Saturn Sky

[SD987]

It really looks like a dog hunched over taking a dump! I think it will be as successful as the Cadillac Allante.

LOL, classic ! (and true).

As for the Allante, I thought it was and is a great looking convertible, unlike the new convertible offerings from Caddy.

Y'all do realise that the Sky is a Solstice?

As for the Crossfire, it had too much Crossover from the SLK for my tastes, including the horrendously uncomfortable MB seats.
I bought an MB 3 years ago and took it back within 5 days because the seats literally crippled me.

My next daily driver is going to be a Mini Cooper S. Might even get the vert.....

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by creseida

Y'all do realise that the Sky is a Solstice?

I'm sure most people are aware of that they are based around the same vehicle. However, the Sky and the Solstice share none of the same body panels. Additionally, the interiors of the two are very different. The Sky also has some suspension tweaks that aren't in the Solstice - although I understand they may end up on the Solstice as well. So, for all intensive purposes, they are different cars.

[drburton]

A couple of negatives regarding the Sky, after another visit to the Saturn dealer:

- The top is not automatic, it's manual and requires some effort to put up
- The top also takes up pretty much the entire trunk. There is NO space to carry
anything in this car. The salesman, was trying to say you can store stuff in a
small open area underneath the folded top - that's convenient.
- Didn't get a chance to actually drive it, but I did start it up - exhaust note sucks
- Salesman claims 50/50 weight distribution, I find that hard to believe but
possible
- Interior finish works for the car - not bad

I still have to say the car looks great, I love the front end. The hood is also clamshell opening, which is cool too. It has a nice wide aggressive stance and looks alot 'sportier' than it actually is.

Will be interesting to see the RedLine version when that becomes available later this year.

[denverpete]

Agreed. I wouldn't want one of those as my car - but I did think it would be kinda fun if my wife decided she wanted one. I'm extremely interested to see how the Redline version performs. BTW, from what I've read - they do have a 50/50 distribution.

[SD987]

Except for Creseida, I think we should limit posts to this thread... "A man shall not show excessive interest in the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky, and under no conditions be seen behind the wheel."

That's Man Law.

* Regardless of searing pain, a man doesnt' alter his stride over hot sand.
* A man may engage in gardening, but he must call it farming.
* A man is under no obligation to notice another man's haircut.
* Riding in a taxi is the only acceptable instance a man may be seen in a yellow car.
* A man shall never knowingly order a drink that is served inside a hollowed-out coconut shell.

Originally Posted by SD987

Except for Creseida, I think we should limit posts to this thread... "A man shall not show excessive interest in the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky, and under no conditions be seen behind the wheel."

That's Man Law.

* Regardless of searing pain, a man doesnt' alter his stride over hot sand.
* A man may engage in gardening, but he must call it farming.
* A man is under no obligation to notice another man's haircut.
* Riding in a taxi is the only acceptable instance a man may be seen in a yellow car.
* A man shall never knowingly order a drink that is served inside a hollowed-out coconut shell.

Am I exempt 'cause I'm a chick? LOL The irony is, I have zero interest in the Sky/Solstice. And while I do realise they appear different, they share a platform, which, to me means that, for all intents and purposes, they are the same car with different window dressing. JMO