The 2006 Pontiac Solstice is a "pure roadster where every line, every curve, is shaped by pure design". That is how Pontiac describes their new car. We have to say that for the price, you get a nice little convertible that has some spunk to it. The 2 seater, 177 HP roadster gets reasonable gas mileage 20 city/28 highway and it looks like a smaller version of the Cobra cars. The engine is a 4 cylinder 2.4 liter DOHC and the transmission is a 5-speed manual. The overhaul handling was quite impressive with 18" wheels. Priced at $20490, you get a cute, yet fast car withi 7 colors to choose from. If you are looking for a change of pace from boring sedans, then the 2006 Pontiac Solstice will light your fire with rapid acceleration and top down excitement.
With the 2006 Solstice selling so well, it sounds like the 2007 Pontiac Solstice will be in full production soon. The Solstice has such a following that there is a forum website for users and enthusiasts of the car to go and discuss details at SolsticeForum.com. We hope the 2007 Solstice will have more horsepower and a better transmission so that it can compete with other sports cars in the same price range. We feel that the Ford Mustang and Mazda Miata, although that as attractive, are better quality for the price.
Pontiac Solstice Wallpaper and Pictures:
Nothing beats having a nice quality desktop wallpaper of your favorite car on your computer, so we scoured the net looking for pictures of this car and found a few sites that deliver great, sharp images of the Pontiac Solstice. Try DieselStation.com, SeriousWheels.com or Wallpaperworld.com. The wallpaper images of the Solstice are gorgeous and will make your co-workers jealous.
Pontiac Solstice vs Miata vs Mustang
Car companies have flooded the market in recent years with smaller, less expensive sports cars to compete with Corvettes, Porsches, and BMW's. The Ford Mustang has always been a big seller and the look of the car went full circle until just this year and now they are selling Mustangs that resemble the 1960's models. Go figure. The Mazda Miata is another small sports car that Americans have accepted and the Pontiac Solstice seems to be gaining in popularity as well. We feel that any sports car under $25K is sacrificing either in performance, luxury, or durability since they are 1/2 off compared to their more expensive counterparts (Corvettes, Porsches, etc). We found some great used Porsche Boxters for around $25K that would outdo any of the above cheaper sports cars in a heartbeat. Consider a quality used sports car in place of the lower quality new ones.
Pontiac Solstice Dealers and Used Pontiac Solstices:
The Pontiac Solstices are hard to find on the used market. Their owners are happy with the car and are not selling them. We recommend using sites like Ebay, Autobytel.com, and Cars.com and be patient since the Pontiac Solstice is a rare car and not many are available at this time. Perhaps the 2007 Solstice will be more plentiful as their popularity grows. You can always go to Pontiac.com to find the local Pontiac dealer in your neighborhood and inquire about used Pontiac Solstices. Often a dealer has many connections across the US and can locate a particular car for you.
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