2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Removable Hard Top 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Pontiac was the make that "built excitement." It's evident with the 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe with it's many new for 2009 styling cues that begin just past the windscreen/cowl area. Everything from the removeable hard top to the rare Targa soft top option, to the duck tail, stylish glass hatch, and tail lights make this sports car a timeless classic. Slightly fewer than 1,300 of these modern collectibles were built. In this video, we'll take the car on the road and show you the features of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe.
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Update: May 24,2021
Thank you, everyone, so much for your enthusiasm toward this video, and especially, the car! While doing some research to respond to your comments we came across some articles that you might find interesting.
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[@tfsamrtguy]

This is my dream car. GM had so much potential with the kappa platform.

[@CarzPlus]

We agree! We often imagine how far GM could take the platform, especially when starting with something that is this timeless. Thanks for watching!

[@tfsamrtguy]

@@CarzPlus This was America's Porsche 911.

[@CarzPlus]

@@tfsamrtguy Quite the comparison, yes.

[@hectorarturovazquezcuevas9847]

Agree, since I was little I wanted one solstice and in my 18 birthday my parents gave me a volvo s60 one week ago and I thought perfect! Now I have a dialy drive so I found a pontiac solstice coupe exactly as the one in The video same color just different rines and now I have at my 18 my dialy drive and my dream car

[@CarzPlus]

Wow! Congratulations on both. You're one lucky guy. Take good care of your dream car Solstice and never part with her, you'll be glad in doing so. Happy Birthday! Thanks for watching.

[@Lyme70]

The Pontiac Solstice is still a head turner all these years later. I think I prefer the hardtop version better than the full soft top. I would happily take one today.

[@CarzPlus]

We agree! This one will definitely stand the test of time. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@ToddDolce]

Tee,..I know,..isn't that crazy???!!! I too think the hardtop is stunning! It just has beautiful lines with the hardtop and that rear view is beautiful.

[@handlebendover]

Contact norms fiber glass for a hard top conversion.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

That's too bad pontiac didn't survive the recession! Just when it was starting to come out with some good looking car's! That one definitely one great looking car!

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you! There are definitely some distinctive styling lines with this car. Although this car seems timeless, it would be interesting to see what the designers and engineers would be producing today. Thanks for watching!

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH: The resession had nothing to do with the death of PMD of GM. In reality, the kingpin of GM...Chevrolet...had Pontiac in its' "crosshairs" for several decades. The family battle began in 1966. The Pontiac Solstice...if given the support it truly deserved by GM...would have given birth to a very desireable, true American Sport Car platform. But Chevrolet//Head of GM would never again allow one of its' family to create a vehicle that is direct sales competition to its' coveted Corvette. Best regards, Ben

[@mikeholland1031]

​@@duygukayhanisaskank4915this was nothing like a vette and no threat. You are correct about GM axing anything that rivaled it.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@mikeholland1031 THANKS for reading my commentary & for your considerate reply. The Pontiac Solstice may not have been a "threat" to a C6 Corvette on the street. But it would have been in direct competition with the 'vette in the vicious automotive sales battle. Per the directive from the Boss Daddy of GM...Chevrolet...there will only ever be one "sport car" in the GM line; Corvette. If Pontiac was ever allowed to develop the Solstice as envisioned, it would have certainly taken a significant percentage of the prospective sales market from The Chevrolet Corvette. As The Pontiac GTO did during the 1960s. Best regards, Ben

[@mikeholland1031]

@@duygukayhanisaskank4915 look up the Pontiac Banshee too. They axed it then copied it.

[@wmalden]

I didn’t know a coupe version even existed. Great looking car!

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you so much! It was our pleasure to share this car with you via video. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhamer1337]

I have an 06 Soltice. Great car. I keep mine in the garage and it only has 5848 original miles. Mine was the 69th one that was produced. It was sweet how they did the Vin’s in sequential order when the produced them

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for sharing. That's one of many unique things about these cars. It makes a huge difference when a car is garaged. Be sure to enjoy her as much as you can. Thanks for watching!

[@jaxsonbuckman7369]

Nice

[@Bobster986]

Anytime I see anything about Pontiac I get so mad that GM closed it when they should have just fired those money grubbing CEOs.

[@CarzPlus]

The shame of it all! I have a few links to articles in the video description. I'll keep adding links as I come across something that might be of interest. Thanks for watching!

[@CJColvin]

Exactly mate

[@jmar482]

Love the Solstice. It was a great touring car. Shame that Pontiac folded and these cars ceased production.

[@wallymarkewich2960]

I think Pontiac was ahead of it time. If this was produced today with still keeping costs low that a student could afford. This is a cool looking car.

[@CarzPlus]

We definitely agree. Thanks for watching.

[@philurbanski]

This is the prettiest Pontiac Solstice I have seen!

[@nickcharles2463]

The photography in this video is exquisite! Also a wealth of information and I envy you for owning such a rare piece with the Targa top to boot!

[@CarzPlus]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed watching it as much as we enjoyed producing this video. Thank you for watching.

[@longfang8117]

YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME MEGATRON?!? NO. I WANT TWO

[@CarzPlus]

Haha! Love it!! Thanks for watching.

[@therabidsquirrelsage3388]

RIP Jazz

[@Drrck11]

I honestly thought the Solstice line would keep Pontiac alive. It was such a fun-looking car.

[@CarzPlus]

We agree. The car has given us many years of fun. Thanks for watching!

[@checkpointchickie1131]

1. The "hadfull" were 2010 Solstice Coupes were not just "runoff's" from the 2009 production. They were pre-production models built betweek April 21 and May 28 of 2009 and featuring 2010 design changes and new options being added to the carline. They were all sent off to GM Detroit to be placed in the company fleet for evaluation. 2. The rear portion of the Coupe is made from Sheet Molding Compound which is a reinforced composite material, not steel. 3. The Coupe tail light besides being different that the convertible lens wise, also attaches differently to the body of the car. 4. There were 1266 Coupes made. Only 1152 were sequentially numbered. 5. The drivers side seat does have a power adjustment. 6. The Q9Y wheels pictures are not unique to your car. There are others who have made the change, my Coupe 1077 included.

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you for your input. Hope some of our Pontiac fans will find it useful!

[@joshuac4772]

R.I.P. Pontiac

[@CarzPlus]

Gone too soon. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed our video.

[@MBB563]

What is wrong with GM? For years they mass produced crappie low quality boring cars....then they design, engineer, produce and manufacture a superb vehicle, styling motor, and quality -everything comes together perfectly....and GM pulls the plug. It's so sad that America with all it's innovative culture always played catch up to Japan and Europe.

[@CarzPlus]

We've often wondered the same things and we're sure a lot of our viewers would agree. Thanks for watching!

[@scottwalper8733]

such a cool car, too bad Pontiac and Saturn were closed..now instead of cool cars like this we get a bunch of fugly suv boxes...

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, and it's hard to tell them apart. Sometimes you can find a Solstice or Sky for sale with relatively low miles on it in Facebook Marketplace or Facebook groups. Autotrader and CarsDirect are good sources, too. Thanks for watching!

[@allans7281]

Great video I have a 2006 2.4 L. I wrapped the plastic door panel and center console in ref quilted diamond stitch Lamborghini style. Best car I’ve ever owned and driven. So comfy and peppy. You have three that’s incredible. mine doesn’t even have air-conditioning which makes it even lighter.

[@CarzPlus]

Very cool, imagine how things would be if Pontiac had been able to offer choices that would make the interiors look upgraded. Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!

[@armandodiaz67]

Saw one of these, for the first time, on the highway. I was like WTF? I thought it was a hardtop kit. Had no idea it was factory. I almost thought it was a Farrari.

[@CarzPlus]

Wow that's a great comparison and we've herd other people say the same thing. Hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@jacobeldredge803]

Killing Pontiac and keeping Buick was the worst thing gm has ever done.

[@CarzPlus]

We agree! GM has made it's share of mistakes throughout history. Imagine the possibilities with the division that built excitement. Thanks for watching!

[@tl56kmair]

It looks like a little F type. I had no idea the coupes had a Targa top.

[@CarzPlus]

The Targa top was an option that we were happy to have chosen. They're rare and somewhat sought after as an accessory.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

GM was stupid to give up on this. We should still have an American miata contender.

[@palmz4u]

GM and Ford are only interested in high volume CUVs and SUVs now. The golden age of the automobile is truly over.

[@CarzPlus]

We always ask, "Why?" Came across this article while asking ourselves that question again. Nice cross-references in the article too. bellinghamautoacservice.com/manual/question-why-did-they-stop-making-pontiac-solstice/

[@mathiasskrutl2662]

Looks like a modernised version of a shelby daytona

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you for putting it in that class. Appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching.

[@tvrduude]

Great video, I very happy you took the time to show the features of these beautiful cars! (I have a silver 5 spd manual also) It was fun to watch and I think I could add 2 things. First, what surprised me when I first started looking is that the AC was not standard on these and has proved to be a rarer option than it should have been. Second, there IS a power seat switch on the driver seat, lower front, that raises and lowers the seat. I guess the last thing I would add is how to turn off the traction control and what info the "info" button provides.. THANKS- Bill

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for the extra info! Glad you like the video and thanks for watching.

[@planetx5269]

It's beautiful. It's too bad there's not a place to put the top. Can you get it without the turbo and with 5he 5 speed?

[@CarzPlus]

When we ordered our coupe we ordered it fully loaded. Ours was the only one allotted to the dealership at the time that we ordered. The dealer had expected that more coupes would arrive on the lot at a later date, but production was cut short. 1,152 of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe were ever made (including 956 intended for the U.S. market), and only 781 were the more powerful GXP model. Here's a link to an article from CarsDotCom that you might find interesting: www.cars.com/research/pontiac-solstice-2009/trims/ Thanks for watching, happy to see that you enjoyed the video.

[@dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502]

Wow, cool! I had no idea the coupe had a removable top, that's awesome! Have an 07 GXP roadster, black on black 5 speed manual. Fun car but have had my share of problems with it unfortunately.

[@CarzPlus]

Sounds like a super cool car! So far, only airflow sensor issues with this one and replaced the air filter. We also own an 07 GXP Roadster and we've documented some of the repairs for it. Here's the playlist. We'll add to it if or when additional repairs are needed. Hope you'll find it useful: kzbin.info/aero/PL_APaYrVINp855H6XuJBcRFRVzSHqDHbj

[@OwninFools2020]

I’d they had a Sky hardtop…take my money!

[@CarzPlus]

Now, that really would be something. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.

[@ToddDolce]

I would love to buy the coupe...and have all of the crappy GM plastic buttons replaced with aluminum and then it would be the way it should have been from the factory. Maybe there is a Solstice club where someone has created replacement aluminum trim pieces. That would rock!

[@CarzPlus]

A variety of trim levels really would have been wonderful back then. If only time would have allowed for it. There are Solstice forums and Facebook groups that you can look into. Thanks for watching!

[@aidanmurphy2173]

Why do they bring back Hummer and not Pontiac

[@CarzPlus]

That is such a good question! Thanks for watching.

[@sonnydemichele4903]

What appends when the biggest car company in the world goes broke from taking kick backs and massive bonuses while the company essentially dies off than asks for. Bail out !!! shame on the people running Gm!

[@CarzPlus]

What did America buy with the auto bailout, and was it worth it? Thanks for watching!

[@heavygaming8993]

Okay, I'm trying to restore a gxp 2007, this thing won't run right. where can I find a wiring diagram for this thing. I taken it to deals for months and they cant do a thing to help. New alternator, ecu, battery. I have gone over everything with a fine tooth comb to no avail. I hate electrical gremlins so much.

[@CarzPlus]

We did a search in Google and it produced this result among others: cardiagn.com/2006-2009-pontiac-solstice-2-0l-2-2l-2-4l-system-wiring-diagrams/ Verify that all grounds are good. It might be what we just found in our 2009. It had 2 pack-rat-induced vacuum line punctures.

[@RandyBenjamin-i7x]

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[@sonnydemichele4903]

Money creates competitiveness in capitalism however money undermines things from ever being the best they can be for profits sake! This is why our space program has lagged behind so bad also! Money , paper should not be glorified engineered things should be!

[@CarzPlus]

And who's to blame? Thanks for watching.

[@therabidsquirrelsage3388]

I have a 2007 GXP, I tried to find one of the coupes but it's impossible. Beautiful car!

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, so few of the coupes were made. Thanks! We remember seeing a black coupe at the Phoenix Auto Show in 2008. It was during the concept to production phase. It drew a crowd. There was a liquid silver metallic "Cool" in the Prescott area for a while. Thanks for watching!

[@bbb462cid]

You don't live in NY state do you? That's where my '07 GXP went in 2012. Car is silver, five speed, GMPP turbo upgrade, rear spoiler delete, accidentally tagged a deer about 2018?

[@therabidsquirrelsage3388]

@@bbb462cid nope, in SoCal. Mine is red, and I stole it from some idiots at a bmw dealership that clearly didn't know what they had.

[@bbb462cid]

@@therabidsquirrelsage3388 good for you! SoCal. If you see my friend Jenn, say hi. I replaced my '07 with an '08 GXP 5 speed two years ago. I have the GMPP kit with adapaters ready to go in this spring.

[@CarzPlus]

Thought you might find this interesting: www.motortrend.com/news/mean-yellow-2009-pontiac-solstice-gxp-mecum-kissimmee-2023/

[@therabidsquirrelsage3388]

That's the GXP I wish I had, with that hard top. They were literally 3X as expensive as the soft top when I bought mine. 😢

[@CarzPlus]

I just came across this one in one of the Facebook groups. facebook.com/groups/7017093516/search/?q=2009%20for%20sale I'm a member of 3 of these groups and one is offered for sale occasionally. -Trish

[@djejnyc]

Best review of this car on youtube!

[@CarzPlus]

Wow, thank you so much for writing this kind and thoughtful comment! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@djejnyc]

@@CarzPlus Youre welcome! Id love to see a driving comparison between your coupe and the convertible

[@CarzPlus]

@@djejnyc Fantastic idea. We'll definitely consider it.

[@dude...are-you-sure]

too bad pontiac got shut down in 2009. this solstice coupe woulda been a real hit. really has some sexy lines.

[@CarzPlus]

We agree entirely. Over time I have collected some articles and included them as links in the description box. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@tedschmitt178]

Great looking car, but I prefer the convertible like my 2006 model.

[@CarzPlus]

Fair enough! We have one of each and either way they're both still sought after. Thanks for watching!

[@calumon54]

I fell in love on this car because of transformers movie 😅

[@ronaldkrpan1518]

Pretty darn Cool! I have a 09 Saturn Sky It's very fun to drive! R K

[@CarzPlus]

Hang on to that Sky! People really love these cars whether they have the pleasure to drive them or not. We have 2 playlists that may come in handy. The Sky is mentioned in some of these: 20007 Pontiac Solstice, kzbin.info/aero/PL_APaYrVINp855H6XuJBcRFRVzSHqDHbj&si=Z6lcUqn_RfB-PJ1p and: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP kzbin.info/aero/PL_APaYrVINp871bWlXVJL1j4EGXbruyrl&si=hZV-jIyMWR9B-zHO There are some cross references, and We hope you find them useful.

[@jeffbauer3425]

Great looking car ! An absolute crime Pontiac was killed with the whole GM bailout bs .

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, it was a crying shame. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@BenChen-y2y]

Can I ask you where can you service these? Are parts and knowledgeable mechanics available? Love to have one of these, but just concerned about those issues.

[@CarzPlus]

Difficult to find anyone for us locally. We keep trying. We have been able to solve some of our issues here, at Carz Plus. Here's a link to our playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL_APaYrVINp871bWlXVJL1j4EGXbruyrl There are a few Facebook groups you might consider joining. Once you're a member, you can search within the group.

[@tedschmitt178]

Most GM dealers (my local Buick dealer is great) will service these cars, but some specific parts are difficult to find.

[@Dev-kf3uh]

Best review ever!!! Thank you so much and what a sick car and hoping soon to purchase one!!! Enjoy your Pride💝

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you! We're thrilled to see this and so many of the other nice comments on this video. Best of luck to you with your future purchase. Thanks for watching!

[@bigcity2085]

I'm 6 feet two and a half inches tall. No one ever mentions if tall people fit in one of these.

[@CarzPlus]

Good question. I'm 6' in cowboy boots. I place the seat forward so I can put a portfolio behind it. I think you would fit with the seat back. Try one out and see.

[@thpill66]

Well Done! One beautiful Car.

[@CarzPlus]

Wow, thank you very much! We feel fortunate to own one. Thanks for watching!

[@carysorensen3029]

Think I’d take a roadster.

[@CarzPlus]

Either way, each one is fun to drive and own. Thanks for watching!

[@vaiosfrangoulis78]

I still prefer the convertible with the nice scoops at the back.

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, that's a neat design, too. Thanks for watching!

[@robertstone9988]

Just trying to find out are all coupes gxps?

[@CarzPlus]

No, they came in both standard and GXP versions just like the roadsters.

[@p5rsona]

Good lord that's one of the best looking cars ever

[@CarzPlus]

We agree 100%. It's timeless and we think it will always be sought after. Thanks for watching!

[@kimgarrett7592]

Hello! I came across your video as this has been a dream car of mine. I just recently bought a 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP that needs to be shipped from PA. Your video was very helpful for when I get my car. What's even better is I live in Prescott Valley! Do you know of any local Solstice meets where we all can get together and drive? That would be fun!

[@CarzPlus]

Congratulations on your Solstice! There aren't any Solstice meets here that we know of. Your best bet would be to attend Prescott Cars & Coffee. They meet the 4th Saturday of each month and their next meet is August 27th. The turnouts are usually pretty good. We don't know if any Solstices have been there so far. Here's their Facebook link: facebook.com/carsandcoffeeprescott/ We don't have any plans to go yet, but that could change. Let's stay in touch and let us know how everything goes with your Solstice. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!😉

[@andreaziz5499]

too bad you canot buy this

[@kbrickell4732]

Any Right hand drive of this car???

[@CarzPlus]

"Only 1,152 examples of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe were ever made (including 956 intended for the U.S. market), and only 781 were the more powerful GXP model." ~ Motorius article published April 27, 2020 So, that would mean 196 were intended for markets other than US. However, we haven't seen any references to any coupes built with right hand drive.

[@marconotonfacebook3480]

Does not look bad / looks nice. But on close inspection - it's low quality. The interior is really lots of cheap plastic. But the design from a distance is really nice. And folding seats in a 2-seater roadster? And what's with the mudflaps?

[@CarzPlus]

The leather seats with the red stitching adds a nice contrast and the seats are comfy. While the seats don't fold for the same purpose as in a Mustang, they are adjustable to suit more drivers. The bezel around the instruments and the interior door handles do suffer a bit from a quality standpoint and those interior door handles will need to be replaced someday. We did an instructional video on that topic and it can be viewed in our 2007 Pontiac Solstice playlist. In retrospect additional trim levels with luxury features would have been a good thought.

[@firebird5288]

Awesome video!!! The 4th generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams are my favourite cars, but I'd love to have a Solstice hardtop GXP. I've been looking for a well cared for, low milage W68, 98-02 t-top Firebird, but now I'm wondering if I should look for a Solstice GXP coupe. I'll be honest too, I was surprised at how well the Solstice scores on crash tests. Pontiac had such awesome, memorable, aggressive designs. Even the late 90's Grand Prix GTP and Grand Am GT stood out. For those of you who haven't, take a lot at Pontiacs concepts and see how bold they were. GM has Pontiac to thank for a lot. Pontiac designed the 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation fbodies along with the 5th generation Camaro...which was to be America's first retro muscle car, back in 1999 as the GTO. Man, I miss Pontiac.

[@CarzPlus]

Really enjoyed reading your article. Hope our viewers find it beneficial. It's definitely worth everyone's time to read. We miss Pontiac, too. Glad you enjoyed our video and thanks for watching!

[@allans7281]

Fun video! I have the convertible and I absolutely love it!! I wrapped some of the plastic interior with quilted Napa diamond stitch “Lamborghini” leather

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you so much for this super nice comment! These cars really are a treasure. The modifications that you made on yours sound absolutely beautiful. Thanks for watching.

[@BN99239]

I much prefer the design of the Solstice over the Saturn Sky variant. Although, both cars look really nice and even somewhat exotic with the designs.

[@CarzPlus]

Well, thank you. We really appreciate that and we feel blessed to own our Solstices. Sky owners do take pride in their cars, too, and rightly so. This was an era that ended way too soon. We've collected articles on the Solstice since we produced this video. The links to them are in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@emmanuelhernandez396]

I wish Pontiac was still up n runnin😔this looks very much like a 1st gen and I could see much more styles and trims coming after

[@CarzPlus]

You and me both! If only the auto enthusiasts ultimately made the decisions. Thanks for watching!

[@omegacouchpotatoe5998]

GM had the perfect car to destroy the Mazda Miata ... they could have given it the Chevy badge . But nope ..it was just too much logical common sense .

[@CarzPlus]

You know, a lot of people think of this car as a mini Corvette. It would not have been the first time that a car would have been rebadged under a different division.

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

these sell for 40k right now.....

[@CarzPlus]

We never imagined that the car would hold this much value after only 12 years of production. To many, they are considered collectible. Thanks for watching!

[@larryjones190]

I have a black one with only 2400 miles. Still looks like it just came off the showroom floor. LJ

[@CarzPlus]

Fantastic! Same color we saw at the Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center back in '08. The car was roped off and we couldn't get near her.

[@CJColvin]

Imagine this beautiful Solstice with an LS3 V8 in it.

[@CarzPlus]

That would be interesting. Thanks for watching!

[@Mike_Atwell]

The Saturn interior is a much nicer place to be imo

[@CarzPlus]

We'd actually enjoy doing a review on the Sky. Thanks for watching!

[@tedschmitt178]

The Saturns were also priced $2400 higher.

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

i want a solstice gxp or saturn sky redline so bad..... but the market is fucked rn.

[@CarzPlus]

The semiconductor shortage has had a huge impact on the prices of both new and used vehicles. According to experts, this could go on for another 2 years. Thanks for watching!

[@emanmark]

Very nice car & detailed review. Didn’t know they made Targa version. I’ve got an mx5 RF and interior design is similar.

[@CarzPlus]

Very cool! I've been in and out of quite a few MX-5s, nice, solid and well designed car. I've felt comfy and safe when in them.

[@lynnbitner9332]

Makes me wonder why Pontiac got shut down and Buick is still around.

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, we share the same sentiment. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@steve-ey3rx]

Nice car. Very much like an MX-5 RF, but more room (maybe). Not crazy about the glass hatchback latch. Video could do with fewer "musical enhancements by 12 year olds".

[@CarzPlus]

The music in our videos is chosen from the KZbin Audio Library. It's royalty free and doesn't infringe on any copyright. We do our best to choose music that best fits the topic and we use it in a way that we believe enhances the viewer's experience. If you, or an artist you like, contributed to the KZbin audio library we'd like to know so that we can consider it in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@stratcat4450]

@@CarzPlus nice video but no music on this type of content would be a huge improvement.

[@larryjones190]

My solstice coupe only has 2300 miles. Been saving it in my garage.

[@CarzPlus]

Smart thinking! Which color is yours?

[@daroachdoggjr188]

Insanely rare car

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@harrycallahan9733]

18:03 Was just wondering what would you do if you had to leave the hard top behind, since it can't be stowed in the car, you showed me the soft top :)

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, that's a bit of an inconvenience and the only way that can be done is to leave the hard top in a safe place, locked in a garage, and then driven on a short day trip. We've only removed the hard top a few times. Because we are able to give the car three completely different looks, that was part of what made it appealing to us. Thanks for watching!

[@ljayinanc]

@@CarzPlus There was a collapsible portable soft top accessory available once-upon-a-time.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

Nice nice car and quick too. How would the mirror motor wear just by leaving the selector one way or another?

[@CarzPlus]

Good question! It's a good idea to leave it in a neutral position. It's not good to leave it engaged since the motor will draw low level power constantly. Over time this can cause damage to the motor. Thanks for watching.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

@@CarzPlus 👍Okay, cool to know.Thanks for the response! One last question lol, Her coupe has the chip that increases the performance...so how does it compare to the roadster? Big difference or hard to tell? Thanks Much

[@danjones6702]

man you are so lucky to have that.. absolutely love that design.

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

[@epicraptorman]

Probably would already have owned a Solstice GXP if only more coupes were available

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, and imagine how many would be on the road if the production run hadn't been so short. Thanks for watching!

[@CarzPlus]

Thought you might find this interesting: www.motortrend.com/news/mean-yellow-2009-pontiac-solstice-gxp-mecum-kissimmee-2023/

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Great little car.

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you! We really appreciate it.

[@Mrdrivereight]

Chevy needs to bring this car back under their badge!

[@CarzPlus]

Don't we agree! Thank you so much for watching!

[@patrickclark1000]

Hell of a car!

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you! We hope to enjoy it for many more years.

[@tedschmitt178]

Nice video.

[@CarzPlus]

Many many thanks. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@pm6613]

There is also storage in the front of each seat bottom, and inside the backrest of each seat.

[@CarzPlus]

You are absolutely correct! A couple of nice features that we're glad you pointed out. Thanks for watching!

[@locutz]

Now on to the quirks and features shidddd wrong channel.

[@CarzPlus]

Haha, love it! Thanks for watching.

[@locutz]

@@CarzPlus 😂 np bro

[@carterandcooperscards8649]

Wow that is really rare!!! I know some with the automatic aren’t rare but you CSR is a manual

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you for writing. The GXP with the manual transmission is such a joy to drive. Can't imagine driving an automatic. Thanks for watching!

[@carterandcooperscards8649]

@@CarzPlus lol I put CSR it’s a GXP lol😂

[@MRZ12000]

I would seal the T0Tops to keep the interior safe

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for watching! Did you catch our follow-up video? It's zany, but fun to watch. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2eTh5-NbdqWea8

[@tedschmitt178]

Just don’t drive it in the rain.

[@Snesboy09]

DDMWorks still sells lil' chromies.

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for sharing the information. That's a big help! Thanks for wathing.

[@caribman10]

Never seen a hardtop and damn few convertibles...

[@robertstone9988]

There are literally more Lamborghini aventadors than there are Pontiac solstice GXP coupes. There are more Enzo's too if you count the Enzo FXXs.

[@caribman10]

@@robertstone9988 So THAT'S why. Funny thing: I've actually seen three Aventadors, including one in the "Batman" color scheme.

[@robertstone9988]

@@caribman10 where do you live your seeing that many aventadors? I live in Indianapolis it's not the biggest city in the world I've seen one.

[@CarzPlus]

Depending on where you live, it might be that a lot of these cars are garaged during the winter months. Only 1,152 coupes were built.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

I loved that car

[@CarzPlus]

Thank you so much! She really is a pleasure to drive.

[@johnm7882]

Beautiful car.

[@CarzPlus]

Yes indeed! Thank you. Pontiac had one heck of a design team for this car. Thanks for watching!

[@red5standingby598]

Is it for sale?

[@CarzPlus]

No, we're going to enjoy her for many years to come. Thanks for watching!

[@CarzPlus]

Thought you might find this interesting: www.motortrend.com/news/mean-yellow-2009-pontiac-solstice-gxp-mecum-kissimmee-2023/

[@antoinealvarez1015]

You selling?

[@CarzPlus]

Thanks for asking, but no, she's not for sale. We've enjoyed this car since day one and will enjoy her for many years to come.

[@CarzPlus]

Thought you might find this interesting: www.motortrend.com/news/mean-yellow-2009-pontiac-solstice-gxp-mecum-kissimmee-2023/

[@arogers2741]

Opel GT.

[@CarzPlus]

Yes, Opel GT was built on the Kappa platform as well. Thanks for watching!

[@btpuppy2]

There’s a reason it’s rare - it’s extremely claustrophobic in there, myself and another person took it for a test drive and we both started to panic in it - bad! I do have the regular convertible though, it’s not nearly as bad.

[@CarzPlus]

There are some compromises, but I've noticed that the Mazda MX-5 has a tighter fit. I have found each one as comfortable as the other. On the other hand, I know a Mazda salesman who is about 6'4" and he has more trouble with the MX-5 than the Solstice. Neither car is ideal for him. As for me, I do enjoy this ride. Thanks for watching.

[@tedschmitt178]

Claustrophobia is why you need the roadster.

[@cpodurnell3701]

They failed on the inside styling. Outside, looks money, inside, yikes.

[@CarzPlus]

Remember the tan/gray interior for the earlier Solstice? Either way, noticed that the interiors can be modified and there are some good ideas that we've seen when doing some searching. Thanks for watching.

[@dwightlooi]

WHY? I never understood why manufacturers put removable roof panels on non-convertibles! I mean, people who like open air driving will buy convertibles and people who don't probably do not want the sun on their heads. This is particularly true of cars which started off as a convertible and got a hardtop later in the life cycle. Anyone who deliberately buys a hardtop does not ever want a tan or wind in their hair. They'll rather have no leaks, no noise, no sun, less weight, less complexity, less cost and more rigidity. The one reason I don;t like Corvettes for instance is the removable roof panel. I know that I'll NEVER take it off so I'll rather have a proper headliner, no latches, no seals and a complete passenger cell above me.

[@CarzPlus]

You've made your case. The coupe gave us three different looks, making it more versatile. Have to admit we've put more miles on the car with the hard top attached. The top basically fits drum tight. The only issue is a little water dropping on my lap after a trip to the car wash.

[@jamesreckling6697]

I don’t really care for the looks of the convertible but the coupe- Killer! They should sell it again as a Chevy product.

[@CarzPlus]

We totally agree! If only they had followed your suggestion back in the day. Don't know how many times we've had that thought. Thanks for watching!

[@wallacearcher2928]

The top should have been a tan or red

[@CarzPlus]

Now, tan would have been pretty sharp. Only one color choice and so little time... Thanks for watching!