Article Comments 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Full Test

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#30 of 42 Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! by ibheath Apr 02, 2008 (6:54 pm)
I traded in a 230SLK Mercedes for a 2007 GXP Solstice thinking it was a totally awesome car. What the hell was I thinking? The car had 600 miles on it at purchase and 200 miles later began to rattle like a diesel truck. I have had it in to the dealership 4x as directed by the Attorney General but each time I get handed this flier stating my engine is suppose to rattle like this and it is "normal". Now I bet none of you would think so. I can hear the rattle outside of my car and inside when I have my stereo on which also doesn't work well and that of course is "normal" also. I have had people in parking lots knock on my window and tell me something is wrong with my car. Holy hell you think I can't hear it? So the last time I took it to George Gee here in Washington the guys in the service dept. came running out to see what the noise was and guess what - it was my car but of course General Motors won't let them touch it because you see this is "normal". Praise your Solstice all you want but I say give me my Mercedes back!!!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: pao (Apr 03, 2008 5:41 am) trucktricks (Apr 03, 2008 6:20 am) ibheath (Apr 04, 2008 7:16 pm) pao (Apr 07, 2008 3:32 am) and 3 more...
#31 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [ibheath] by pao Apr 03, 2008 (5:41 am)
Replying to: ibheath (Apr 02, 2008 6:54 pm) time to take it to another dealership, call Pontiac customer service, and get the regional tech rep involved....seems you bought it used...uuummm 600 miles....wonder if it was a problem with the previous owner..... you state rattle....can you be more specific.....you might want to get some more insight over at www.solsticeforum.com as well
#32 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [ibheath] by trucktricks Apr 03, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: ibheath (Apr 02, 2008 6:54 pm) Could be the direct injection? I have a ticking sound that I can hear from inside with the fan and radio off. But I don't ever drive the car with the fan and radio off...... Replies to this message: ibheath (Apr 04, 2008 7:16 pm) pao (Apr 07, 2008 3:32 am) busiris (Apr 07, 2008 10:41 am) and 2 more...
#33 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [trucktricks] by ibheath Apr 04, 2008 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: trucktricks (Apr 03, 2008 6:20 am) In response to stating that my car was purchased used. My car was never licensed to anyone prior to my purchase. The ticking sound I hear is constant with radio on or off. To be more specific on what it sounds like - remember being a little kid and putting a playing card in your bike spokes and riding around? That is the sound my car makes all of the time. You hear it on the outside and inside of the car. I have taken it to the only two places in Spokane that General Motors will allow to work on my car without violating my warranty. Nobody will touch it but all have admitted there is definitely a problem. I say LEMON LAW!!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: pao (Apr 07, 2008 3:32 am) busiris (Apr 07, 2008 10:41 am) pao (Apr 08, 2008 3:29 am) and 1 more...
#34 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [ibheath] by pao Apr 07, 2008 (3:32 am)
Replying to: ibheath (Apr 04, 2008 7:16 pm) when you say the only two places in Spokane....does that mean there is simply two pontiac dealerships in the city?...any Pontiac dealership can perform warranty work...again..has the regional tech rep been involved yet?...if so and they refuse to do anything else...then try the BBB and begin the arbitration route.... when you say a flyer....is a dealership flyer..or is it a technical service bulletin from GM.....again..time to get the regional tech rep involved here...you keep stating GM will not let them work on the car on the basis of this flyer..thus I asked if it was a TSB...regardless.....the service manager needs to get the tech rep involved....if they refuse...then call customer service....number is in the owners manual... Replies to this message: busiris (Apr 07, 2008 10:41 am) pao (Apr 08, 2008 3:29 am) busiris (Apr 08, 2008 11:21 am)
#35 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [pao] by busiris Apr 07, 2008 (10:41 am)
Replying to: pao (Apr 07, 2008 3:32 am) The Pontiac web-site lists 2 dealers within a 25 mile range of Spokane and a total of 4 dealerships within 50 miles of the city center... In fact, can't any GM dealership perform warranty work? I was under the impression that you could get warranty repair done on any GM product done at any GM dealership....I didn'r realize that "Mr. Goodwrench" had split personalities. Replies to this message: pao (Apr 08, 2008 3:29 am) busiris (Apr 08, 2008 11:21 am)
#36 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [busiris] by pao Apr 08, 2008 (3:29 am)
Replying to: busiris (Apr 07, 2008 10:41 am) NO..for warranty work...only the brand dealer can do the work....for normal maintenance ...any dealer can preform the work as long as they have the appropriate tech training and tools...which is always the case.... in order to get reimbursed for the warranty work from GM...only a Pontiac dealer can do the work..... Replies to this message: busiris (Apr 08, 2008 11:21 am)
#37 of 42 Re: Solstice Dilema!!!!!!!! [pao] by busiris Apr 08, 2008 (11:21 am)
Replying to: pao (Apr 08, 2008 3:29 am) Hmmm...I guess you learn something new every day... Although, when I was younger (30 + years ago), the Pontiac dealer in my hometown could and did warranty work (drive train and body) on Buicks, Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets, even though there was a local dealer for each make. But, as I said, that was a long, long ttime ago...
#38 of 42 Re: CUP HOLDERS? WHO GIVES A S**T ABOUT CUP HOLDERS? [lorthog] by spoom Jun 05, 2008 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: lorthog (Jan 03, 2008 5:05 pm) wow, no cupholder for you-we're taking away your caffeine Why the tirade over this? I like to drive my car to work. I go to work in the morning. Some times I am running late and want to take my coffee with me. It's hard to shift with a cup of coffee crotched. So I use cupholders. The ones in my truck are nice and sturdy, and you can reach them. (without being double jointed) The ones in my GXP are all yucky, but I shouldn't complain? Because they kinda, sorta, tried. But cupholders are pretty tricky to design. Compared to turbochargers
#39 of 42 Re: CUP HOLDERS? WHO GIVES A S**T ABOUT CUP HOLDERS? [lorthog] by rodman21 Aug 05, 2008 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: lorthog (Jan 03, 2008 5:05 pm) As far as the solstice GXP goes I sort of equate it to the late sixties muscle car, you know the 69 camero with a bench seat a 350 and a 4 speed. Did it handle well not really, was it comfortable not so much, did it go when you puched the gas, hell yes it did. It was a bare boned performance machine. The GXP is our modern muscle car in a roadster package, in my opinion it is cheap for the muscle you get. If you care about automatic push button convertible tops or 13 cup holders this is not your car. Its not a daily driver if you're not a driving enthusiast, but if you are comfortable hammering through gears with a quick and heavey clutch you will love this car for its price and performance. Replies to this message: trucktricks (Aug 06, 2008 12:05 pm) pao (Aug 07, 2008 5:03 am)