Solstice gxp car and driver

The styling sizzle that caused me to fall in love was joined in 2007 by a tasty steak. The gxp replaced the forgettable 173horsepower base four with an early application of gms 2liter, directinjected turbo, which developed 260 horse and as many poundsfeet of torque. The chicago suntimes says the suspension is fairly supple, but some might feel the ride is too firm. Audi tt i love the look of the car, and the sound of the engine, but i have to admit, power is terrible. The gxp s small price increment negates any reason to purchase the base car, and its sure to be sold out for the foreseeable future. Andre smirnov is a software engineer by trade and a lifelong automotive enthusiast. Itll give you more time to enjoy what gm got right. Used 2007 pontiac solstice for sale at sullivan motor. So if your debating buying a car from this class i would recommend taking a look at the latest american design in the group. All aztek bonneville firebird g3 g5 g6 g8 grand am grand prix gto montana montana sv6 solstice sunfire torrent trans sport vibe. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

If youre searching for serious sports car handling talents and frisky performance at an affordable price, the solstice gxp just might fill the. Targa top, only 1266 gxp coupes made, 28,800 original miles amfmcdaux, aftermarket wheels on the car and have originals. The 2009 pontiac solstice coupe is already a rarity, but then when you add in exceptionally low mileage, a great color combo, and the alwaysindemand turbocharged gxp motor upgraded for more power, you have a car that will forever be soughtafter by collectors. Driver front seat bucket opt a50 leather manual fits 06 solstice 65444 fits. Shop pontiac solstice vehicles for sale in ontario, or at cars. The solstice coupe gxp has nearly unmanageable blind spots that make changing lanes and backing out of parking lots a hairraising experience. Dealerinstalled performance option for pontiac solstice gxp, the. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 2008 solstice models nationwide. The solstice s low base price makes it a real alternative to mazdas perennial favorite, the miata, and mitsubishis eclipse spyder. The rest of the driving experience is nearly identical to that of the gxp roadster.

The solstices low base price makes it a real alternative to mazdas perennial favorite, the miata, and mitsubishis eclipse spyder. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 pontiac solstice gxp coupe at car and driver. But when removed, it doesnt fit in the back of the car. The pontiac solstice now has a power plant to match its machoroadster looks. Used pontiac solstice for sale with photos cargurus. Automobile magazine says the solstice is a barn swallow, smooth and swift in lowlevel flight, highly agile, able to zigzag at speed. Jul 18, 2007 the good the 2007 pontiac solstice gxp is a great looking car with blistering performance and a very useable, bassheavy audio system the bad storage space in the solstice s cabin is almost. I drove 9 hours for my dream car pontiac solstice gxp. Nov 18, 2009 the solstice coupe gxp has nearly unmanageable blind spots that make changing lanes and backing out of parking lots a hairraising experience. Nov 28, 2011 car and driver complete solstice specification pdf can be downloaded here. See hires pictures, prices and info on pontiac solstice gxps for sale in cathedral city. The new york times adds, the car is set up to provide a firm ride commensurate with its sporting aspirations, and thats fine, but this suspension.

For example 6k may get be able to get you a toyota mr2 spyder with not a lot of mileage. If you want a cool car, with great driving dynamics for that much money there are more realistic options out there. This 2008 pontiac solstice gxp is for sale in austin, tx. Pontiac didnt even need to overdo their ad campaigns for the model. Of course, this just makes me wonder out loud how my easy to love mx5 would do with a turbo and a suspension upgrade. I have an orange 2008 gxp that just makes driving a joy. Mar 01, 2007 as for the solstice gxp, i must admit if fills the nich of toy much better than the standard solstice. Jun 22, 2018 the styling sizzle that caused me to fall in love was joined in 2007 by a tasty steak. Nearly three years on, the solstice remains one of the finest sculpted roadsters around.

The pontiac solstice gained popularity after the 2007 blockbuster hit transformers, where the pontiac solstice was the autobot form of jazz. The t2 class allows the 260 hp turbocharged solstice gxp. Sadly a project car now but a driver from 89 to 06. To get to 60 took like 8 seconds, and once my driver was going 120, the cars engine started to hiss. Used 2007 pontiac solstice standard features standard gxp equipment includes a limitedslip differential, antilock brakes abs, a driver information. Driving the pontiac solstice gxp is a bit of a tease. Onstar is standard, along with gms driver information center.

Get the best deals on seats for pontiac solstice when you shop the largest online selection at. Car and driver complete solstice specification pdf can be downloaded here. For 2007, the pontiac solstice now comes in two trims. If youre gonna suffer with such an impractical car, it should at least be fast. Built off of the gm kappa platform, the solstice shares dna with the saturn sky, opel gt, and daewoo g2x. Pontiac solstice 2007, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. As for the solstice gxp, i must admit if fills the nich of toy much better than the standard solstice. Build your own sccaracer solstice high performance pontiac. The pontiac solstice made a splash right after it debuted as a concept car in 2004 and when it was finally put into production a year later, the initial interest in the model was palpable. But serious enthusiasts will get more thrills out of the more refined mazda miata, which feels lighter on its tires and more connected to the driver. The car also has every option available for the solstice gxp coupe to include the red stitching on the black leather seats and monsoon audio system. Test drivers agree that, as car and driver summarizes, the 2007 pontiac solstice is a surprisingly pure roadster from an unlikely source. Build your own sccaracer solstice high performance.

Being a gxp, the car was ordered with the 260hp ecotec 4 but was upgraded with gms inhouse programming pushing power to 290hp. Our guys got surprised by this car a while ago, long before gm decided to kill it and pontiac. The 2007 pontiac solstice continues to offer exceptional styling, and the new gxp trim provides terrific performance. Youre not going to find a pontiac solstice gxp for under 6k with only 100,000 miles, its just not going to happen. The gxp turns it up a notch with a turbocharged directinjection 2. Bmw 5i, mazda rx8 r3, and pontiac solstice gxp car and driver duration. If youre searching for serious sportscar handling talents and frisky performance at an affordable. The pontiac solstice gxp features a turbocharged fourcylinder that produces.

The 2009 pontiac solstice gxp is a sport coupe by pontiac featured in forza motorsport 4 and all subsequent motorsport main series titles. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Get the best deals on seats for pontiac solstice when you shop the largest. There are two main trim levels for the pontiac solstice, the base model and the gxp. The pontiac solstice is a sports car that was produced by pontiac. The solstice gxp was the first application of gms 2.

Find the best pontiac solstice gxp for sale near you. Used pontiac solstice gxp for sale with photos carfax. Mysterious black 2007 pontiac solstice rwd 5speed automatic ecotec 2. Visit car and driver to research dealerinstalled performance option for pontiac solstice gxp, the saturn sky red line, and chevy hhr ss. The turbocharged ecotec engine in this semaonly vehicle delivers an amazing 300 horsepower and 315 lb. The good the 2007 pontiac solstice gxp is a great looking car with blistering performance and a very useable, bassheavy audio system the bad storage space in the solstices cabin is almost. The interior layout is troublesome, with controls either difficult to reach or inaccessible all together, and theres nowhere onboard to stow the removable targa top. The sleek little sports car is as quick as it looks. The solstice gxp, despite its engine, is a car that should probably be driven slowly. The rearwheel drive solstice roadster, which entered service for 2006 and received a shot in the arm the next year in the form of the gxp model and its 260hp turbocharged 2. We have 27 pontiac solstice gxp vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1owner cars, and 31 personal use cars.

Used 2009 pontiac solstice gxp coupe in cathedral city, ca. Oct 01, 2006 the gxp s small price increment negates any reason to purchase the base car, and its sure to be sold out for the foreseeable future. Feb, 2009 see instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 pontiac solstice gxp coupe at car and driver. The car even comes with the ultrarare foldable softtop, gms own coupe specific car cover, vinyl storage bag for the hard targatop roof panel, all weather floor mats and front mud guards. The gxps small price increment negates any reason to purchase the base car, and its sure to be sold out for the foreseeable future. Driver front seat bucket opt a50 cloth manual fits 06 solstice 4261 fits. Pontiac says up to 40 percent of solstice production, or 8000. The car in question is the 2009 pontiac solstice gxp, one of the most unique vehicles weve driven.

Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2008 pontiac solstice gxp for sale near you. Dynamically, the solstice gxp is exceptional, with high limits and a sense of predictability and drivability that usually only exist as a tradeoff for one other. As a roadster, the solstice brings the driver and its passenger to the edge of their seats as it traverses to curves and open highway effortlessly. Popular videos pontiac solstice pontiac solstice topic. But, the 2007 pontiac solstice gxp is also an enthusiasts car. Introduced at the 2004 north american international auto show, the solstice roadster began production in wilmington, delaware, starting in mid2005 for the 2006 model year.

Best match price low to high price high to low distance mileage low to high. Mazda rx8 r3, and pontiac solstice gxp car and driver by car and. Road test of the gxp in the oct 2006 issue of car and driver. Take a look at the first test of the 2009 pontiac solstice gxp coupe brought to you by. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 117 solstice models in ontario. The solstice has two different but zippy engine trims, good handling and solid brakes.