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Homoudont

(108 posts)

15. decent car

Reply to CanonRay (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:54 AM

Yesterday

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.

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I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible [View all] CanonRay Jan 6 OP

My wife and I wanted one so bad. It's reputation was good and it is a beautiful car! Enjoy! marble falls Jan 6 #1

Thanks! CanonRay Jan 6 #2

I wanted one when they first came out House of Roberts Jan 6 #3

I think the parts are standard GM, beyond the body stuff IbogaProject Jan 6 #7

Only minor body "bling" changes. marble falls Jan 6 #9

Just got it back from my mechanic CanonRay Jan 15 #13

Great decision! I'm 79 now and the window of opportunity for doing what you've done is just about closed. patphil Jan 6 #4

Wishing you many good miles and happy trails! MLAA Jan 6 #5

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

The Solstice is a beautiful car. Americanme Jan 6 #8

At least its not an Pontiac Aztec Historic NY Jan 7 #10

Gawd Old Crank Jan 7 #11

The Walter White mobile! CanonRay Jan 15 #14

177 bhp! Sorry justaprogressive Jan 15 #12

decent car Homoudont Yesterday #15

I got the stick. CanonRay Yesterday #16

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