Was the 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe too LITTLE too LATE?

[@linchester8464]

The front end even for almost a 10 year old car still looks modern and it has some vibes from the Toyota MR-S Spyder.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@robertveronese4405]

I found a 2008 Sky Redline with 5k miles one owner 73 years old with a manual. Going to buy it this weekend!

[@hullinger]

I don't think I've ever seen a coupe version of these cars, despite living really close to the factory where these were assembled. As a side note, the GM Boxwood Road factory that the Solstice and the Vue counterpart were made, has been approved for demolition. The 130 acres is being repurposed as a shipping and distribution hub. That plant started in 1947 and ended with this car. Sad ending to the plant and the brand and the erasing of the history too. -Chris

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Chris! I’m glad I could bring this to you! I really appreciate that extra info! It is a damn shame!

[@cilopez155]

I've always loved Pontiac as well. It's a shame they're no longer around, would love to get my hands on either a solstice or a G8 gxp one day

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! The G8 was another car they nailed out of the park!

[@pontiacGXPfan]

GM stuff is actually a decent buy if lots and lots of horsepower on the cheap is your thing

[@firebird5288]

I love how the 98-02 Firebird Trans Am and the Solstice still look like they were designed today. I miss having a 4th gen Firebird and I'll get another someday, but I'd love to also get a Solstice GXP coupe.

[@antbanks03]

Man it sure would be nice if you could actually find one of these cars and do a full review so we could see the interior and get more specs.

[@ivanic5246]

I’ve always wanted a Pontiac solstice with the hard top since I wasn’t really a fan of the convertible feature. Sad how they only made this one year :/

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Sohelanthropus]

Man this car still holds up to this day, looks clean and attractive as fuck Shame Pontiac ain't no more, I think if they came back, people would definitely buy them

[@hallmanlabs5968]

I'd double check those claims about not beating "any" Camaro or Mustang V8's, there are many 4th Gen FBody and Mustangs that the GXP will hang with and beat (especially with the MAF upgrade and a tune). Can pull 13.5-13.8s 1/4 miles with that, hell the stock GXP runs a 14 flat.

[@jgs1564]

Thanks for posting this review. Indeed, what a beautiful car. In my opinion, the clean, simple lines still look as good today as they did 10 years ago, when the car was brand new.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome John! Thanks for watching!

[@thpill66]

Thanks for promoting this model of Pontiac, the Solstice. It is a great car to own and drive. Turn heads all the time. I have a 2006 Base convertible. Love it!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome Tom! You are a lucky guy!

[@TralfazConstruction]

A Pontiac-GMC dealer along Rt. 130 near Cranbury, NJ, had three one morning and by the afternoon they were sold. My account isn't strictly anecdotal. I was in the process of buying a Yukon Denali from the dealership and I was in and out of the place three times that day. I asked the sales manager if those coupes had sold that quick and his reply was, "We could have sold 100".

[@RaitisRides]

That is so crazy! A huge case of what might of been.

[@TralfazConstruction]

@@RaitisRides Indeed. Since that day in August of 2009 I have only seen a Solstice GXP coupe out on the roads twice and even that was a few years back.

[@garrettbarbosa3080]

Great job JOE love watching your show.after my wife died 3 years ago I disconnected my TV and I just watch you and a few other KZbin shows like straight pipes,TFL,Throlle house!sll of you rule better than any network tv

[@Micahgavlock]

The turbo models are so fun to drive!

[@RaitisRides]

Micah Gavlock u totally believe it!🏁🏁

[@RaitisRides]

Great minds think a like!

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Swap an LS V8 in there........Christ on a crutch it is something else

[@Musique61414]

I so love the coupe, and I wish the Sky was a coupe as well.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@tenmeikujou3916]

I miss Pontiac I did redesign new GTO back in 2009 since I used to draw cars all my life but now GM doesn't make them anymore that's ashamed. Good job Raiti's Rides 😀😉 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for the compliment and for your great insight! I really appreciate you watching.

[@dillonh321]

Was the redesigned gto gonna look good?

[@nessuno5403]

Well, the last GTO was a Holden Monaro from Australia. The 2009 would have been based on the Holden Commodore, so this is the new Monaro they never made en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Coupe_60 (Google Image for better views)

[@tenmeikujou3916]

@@nessuno5403 I remembered that car , it was in NFS Most Wanted (2005) racing game on GameCube back then. That's when I first saw the Holden Monaro, they share the same platform. I was 12yrs old at the time so....

[@pasttoend3033]

Jazz from transformers

[@RaitisRides]

Damien Alfaro that’s right! Only from the movie though, not the original cartoon series!

[@baronvonjo1929]

Yeah. That's why I love this car so much lol I want one of these lol

[@tomc8854]

Never saw a coupe . Sharp car! It was a little too late. It’s the same thing they did with the Fiero. The 87 and 88’s were good cars before then , not so much. It is sad Pontiac is gone . One of my favorites was not an obvious one , the 69 Grand Prix SJ. Great styling inside and out with some power!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for letting me share this Solstice Coupe with you! I was a big fan for the Pontiac Fiero and you are so right that they got it right by the time they got rid of the car. Pontiac had great styling across their models back in the 1960s. Thanks for watching!

[@pm6613]

I have an 06 convertible. There are few hardtop / coupes and they will be worth a lot. Regardless I bought my used convertible, 5 spd, for the sole purpose of driving a go-kart ride with the wind in my hair. The convertible is the better-looking one with the top down and those sexy humps showing. Not super fast, but what a ride, and gorgeous esthetics.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks from sharing that great input from your ownership!

[@NeutralTea]

I ALWAYS loved the Pontiac Solstice. always wanted one.

[@RaitisRides]

Same here! You have good taste!

[@marktucker1651]

dont just want get one!!!

[@hakeemsd70m]

Gorgeous car, I've always been a fan of this car ever since I first saw that Solstice GXP ad in a 2007 issue of Motor Trend. Beautiful curves and sweet turbocharged performance. One of personal favorites. Gosh I miss Pontiac...

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@RaitisRides Absolutely! I subbed!

[@allans7281]

Gorgeous car thanks for sharing so Aerodynamic-just slices through the wind. Superb handling and great feel

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Allan!

[@brandonsargent1860]

I definitely like he mix of rare and everyday cars. Good for everyone in your audience. Great video as always

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much! i really love all of these interesting cars! I am so glad that I can share them with others!

[@petercarey6883]

Due to the design and size of the Solstice and the Sky and having the clam shell opening hood, I always referred to them as mini-Vettes. The Saturn Sky's turbocharged version I think was known as the Red Sky. I don't know if Saturn ever came out with a coupe though. There is a firm in West Virginia that converts these into a "Solbra." Some Cobra looking body parts, upgraded suspensions AND Cobra engines. They are definitely cool AND fast. Great vid and yes, you just don't see these. Save the Wave

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you enjoyed this one! Thank you for bringing that extra info! I met a guy at a cars and coffee event that had a Solstice convertible with an LS3 engine in it and it looked factory the way he had it done! Crave the Wave!

[@petercarey6883]

Absolutely! You know how I Crave my Vettes, but I wouldn't mind having a late model, low mileage Saturn turbocharged Sky. They'd be as much fun, maybe even a little more than Vette, up here in country on some of our nice twisties. Plus, there's enough after-market "stuff" available to individualize them if desired. Like with a C6 ZR1 engine. LOL Braving the Cold, Craving for Warmth and Waving back at you with mittens on. Mainly now to stay warm. :-)

[@RaitisRides]

Do you have room for another car in that garage? What color would you get, just curious?

[@petercarey6883]

Ha, ha. There's ALWAYS room for one more. Cars, NOT kids! lol I am not a fan of blue, sorry Joe, sorry Ford, but . . . . . . . yep, always a "but." But, the Solstice and Sky have a dark blue that I really like. Plus, I love Night Race Blue. Who's color is that you ask? I'm glad you asked. IT'S A CORVETTE COLOR JOE! You know, it's that little sports car that GM makes. :-) Alternatively, I'd have to go black. Yeah, after my black resto-modded Vette I swore I'd never go black again, but . . . . well, you fill in the blanks. My Ridgeline is also black. Oh, and boy is that fun to have now that we've entered into "Let's salt and brine every single road up here in NJ" mode. I should just open my own car wash business and own only white cars. LOL

[@RaitisRides]

You are a lucky man living the dream!

[@mattheww.2717]

😎 Great design …I’m looking to buy one of the hard tops now in 2022 Winter ❄️ But you didn’t say HOW MANY TWINKIES fit in the little storage areas in the Solstice GXP 🙏🇺🇸👍 Keep up your great work Matt 🇺🇸

[@IdahoJeeper68]

Thanks for the vid, nice breakdown. I'm almost embarrassed to say, I own three coupes: A Mysterious Black auto base, a Hydro Blue automatic base, and one that looks just like your vid, a Wicked Red GXP manual. There were 1152 sequential VIN coupes made in 2009, 1266 total. From the factory, the GXP had 260hp, my Ruby has a few upgrades which now puts out 333hp at the wheels. I think folks would be remiss to discount the collector value of these beautiful cars...

[@mariellelopez7710]

I have the convertible in charcoal with the two tone interior, manual. I love driving it around San Francisco and taking it up to Tahoe as well. 💓

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome you get to experience the Solstice! I am sure you will be holding on to it for a long time!

[@albertoceballos6548]

Cuanto vale el pontia

[@tvrduude]

I'm glad I was able to see this finally! Ironically I bought my GXP 5speed coupe just after the time you filmed this.. they made less than 290 5 speed GXP coupes... :) BUT, the earlier comment about looking like the early 2000's TVR's was spot on!! It was what attracted me to the coupe in the first place. I figured not likely to get any of the late TVRs here, so to compliment my other 6 TVRs I got the coupe...lol ..or something like that! Thanks for some great coverage! PS- They have been bumped up in SCCA Autocross to race the 2000's Vettes.. I do okay, but no domination

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! It is great to meet you (sort of)! You have a fine example of such a wonderful car! Thanks for replying and hopefully I can can meet you in person soon! I know I still need to make it out to your friend's place he has some amazing cars!

[@Atharun18999]

I've alwats loved the Solstice GXP. Never dug the wheels they used but it was what was common at the time. I really wish GM would find a way to bring this back in some form. This is the level of performance I wish cars like the BRZ and GR86 had.

[@dereksantillan9352]

Have one and it always gets alot of questions and compliments. Teens or young 20 year olds have no idea what it is

[@davebrittain9216]

I think that the side view of the Coupe is only rivaled by the Dino Ferrari and the Datsun 240/260 Z. Incredibly artistic, beautiful lines! The rear haunches look so tough and ready to launch. What a shame we lost such an incredible looking car. What could have it been today if they kept going?

[@RyneLanders]

These things are so cool! Such awesome styling, and very uncommon. They look a lot like a BMW Z4 coupe and I'd love to see a comparison video of them.

[@_.nascarfan95._]

As a car guy and a takeover kid this got to be the most underrated sport car but rip pontiac solstice

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@twobighedz]

Only owned one Pontiac! A 2008 G8 GT!!! GREAT car! Pontiac is the one division GM shudda kept! The Solstice, G8 (Instead of selling the SS as a Chevy) and a Hi Po Torrant would be a nice line up as GM upscale performance division! How nice would a Lifted high performance Silverado (Raptor fighter) be to top the lineup off!!

[@RaitisRides]

The G8 is another car that Pontiac got right! It still hurts to think that they are gone! So much great automotive history!

[@PlayhouseRage]

Looks like a Jaguar from that rear glass angle

[@OffTheReel]

I had an 07 Pontiac Solstice GXP for a little while, Full bolt-ons and a good tune got me to around 296 ish WHP and 335 tq. She was a ROCKET to say the least haha

[@RaitisRides]

Do you ever miss her! She sounds like a rocket!

[@OffTheReel]

@@RaitisRides All the time, If it wasn't for hurricane Michael I would still have it.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh no that is terrible! I am so sorry to hear about that! Thanks for sharing about her!

[@marktucker1651]

Ive had 3 solstices. still have 2 , silver 07 gxp with tune& a few more upgrades. and a 09 coupe #243 that same color as that one.

[@RedPillVegan]

Stay healthy man glad to hear you plug lifting at the end! Keep it up, so glad to hear you encourage your boy!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks that really means a lot!

[@CUinmyrearview]

I used to build that car in Wilmington DE! Boxwood Rd

[@caliskate658]

Thanks for the excellent video

[@mikeviljoen]

Beautiful. Perfect proportions and size wish there were more coupes like this now. Not too much.

[@tevinhoward4419]

So sad that the Pontiac vehicles are discontinued it brings great memories they are truly designed for action.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Tevin.

[@afternoongarage]

Wow, I have never seen one of those in person. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Chris1982416]

My first car was 88 firebird too. Mine was cocked because one of my headlights had to be manually raised

[@RaitisRides]

That was on the one down side to pop up headlights in when the motors would fail.

[@luisabasile8541]

Isn't there anyway we can convince GM to bring Pontiac back ?? My Husband had three TRANS-AM'S , totally Awesome Miss those days Bring back Pontiac !!!

[@iskydivetoooo]

Just bought one of these. One of only 86 imported in Canada

[@ottoglass2159]

Review more old cars Bro I want a solstice now!

[@DungarooTV]

Although I don't like it, it appreciate it as it does have a "timeless look" and doesn't have anything that was "overdone" something James Bond would drive so would suit a middle-aged person wanting to cruise in style. I like the shape.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you can appreciate this one! It really does have a timeless design. So sad that Pontiac is gone!

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Kinda cool looking actually....didn't know they made a coupe

[@RaitisRides]

Danny Spitzer I’m so glad I could bring this to you! You really don’t see many of them!

[@nessuno5403]

Ditto, didn't know :)

[@RaitisRides]

I love bringing new cars to people who have never seen them! Thanks for watching!

[@steffyhobmann5037]

LOVE PONTIAC!!! Wish I had this car! Gorgeous!!

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@brandonwright6578]

One of the most underrated vehicles it sits on a shortened Corvette chassis which means that modifying it is limitless

[@diegoaaronzapataaguilar7160]

The Pontiac Solstice GXP Is A GXP Version Of Solstice Sport Cars Produced By Pontiac Debuted In Los Angeles Auto Show In January 2006

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Diego.

[@xavierwashington5408]

Is it hard finding parts? And im talkin like any parts, like basic parts, like the ac pipeline, or any specifics parts for the pontiac u may need

[@2Aqua1]

Yes, Joe! A lil too late for Pontiac & Saturn.. But, guess what? This is another example of an interesting car that actually was branded an “ Opel “, overseas! I believe GM owned Opel and was selling a variant of the car as Opel GT in the UK & Germany

[@RaitisRides]

Poole Thomas great info and you are right on the money! Thanks for watching!

[@markstarrett2740]

yep..the Opel GT is basically the same as the Saturn Sky Redline.. turbo version only.. suttle changes to it over the Sky..but hard to tell.

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool! Thank you so much for the input!

[@LiqdPT]

As Mark said, the Opel GT was essentially the Sarurn Sky Redline. It wasn't sold in the UK though. No RHD version, so only sold in continental Europe

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Yes!

[@JungJim]

Love these cars always wanted one and will be in the market for one real soon.

[@phillipconant]

I miss old pontiac

[@RaitisRides]

Same here ! It was a great brand!

[@lololit]

thank you for reviewing this vehicle! I prefer convertibles however wow this coupe is amazing seriously!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@SpyderRios]

It’s a nice looking car it has some Alfa Romeo in the rear and some TVR on the side.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally see that! Thank you for sharing your input and perspective!

[@richardalan5064]

Heyyyyy that's a nice little corrado line up there, too!

[@KenseisGarage]

Great video Joe, I agree with you, this is a very rare car, also not often you see one like that so clean, but @ the same time, I have to agree with another comment, to me the GTO.

[@RaitisRides]

Kensei's Garage thanks for watching Raiti’s Rides! I really appreciate the support!

[@sublimegt500]

Wow! I did not know they made a hardtop version of this. I like it. My first brand new car was a 96 Pontiac Sunfire GT. The only other new car I ever bought was the one I have now. Great video as always Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

RS3 4 Me I’m so glad I could bring this one to you! I really miss my 1985 Firebird! Such a great brand gone!😞

[@varunmunjal9659]

Thanks!

[@allans7281]

Wonderful in-depth review thank you for sharing

[@MeiZ125]

“You’re not gonna beat a camaro or a mustang anytime soon” Yeah until they face my 07 😈

[@RaitisRides]

Interesting! I would love to see yours!

[@MeiZ125]

Raiti's Rides haha it’s not stock anymore I mean I’m not gonna beat a ZL1 camaro, but i mean I will eventually I just I can’t decided if I want to LS swap mine 2JZ it.

[@bbb462cid]

@@MeiZ125 I bought my first Solstice GXP new off the dealer lot. I had it upgraded with the GMPP upgrade to 290bhp and 340 lb/ft. I traded that car in for a 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3. The difference in power to weight between my LS3 and my GXP was just over 1 lb per bhp in favor of the LS3. Almost negligible. With a good aftermarket exhaust alone, that GXP would have had the same power to weight as the LS3. And that's what I'm doing with my current Solstice GXP. 300bhp and 350 lb/ft from those cars is not hard at all. There's a guy who makes LS7 upgraded Sols.

[@allans7281]

I have the convertible and I absolutely love it

[@RedPillVegan]

Sweet video!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@FranciscoDiaz-it7hr]

This came up on my recommended MY FIRST CAR WAS A 99 PONTIAC FIREBIRD!!

[@incognitoguitars9999]

RIP Pontiac

[@RaitisRides]

It still makes me sad!

[@TheBishop12]

Came here from the Fitment Industries Solstice GXP race car feature. I like it but then again I like my convertibles with removable hardtop option like z3, mx-5, etc. This sorta fits the bill. Wonder of anyone is making fiberglass hardtops for Solstice. Business proposition there

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great question! Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@bbb462cid]

Removable hardtops for Kappas have been available for 10 years

[@OriginalOrigins]

Looks like a rounder softer baby ftype

[@LordToxygene]

I like this car! Who took over the maintenance for these? Chevy? GM?

[@blairbrown4812]

Too little? Perhaps. Too late? Unquestionably. I would've liked to have a hard-top version of the Solstice. It's a damn shame that GM chickened out before I could've gotten my grubby little paws on one. The one vehicle that might have saved the Pontiac brand,IMO,was the Rageous concept, released in 1997. Because there was nothing quite like it back then and there isn’t one today. It was this weird-looking thing, not quite a station wagon,not quite a minivan,the Rageous was a hatchback with suicide doors and a drop-down tailgate on top of which is sitting this awesome fixed rear wing. Even though overall it looks quite funky,Pontiac should have made this instead of the dreadful Aztek that arrived a couple of years later. Pontiac called it a ‘fiery red sports machine’ and envisioned the performance hatch with practicality in mind by giving it a foldable front passenger seat. The aforementioned drop-down tailgate provided access to a massive 49 cubic feet (1,387 liters) cargo area featuring a washable dirt-resistant rubberized material on the floor to make cleaning a breeze It also had no less than ten net pockets and several U-shaped tie-down hooks to secure the items being transported. All these goodies opened up ‘a whole new world of functionality for a high performance sports car,’ according to interior designer Tim Greig,who added quite a few more aces up its sleeve, such as the head-up display along with a track ball mouse in the steering wheel to control many of the car’s functions. Those four bucket seats weren’t too bad, either. Although peculiar, the Rageous wass in many ways interesting as it tried to be the jack of all trades by offering a high level of practicality and some serious performance to go along the Firebird-like styling. The 5.7-liter engine pushed out 315 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The hardware was punchy enough to enable a 0-60 mph (0-96 kph) run in only five and a half seconds. For obvious reasons, the Pontiac Rageous did not make it to the assembly line. I believe that if it had,then enthusiasts would have fled from the dull,predictable minivans that were ubiquitous back then in droves. I believe that the Rageous was an early example of today's crossover, and with that combination of style, performance and,of course,practicality, the Rageous would not only be on sale today but it would be immensely popular for car folks and practical types alike. This,in turn, would have been immensely profitable for GM and we still may have the Pontiac brand(and the Solstice)today.

[@Retiredmco]

Joe didn't know about the 09 coupe! But gxp I believe without looking it up, i believe was 263ish?

[@crimson1953]

I do miss the company.sharp car.my first car was a 1994 Grand Prix se red illeage tinted windows sharp. When I got rid of the car it had 228k miles on it.it ran like a brand new car

[@RaitisRides]

Ryan Montgomery oh wow that’s amazing! I miss the Pontiac Firebird!

[@crimson1953]

Raiti's Rides Grand Prix in all honestly are some of the best cars they out out .as long as you changed oil an tune up it just keep going.my cousin had a sunbird tried to blow it up done everything to blow it up an it's still going 12 years later

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really cool!

[@crimson1953]

Raiti's Rides such good cars ,guy that works thirds he has a Grand Prix gxp

[@RaitisRides]

Those are really cool!

[@MeiZ125]

3:42 .....made me think about the speeding ticket i almost got for going 85MPH in a 55MPH lol! (i drive a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP)

[@RaitisRides]

You are lucky to get out out of a ticket but even better that you own one of these!

[@MeiZ125]

Raiti's Rides got pretty nice cops in Vegas luckily! Yep she’s a beauty on 34,054 miles on her! 😁

[@estpst]

Never seen the coupe, just the convertible. This was a real nice one, too bad GM had to kill Pontiac

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@PewLaserBeams]

in europe u dont see them, so its a head turning car still 10 years later

[@devusher]

Infact I’m the first person to own the first coupe in the uk and europe and will never sell this pride and is a cool silver colour

[@diegoaaronzapataaguilar7160]

Asphalt 8 Airborne: The Pontiac Solstice GXP Was Added In Sixth Anniversary Update As a High-End Class D Car

[@RaitisRides]

Now that is really cool!

[@mikewhite7462]

not a look inside or under the hood...hmmmmm

[@exionem]

Very rare sexy little car. I never understand the amount of HATE this cars receives.

[@pm6613]

Because it's a hardtop fastback it lacks the trademark aerofairings behind the seats, yet still has little storage. It doesn't measure up to the original. . The engine is more than adequate, despite the power hungry fiends. Like many production the manufacturer eventually makes another model to continue sales. I prefer my non-turbo Solstice convertible.

[@fergy1956kf]

I had the rarer 5 speed manual (same Ruby Red Merallic), but sadly sold due to financial hardship. Another plus, it had a removable targa top (though it wouldn't fit to stow in the hatch). With 260 hp and 260 lb/ft torque, it was quicker than stock Miatas and Honda S2000's.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh man! That is so awesome!

[@fergy1956kf]

Well at least my" Ruby" has a new home where she is still well loved . ❤

[@demetricklouis5710]

GM really should have rolled the Solstice into the Chevy stable. To me it pays homage to the original Corvette, styling-wise. It is truly a shame that this car was cancelled.

[@patrickdehaan7343]

Nice see one in Bulgarije Varna

[@dillonh321]

If they would have introduced the whole solctice 3 years earlier and offered more powerful engines. It wouldn't have been a little too less a little too late. In my opinion.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! It still breaks my heart that Pontiac is gone!

[@easyrider3066]

GXP's from factory produced 260hp GM even offered a custom tune to bring it up to 290hp and 345ft of torque. All in the car with a curb weight of 2800lbs

[@DARKTIGGERinc]

I was just asking my co worker what car was jazz and we didn't know

[@RaitisRides]

That is so crazy!

[@SuperCarcher]

This was a beautiful car. Unfortunately made cheaply to compare with the Miata. Too bad they didn’t sell.

[@fonzdj]

I almost ordered one of these Solstice coupe but ended getting a 370Z. Had I know how rare they become I might have gotten the Solstice GXP coupe oh well

[@tenmeikujou3916]

It could of been selling like Philly cheese steak If I was working for GM, GTO looks something like the Challenger but now I lost it 8yrs ago and I was upset.🙁

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@nujabeez6573]

Can you do a review of the Saturn Sky ?

[@RaitisRides]

I would love! I need to track one down.

[@jessedelgado2803]

BEAUTIFUL

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Your right it looks like a baby Viper up front. What’s going on at that back window? “Zonk!!” Still, even though the interiorr is PLASTIC, it’s a great option to the Miata’s of the same generation, especially as a coupe vs. a convertible.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Jorge for your great comments! The rear window is a little odd! lol . Overall I think if Pontiac stayed around these would sell!

[@jobdoneright5934]

Not going to beat a Camaro or a Mustang? Not sure if you know the numbers on those cars.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for sharing your input ad perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@ColdVsIce]

Job Done Right yeah these are pretty quick, 0-60 in around 5 seconds I believe

[@yobrethren]

"...It almost looks like, i know some of you probably gonna laught at this comments, but it almost looks like a mini Viper, in a way. Or some kinda interesting looking Corvette..." Or American 350Z )))

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@WellStudied]

I REMEBER SEEING A GUY PULL UP IN A SOLTICE GPX ONE DAY... AND MY JAW DROPPED. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS LOOKING AT, BUT I SURE KNEW I WANTED ONE! NO SOONER WAS i DROOLING, THAN JUST AS QUICK, HE HAD A CROWD AROUND IT. SURE VETS PULLED IN & OUT EVERY DAY, HELL EVERY HOUR... BUT NO ONE HAD EVER SEEN OR OWNED ONE OF THESE? IT WAS LITERALLY ONE OF THE COOLEST LOOKING COUPS I'D EVER SEEN... WHATEVER IT WAS? \ A NIF, A EB OT DAH TI THUOHT IT HAD TO BE A NISSAN? HOW ODD THAT I DON'T REMEMBER EVER EVEN SEEING EVEN ONE COMMERCIAL FOR THE CAR, WTF WAS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? WHO WAS IN CHARGE OF MARKETING FOR PONTIAC??? SINCE MY BEST FRIEND BOUGHT HIS BRAND NEW, FULLY LOADED, 77 TRANS AM WITH THE W72 PACKAGE, RIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR, I'D NEVER BEEN SO IMPRESSED. PONTIACS WERE THE CARS i WANTED TO OWN! AND HIS FIREBIRD WAS THE CAR WE DROVE TO HIGH SCHOOL NEARLY EVERY DAY; UNTIL HE GOT HIS FIRST GIRLFRIEND (AND DAMN, SHE WASNT EVEN GOOD LOOKING??) BUT IN 77, WE WERE JUST ABOUT THE COOLEST TWO GUYS YOU COULD EVER BE. I ALSO HAD A BRAND NEW HONDA CB750F, WITH A SMALL FERRING AND CAFE PACKAGE, CHERRY RED, PINSTRIPED, AND A VERY HOT CUSTOM 77 NOVA, BENCH SEATS, AUTO ON THE FLOOR, AIR SHOCKS, 60s & 70 CARLISLES W/RAISED WHITE LETTERS FRONT & BACK, CRAGER RIMS, 4 BARREL, 327, 3/4 CAM, HEADERS, SUNROOF, TELEPHONE STYLE CB RADIO, STEREO,... BUT ALTHO i'D LONG BEEN A CHEVY MAN, INSTANTLY I'D BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A CONFIRMED PONTIAC WORSHIPPER! SURE i HAD A COUPLE 60s FIREBIRDS, BUT THE FACT IS, THIS TRANS AM WAS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF HIGH PERFORMACE CRAFTSMANSHIP MICHIGAN HAS LIKELY EVER TOOLED! AND DIALED IN? WHAT AN ENGINE! GOOGLE IT! IN MY BOOK,IN 1977, AS FAR AS STREET LEGAL ENGINES, IT WAS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF AMERICAN CRAFTMANSHIP I'VE STILL EVER HAD THE PRIVELIDGE TO DRIVE!... OR EVEN CO-PILOT. HOW THE COMPANY WENT UNDER IS BEYOND ME?? IT COULD ONLY BE MARKETING, BECAUSE ONCE YOU SAT IN MOST PONTIACS, THERE WAS NO TURNING BACK. EVERY PONTIAC I'VE EVER OWNED WAS JUST AN INCREDIBLE PRIVELIDGE TO DRIVE, BUT SADLY, THEY WERE CONTINUALLY OVERLOOKED BY THE CONSUMER PUBLIC. BUT THE LAST PONTIAC I EVER OWNED, WAS MY PERHAPS MY 2ND BEST DRIVING EXPERIENCE... MY SOLSTICE... A CAR THAT LITERALLY DREW A CROWD ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE YOU PARKED IT. WTF WAS WRONG WITH PEOPLE? DROVING ONE, YOU LITERALLY DROVE EXCITEMENT! OH, SADLY MY BEST BUD WRAPPED HIS TRANS AM AROUND A TREE, SPREAD EAGLE. BUT WALKED AWAY. BUT HAD HE HAD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF JUST WHAT WAS UNDER THE HOOD, HE WOULD NEVER BEEN SO QUICK TO LET THE iNS CO SCRAP IT. PH MY, THOSE REALLY WERE THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE... BRING BACK PONTIAC, SOMEBODY, PLEASE! BUT RESSURECT THE COMPANY THE RIGHT WAY, JUST AS INDIAN DID!

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool man!

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Alta Romeo CC look just like this one interesting

[@RaitisRides]

Anderson Rodriguez I’m glad you like this one! It’s a cool car!

[@nessuno5403]

Alfa Romeo 4C? Completely different, just like Joe does not look like Tom, but both are males.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

nes suno talking bout the exterior looks especially the front

[@nessuno5403]

Wait till you see one :) it's wider, lower and more sculptured www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/AR_1883.jpg

[@RaitisRides]

Great analogy! lol

[@robch.2901]

I either want the coupe or convertible solstice as my first car. Would it be a good idea ?

[@RaitisRides]

I would go coupe if you could find one.

[@robch.2901]

Raiti's Rides difficult task bro but good choice. I like better the coupe too .

[@sammyrodrz3763]

This is for tom 🏋🏻‍♀️

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for showing the love!

[@thanglieu9268]

Love the coupe!! Can’t stand the convertible

[@RaitisRides]

I really love the coupe as well!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

I've seen a corvette swapped solstice

[@RaitisRides]

There is one in my area! The installation was so clean that it looks factory!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

@@RaitisRides it should have been

[@RaitisRides]

GM would never want to produce a car to outperform the Corvette!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

@@RaitisRides didn't they halt production of a car for that reason?

[@RaitisRides]

No it was still in production the day GM shut Pontiac's doors!