Overview & Reviews

The Pontiac Solstice is an all-new rear-drive roadster for 2006.

• Gorgeous lines, lots of legroom, low base price, nimble handling, strong brakes, grippy tires.

• Sluggish engine, complicated top seals poorly, hard plastic interior, tiny trunk, no side airbags.

User Reviews:

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  6 years and 100,000 miles - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By David256 - September 19 - 5:30 am

  I bought my 06 Solstice in 2008, when it had about 15K miles. Upon delivery the top fastening hook was damaged, and the rear end was bad (differential too noisy to be OK). The water pump has a small leak, too. A dealership replaced the rear end as a warrantied item, and I fixed the top. Nearly 85K miles later, the water pump seal was finally passing enough coolant to warrant replacing the pump. I got the car out of the shop Saturday, and today marked 100K miles on the odometer. Overall this car has been a very good car, very satisfying to drive, and has never stranded me.

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  Simply Put...FUN!!! - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Claudia - August 4 - 7:46 am

  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 dont 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!!!

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  Initial impressions - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Mikesan - July 7 - 9:46 am

  Just brought it home. At 6 tall and 184 lbs its 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!!

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  TN Solstice - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By John Carrico - June 27 - 11:16 pm

  The Solstice is an outstanding investment that is REALLY fun to drive. The Solstice is a lot more than I expected and a far better car than the Miata, S200 or even the Z3. Everwhere we go we are stopped by people telling us how beautiful the car is, and its even more fun to drive!

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  makes driving fun - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By B Hughes - June 12 - 12:53 am

  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.

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  Phat Girl By Rob - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Rob Laughlin - June 8 - 1:23 pm

  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!!!!

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  great vehicle - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By stephen t oakley - May 25 - 1:03 am

  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

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  Learning Experience - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By andldvor - May 4 - 6:43 am

  Owning the car was fun, obviously it is nice to look at and definitely attracts attention. Before this car I was use to smooth riding coupes or sedans so this was a change in road feel. I realized that I enjoyed driving a smoother ride much better, so am going to trade it in. i also purchased the manual transmission which has become a hassle now that i live in a city with endless red lights. I felt like the engine stuttered a little at times in third. It has never broken down on me or anything like that, but I definitely miss a bigger four door car with a smoother ride.

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  Here is how I see my car - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By my soul - April 11 - 4:10 am

  OH MY GOD. In 2002 I was devastated when Pontiac stopped making the Trans Am, but HELLLLOOOO Solstice. Sure it doesnt 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. Im hooked.

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  SOLSTICE - FUN, FUN, FUN!!! - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By HSFX31A - December 11 - 2:50 am

  The only other sports car (if one can call it that) Ive 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!