Picked up the SKY one year ago today 5/23

bigdog · 05-23-2007, 10:57 AM

One year ago today we picked up our 2.4L SKY - 'The Little Car'. The getting on the list to order, the placing of the order, the waiting for build and delivery and finally the drive have been worth it beyond words. We have put just a tad over 14,600 miles under the tires with silly grins the whole time. As it turns out, my wife caught the SG syndrome on our first road trip a couple of weeks after delivery.

We have taken 'The Little Car' all over Northern California; to Mammoth and back, through the Gold Country several times, down the coast to Monterey, up the coast the Jenner, throught the wine country and up to Tahoe. I've even run down to LA for a photo job. All the while finding the SKY very comfortable - I'm 6'2" and near 245. Sure the trunk is small but we can pack for 4-5 days very easily.

I have had one issue and that's with the splash guards. Don't get me wrong, they work well and look great. The issue is with the fronts. They hang pretty low and I've banged 'em pretty good on a few occasions to the point that I've taken them off for fear of damaging the quarter panel.

The only mechanical issue I've had is a noisy air conditioning compressor. Dealer replaced a valve - problem solved.

The car is still tight with no water or other leaks. The car is still as fun to drive as the first day we brought it home. I still obsess over it like I paid a million dollars for it (nightly dusting, quick detail after nearly every weekly wash, paint cleaned/sealed using Gary's terrific products, top cleaned/protected monthly, engine bay wiped down with every wash - geeze get a life!).

We still get hoots, thumbs up, questions, head snaps and cell phone camera photo shoots( on the freeway doing seventy(ish) just last week-end).

A for the buying experience, it was as expected from Saturn. I've dealt with the same dealer for our other three Saturns and this time was the same as those. No hassels, no add-ons, no crap. The Sales Manager, Duane and our sales guy, John are great guys. They answered all my questions, found the answers if they needed to and were genuinely happy to learn what I knew.

So, one year later I still have terminal SGS and I'm not looking for a cure. We love our SKY and we're looking forward to many more years of fun to come.

To those still waiting - it is worth it.

**KimberlySky** · 05-23-2007, 11:00 AM

AWE HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

SkyBaby · 05-23-2007, 11:55 AM

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! AND ON MY BIRTHDAY.. YEAH..... SkyBaby

Rick Tinley Park · 05-23-2007, 12:59 PM

Yeah coming up on Sunni's first birthday (delivered to the dealer June 9 and home June 15....)
My experience has been like yours except I have had 0 dealer fixes. Nothing, nada... Zipity dodah....

My family and friends are now used to me with this HUGE FREAKING GRIN

cerberus · 05-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

One year ago today we picked up our 2.4L SKY

Congrats. A full year

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

...(delivered to the dealer June 9 and home June 15....)

That sounded like very selective wording. Delivered to dealer, and home dates, lol. Uh, IIRC Sunni wasn't exactly delivered to owner but rather, er, liberated?

**Seagull** · 05-23-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

One year ago today we picked up our 2.4L SKY - just a tad over 14,600 miles under the tires with silly grins the whole time. Sure the trunk is small but we can pack for 4-5 days very easily.

The car is still as fun to drive as the first day we brought it home.
So, one year later I still have terminal SGS and I'm not looking for a cure. We love our SKY and we're looking forward to many more years of fun to come.

To those still waiting - it is worth it.

I'm in the same shape as you, And I thought I had a lot of miles on mine (19,875), Well maybe I do.

A Big Congratulations

**Skip** · 05-24-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

Yeah coming up on Sunni's first birthday (delivered to the dealer June 9 and home June 15....)
My experience has been like yours except I have had 0 dealer fixes. Nothing, nada... Zipity dodah....

My family and friends are now used to me with this HUGE FREAKING GRIN

That's because you stole Sunni off the lot. You thought I would have forgotten by now....Skip....that is why you won't take it back and it has nothing wrong with it....hehehehehe...

SXY SKY in CA · 05-24-2007, 02:20 AM

Do you belong to, or are you interested in starting a Sky Club here in No. CA? Specifically the SF Bay Area?

SKYSLMT · 05-24-2007, 02:29 AM

My anniversary is coming up, I bought mine on 6/6/06 (Yes, I know)

Rick Tinley Park · 05-24-2007, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerberus

Congrats. A full year

That sounded like very selective wording. Delivered to dealer, and home dates, lol. Uh, IIRC Sunni wasn't exactly delivered to owner but rather, er, liberated?

Technically a never ending test drive....

bigdog · 05-24-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wkndluv

Do you belong to, or are you interested in starting a Sky Club here in No. CA? Specifically the SF Bay Area?

I'd be interested in joining a club here in the Bay Area if one gets going. I am also a memeber of the WCKCC.

05-23-2007, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 842 My Photos: (5)	Picked up the SKY one year ago today 5/23 One year ago today we picked up our 2.4L SKY - 'The Little Car'. The getting on the list to order, the placing of the order, the waiting for build and delivery and finally the drive have been worth it beyond words. We have put just a tad over 14,600 miles under the tires with silly grins the whole time. As it turns out, my wife caught the SG syndrome on our first road trip a couple of weeks after delivery. We have taken 'The Little Car' all over Northern California; to Mammoth and back, through the Gold Country several times, down the coast to Monterey, up the coast the Jenner, throught the wine country and up to Tahoe. I've even run down to LA for a photo job. All the while finding the SKY very comfortable - I'm 6'2" and near 245. Sure the trunk is small but we can pack for 4-5 days very easily. I have had one issue and that's with the splash guards. Don't get me wrong, they work well and look great. The issue is with the fronts. They hang pretty low and I've banged 'em pretty good on a few occasions to the point that I've taken them off for fear of damaging the quarter panel. The only mechanical issue I've had is a noisy air conditioning compressor. Dealer replaced a valve - problem solved. The car is still tight with no water or other leaks. The car is still as fun to drive as the first day we brought it home. I still obsess over it like I paid a million dollars for it (nightly dusting, quick detail after nearly every weekly wash, paint cleaned/sealed using Gary's terrific products, top cleaned/protected monthly, engine bay wiped down with every wash - geeze get a life!). We still get hoots, thumbs up, questions, head snaps and cell phone camera photo shoots( on the freeway doing seventy(ish) just last week-end). A for the buying experience, it was as expected from Saturn. I've dealt with the same dealer for our other three Saturns and this time was the same as those. No hassels, no add-ons, no crap. The Sales Manager, Duane and our sales guy, John are great guys. They answered all my questions, found the answers if they needed to and were genuinely happy to learn what I knew. So, one year later I still have terminal SGS and I'm not looking for a cure. We love our SKY and we're looking forward to many more years of fun to come. To those still waiting - it is worth it. __________________ -Pete WCKCC member 2.4L, silver graphite VIN: 01472 Delivered 5/23/2006 - Contracted SGS the same day SGS = Silly Grin Syndrome ________________________ Universal Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are. Last edited by bigdog : 05-23-2007 at 11:00 AM.

05-23-2007, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: "When You Look To The Sky Think Of Me!" Posts: 1,913 My Photos: (11)	AWE HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! __________________ *SINISTER* Damaged.... Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint 3rd Brake Sinister Stubby Saddle DC Sports Brace AEM Intake RL Exhaust

05-23-2007, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! AND ON MY BIRTHDAY.. YEAH..... SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

05-23-2007, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Yeah coming up on Sunni's first birthday (delivered to the dealer June 9 and home June 15....) My experience has been like yours except I have had 0 dealer fixes. Nothing, nada... Zipity dodah.... My family and friends are now used to me with this HUGE FREAKING GRIN __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

05-24-2007, 02:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
SKYSLMT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Sunny SKYs (Redondo Beach) Posts: 248 My Photos: (0)	My anniversary is coming up, I bought mine on 6/6/06 (Yes, I know) __________________ Robert SKY's The Limit!

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05-24-2007, 02:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
SXY SKY in CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 409 My Photos: (0)	Do you belong to, or are you interested in starting a Sky Club here in No. CA? Specifically the SF Bay Area?

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