2009 Pontiac Solstice exterior  Pontiac Solstice interior

Pontiac Solstice

Pontiac Solstice Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Pontiac Solstice rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

We need more owners to participate before we can provide a Vehicle Reliability Survey result for the Solstice.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Pontiac Solstice--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Pontiac Solstice Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Pontiac Solstice repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Pontiac Solstice Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Pontiac Solstice Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Pontiac Solstice's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Pontiac Solstice's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Pontiac Solstice MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Pontiac Solstice. Price the Pontiac Solstice.

Pontiac Solstice Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Pontiac Solstice and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Pontiac Solstice price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Pontiac Solstice.

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Pontiac Solstice Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Pontiac Solstice Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Pontiac Solstice's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Pontiac Solstice, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Pontiac Solstice Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Pontiac Solstice?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Solstice--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Pontiac Solstice review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Pontiac Solstice Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Pontiac Solstice tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Pontiac Solstice--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Pontiac Solstice Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Solstice by owners, visit:

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

2009 Pontiac Solstice Specifications

Body2-door Hatch2-door Convertible
Wheelbase95.195.1
Length157.2157.2
Width71.371.3
Height50.950.1
Curb Weight29302860
Fuel Capacity13.013.0
R1 Headroom38.538.5
R1 Shoulder Room52.452.4
R1 Hip Room50.6 
R1 Legroom42.742.7
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.62.1
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.65.4
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2009 Pontiac Solstice 2-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBaseGXP
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 173@5800
TQ: 167@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 260@5300
TQ: 260@2500
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Standard Tires245/45VR18 tires245/45WR18 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioMonsoon audio system, 225W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Monsoon audio system, 225W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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2009 Pontiac Solstice 2-door Convertible
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBaseGXP
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 173@5800
TQ: 167@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 260@5300
TQ: 260@2500
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Standard Tires245/45VR18 tires245/45WR18 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioMonsoon audio system, 225W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Monsoon audio system, 225W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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