever to leave a GM production line. Fortunately, unlike its naturally aspirated stablemate, the turbocharged GXP has the performance to back up its pretty-boy looks.