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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  What a beauty! - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Shawn - December 18 - 3:30 pm

  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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  Fun, looks great, and very quirky - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Mike W. - December 6 - 5:46 pm

  The Solstice is the latest two-seater convertible Ive owned; previous cars include the Honda del Sol (my all-time favorite car), the Toyota MR2 Spyder, the Audi TT, Mercedes SLK 230, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the BMW Z3. Heres what I see as the good and bad after owning my vehicle for about a month: First, it looks great. I have gotten several compliments on it already. I love the lines and the way the convertible top completely disappears into the trunk. The car is a blast to drive, and it hugs the road. Theres no windscreen, but the heat blasts strong, keeping me toasty on a chilly day. The gas mileage overall has been just OK, but I did get about 33 MPG on a recent road trip. Now, for the not-so-good...this is the quirkiest car Ive ever had. I didnt notice until after I had bought the car that there are no power windows or locks. I thought that just about every car had power windows and locks; you have to roll the windows up and down with the old-fashioned hand crank. The cup holders are behind the driver in the center, making them pretty useless, especially when one has to use his right hand to shift the gears. The hood release takes a scavenger hunt to find. Its kind of a pain in the butt to put the top up or down, but I dont mind that too badly; Im spoiled because I had been driving convertibles with power tops; and with the Spyder and Miata it was simple to put the top up or down from inside the car. The build quality doesnt seem good; the leather on the seats seems like it will rip eventually, and theres plastic, plastic, plastic everywhere. With all that, I still love the car. I didnt buy it because I mistakenly thought it was a Z4; I bought it because it had low mileage, looked great, and the overall reviews from owners are very good. The bottom line is that if you can tolerate the quirks, this car is just plain FUN. I plan to keep this beauty for a long time; I bought a beater for run in the winter time.

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  gasser - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By z-man - October 28 - 9:13 pm

  This has been a great car to drive so far and turns a lot of heads. Handling is great & very tight, but gas mileage is worse than I expected. The convertible is easy to operate. The stick is not smooth to shift at times but OK otherwise (dont expect a Porsche feel). Im glad I bought it and Ive had a Corvette before. This is more fun and looks even better. Its got character. No spare tire :-( Trunk? What trunk? But then who cares? Bring on the summer!

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  Great new car - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By CG - October 7 - 5:06 pm

  Had the car for a month, average 24 mpg driving in mix conditions. Very happy with it. Handles great. Seating is very comfortable especially compared to other 2 seater convertibles. Monsoon sound rocks. Power is plenty for my type of driving. Raising/lowering the top is easy and takes about 30 seconds. I have been able to carry groceries, just not Costco shopping.

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  Iraqi reward - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By CavalryScott - July 28 - 3:06 am

  I saw the reviews before the car was produced. I knew I had to have one. I waited 8 months and it was worth it. It screams at me to drive it. The most fun car Ive ever owned or driven. Car sat for a year in the garage while I went back to Iraq. Now Im making up for lost time. The perfect weekend toy.

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  best car out of 160 - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By jonna - July 15 - 6:16 am

  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!!

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  Beautiful but poorly designed - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By CB - July 11 - 5:33 pm

  I loved this car the first second I laid eyes on it. My first problem began at 3500 miles and the latest just started at 22,000 miles. The list of items that have required service on the car: radio, leaky trunk, frayed convertible top, noisy top after replacement, a/c (3x), rear differential (still makes a LOT of noise), stuck accelerator. This car is beautiful but the engine, transmission and basic build are EXTREMELY problematic. Pontiac will NOT stand behind their product and have given me nothing but grief. Please think twice before buying!

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  Ridiculously good for the money - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Tim - April 23 - 11:53 am

  This car blows away some cars in the same class that cost $20,000 more. This car could easily sell for way more and would still be a good deal. For a two door roadster this car is by far the best looking styling I have seen in years. It makes other two door cars look girly in comparison.

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  My American English Roadster - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Klaus VB - April 10 - 9:21 pm

  I have long wished for an affordable English Roadster - 2 seats, impractical, zoomy, fun car. Most of those have left the realm of affordability. So after test driving 5 times, I took a chance on this car. No regrets at all. I love how it drives, I love how zoomy it is. There are so few out there that you dont see many on the road and people think it is WAY more expensive a sports car than it actually is. Heads turn wherever I go and people approach me at the gas station to talk about it. Since it is my fun car, I do not worry much about the storage capacity (there is almost none). If you are looking for something to cruise in, run about on a beautiful day or drive to work (and then daydream about leaving for the day) than this is your car. ON THE OTHER HAND - I wish GM had put a little nicer fit and finish in the interior. The hard plastics are a bummer and the leather isnt great. The top is a little wonky to get up and down, but when stowed the car looks fantastic. I have had the car for over a year now and have only had to change the oil.

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  I just got it - 2006 Pontiac Solstice
  By Buzz - March 30 - 1:00 pm

  I have had mine only 1 week now, so some of the above questions couldnt be 10s only cause I havent owned it long enough to test the gas mileage. But I plan to do so. Loving this car in automatic transmission. I bought it with 8500 miles on it fully loaded for a steal. Mine is an eye catching agressive Victory Red, driving it reminds me of the Pontiac Fiero I once owned. This car far exceeds that car. Maybe next years vacation will be me and my Solstice making the run from Boston to Phoenix.