Opinions on Saturn Sky? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OrbitalEllipses · 01-16-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Now that I own a Z4, I am convinced every passionate motoring enthusiast should own a roadster at some point in life. The experience is just that good.

Ahh, every time I see a Z3 on the road I nostalgia real hard. I see a lot of women driving Z4; I think it's among the only "prestige" roadsters out there. I'd love a Z4M or a well cared for Z3 (V12 swap

).

aehachiroku · 01-16-2013, 08:17 PM

Driven a Saturn Sky turbo.
Pretty decent car. Just hated the one I drove because it was auto

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayNutter

Pontiac died just when it was starting to have good and interesting cars. I would love to be able to buy a new G8

This. I absolutely love the G8
My best friend also has a 2004 GTO. Thing is a boat though.

Asterisked Accolade · 01-17-2013, 12:05 PM

I think the Sky is gorgeous and i actually got to test drive a RedLine Turbo model. I wasn't overly impressed by the turbo power-- and it was the only Turbo i've ever driven. It also weighed a lot. I would love to have one and totally track it out.

PrDarkKnight · 01-17-2013, 12:39 PM

My ex-girlfriend had a Solstice 2.4 non turbo and it was a solid car balance wise but for the power it was a little heavy. The stance and the wide layout/tires made it felt good in the corners. look wise it was ok but you could tell it was GM (not to offend GM owners) They compare pretty good to the FR-S but the build quality of the Toyobaru sets it apart.

PrDarkKnight · 01-17-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

My sister has a Sky, and loves it. That said, its not a bad little car. Unfortunately, they came out right near the end of both their product lines. Would have been nice to see how those "fraternal twins" (they were the same car under the skin) would have evolved. I have a feeling we would have liked the result.

/Optimism

actually they shared with the Opel Gt also and I think there was another one IIRC.

Accurate Race Shop · 01-17-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

I think the Sky is gorgeous and i actually got to test drive a RedLine Turbo model. I wasn't overly impressed by the turbo power-- and it was the only Turbo i've ever driven. It also weighed a lot. I would love to have one and totally track it out.

I really wanted one of those but I was still in school and couldn't afford it. I think they are pretty cool for a daily car and as a former GM employee I can say that was one of the best looking cars we had made in a long time. And really the only sporty little coupe we made sense the fiero I would like to see GM give it another shot at making a really cool little coupe.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

ZetaVI · 01-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I'm not sure about the Sky but I do like the Solstice. I did enjoyed it and now thinking about I would enjoy even more now simply because there are no more.

wbradley · 01-17-2013, 01:05 PM

The GM twins are in a similar situation to the Subaru twins for me; I like certain parts of both.

I like the exterior of the Solistice and the interior of the Sky.

The Solistice dash looks like its missing the facing or something. The Sky tail lights look like Solistices with an unnecessary silver bar that does not suit a sporty look IMHO.

Xdragonxb0i · 01-17-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBacon1052

I saw one of these cars pass by me about a month ago and actually really liked the look of it. What do you guys think? How would you compare it to the FR-S in terms of performance and handling?

Here is one listed on carmax:
http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/...b-43ea6dd6a34b

No!!!!

i think they are problems, plus didnt saturn go out of business?

HunterGreene · 01-17-2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

No!!!!

i think they are problems, plus didnt saturn go out of business?

Yes, but they are still serviced and supported under GM.

Dadhawk · 01-17-2013, 01:37 PM

I liked (well still do like) the Sky/Solstice, but my preference was the Sky, just liked the looks better, more aggressive in my opinion. I preferred the Sky over the MR-S from a looks/design prospective.

A use one was on my short list when I bought the FR-S but wanted the backseats so that knocked it out of the running.

I did a typical test drive in a couple of different ones and found it very acceptable from a DD prospective. Can't really comment on the track.

wrxgoose · 01-17-2013, 03:29 PM

i've always liked the looks of the sky over the solstice. never got to drive/sit in one, but it looks awesome imo

ZDan · 01-17-2013, 03:35 PM

I think the Sky/Solstice both look fantastic from the outside. Pretty grim on the inside, though... I was *really* intersted in the Solstice coupe, but the weight and utility disadvantages along with the interior killed it for me and I kept the S2000.

Joakim3 · 11-11-2013, 11:56 PM

Saturn Sky

The Specs:
Production: 2007-2009
Style: 2-door convertible
Engine: 2.0L turbo I4 (260 - 290 hp, 260 - 340 lb-ft) or 2.4L N/A I4 (177 hp, 170 lb-ft)
Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
Layout: FMR

View Poll Results: Saturn Sky
Sub-Zero	3	5.26%
Cool	28	49.12%
Uncool	18	31.58%
Seriously Uncool	8	14.04%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

01-17-2013, 01:37 PM	#25
Dadhawk 1st86 Driver! Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 19,816 Thanks: 38,830 Thanked 24,943 Times in 11,378 Posts Mentioned: 182 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I liked (well still do like) the Sky/Solstice, but my preference was the Sky, just liked the looks better, more aggressive in my opinion. I preferred the Sky over the MR-S from a looks/design prospective. A use one was on my short list when I bought the FR-S but wanted the backseats so that knocked it out of the running. I did a typical test drive in a couple of different ones and found it very acceptable from a DD prospective. Can't really comment on the track. __________________ Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

11-11-2013, 11:56 PM	#28
Joakim3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 04' Saab 9-5 Aero Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 602 Thanks: 7 Thanked 198 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FT86CLUB Cool Wall: Saturn Sky Saturn Sky The Specs: Production: 2007-2009 Style: 2-door convertible Engine: 2.0L turbo I4 (260 - 290 hp, 260 - 340 lb-ft) or 2.4L N/A I4 (177 hp, 170 lb-ft) Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic Layout: FMR __________________ _____________________ You know what they say... pick two: cheap, fast, reliable.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I need your opinions	WatchmaN	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	25	12-12-2012 12:11 PM
Color Opinions	chipz91	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	25	07-30-2012 06:27 PM
Hello need opinions	ABacic90	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	4	06-21-2012 04:23 PM
Fr-s vs. Saturn Sky Redline - would your rather	Gabriel	FR-S / BRZ vs....	7	06-07-2012 12:57 AM
FT-86 may be comparable to... a Saturn Sky?	iff2mastamatt	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	122	06-14-2011 02:45 AM

01-17-2013, 12:57 PM	#21
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not sure about the Sky but I do like the Solstice. I did enjoyed it and now thinking about I would enjoy even more now simply because there are no more.

01-17-2013, 03:29 PM	#26
wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i've always liked the looks of the sky over the solstice. never got to drive/sit in one, but it looks awesome imo

01-17-2013, 03:35 PM	#27
ZDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '23 BRZ Location: Providence, RI Posts: 4,584 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,891 Times in 2,032 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the Sky/Solstice both look fantastic from the outside. Pretty grim on the inside, though... I was really intersted in the Solstice coupe, but the weight and utility disadvantages along with the interior killed it for me and I kept the S2000.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password