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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 20/28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 177HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.3
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 3.8
Overall: 4.3
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2006 Pontiac Solstice
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2006 Pontiac Solstice
1. Design
2. Handling
3. Convertible top
4. Sound system
5. Many storage compartments
Top 5 Cons of 2006 Pontiac Solstice
1. More trunk space
2. Seat adjustment
3. More horsepower
4. Wind noise
5. Plastic interior
2006 Pontiac Solstice Reviews by Consumers
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By GUEST
Submitted 2011-04-13 22:49:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Styling! This is a cool lil' car! Easy to maintain: oil changes and overall care is pretty easy...great gas mileage despite using the high octane, and I would NOT use anything less; cheap gas is not worth it....this lil' car is simply FUN to drive!
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Trunk space is needed; just a lil' more.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
If you get a chance to drive one of these lil' cars, do it! I am NOT a race car driver, burn rubber every chance I get anymore (that was back in the day of my hot-rod/street racer era)....the Solstice I own is for simply cruisin' on a beautiful day or beautiful night with my lil' sweetie, or even taking a short drive up and down the coast simply having a good time in a cool lil' car...... I looked at, priced and drove MANY other race car type models, and went with the most feasible vehicle on the market; my operating costs FAR outweigh ANY other vehicle.
By Bryan753
Submitted 2010-08-08 11:28:06
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
CHEAP.
LOOKS GREAT.
GREAT HANDLING.
CONVERTIBLE.
CHICK MAGNET.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
They don't make the convertible top anymore, so when it breaks you're screwed. It's discontinued so finding parts in the future will be a real hassle.
Light rear end so its not a winter car.
Better vision backing up when the top is up.
MORE HORSE POWER AND TORQUE.
Seat height adjustment.
Wind noise when top is up.
Not much storage room.
RPM tach on accelerating doesn't drop quickly prior to next shift.
Manual locks.
Manual windows.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
Overall, it's a great car... It's almost identical to the Saturn sky except for the exterior, but the solstice is 1000's cheaper and actually will have a higher resale value 4 years from now.
By cathy308
Submitted 2010-07-30 11:39:30
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Great looking car.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
From what I am told, you cannot replace the 2006 convertible top due to no longer in making. So make sure you do your research before you buy one.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
Pontiac is now GMC and has bailed out on reproducing these tops for good!
By Garvin Symonds
Submitted 2009-10-03 19:57:52
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
I love the way it handles and how it looks. I like how quick the top comes down and just the feel of it on the open roads.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Place for change.
Wind noise when the top is up, around the side windows.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
I really love my 2006 black Pontiac Solstice but I have a problem with the polished aluminum rims as around the valve stems - the plastic coat is peeling away and I do have extended warranty but so far GM has told me that because I live close to the ocean in Nova Scotia that GM views my problem as an environmental problem. So if you live close to the ocean check the warranty before you buy extended!!!!
By brodar
Submitted 2009-09-12 19:26:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Styling, eye candy, leather seats are designed for tight snug fit, the enhanced stereo package makes the car - great to drive with the "Stones" blasting and the top down.
Handles curves like it is "on rails".
Top is easy to put down or up.
Once you "get" the shift pattern it is great to drive.
The pick up is awesome.
Easy to wash/wax/polish.
The aluminium wheels really add "bling".
Great gas mileage - economy car!!, I enjoy seeing the gas mile indicator improve with higher octane fuel.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Due to its light rear end it is not a winter snowy car.
The trunk does not open well when there is a heavy snow or ice.
It needs a change holder - don't use the shift boot to hold the change.
Better vision when backing up with the top up.
NOT a young family car.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
Great "go for" car for an individual, best car I ever owned for getting to this meeting or that appointment, I actually enjoy driving and PONTIAC did put the thrill back into driving with this model.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-03-05 21:12:05
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
handling/beautiful profile/looks great at any angle
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
more hp/seat adjustment\behind seat wind dams
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
love it
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-10-18 15:04:51
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
look
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
top
By waterhead143
Submitted 2007-04-21 18:40:07
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
every thing just love it
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
hmmmmmmmm..needs just a little more room for luggage and in side its pleasanly tight for a 200lbs 45 year old man
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
my wife and i love it i own the 222 one built it was orded on the show when it was first showed
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-02-22 21:01:45
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Styling is number one. Performance is good enough to stack up against the competitiion, especially considering the price.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Cargo room. A very bright yellow color.
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
For the money, it beats the Miata, the S2000 and especially the Audi TT. Drive the rest, consider the cost, and then decide. Hard to believe a US company, especially GM could come up with such a good sports car at a great price. Kudos to Pontiac.
By westernflyer
Submitted 2007-02-21 20:19:02
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Value, styling are better than Miata and S2000
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Slicker shifting (Miata)
Windscreen (SLK)
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review:
Only real competitors are Miata and S200. The Honda is cost-prohibitive for the working man. The Miata is a wonderful car, but over-priced due to market demand. Enter Solstice. Yes, it's Detroit, yes, it's GM, yes, it's Pontiac. And yes, it is my my opinion, a better value than the rest. Good grief, just LOOK at it.
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