I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible

[CanonRay]

I got a great deat, it's being delivered tomorrow. I always wanted a small sports car, and I miss driving a stick. Over the years I've always denied myself, now I'm 74 and said WTF. Anybody familiar with them?

[marble falls]

1. My wife and I wanted one so bad. It's reputation was good and it is a beautiful car! Enjoy!

[CanonRay]

2. Thanks!

[House of Roberts]

3. I wanted one when they first came out

but the short production run ended by the closing of Pontiac/Saturn worried me that parts would be hard to get eventually.

[IbogaProject]

7. I think the parts are standard GM, beyond the body stuff

Yes very niche car, w only 65k make ever, but 2006 had almost 20,000 made. Congratulations, I hope it is in good shape and treats you well.

[marble falls]

9. Only minor body "bling" changes.

[CanonRay]

13. Just got it back from my mechanic

New air filter, otherwise in great shape.

[patphil]

4. Great decision! I'm 79 now and the window of opportunity for doing what you've done is just about closed.

I'm sure you will enjoy your car.

[MLAA]

5. Wishing you many good miles and happy trails!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

6. Good for you. There used to be a Saturn version of that about a mile from me.

Red, of course.

[Americanme]

8. The Solstice is a beautiful car.

I always liked Pontiacs, owned several, but never a Solstice. I hope you enjoy yours!

[Historic NY]

10. At least its not an Pontiac Aztec

[Old Crank]

11. Gawd

The Aztec was ugly.

[CanonRay]

14. The Walter White mobile!

[justaprogressive]

12. 177 bhp! Sorry

my '91 AWD Eclipse had 195...disappointing. shoulda had a nice 6 in it...

(no offense meant, I'm sick and spiky today)

[Homoudont]

15. decent car

I've owned a few Saturns and the engine is or is based off the ecotec. I had some issues with burning oil in my first ecotec, but the 2nd one ran great. The weakness of the Saturns was the automatic transmission so getting it in manual alleviates the biggest problem. Just keep the fluids changed and enjoy.

[CanonRay]

16. I got the stick.

So far it runs great

[JohnnyRingo]

17. That and the Skye are so cool. I envy you.

It seems every time GM came up with a cool car they killed it. Corvair, Vega, Astrovan, and Monza for example.

I have a '71 TR6, but sometimes I'd like the conveniences of power windows, A/C, and comfort that a new car provides. Let's see a pic.



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