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#1288 of 1325 Re: engine water leak in Solstice? [stobar] by pao Nov 13, 2007 (4:40 am)
Replying to: stobar (Nov 12, 2007 2:38 pm) it is probably condensation from the evaporator.....ours does the same thing...we have an 06...
#1289 of 1325 2008 Solstice GXP Turbo engine soudnds by johnnieboy Dec 09, 2007 (11:56 pm)
I recently purchased a 2008 Solstice GXP. Unfortunately, I parked it a few weeks ago for the winter and will be driving my Aurora for the winter season here in Edmonton, Alberta.   I have driven my dream car" fro only 2000 KMs. However, while everything about the car is as wonderful as i expe3cgted it to be, there are several engine noises that the dealer's performance staff have indicated is "normal' on may of the Solstice a and Sky' turbos and that after 15,000 or so kilometers the sound usually will fade away or lighten. There are more noises at start up than when the engine warms up. One is a clicking type of sound and the other is a like an old windup clock sound. Does anyone have the same type of sounds an dif so, have the y subsided over time?   I'm also planning to installl some performance enhancements such as the Kappasphere cold Air Intake and KS1` Sports Exhaust which are to increase the HP by 30. Any suggestions for me as to the sound, torque and HP from the types of installations?   John Replies to this message: pao (Dec 10, 2007 4:28 am) johnnieboy (Dec 10, 2007 10:05 am) pao (Dec 11, 2007 4:38 am) and 1 more...
#1290 of 1325 Re: 2008 Solstice GXP Turbo engine soudnds [johnnieboy] by pao Dec 10, 2007 (4:28 am)
Replying to: johnnieboy (Dec 09, 2007 11:56 pm) go over to the solsticeforum as well ....you engine sounds are normal...the ticking sound has been explained..but I cant remember the exact reason....as far as the CAI and exhaust....you probably will not gain that much HP from that...shop around for the exhaust...lots of compliments for solo performance and their exhausts for the GXP..they are a canadian co as well......some have experience issues with adding the CAI....as it has thrown some codes on the GXP as well..dont know if they have resolved those or not.......06 Solstice here...N/A Replies to this message: johnnieboy (Dec 10, 2007 10:05 am) pao (Dec 11, 2007 4:38 am) johnnieboy (Dec 11, 2007 9:21 am)
#1291 of 1325 Re: 2008 Solstice GXP Turbo engine soudnds [pao] by johnnieboy Dec 10, 2007 (10:05 am)
Replying to: pao (Dec 10, 2007 4:28 am) Thanks N/A.   I'll delay moving too quickly to do the performance upgrade and do more research, based upon your advice.   Do you know if the motor sounds fade away with use?   John Replies to this message: pao (Dec 11, 2007 4:38 am) johnnieboy (Dec 11, 2007 9:21 am)
#1292 of 1325 Re: 2008 Solstice GXP Turbo engine soudnds [johnnieboy] by pao Dec 11, 2007 (4:38 am)
Replying to: johnnieboy (Dec 10, 2007 10:05 am) N/A is naturally aspirated since I dont own a turbo....form what there is also a GXP forum as well.....you might want to check out..from what I read the sounds do lessen.....but the ticking is part of the turbo... Replies to this message: johnnieboy (Dec 11, 2007 9:21 am)
#1293 of 1325 Re: 2008 Solstice GXP Turbo engine soudnds [pao] by johnnieboy Dec 11, 2007 (9:21 am)
Replying to: pao (Dec 11, 2007 4:38 am) Thanks for the response and N/A explanation. I will check out the turbo forum. John
#1294 of 1325 pontaic solstice 2007 convert. help... by jenniferwalker Jan 06, 2008 (10:54 am)
hi i am about to buy a pontiac solstice 2007 convert. black automatic and they are asking for 19999. it has 17thousand miles. with 17in chrome rims. I live in las vegas nv.. Do you think it is a good price? I kbb it and it came out to be 22000. I have a trade in it is a 2001 gt mustang ford that has 91 thousand miles they are going to take it but only give me $5000 on it. I was really pissed when they told me that. Also, i know there was a discussion on warranty i have no idea what to get as well.. I desperatly need some advice. My plan is to buy it tommorrow but i want to make sure i am making the right choice. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 07, 2008 4:37 am) pao (Jan 07, 2008 4:37 am)
#1295 of 1325 Re: pontaic solstice 2007 convert. help... [jenniferwalker] by 62vetteefp Jan 07, 2008 (4:37 am)
Replying to: jenniferwalker (Jan 06, 2008 10:54 am) I can only say that the whole vehicle warranty is good until 36,000 miles and about 2010 (3 years from original purchase). 100,000 warranty on powertrain which is also transferable to repurchasers.   Because it has an included GM 100,000 powertrain warranty an all vehicle warranty past 36K should be reasonable?
#1296 of 1325 Re: pontaic solstice 2007 convert. help... [jenniferwalker] by pao Jan 07, 2008 (4:37 am)
Replying to: jenniferwalker (Jan 06, 2008 10:54 am) you can probably come down some on the Solstice.......is it from a Pontiac dealer....the 07 has a 5/100k on the drive train..but I dont know if its transferable between owners....$5k on your mustang.....7 years old and 91K sounds reasonable as well.....check KBB for trade in value.....   you can get a better deal searching for the GMPP extended warranty plan on line vs your dealer as well if you are interested in that...
#1297 of 1325 Engine Noise by ibheath Mar 16, 2008 (7:46 pm)
I purchased a 2007 Solstice GXP with 600 miles on it. After 200 miles the car began to make horrible engine noise. I took it to the dealer who stated it was normal and handed me a flier stating that General Motors is aware of this problem and until they can figure out how to fix it I will have to live with my car sounding like a diesel truck. I have had people come and knock on my window and let me know that there is something wrong with my car. I again took my car into the dealership and this time the mecanics and lot boys came running out to hear what was making such a loud noise. Guess what- it was my car!! Once again I was handed a flier stating this knocking in my engine is "normal" and that General Motors is aware of the problem but doesn't know how to fix it and won't let anyone attempt to. Now my car has been in a total of 4 times as requested by the Attorney General all because the General Motor company is aware that there is a "problem" with my car. All of the employees at the dealership have admitted there is a serious problem in the engine of my car and they can't fix it because of General Motors. I am just wondering if anybody else out there is going through the same bull**** as I am. Don't get me wrong- I adore this car. But I don't like driving something that souds like a big rig driving down the road.

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