Overview & Reviews

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. In terms of options, the GXP also now offers the Club Sport Package that includes firmer suspension tuning and silver-painted wheels. There are also two new special-edition trim levels this year that celebrate the car's success in SCCA racing.

• Sexy styling, plentiful grip, blazing acceleration from GXP model, attractive pricing.

• Engine revs slowly in base Solstice, tall transmission gearing, tiny trunk, elevated wind noise on freeway, lack of interior storage.

User Reviews:

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  2008 Solstice - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By happy owner - August 22 - 8:00 am

  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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  Head Turner - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By Fullthrottle - July 29 - 5:06 am

  An exceptional vehicle. Beautiful design(best GM has put together in a while)and always gets the looks. Simple with clean lines. Has that classic roadster feel. The car has plenty of pick up and power, always wants to go. (oh that turbo) So easy to spin those tires. Has pretty solid handling. Storage could be an issue for some. Interior is like a cockpit. Clean in design. Cup holder placing is in an odd spot(I dont use the 2 on the back wall. Stereo has great sound, love the mp3 adapter. Seats on the GXP are great, road trips have been really comfortable(Pack light).

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  Im in love - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By pegboy - June 27 - 11:33 pm

  My father told me to buy an S2000 and my brother said Miata, so I bought my Solstice. I have never enjoyed driving anything as much as I enjoy taking the top down and cruising in this. It is beautiful, sporty, roomy enough for what I wanted, and most deservingly a head-turner. As for the car critics not enough room, interior needs better styling, needs more power and handling, dont get me started. If it were up to the major critical magazines and publications we would all be driving BMWs and Mercedes anyway. For less than 22K out the door, with rebates and employee pricing, I am fully satisfied and laughing at the Z4s and Kompressors. I think Im gonna buy my wife the coupe. The top needs no improvement. I timed myself with no help other than my buddy pushing start on the stop watch. 10 seconds to lower the top, 8 to put it back up. Tell me your automatic put-the-car-in-park tops can do that.

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  feel like a kid again - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By bill45005 - June 9 - 11:13 am

  Bought this car , a week ago and WOW!!!! I have had my fair share of great fun machines over the years , just to mention a few , 65 GTO convertable , a triumpth gt6, 69 firbird transam,a grifith (289 hi po with webbers etc it was a rocket ship)etc then I went into my big 4 wheel drive phase lol, the last of which was an avalanche 3/4 ton with 8.1 motor, so I have had experance with many hipo machine , but have never had any more fun than this car has given me . it is the scca model 2.4 5 m I bought it for a resonable cost and it only had 7,000 miles on it and gm certified car it is absolutly flawless . The fun I have already had is great ,top is not a big deal to put up or down

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  I feel 16 again- thanks Pontiac - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By louis chad - April 30 - 1:03 am

  I just bought the GXP on my 60th birthday and it has totally jump started my life. I live in northern Minnesota, but will use this care selectively all winter. You just cant store this one. It will, although be in a slab heated work shop with me. Ill visit the wife on weekends if time permits. Thanks again Pontiac.

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  So Much Fun! - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By D Gearbox - October 30 - 11:03 am

  I drive a lake road to and from work every day, its like a road course, this car is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

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  My First Sports Car - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By My First Pontiac - October 11 - 6:36 pm

  Wow, Pontiac has excited me with this car! Its fun to drive and turns heads, all my lady friends want to drive it. As well as it handles and is magnetized to the road its hard to let anyone but me drive it. I purchased the car knowing there wasnt much storage space in it. Didnt buy it for storage anyway, as far as the cup holders, wouldnt care if they were there or not. Glad theres not an ashtray, gives me a reason not to let friends smoke in my car!

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  08 Solstice GXP - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By Mike - December 22 - 5:56 am

  Overall a very well performing car that handles darn near as good as a C6 Corvette, maybe better in some respects. Fun, and the exterior styling cannot be beat. Mechanically a very sound design. Interior needs work as far as convenience, but if you rate it from a driving perspective only, the interior is functional. As soon as you start adding niceties like where to put your spare change, sunglasses, or cell phone... the interiors shortcomings come to light quickly as does the non existent trunk space. The exterior design and performance of this vehicle is what sells.

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  Weekend toy - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By redsol - August 15 - 12:40 am

  My wife and I each have one, and they are toys for weekend use. Yes, the guy who placed the switches should be shot, but, in spite of al the complaints from magazine types, we can, with thought, place enough luggage for 2 for a 1 week trip. Just no big bags. There are plenty of storage slots if you look at it, even with the top down. Mileage is way better than EPA says. We get 25 mpg in town on both cars. The top can be a pain, but once you get a system, its pretty easy. It is a fun car, and handling is great. Took mine to Phx Intl Raceways roadcourse and had a blast. yes, the interior design team must have had a party the night before, but the fun factor outweighs the negatives.

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  2008 Soltice Automatic - 2008 Pontiac Solstice
  By Danny - May 30 - 2:43 am

  Love the car and the way it handles. The red is a great color and the car gets a lot of heads turning. I have had so much fun driving this car with top up or down. All around fun to have. Have had no trouble out of this car.