 Need your opinion.., Saturn Sky |
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  Dec 29 2005, 09:55 AM
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Okay guys I need your opinion on a new car. I have been looking at the new Saturn Sky. Below is a picture of it but dont know if anyone has heard of any potential problems. They are suspose to come out here in early 2006 but I dont know If I want to take the chance on buying the first year model of a new car. It has an outstanding warrenty on it but dont know if you guys know any insight you can offer. The car starts at 19.9k but will actually cost me 23k.
Thanks in advance. 
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Dec 29 2005, 10:08 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
That is a sharp car!
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 29 2005, 10:23 AM
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It's the Saturn version of the Pontiac Solstice. I've read many a review of the Solstice and it's almost all positive. I've heard nothing on warranty claims or recalls, however. You might try to find Solstice fanatic boards and see what they're running into.
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/ http://www.solsticespeed.com/forums/ etc. I like the looks of the Saturn from the front better than the Sosltice methinks - but give me time and an opportunity to see more of the Saturn version before I cast my actual vote! But if you buy a Saturn would that make you haunter's li'l ... nevermind! -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Dec 29 2005, 11:49 AM
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Post Master Group: Admin Posts: 705 Joined: 10-January 01 From: STL Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Dec 29 2005, 10:23 AM) But if you buy a Saturn would that make you haunter's li'l ... nevermind! I dont know but it doesn't sound good! I cant stand the front end of the solstice, its is ugly as sin. I have found a couple of good forums but everyone on there is spitting off at the mouth. One good one is spyroadster.com The cool thing about ordering it now, I get to pick my options like LSD, Radio options, Ect. -------------------- |
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Dec 29 2005, 12:50 PM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Kicks should be privy to some technical details, as manager of the Saturn shop.
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Dec 29 2005, 01:08 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 3-October 02 From: Springfield Member No.: 24 |
They're cooler then the Pontiac but it is the first year of a new production model.Cant wait awhile to get one?
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Dec 29 2005, 01:23 PM
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Post Master Group: Admin Posts: 705 Joined: 10-January 01 From: STL Member No.: 2 |
My car sucks ass! it has been in the shop a couple of times and it is at the end of the warrenty and dont feel like taking the chance on keeping it. Not to mention this car looks hella sweet!
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Dec 29 2005, 01:56 PM
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Post Master Group: Admin Posts: 705 Joined: 10-January 01 From: STL Member No.: 2 |
Marcus, You really work at a saturn dealership?
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Dec 29 2005, 03:29 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 7-July 04 Member No.: 319 |
arent they supposed to release a supercharged version in 07? if ya could, i'd just hold out to get the sc version... although i read that gm performance parts would be offering a supercharger kit and possibly a turbo kit for it... so i guess if you're really itchin for one... go for it! it is definitely a hot car!
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Dec 30 2005, 08:05 AM
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Post Master Group: Admin Posts: 705 Joined: 10-January 01 From: STL Member No.: 2 |
I dont think I want to have a sc or a turbo on it. I will not be racing it in any events so I think this will be my weekend car only. too much bs and $$ to get the sc or turbo!!! ;-)
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Dec 30 2005, 10:12 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Hammer has already built an LS2 Solstice - being reviewed in the mags now. Think it's an additional 18K on top of price of purchase of a stock Solstice ...
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Dec 30 2005, 05:08 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I agree that the Saturn Sky is a HOT looking roadster! It looks better than the Solstice in the pictures I've seen. With that in mind I've seen the Solstice in person and it is sexy in a very unusally exotic form for an american car. So how much better will the Sky be in person!?!? I can't wait to see them come through the dealership. They are due in spring of 2006. Getting your hands on one may be a trick though. All initial skys scheduled to be delivered to our Peoria Dealership this spring have been spoken for with deposits from hopeful buyers.
As of yet I do not know of any technical problems, recalls, campaigns or such for the Sky and Solstice. It is the first production year, but the engine is tride & true. In 2007 they will be producing supercharged versions of the Sky using the Redline Ion power plant. As far as V8 versions, they are in the works. I posted links to the Hammar site a little while back. BTW - Just to set the record straight, I am the Service Adviser as oposed to the Service Manager. But that's close enough for me! 
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Dec 30 2005, 07:36 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
The Pontiac Solstice IS coming with a turbocharger in '07. A friend of mine works at the Pontiac dealership here in town.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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