Used 2009 Saturn Sky Consumer Reviews
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Turbo"nized" Toenail Trimming
We reviewed several kinds of two seat roadsters before deciding on the slick looking, turbo charged Saturn Redline Sky. SHARP! Coupled with a new IPod and some appropriate ZOOM ZOOM music, we have thoroughly enjoyed evening cruises. With GREAT gas milage too! While not our main source of enjoyment - you can't help but notice (and HEAR) the repeated ongoing attentions of others - some mistake it for a Corvette due to front end styling - but for 20,000 grand less? Why not? It's a great, fun car.
Great car, but...
Mine is the turbo with automatic. The car is really fun to drive. Unfortunately the turbo failed (actually the waste gate servo)with 210 miles. Gets 28 MPG at 65 and 31 at 70 MPH as long as you don't put you foot into it. Use mostly for commute 70 miles round trip on interstate hwy. Primary complaint is the poor ergonomically interior design and lack of a few features. Window and mirror controls are under your elbow, should have been put on door along with electric door lock. Power seat only up up/down though it makes the seat go forward as you raise it up. Have manually adjust it back. Need vanity mirror on pass side. Ride is little rough but seats are very comfortable.
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $11,99571 mi away
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $13,693219 mi away
- Ruby Red SE ConvertibleMSRP: $14,700350 mi away
Love this car!
I bought my 2009 Sky Redline new. There was one recall on the ignition switch. I have only had one problem in 6 years and it was a $10 fuse that the dealer replaced at no charge. I highly recommend the turbo as it is well worth the additional cost. You cannot take this car anywhere without people asking about it.
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Great Ride!
We just got back from a 1500 mile road trip, absolutely no problems. I am six feet tall and there is ample room for me to drive in comfort. I also have a '63 Jaguar XKE roadster, and a '93 Miata, both of which are in very good condition, but the Sky will outperform either of them and do it in more comfort. The Sky attracts as much attention as either of the other two cars, and that says a lot ! Love the aceleration, and the car gets consistently better fuel mileage than the factory estimates. (30to 32 MPG) and handles like it is on rails. I am very satisfied with the automobile.
Second Kappa Model - Hands Down, best roadster
We had a 2006 Pontiac Solstice with the 2.4 naturally aspirated engine - fun to drive, and we never felt it lacked go-power. However, my 2009 Saturn Sky Red Line (2.0 Turbo) is a monster! Handling is just amazing - immediate and precise. The 5-speed (from the Chevy Colorado) works much better in the Turbo. There is nothing like dropping the top (which cannot really be done from inside the vehicle, unfortunately, although, if you're nimble you can raise the top from inside the vehicle, you still have to get out to close the backward-hinged trunk) and hitting the road. Cramped - sure, but I'm 6'3" and it's fine. Storage - well, this isn't the Sky's strong suit, although there is a glove box, map pockets on the front of both seats (handier than you would ever think...), and a reasonable-sized center console (doesn't lock). Some have cupholders between the seats, my old Solstice did, Sky doesn't. Don't miss them - they were useless anyway. We bought a custom set of luggage to make the most of the admittedly small trunk, but this is a sports car/roadster folks - what do you expect? If you need to do grocery shopping for a couple, it's fine, if you have a big family, maybe not the best solution. What don't I like? Hmmm... finding someone qualified to service them is getting harder and harder. I also HATE the location of the power window switches and radio. The switches should be on the center instead of requiring user to use the opposite arm/hand to work the switch (if you're sitting in the driver's seat, you use your right hand, reaching over your stomach, to use the window switch - unless, of course, you can contort your left arm...ugh). The radio is RIGHT in front of the shifter...and, like all the gauges, impossible to read. But... we usually shut off the radio anyway... it's a convertible afterall and the sound and feel of the wind is why we bought the car. Gas mileage is great, but again... it's a tiny car, it should be. Last thing... the dorky rearview mirror with it's map lights, OnStar buttons, and big housing blocks a lot of the (SMALL) windshield - I'm looking to replace it with a newer, bezeless mirror (like in my CTS). Would I recommend this? HELL YES! IF you are considering a used Miata, S2000, SLK, or M3/M4, try the Sky or Solstice. Less expensive than the Germans, faster than the Asians, and absolutely unique.
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