Vehicle Description
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe is already a rarity, but then when
you add in exceptionally low mileage, a great color combo, and the
always-in-demand turbocharged GXP motor, you have a car that will
forever be appreciated by collectors.
These cars are RARE. Pontiac produced less than 1,300 Solstice
coupes total... not in this year, but in TOTAL. This means you can
buy into a modern machine that has better rarity than a classic
Hemi Mopar. But more than just its sustained value through
exclusivity, the Solstice coupe is an attractive vehicle because it
represents the pinnacle of Pontiac's reputation for thoughtful
sports cars. Aiming to be a lighter and more nimble companion to
the Corvette, the Solstice has all the great performance design
cues we all love - the long hood, scalloped fenders, sleek profile,
and short rear deck. Plus, Pontiac was really doing a great job
with their styling of the twin grille that was dangerously
BMW-like, and the coupe's fastback profile that arguably looks
better than the C6 'Vette. All of this is straight from the
factory, just like glossy Mysterious Black paint and the shining
18-inch alloy wheels that retains a showroom level of shine.
Collectors will love how the interior is just as factory-spec as
the exterior. The black leather looks fantastic, and when you have
the targa roof out there are going to be plenty of people marveling
at the full blacked-out package. The supportive bucket seats
highlight a cockpit that's built around the driver. Plus, the low
mileage means little time to crease the GXP-specific seats. The
three-spoke sports steering wheel has all the modern controls you
could want. Beyond that is a handsome set of analog gauges that
light up red when you turn the key. This is loaded with all the
right features, including power windows, power locks, dual air
bags, power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, a powerful
AM/FM/CD/XM stereo with auxiliary input, and cold air
conditioning.
The best part of the GXP upgrade starts under the hood. The
turbocharged 2.0-liter powerplant gives this a 45% power boost over
its standard sibling. And in a car this original so far, you'll be
glad to know it's the original motor. More than just added power,
the GXP puts it to the ground better with an enhanced sport
suspension and a limited slip rear end. This turbo coupe has a
great sporty feeling on the road that will remind you of the best
that comes from Europe. And just like those expensive roadsters,
this has also been built to be great for use any time. You have
features like the five-speed automatic transmission with a
highway-friendly overdrive, cruise control, power steering, and
four-wheel disc brakes w/ABS.
There were less than 360 Mysterious Black Solstice coupes produced.
And when you look at figures for how many are the ultra-hot GXPs,
you soon realize what kind of rare modern classic this is. If you
let it slip away today, you might never find one again
tomorrow.
