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CanonRay

(15,953 posts) Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:01 AM Tuesday

I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible [View all]

I got a great deat, it's being delivered tomorrow. I always wanted a small sports car, and I miss driving a stick. Over the years I've always denied myself, now I'm 74 and said WTF. Anybody familiar with them?

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I just bought a 2006 Pontiac Solstice convertible [View all] CanonRay Tuesday OP

My wife and I wanted one so bad. It's reputation was good and it is a beautiful car! Enjoy! marble falls Tuesday #1

Thanks! CanonRay Tuesday #2

I wanted one when they first came out House of Roberts Tuesday #3

I think the parts are standard GM, beyond the body stuff IbogaProject Tuesday #7

Only minor body "bling" changes. marble falls Tuesday #9

Great decision! I'm 79 now and the window of opportunity for doing what you've done is just about closed. patphil Tuesday #4

Wishing you many good miles and happy trails! MLAA Tuesday #5

Good for you. There used to be a Saturn version of that about a mile from me. mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #6

The Solstice is a beautiful car. Americanme Tuesday #8

At least its not an Pontiac Aztec Historic NY Wednesday #10

Gawd Old Crank Wednesday #11