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2009 Pontiac Solstice Gxp Turbo Clean Ruby Red Manual - Low Miles Only 23k! on 2040-cars
US $23,999.00
Year:2009
Mileage:23000
Location:
Springdale, Arkansas, United States
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This is a beautiful car that I would love to keep, but unfortunately it doesn't make much sense any more.
This Solstice is incredible to drive, quiet, low miles, holds the road in corners, and very quick. The GM design is based on the Corvette and offers a very rigid performance vehicle that dominated all stock car racing series in its class for years - a very impressive vehicle for the price. This vehicle has been well maintained and should continue to be well maintained - these will likely be collector cars in the future because of their styling and relatively low production numbers. Every other vehicle globally using this platform looked identical to the Saturn Sky - only Pontiac offered a distinct design inside and out. I'm the second owner and bought it with 10k miles in Illinois, but it has lived in Arkansas ever since. I cleaned it inside and out when I bought it and it has been garage kept and rarely driven in the rain (only when I got caught out in it!) and never in snow or ice or even if salt was left on the roads after a storm. Two years ago I sealed the paint with AGlaze, recommended by local firemen and it looks amazing! The coating is better than wax and lasts a guaranteed 5 years. The inside is perfect, clean leather and carpet - it even still smells like a new car! I have changed the oil every fall regardless of the "remaining oil life" given by the vehicle, and it has never dropped below 30%. I have always used the recommended Mobil1 Synthetic 5w-30. I study engine lubrication and wear for a living and I fully understand the importance of using good engine oil, especially when a turbo charger is involved. Here are the stock specs for the car: Ruby Red Metallic Paint (not a common color) 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo-charged direct injection Ecotec engine with intercooler (11-13 psi boost limit, 260 HP, 260 ft-lb torque - engine is still currently used in Cadillac ATS and Buick Regal) 5 speed manual transmission with quick shift lever (very strong transmission - same 5-speed used in Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon/Hummer H3) Limited slip rear differential (same as Cadillac CTS) Four wheel independent sport suspension with Bilstein performance shocks Air-cooled four wheel disc brakes Traction control (normal, competitive mode, and off) (as a side note, the traction control is different than most GM vehicles. It will reduce engine output to a calculated maximum based on accelerometer data to maintain traction with pavement regardless of throttle position when enabled, very similar to many performance vehicles' "launch control" - none of that selective braking junk) Clamshell hood and trunk and lots of style Convertible soft top (which is quiet!) After I bought it, I made a few modifications: Solo performance high flow catalytic converter Solo performance cat-back exhaust - highly recommended by myself and a large Solstice community! GM Performance intake and filter assembly GM Performance turbo-charged engine power upgrade kit (requires 91+ octane fuel, 18-24 psi boost limit, 290 HP, 340 ft-lb torque) All modifications were made by myself, because I don't trust other peoples' work. All new pressure sensors for the GM power upgrade kit were soldered rather than crimped, shrink-wrapped and weatherproofed, then bundled back into the factory fire resistant cable shroud. All exhaust parts were installed according to installation instructions provided by the manufacturer and have performed entirely as expected. Exhaust and intake sound incredible together and make for a wonderful drive out highway 23 north to Eureka Springs or south through the national forest! I kept the original air intake resonator with filter and tubing to be re-installed if the buyer wants them. I also have a factory 10" sub-woofer enclosure that fits behind the passenger seat from a junkyard that I intended to install at some point. I also have a new front license plate holder to go with the vehicle. Only thing I can think of that's wrong with it is that most likely due to the soft top, though I haven't successfully located the leak, if it sits in the rain, the trunk will leak. It's never been a huge deal for me since it rarely sees rain, but best for you all to know before considering. Also, the first owner had no depth perception and apparently parked the nose up over a few parking stops. There's no real functional damage and nothing visible without getting down on the ground, but under the chin spoiler the plastic is definitely scuffed. Again, I love this car and would not be selling it if I didn't have to.. I've had it for the last (almost) four years and I would love to keep it, but I'm doing the vehicle a disservice: I cannot drive it much and when I do it is only by myself! Please email me if interested or if you have any questions or would like any additional pictures and I will be happy to share! I would prefer local pickup but if the buyer would rather ship I can try to work that out with them. Thanks! |
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