Sky Video

slvrsky · 07-22-2006, 02:17 PM

I was looking a Automobile magazine on line and found this video, did a search of threads and did not see on forum, thought you might enjoy, for those still waiting.
http://www.automobilemag.com/multime...07_saturn_sky/

RMFNSKY · 07-22-2006, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the link

**rick112** · 07-22-2006, 04:59 PM

Not a great review. Said most of what everyone else has said. Didn't like the flash of the t-rex image. I don't like it when people try to put negative stuff into my head like that. Thanks for the post though.

akinmb · 07-22-2006, 05:27 PM

Where did they find that goof!? Seriously, if you watch the video, turn down the audio.... video great... audio bad...what a nerd!!!!

marlboromike · 07-22-2006, 06:28 PM

what didn't u like what he said....he told the truth....the mirror and power window buttons r hard to reach...no real compartment space....no trunk...no console...I love my car...but let's be real...does the truth hurt? We know there are several drawbacks....wheel rub...transmission problems with both automatic and stick...door latch problems, etc....no car is perfect...the fault finder finds fault even in paradise.

He certainly explained the positive...and did it well. LIVE WITH IT!!

**Ahnuld** · 07-22-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

what didn't u like what he said....

I think the other poster was referring to how he speaks in a monotone, nasally, whinny voice. Ironic how he says in the begining "Saturn needs some real excitement...".

cruzned · 07-22-2006, 07:07 PM

Honest and straight forward facts without any emotional hoopla. Can't wait to see the redline myself. The big question is will she be ready for the autocross? All in all, he was pretty complimentary on vehicles strengths and shortcomings. All first year models have shortcomings but they are often worth the bother. Mine sure is.

1994SC2 · 07-22-2006, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the link, Ill add it to the video collection on my other thread.

akinmb · 07-23-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

what didn't u like what he said....he told the truth....the mirror and power window buttons r hard to reach...no real compartment space....no trunk...no console...I love my car...but let's be real...does the truth hurt? We know there are several drawbacks....wheel rub...transmission problems with both automatic and stick...door latch problems, etc....no car is perfect...the fault finder finds fault even in paradise.

He certainly explained the positive...and did it well. LIVE WITH IT!!

You obviously missed my point...I wasn't commenting on the content of his commentary, just how difficult he is to listen to...he needs to stick to writing, which I'm sure he does very well.

marklynn70 · 07-23-2006, 03:00 PM

I believe he also missed the third cup holder. But I wasn't going to watch it again just to be sure.

ShowGal · 07-23-2006, 07:11 PM

Agree, horrible audio. Sounds like a high schooler making a video for his English class.

agirltrucker · 07-23-2006, 08:57 PM

I too believe the video was good, butttttt He did exaggerate about putting the top back down. You do not have to close the door first and its only takes me less than 60 seconds, not minutes. I just did a Vegas trip, with my sister and got way more than 1 duffle bag in it. I believe that he was not honest there. Just my thoughts...

CUINOZ · 07-23-2006, 09:52 PM

I guess I miss some issues.....I want a "Sports Car".

I will have both hands on the wheel unless one is operating controls

...) I won't be talking on the phone or having my breakfast. I'll be driving. As for having to actually get up and out of the car to put the top up

errrrr, ........DUDE???.......ever drive a TR-3? or a Morgan, an MG-TC or the wounderious 356-C??? ?

**rick112** · 07-23-2006, 11:19 PM

Watch him put up the roof. First why did he have to close the door to put up the roof? Second "Time Him"! He took longer complaining about the roof than it actually took to put it up. He was under 30 seconds to put the roof up. That aint bad! Anyway I think he didn't like the car and put together a negative report basied on that (including the T-Rex).

JerseyCitySky · 07-23-2006, 11:36 PM

great video! i agree...it hardly took him a minute to put the top up.

richmcc · 07-24-2006, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyCitySky

great video! i agree...it hardly took him a minute to put the top up.

I thought it was a good review, he did make too much about that top, other than that it was a very positive review.

His presentation was lousy and he was very nerdy. I also didn't like his dissing the ION. I think it is pretty stylish myself. I got several unsolicited compliments from strangers when I first got my car.

agirltrucker · 07-24-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by richmcc

I also didn't like his dissing the ION. I think it is pretty stylish myself. I got several unsolicited compliments from strangers when I first got my car.

Attachment 4726

Hubby LOVES his ION also....

akinmb · 07-24-2006, 12:47 PM

For someone to complain about putting the top up and down on this car is reeediculous!!! I had a camaro with T-tops...now that's a pain in the axe!!! Or even try a targa top...jeez, some people will find anything to complain about.

Sw0l3n4t0r · 07-27-2006, 11:29 PM

I think he just doesn't like to actually get up from his seat

Like the vid makes me think I should take his job. He did mess about while trying put top up he wasn't very efficent with his moves. Makes me wonder if he is one those idiots who would try pop top while driving down highway. I saw some fool try to take out one his t-tops doing 60mph

guess what happened.... It went flying through the air and shattered on the road what a fool

I liked sound of car at end anyone know if that was with or without the air intake? As for the controls on side i think he purposely makes it look more awkward then it is.

btw which thread has video collection?

07-22-2006, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
slvrsky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Meridian,Idaho Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	Sky Video I was looking a Automobile magazine on line and found this video, did a search of threads and did not see on forum, thought you might enjoy, for those still waiting. http://www.automobilemag.com/multime...07_saturn_sky/ __________________ Silver Pearl,Chrome, LSD, Spoiler,Six-disc Premium BLK/BLK, XM order........ 3/26/06 030.......... 3/30/06 VIN# 1680. 4/25/06 invoiced.... 4/29/06 shipped..... 5/03/06 Received... 5/19/06

07-22-2006, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	Thanks for the link __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

07-22-2006, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Not a great review. Said most of what everyone else has said. Didn't like the flash of the t-rex image. I don't like it when people try to put negative stuff into my head like that. Thanks for the post though. __________________ Chili Pepper Red & Tan VIN 4927 Preorder July/05 Ordered January 23/06 Preferenced May 22/06 TPW July 10/06 Built July 11/06 Shipped July 14/06 Invoiced July 17/06 At dealership July 31/06 My driveway August 2/06

07-22-2006, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
akinmb First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 615 My Photos: (0)	where did they find that nerd!? Where did they find that goof!? Seriously, if you watch the video, turn down the audio.... video great... audio bad...what a nerd!!!!

07-22-2006, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
cruzned First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	Honest and straight forward facts without any emotional hoopla. Can't wait to see the redline myself. The big question is will she be ready for the autocross? All in all, he was pretty complimentary on vehicles strengths and shortcomings. All first year models have shortcomings but they are often worth the bother. Mine sure is. Attached Thumbnails

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07-22-2006, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,119 My Photos: (6)	what didn't u like what he said....he told the truth....the mirror and power window buttons r hard to reach...no real compartment space....no trunk...no console...I love my car...but let's be real...does the truth hurt? We know there are several drawbacks....wheel rub...transmission problems with both automatic and stick...door latch problems, etc....no car is perfect...the fault finder finds fault even in paradise. He certainly explained the positive...and did it well. LIVE WITH IT!!

07-22-2006, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
1994SC2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington DC/Carlisle, PA Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (21)	Thanks for the link, Ill add it to the video collection on my other thread. __________________ 1994 SC2 (Obituary) 2007 SKY (Thread 'n Pics) VIN 326 5 spd, black trim, chromies, XM 6-disc, deck spoiler, LSD

07-23-2006, 03:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	I believe he also missed the third cup holder. But I wasn't going to watch it again just to be sure. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

07-23-2006, 07:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShowGal First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 222 My Photos: (0)	Agree, horrible audio. Sounds like a high schooler making a video for his English class.

07-23-2006, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
agirltrucker First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Az Posts: 1,205 My Photos: (4)	I too believe the video was good, butttttt He did exaggerate about putting the top back down. You do not have to close the door first and its only takes me less than 60 seconds, not minutes. I just did a Vegas trip, with my sister and got way more than 1 duffle bag in it. I believe that he was not honest there. Just my thoughts... __________________ Midnight Blue/vin #189 Leather Package Manuel 6 Disc-XM Chrome Wheels Stubby Wheel Locks Delivered 5/12 Personalized Plate - MY07SKY Ordered Red Line 11-18-06 Traded in base Sky, RL in DRIVEWAY 2/24

07-23-2006, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
CUINOZ First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Area 51.1...we've been upgraded. Posts: 322 My Photos: (0)	I guess I miss some issues.....I want a "Sports Car". I will have both hands on the wheel unless one is operating controls ...) I won't be talking on the phone or having my breakfast. I'll be driving. As for having to actually get up and out of the car to put the top up errrrr, ........DUDE???.......ever drive a TR-3? or a Morgan, an MG-TC or the wounderious 356-C??? ? __________________ 1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Convertible Black on Black on Black "The Hat in the Cat"

07-23-2006, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Watch him put up the roof. First why did he have to close the door to put up the roof? Second "Time Him"! He took longer complaining about the roof than it actually took to put it up. He was under 30 seconds to put the roof up. That aint bad! Anyway I think he didn't like the car and put together a negative report basied on that (including the T-Rex). __________________ Chili Pepper Red & Tan VIN 4927 Preorder July/05 Ordered January 23/06 Preferenced May 22/06 TPW July 10/06 Built July 11/06 Shipped July 14/06 Invoiced July 17/06 At dealership July 31/06 My driveway August 2/06

07-23-2006, 11:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
JerseyCitySky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 45 My Photos: (0)	great video! i agree...it hardly took him a minute to put the top up. __________________ Silver Pearl Automatic Chrome wheels LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Premium trim - Black/Black Picked up July 8, 2006 - 12:30 pm 555 sMiles July 8, 2006 - 10:30 pm!

07-24-2006, 12:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
akinmb First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 615 My Photos: (0)	For someone to complain about putting the top up and down on this car is reeediculous!!! I had a camaro with T-tops...now that's a pain in the axe!!! Or even try a targa top...jeez, some people will find anything to complain about.

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07-27-2006, 11:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sw0l3n4t0r First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quarryville, PA Posts: 205 My Photos: (0)	I think he just doesn't like to actually get up from his seat Like the vid makes me think I should take his job. He did mess about while trying put top up he wasn't very efficent with his moves. Makes me wonder if he is one those idiots who would try pop top while driving down highway. I saw some fool try to take out one his t-tops doing 60mph guess what happened.... It went flying through the air and shattered on the road what a fool I liked sound of car at end anyone know if that was with or without the air intake? As for the controls on side i think he purposely makes it look more awkward then it is. btw which thread has video collection?

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