2006 Pontiac Solstice: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $19,915
- Invoice: $18,820
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice. See if the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Pontiac Solstice |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 06/15/2006 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door convertible |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 19,915 |
| Price as Tested: | 27,340 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1190 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 1510 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 320 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 17.642 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.14 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Premium Package (Leather Seating Surfaces, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Redundant Radio Controls), Convenience Package (Cruise Control, Driver Information Center, Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise and Driver Info. Center Controls, Integrated Front Fog Lamps), Power Package (Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Outside Rearview Power Mirrors), Air Conditioning, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission, OnStar, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, AM/FM radio w/6 Disc CD Changer and MP3 Player, 4-Wheel Antilock Brakes, Monsoon Premium Audio System, XM Satellite Radio, Limited Slip Differential, Premium Acoustic Headliner, Carpeted Front Floor Mats
From the Back Seat
John Biel
A fussy-to-operate top and a blah powertrain take some of the potential fun out of the expressively styled and quite affordable Solstice.
Kirk Bell
At $27K, our tester is over optioned. I'd forego the polished wheels ($545), automatic transmission ($850), and OnStar ($695) to get the price to $25K. The $690 premium package that includes leather and steering wheel controls is also iffy. So, at $24K or so, this is a nice little toy. With its lack of cargo room or interior small-items storage, however, using it as an everyday driver would be a pain.
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