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CanonRay

(15,977 posts)
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:01 AM Jan 6

I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible

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?

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I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible (Original Post) 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 Thursday #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 Thursday #14
177 bhp! Sorry justaprogressive Thursday #12

House of Roberts

(6,414 posts)
3. I wanted one when they first came out
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:08 AM
Jan 6

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

IbogaProject

(5,639 posts)
7. I think the parts are standard GM, beyond the body stuff
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 12:42 PM
Jan 6

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.

patphil

(8,744 posts)
4. Great decision! I'm 79 now and the window of opportunity for doing what you've done is just about closed.
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:10 AM
Jan 6

I'm sure you will enjoy your car.

Americanme

(385 posts)
8. The Solstice is a beautiful car.
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 12:58 PM
Jan 6

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

justaprogressive

(6,343 posts)
12. 177 bhp! Sorry
Thu Jan 15, 2026, 12:32 PM
Thursday

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

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

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