I bought an 07 brand new and wish I still had it! Such a fun little car! The catalytic converter went out at 25k miles and the fuel pump at 50k...kind of sucked. Other than that, loved it.
Still have mine since then and works like a beauty! Must be the different mechanism for each car then... cause I am rock solid at 150k miles and still going lol
@@stevefares7846 Probably...it was a fantastic car though and very safe! I was even in a very serious accident on the freeway in it. An SUV changed lanes into me and sent me spinning across 4 lanes of freeway. Several cars were involved. I was completely uninjured and my Solstice was the only car that was able to drive away. Just a little damage to the side! I kind of want another one now, haha.
@@Squeaks281 They are definitely worth it, affordable, and nice! You don't know how many people praise my Solstice... I low key feel like I have a hybrid between a Porsche and a Ferrari ahaha. Lets be honest, if the Pontiac logo was not on there in the front or back, and there was a Ferrari logo on there, nobody would know the difference. I pretty much have a Ferrari for only $5000 instead of $1500000 hahaha. I am glad you are ok though! If you can get one, get one! They are getting more rare and expensive nowadays!
I have a Solstice for my weekend toy. One correction to this video, no even for a convertible, the trunk space is pretty small. I purchase a luggage rack which I only use for longer distance multiday trips.
I hate seeing people that don't know what they are doing with my car, first you need a manual transmission to enjoy this car, don't pull the top with one hand you will break the dam thing lilf with both hands front and back it slides right in used key fob to open the top, I have a 06 base I can tell you how you can out run almost any car not from takeoff but on the expessway guaranteed nothing to add.
@@GearHeadzGarageUSA I have 2008 GXP in that color with an aftermarket tune. Runs smoother than w/o the tune (set up to engage tune when in Competition mode), and I had to get better tires to keep the wheels connected to the road. Absolutely amazing.
@@l00k4tstuff for it's age and with the LNF with a tune it's still a car to be reckoned with. The base model is a slug with the 2.4. good for some though
GOOP will fix that. Just squeeze it (tube) under the edge off the canvas top onto the glass. I have a bunch of neodymium magnets I arranged around the window (one on the inside and one outside the vehicle). Did mine six months ago and it seems like it's as good or better than the factory glue. I sat in the trunk to glue the window, and holds up to pressure washer no more leaks.
@@miguelnevarez4305 turns out it wasn't the trans. The rear axel was snapped which gave the impression of a bad clutch and trans. I paid for a new clutch just to find out the installed it incorrectly. So in total I really only needed a 50$ axel, but because of the shop and my bluntness, it costed about $2700 in repairs. Anyways the solstice is one hell of a car. I bought mine for 2200 and fixed it up and it drives like a charm.
I love this car been in car business for 35 years had bunch of them, love the coups looking to buy a 5 window sole my 37 plymouth wish I had it back I dont think Petty let it go.
I don't mind it's not a gxp, runs great with 180 hp but... Automatic? Why would anyone buy a sports car with an autmatic transmition???? I just don't get it. You never see that on motorbikes, you have automatic urban scooters but no sports bike would ever have an automatic transmition
Base = Not so fun. Base and Automatic = Even less fun. All Solstice and Skys with auto should come with GXP or Redline trim only. Otherwise it's pretty much a waste of a beautiful that only looks sporty. I love my 5 speed but not don't hate autos just not with an engine that doesn't match the car.
I must have missed that in the Owner's Manual , Yeah, that's why NASCAR and everybody else are still driving sticks LOL, get with the times, nobody that is serious about driving uses a stick anymore except Old people in their 70's or Millennials that think they are cool. Automatics far out perform Manuals nowadays, soon All Electrics will replace that, like I said, Get with the times.
@@HillBilly-1 Not really! You can take an awesome driver and put him in a manual car and the equivalent in a new automatic and get much better times in the automatic. Manuals deliver a more visceral feel and allow the driver more control. But you can no longer point to a performance improvement with manual. In fact as I recall the automatic Solstice GXP out performed the manual version . Having owned both a GXP in manual and auto I can say the auto was in fact quicker but is far less satisfying to drive. I prefer the manual--except in heavy traffic --LOL.
@@BalaHormiga missed my point. Awesome driver in a slow car can beat crappy driver that has a much faster car. Auto might be faster but requires little to no skill. I want to be fast because of my skill. My cavalier has beat many cars that should have walked away from me but they couldn't drive a manual as good as they thought they could.
I bought an 07 brand new and wish I still had it! Such a fun little car! The catalytic converter went out at 25k miles and the fuel pump at 50k...kind of sucked. Other than that, loved it.
Still have mine since then and works like a beauty! Must be the different mechanism for each car then... cause I am rock solid at 150k miles and still going lol
@@stevefares7846 Probably...it was a fantastic car though and very safe! I was even in a very serious accident on the freeway in it. An SUV changed lanes into me and sent me spinning across 4 lanes of freeway. Several cars were involved. I was completely uninjured and my Solstice was the only car that was able to drive away. Just a little damage to the side! I kind of want another one now, haha.
@@Squeaks281 They are definitely worth it, affordable, and nice! You don't know how many people praise my Solstice... I low key feel like I have a hybrid between a Porsche and a Ferrari ahaha. Lets be honest, if the Pontiac logo was not on there in the front or back, and there was a Ferrari logo on there, nobody would know the difference. I pretty much have a Ferrari for only $5000 instead of $1500000 hahaha. I am glad you are ok though! If you can get one, get one! They are getting more rare and expensive nowadays!
I have a Solstice for my weekend toy. One correction to this video, no even for a convertible, the trunk space is pretty small. I purchase a luggage rack which I only use for longer distance multiday trips.
Way better than a Miata
What is the tallest you can be, and fit in the car. I am 6'3", weigh 210. I have had Corvettes, no issue fitting in them. Also what about parts?
@@markbaumgartner7261 you will fit. I’m 6’2. Mechanical parts not a problem but body panels and convert top is kinda tough.
I hate seeing people that don't know what they are doing with my car, first you need a manual transmission to enjoy this car, don't pull the top with one hand you will break the dam thing lilf with both hands front and back it slides right in used key fob to open the top, I have a 06 base I can tell you how you can out run almost any car not from takeoff but on the expessway guaranteed nothing to add.
Yup I got a 06 base I know exactly what you are talking about
The orange tint makes this color AWESOME
Color is actually called "Brazen inferno orange metallic " paint code U28
Cool a pretty women and she knows cars? don't say you can cook too? lol
@@edflynn3441 I cook like a 3 Star Michelin chef, without the hat …
@@Beanieweenieable Mother Nature really did it right............................. Damn the trifecta
@@edflynn3441 When is the wedding?
@@GOLD_FEVER I wish Mother Nature spent some extra time with Lisa............
My first car 👍🏼
Was is reliable
I think it’s going to to be mine too, I’m only 14 though and I can hardly wait
Lucky guy, I’m planning on getting one soon. Hopefully I can find one
@@hondagang5966 yep, no issues besides the trans going out at 160k miles
@@anfernycrab8029 Goodluck on finding a good one for cheap. I still have my 2006 solstice. It's a beauty
Very well done! Great job.
Trying to find out how to pop the hood and you gave me video of the hood. And not video of what to look for.
fixed the window myself,works find now. my car will be in in a show tomarrow having trouble getting some to change oil and service
Absolutely great car!
that's a damn clean car, wish it was a gxp tho
Yeah and with a tune shooting 340 BHP and 25 PSI of boost.....now that would be nice..
@@GearHeadzGarageUSA I have 2008 GXP in that color with an aftermarket tune. Runs smoother than w/o the tune (set up to engage tune when in Competition mode), and I had to get better tires to keep the wheels connected to the road. Absolutely amazing.
@@l00k4tstuff for it's age and with the LNF with a tune it's still a car to be reckoned with. The base model is a slug with the 2.4. good for some though
Nicest looking car ever made.
Yes it is a rare breed.
Have a 2006 with 35000 miles ,have a back window problem came ungluded having trouble finding some one to fix it
Mine too. This car was not made to drive. It’s a show car!
GOOP will fix that. Just squeeze it (tube) under the edge off the canvas top onto the glass. I have a bunch of neodymium magnets I arranged around the window (one on the inside and one outside the vehicle). Did mine six months ago and it seems like it's as good or better than the factory glue. I sat in the trunk to glue the window, and holds up to pressure washer no more leaks.
@@sammyelliott5554 meh I got over 160k miles on mine and the only issue was the trans went out a few months ago
@@tastymm9874 hm cost to repair it?
@@miguelnevarez4305 turns out it wasn't the trans. The rear axel was snapped which gave the impression of a bad clutch and trans. I paid for a new clutch just to find out the installed it incorrectly. So in total I really only needed a 50$ axel, but because of the shop and my bluntness, it costed about $2700 in repairs. Anyways the solstice is one hell of a car. I bought mine for 2200 and fixed it up and it drives like a charm.
Great fun little cars.
MY DREAM CAR 2024
You will like it, get the manual transmission tho, it’s very smooth, with a perfect clutch 👍
Beautiful car
I love this car been in car business for 35 years had bunch of them, love the coups looking to buy a 5 window sole my 37 plymouth wish I had it back I dont think Petty let it go.
I don't mind it's not a gxp, runs great with 180 hp but... Automatic?
Why would anyone buy a sports car with an autmatic transmition???? I just don't get it.
You never see that on motorbikes, you have automatic urban scooters but no sports bike would ever have an automatic transmition
Smoking hot car!
How tall are you i wanna know how much leg room there is
I’m six foot one and have lots of room
I'm 6'3 I push the seat all the way back and I'm perfectly fine
Only GM could destroy a classic from creation to the junk yard
show it with the top up! wtf, dude. you got somewhere to be?!
Pretty lame review, if I may say so. Slow, and irrelevant comments.
Fuck off
@@dm_for_feetpics9009 lmao
What is that big hump in the trunk? GM Engineering at it’s best. LOL
Gas tank
For the rear suspension I think
Base = Not so fun. Base and Automatic = Even less fun. All Solstice and Skys with auto should come with GXP or Redline trim only. Otherwise it's pretty much a waste of a beautiful that only looks sporty. I love my 5 speed but not don't hate autos just not with an engine that doesn't match the car.
Oversell much?? Lol
It's an automatic?
Yeah, that's NOT a sports car. 👎
I must have missed that in the Owner's Manual , Yeah, that's why NASCAR and everybody else are still driving sticks LOL, get with the times, nobody that is serious about driving uses a stick anymore except Old people in their 70's or Millennials that think they are cool. Automatics far out perform Manuals nowadays, soon All Electrics will replace that, like I said, Get with the times.
The times are going that way because most people cry when you tell them they have to actually drive to achieve those numbers they saw in the catalog.
@@HillBilly-1 Not really! You can take an awesome driver and put him in a manual car and the equivalent in a new automatic and get much better times in the automatic. Manuals deliver a more visceral feel and allow the driver more control. But you can no longer point to a performance improvement with manual. In fact as I recall the automatic Solstice GXP out performed the manual version . Having owned both a GXP in manual and auto I can say the auto was in fact quicker but is far less satisfying to drive. I prefer the manual--except in heavy traffic --LOL.
@@BalaHormiga missed my point. Awesome driver in a slow car can beat crappy driver that has a much faster car. Auto might be faster but requires little to no skill. I want to be fast because of my skill. My cavalier has beat many cars that should have walked away from me but they couldn't drive a manual as good as they thought they could.
@@HillBilly-1 True. Autos make up, to some extent for drivers lack of skill, shifting or knowing what gear to be in etc.