r/Pontiac

I’m looking at a Pontiac Solstice and trying to figure out if it’s a reasonable buy, especially since I’ll only be keeping the car for a relatively short time.
For anyone who owns/has owned one:

How much should I realistically expect to negotiate the asking price down?

What are the most common issues I should look out for when inspecting one?

Are there any expensive/problematic repairs that tend to come up?

If something does go wrong, are we generally talking hundreds of dollars or thousands to fix?

Anything specific I should check before buying one?

I’m trying to figure out how much of a repair/maintenance buffer I should have beyond the purchase price. Any advice from Solstice owners would be appreciated!

Does anybody know of any aftermarket fuel pumps for the g8, I’ve only found the one on rock auto for almost $600. Not tryna pay for that shit if I’m being honest, but if it’s the only one I might have too. Lmk

Just replaced the spark plugs on this bad boy which were very filthy and it already has a huge difference in the idle.

The temperature on this thing is flying past 200 when i am trying to bleed the system. it has ac/heater delete. Any suggestions what could be wrong? i feel like the thermostat might be stuck backwards

I just bought a 1999 Trans Ams WS6, 6 speed, T-tops from the original owner, with just under 68k miles, in very good condition. Looking for recommendations on forums to increase my knowledge and help troubleshooting anything. Also, if anyone is in Maryland, that can recommend skilled, knowledgeable, reliable, and respectful mechanics for work I can't do, I'd appreciate it. I'm also the original and current owner of a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT and my first car was a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.

When I saved this from the wrecker it was a body ratchet strapped to a suburban frame. I paid scrap value: $400. In 3 weeks I put in an engine, transmission, transfer case, brakes, steering, wheels, tires, windows, and interior. I built it almost completely with spare parts and now I’ve driven it all over the US and Mexico.

Turn the sound up.

This shot involves rain… which is a dead giveaway that it isn’t real. My GTA doesn’t leave the garage when the pavement is wet. At all.

Hi, I’m helping my grandmother sell my late grandfather’s 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 2-door and would appreciate some opinions on what it’s worth.

- Factory 400 2-barrel V8 / automatic
- Black exterior / burgundy interior
- A/C, power windows, power brakes, power steering, tilt, Rally II wheels
- Odometer shows 98k, but actual mileage is unknown
- Runs and drives great
- Solid frame and overall good condition
- Original factory documentation

CONS: A/C doesn’t seem to work, battery drains after sitting, and there’s a radiator/coolant leak around the cap

What would you say it’s worth as-is, and what would you realistically list it for?

I can post more pictures/details if needed.

Today and yesterday was a great time in Crystal Lake Illinois car show. Unfortunately today, Sunday a storm came through and hurt attendance. But some great cars. We took our family 67 firebird OHC6 that my grandmother bought new. Won two awards. One, a top 50 award, and surprisingly the chairman's award!! I feel really blessed to be awarded them.

Here’s what he has to say
“1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GP Supercharged Sedan
$4,750 OBO
178,560 Miles | Clean Title | Current Registration | Smog Ready
If you're looking for one of the nicest, most meticulously maintained Grand Prix GPs available, this may be the carfor you.
This is a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharged 4-Door Sedan powered by the legendary 3800 Series Il Supercharged V6. The vehicle has spent most of its life in San Jose, California and has always been garage kept. It is completely rust-free and has been maintained throughout its life by a General Motors factory-trained and certified technician using GM replacement parts.
This vehicle runs and drives exceptionally well. The engine is smooth, the transmission shifts perfectly, and there are no warning lights or known mechanical issues. It is fully sorted, reliable, and ready for daily driving or long-distance travel.
Major Maintenance and Upgrades:
• GM SERTA replacement transmission installed at approximately 110,000 miles
• Replacement supercharger installed at approximately 120,000 miles with lifetime warranty
• New A/C compressor installed approximately 500 miles ago
• New radiator
• Brand new brake rotors and brake pads on all four wheels
• Four brand new Michelin premium tires (approximately 97% tread remaining)
• Current oil service and maintenance up to date
• Belts and water pump in excellent condition
Features:
• 3.8L Supercharged Series II V6
• Automatic transmission
• Heated driver's seat
• Power driver's seat
• Power windows
• Power door locks
• Cruise control
• Ice-cold air conditioning
• Remote keyless entry
• Alpine Bluetooth hands-free stereo system
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Subwoofer system
Interior Condition: The seats, dashboard, headliner, carpet, door panels, and trim are all in immaculate condition. The interior presents almost like a much newer vehicle and is one of the highlights of this car.
Exterior Condition:
The paint is in very good to excellent condition with a deep shine. There is absolutely no rust. There are a few minor cosmetic imperfections, including a couple of small bumper marks and a few very minor dents that are difficult to notice.
This vehicle has been meticulously maintained throughout its life and repaired whenever needed rather than deferred. It is a rare opportunity to purchase a clean, unmodified, rust-free GTP that is ready to enjoy immediately.
I would not hesitate to drive this vehicle from California to Florida and back. It is dependable, comfortable, powerful, and ready for its next owner.
$4,750 OBO”

The car looks great inside and out. There’s no cosmetic defects anywhere really there is a tiny tiny crack in one of the rear tail lights, which is easy to fix or replace. Two tiny dents on the right side on the rear quarter panel, but there’s no fade in the paint. None of the leather seating is worn out by the sun. All of it feels solid. It even comes with us all the original factor service manuals, as well as paperwork for the transmission job and supercharger job.(supposedly has a lifetime warranty on the supercharger with paperwork.) also came with a car report that was very extensive and he is the second owner of the vehicle.

First owner had it for about eight years and since then he’s owned it and now it’s been about 18 since he bought it. He is a mechanic by trade he’s retired. He worked at a GM dealership in San Jose for 50 years, so knows the ins and outs of this vehicle and has done most of the work himself stuff like the transmission rebuild and supercharger replacement he had done at certified shops.

It’s posted at 4750 but he told me the lowest his wife would allow him to take her would be 4K. Sure it may be slightly higher mileage, but these engines are bulletproof and that’s even the ones that weren’t well-maintained. On the other hand has been extremely well, maintained its entire life as far as fluids and maintenance and repairing things as they appeared in a prompt manner. No issues were ever left and dealt with when it came to this vehicle.

Also, it has 178,000 miles but I really don’t think they’re very hard Miles considering this was his wife’s car. At the same time though the reason they had a transmission rebuild at 120 K was because his wife accidentally blew/burnt out the transmission due to a hard acceleration regularly off the line.

If I purchased his car, I already plan on getting a transmission rebuild kit to reinforce the glass transmission that these things have so it’ll shift faster tighter and have less slippage and be less likely to have an issue with it again.

If I purchase this car, the end goal is to upgrade the supercharger to the same exact one that’s in this vehicle now just not the GEN three but the GEN five as with an adapter plate the cost about $60. I can put the GEN five supercharger right onto my vehicle and With a little bit of tuning can pretty much get it to Bolt-on add 20 to 30 hp. Then I’m gonna do a stage 2 performance kit shit out another 20 to 30. Hp.

At this point, I’m just rambling but just take a look at the pictures and the info provided and help me decide if 4000 for this. Grand Prix is worth it.