Sadly, the Pontiac Solstice suffers from a bad case of GM cost-cutting syndrome. If the cheap plastics used on the interior aren’t bad enough, how about the fact that some of them are barely attached – as found on our test car’s center console. We also experienced excessive wind leaks around the windows with the top up, exterior panels that didn’t fit flush, squeaking brakes, and a moaning transmission, all on a car with less than 3,000 miles on the clock. These issues bring up the potential for questionable reliability, which can kill car sales by simple word of mouth let alone independent quality surveys. On a positive note, the Solstice’s chassis is tight, exhibiting very little flex over rough surfaces, which adds to the comfort and handling.