Pontiac Solstice GXP produced in Orange w black top, manual
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2008 Pontiac Solstice Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewThe 2008 Pontiac Solstice's sporty styling belies its low sticker price. With exterior touches more like those of a luxury model than a compact car, this two-seater convertible trumps the Mazda Miata and other competitors in the looks department.
When it comes to performance, though, the '08 Pontiac Solstice isn't quite so stellar. Although the GXP trim offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine with a healthy 260-horsepower output, reviewers complain that it suffers from unresponsive handling and sloppy control. And the base model's engine, a 2.4-liter, 177-horsepower inline-4, feels underpowered to many drivers.
Another complaint that has dogged the 2008 Solstice is its lack of passenger space. The manufacturer's spec sheet pegs the hip room and leg room in the cabin at a touch over 50 inches, which feels like tight quarters by U.S. standards. (On the other hand, if you have fond memories of the Fiat Spyder or MG Midget, the Solstice will seem spacious in comparison.)
Fuel efficiency is pretty decent, with EPA fuel economy estimates of 25 mpg city, 31 mpg highway. And did I mention the low selling price? Ultimately, that's probably what's going to win people over to the Solstice: It's a great-looking car at a great price, which may be enough to earn it a loyal following.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Pontiac Solstice
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by Gary C
Jun 20, 2024
I am a Pontiac guy. I love this car of the color price, fantastic! Im a snowbird and currently a 1000 miles away, but I want this as my Florida car. However, I am apprehensive. Im buying a car site on the scene.Jun 20, 2024
by Jimmy P
Feb 19, 2024
Pontiac Solstice is a wonderful sports car . We are actively looking for one .Feb 19, 2024
by Eric S
Jul 03, 2023
Owned one before. Beautiful and fast.
I had the GXP Turbo. I dont how quick the base is. Jul 03, 2023
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by Gary C
Jun 20, 2024
I am a Pontiac guy. I love this car of the color price, fantastic! Im a snowbird and currently a 1000 miles away, but I want this as my Florida car. However, I am apprehensive. Im buying a car site on the scene.Jun 20, 2024
by Jimmy P
Feb 19, 2024
Pontiac Solstice is a wonderful sports car . We are actively looking for one .Feb 19, 2024
by Eric S
Jul 03, 2023
Owned one before. Beautiful and fast.
I had the GXP Turbo. I dont how quick the base is. Jul 03, 2023
by Charlie H
Apr 22, 2023
Great fun car that gets looks, but remember that its a roadster. There is very little room for anything except yourself and your dog or a few bags of groceries on the passenger seat. Its an engine and pretty sheatmetal.Apr 22, 2023
by David T
Oct 11, 2022
Love the model, too bad they quit making, but no Pontiac division either. Saturn division gone as well.Oct 11, 2022
by Jeff B
Sep 22, 2022
Fun little car but it does show its age. A lot of old GM plastics in the interior.Sep 22, 2022
by Donald B
Jul 13, 2022
Car is overpriced! Its really just a novelty car no storage at all and difficult to get into and out of! The 4 banger is good on gas but it only holds 12.5 gal but very sufficient for most trips!Jul 13, 2022
by Anonymous
Jul 12, 2022
Absolutely love it and only bought it yesterday, but have taken 4 drives since getting it home. Such a fun and beautiful vehicle.Jul 12, 2022
by Anonymous
Mar 11, 2022
Great car fun to drive not much storage space with the top down. Mar 11, 2022
by Michael B
Jan 22, 2022
Id love to get back to the feeling of driving a go cart style sports car.Jan 22, 2022
by Miroslav M
Nov 15, 2021
Fun car to drive, bit crammed if you are over 6. No noticeable difference between auto vs. manual transmission. Minimal trunk space with roof up - 0 trunk space with roof down. Overall, fun car for weekend night on the town - definitely not for long trips. Nov 15, 2021
by Dennis B
Oct 13, 2021
Fits what I wanted in a Fun Car, this does it
Oct 13, 2021
by Dave S
Sep 07, 2021
Handling wise - very good.
Convertible - Great!
Styling - Along the lines of the old Cheetah which is cool.
Useful - NO. Cant go on a road trip with a passenger because theres zero trunk space. Sooooooo,,,, kind of useless.
Sep 07, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 26, 2021
The model I drove was the GXP. It handled great and had good power. It is a 2 seat sports car with limited room and the ride may be harsh to some but its a great little roadster!Aug 26, 2021
by Lou b
Aug 14, 2021
Nice roadster for a reasonable value, Compared to Saturn SKY.Aug 14, 2021
by Doug H
May 14, 2021
Great features for a smaller car. A great value. The car is not missing anything I wantedMay 14, 2021
by Lori Ann M
Apr 20, 2021
Low miles and in great condition. Fair price especially with the mileage.Apr 20, 2021
by Charles K
Feb 22, 2021
This is a nice small two-seater that will keep its value longer than most cars as long as you take good care of it. Its fun car to drive and since they are no longer available, there arent very many available for sale. Its a terrific little sportscar for the price!Feb 22, 2021
by Dr. Shari D. R
Dec 01, 2020
wonderful car it is one of the most efficient vehicle I love Dec 01, 2020
by Tilman E
Aug 11, 2020
Fair retail for this GXP model dealer response was excellent. The Saturn Sky the sister model and the Mazda MX5 are competitors.Aug 11, 2020
by Douglas S
Jun 25, 2020
Salvage title, they are asking max msrp. For it. When its only worth 2500 due to a salvage titleJun 25, 2020
by John G
May 15, 2020
I currently have a 2015 Mini Cooper and I did not find that the Solstices steering, gearbox, or clutch are up to the standards that I am used to. But the Solstice is a beautiful design and is comparable to a Miata from the same era. The GXP engine is very nice - quick and with little turbo lag. I liked the car but just wasnt wowed by itMay 15, 2020
by William S
Mar 18, 2015
The best part of the car is driving with the top down on a sunny day. Handles great, looks great. Easy for one person to put the top up and down. Gauges are located well, and the transmission shifts well. Don't plan on a long vacation though given the trunk space.Mar 18, 2015
by Anonymous
Jul 30, 2014
I virtually loved everything about this Solstice GXP, especially her looks and feel of her. The power was amazing, but easily controllable. In less than 6 seconds, it breezed from 0 to 60 mph. The OnStar feature enabled me to recover her and thwart the thieves who stole her in an hour (they can do nothing until police report is filed). I did have her in shop a couple of times to repair damage done to hard plastic engine guard due to my going too fast and bottoming out. I would not hesitate to buy another. Their value appears to be on the rise in spite of or maybe because of the model being discontinued.Jul 30, 2014
by Anonymous
Sep 21, 2013
This car rocks. Great handling, great sound system, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, what more do you need to say?
When driving this car it seems as though you are going slow if you are doing under 80 MPH.
The purposely stiff suspension is a bit uncomfortable on bumpy side streets but get on the highway and go 100 and it is smooth as silk.
Sep 21, 2013
by Anonymous
Apr 05, 2013
I HATE to give this car up! It got great mileage, 28 on the highway, and I've never had any major repairs needed on it. A couple of sensors had gone out, but it was still under warranty at the time and I've had no problems since. Maintenance has been kept up-to-date.Apr 05, 2013
by Anonymous
Nov 24, 2012
2008 Solstice Base-Premium Package
When U.S. taxpayers bailed out GM, the deal was to get rid of the lowest selling line. R.I.P. Pontiac.
Power; more than enough for any sane driver.
Looks: Think Hot Wheels. Remember the Cheetah? You got it right here.
Maintenance Cost: Average;
Handling: Above Average 50/50 weight distribution;
Front Seats: Low, comfortable, cruiser, lots of leg room;
Reliability: Starts Every-time;
Fuel Economy: You don't buy a car like this for gas mileage. EPA estimates are a joke. They are done on a straight road, no hills, dry sunny day,....For me 19 City 30-32 hgwy spirited driving;
Price: Paid 17k
24 k on the clock
Cargo Capacity: Think three day motorcycle trip. Plenty of room for groceries for two well fed adults.
I bought my Solstice used with about 24k on it. CarFax said it was a repo-one owner.I watched it sitting on the lot I bought it from for a full year before I bought it.
It's an exotic sports car. Everything that goes along with owning a car like that, goes along with owning this car. My first car was a Triumph TR4. I've had: a Spitfire, Plymouth Satellite, BMW 325, Lincoln Mark III, VW Golf, and the list goes on. GM says the Solstice should go 100k with no maintenance. Only a fool would believe that. So do the basics: oil changes, filters, tires, brakes, do the work you would do if you owned an MG, or a Triumph. The clam-shell hood makes the car's motor a piece of cake to work on. Buy some low profile ramps, a low profile jack, some jack stands, and you are in business. If you are going to buy one, get down on your hands and knees and look at the bottom of the fender. These cars have specific jacking points similar to the Corvette (it shares a Corvette steering wheel), and the fenders get crunched on the bottom by putting a jack or lift in the wrong place without a disc or "hockey" puck. You should be able to knock a grand or so off the price to a dealer who does not know better. You can pull and pound the fenders out in an afternoon, or buy primed ones for 85.00 shipped. The car is built like a racing car. Fenders come on and off, body panels are adjustable.
This is a car guy's car. That's non gender specific. It's a hobby. It handles great and makes you feel like a million bucks. Enjoy it. Hold on to it. They only made approximately 65, 724 of them. They won't be making anymore.Nov 24, 2012
by Trish D
Jun 15, 2012
This car is fun in the summer...doesn't handle good in rain or ice.. it's fun to drive but there's to many problems with it...I don't think I would recommend this car to my friends, unless they wanted it for a weekend car...Jun 15, 2012
by Steve S
Nov 04, 2011
This car is pure fun; it handles better than any car that I ever driven, we love taking drives on the mountain roads. Everywhere we go , people look at it to try to see what it is. Everyone loves this car. This car is very dependable, we have not has any problems with it.Nov 04, 2011
by Anonymous
Dec 27, 2010
This car is the most horrible thing I have owned since I had an XJS Jag. I have had it almost 3 years now and only 20k miles. I will NEVER again purchase a GM product. It is extremely hard to drive with the top up, you are blind form the doors back. I have had fits with the fuel system... that can not be figured out by dealership? It will nose dive while accelerating.I have had to take the car in twice for the trunk releasing but the top not. I have interior squeaking that will drive a person to drink, that the dealerships cant figure out(its in the dash... somewhere). Backfiring is a problem at elevation. Use 85 octane if you are planning to go 6500 feet or higher. The handling is good, but the tri-mode rear end is not. This car is great to look at, but that's as far as I would go if I were you... just look. Dec 27, 2010
by Anonymous
Jul 18, 2010
Bought used in 2010 with 4300 miles. Love this car! The more I drive it, the more I love it! With the top down, its the hottest looking car on the road. Ultra-quick and very excellent handling.
Storage is a problem and fit and finish is just average. Averaging 27 mph on Chicago toll roads.Jul 18, 2010
by Jamie R
Nov 30, 2009
it handles really great, nice appointments, build well,
low maintenance, good gas milage, needs a little more
getup, the name does not fit the car, a whole lotta fun
you want to drive it everywhere especially with the top
downNov 30, 2009
by Jordan P
Aug 10, 2009
Love the car! Pontiac was one of my favorites! I was hoping to see the solstice coup come out soon! Definately beter than the saturn sky and view! Now i always run eraands for my wife! You should too! o-l<Aug 10, 2009
by Andy G
Aug 10, 2009
A blast to drive, useless trunk that somehow functions for weekend getaways. We'll see what happens this winter, snow tires are a must. I continually get compliments on how it looks and it hasn't taken me back to the dealer too many times yet.Aug 10, 2009
by Axel A
Sep 02, 2008
It's a great car just for showing of, if you want
performance you are going to have to invest more
than 10 thousand to enhance the engine. It has
great looks, a deafening sound and a striking
handling.
I have never been very fond of american cars,
personally I prefer europeans, but the solstice has
astonished me talking about looks.
Unforntunantely, the engine makes too much sound
taking into account it's a four cilinder, the 2.4L
engine develops 170 hp reflected only in curve
acceleration, in straight line it's a bit dull.
Sep 02, 2008
by Dirk V
Aug 23, 2008
Snappy acceleration and braking, Hollywood good looks, new so no repairs, a little too much interior plastic, killer blind spot at 7PM with hood up, good on gas. Trunk undersized, although will hold about 7-8 grocery bags full with the hood up. Real head turner, and great fun to drive! Aug 23, 2008
by Mateo G
Jul 07, 2008
i love this car becaue i have itJul 07, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 09, 2008
Red is great for this car btw.Jun 09, 2008
by Joseph F
Jun 09, 2008
this car is fast awesome and absolutly amazing Jun 09, 2008
by McKenna S
May 10, 2008
Drives & rides goodMay 10, 2008
by Thomas H
Apr 04, 2008
There isn't much more to say about it - I love my car. It drives amazing, looks amazing, and the speed isn't all too shabby either. Apr 04, 2008
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2008 Pontiac Solstice Pricing
Original MSRP
$22,165 to $31,750Price range
$11,665 to $12,643Average price on CG
$11,741YoY price change
$12,239 to $11,741Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Monsoon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: manual
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Monsoon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: manual
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent