Is this true

sky dog · 12-27-2006, 12:31 PM

I was speaking to a sec. at a Saturn dealership and she said that the Sky was going out of production after three years ?

MBVette · 12-27-2006, 12:33 PM

no, GM has said nothing of the sort.

GetAboutRL · 12-27-2006, 12:37 PM

The same was said about the vette

deluke · 12-27-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sky dog

I was speaking to a sec. at a Saturn dealership and she said that the Sky was going out of production after three years ?

No way !!! Bad rumor.

StarlightSky · 12-27-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by deluke

No way !!! Bad rumor.

NYRhockey23 · 12-27-2006, 12:48 PM

Even though it's most likely not true, from a selfish point of view, i wouldnt be opposed to the idea. If the Sky is discontinued after 3yrs, that means our cars would hold value a whole of a lot better since there'd be so few of them.

Of course, why would GM drop a car that's sought after and makes a profit (i assume), when they could drop other cars that bring nothing to the brand?

SKYtime · 12-27-2006, 12:55 PM

Good way to drum up some business...say they ain't gonna make 'em anymore....

BabySky · 12-27-2006, 12:59 PM

Although nothing has been said of sort, which also could be retracted if it was said. This is strictly speculation. And speculation in the world of buying causes hysteria when a product wanted is not being overly produced. Supply/demand .and.. the 4 p's of marketing ( price, place, promotion & product) all play a part in making this car a HOT object that is needed NOW... And the fact that there are many rumors coming around saying " limited this, limited that" people run to the dealers to get on that list so they too can have a piece. As far as GM not even publicly putting these rumors to rest, is a genius marketing strategy to attract those who do not yet own or have ordered skys and even further increase demand for GM product, where eventually the supply/demand curve will level off at maximum productivity.

Caramel_guy · 12-27-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sky dog

I was speaking to a sec. at a Saturn dealership and she said that the Sky was going out of production after three years ?

..."Everything goes great with Caramel"

....Lets indulge ourselves and "IMAGINE" this false rumor IS true......In 3 yrs ..the RESIDUAL/RESALE VALUES of a well maintained REDLINE..fully loaded....would be very likley be well NORTH of 60% ($20 - $25,000...

......."Hell I CAN live with that"............ OK now back to REALITY... GM has already stated that the SKY REDLINE represents the RETURN of "QUALITY" to Saturn..and has positioned it as it's performance FLAGSHIP of the Saturn Brand...."flagship" autos DON'T GET DROPPED....after just 3 yrs,......THEY GET UP-GRADED....

Caramel_guy · 12-27-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BabySky

Although nothing has been said of sort, which also could be retracted if it was said. This is strictly speculation. And speculation in the world of buying causes hysteria when a product wanted is not being overly produced. Supply/demand .and.. the 4 p's of marketing ( price, place, promotion & product) all play a part in making this car a HOT object that is needed NOW... And the fact that there are many rumors coming around saying " limited this, limited that" people run to the dealers to get on that list so they too can have a piece. As far as GM not even publicly putting these rumors to rest, is a genius marketing strategy to attract those who do not yet own or have ordered skys and even further increase demand for GM product, where eventually the supply/demand curve will level off at maximum productivity.

......"Everything goes great with Caramel"

ooooooo yeah...check out babysky...

.getting all ZANIEY BRAINY..on us.....(4 P's of marketing,,,,,limited this limited that.....marketing strategy......and my FAVORITE - The supply/demad curve"

) ..........NOTE - u have an attractive "BRAIN"...therefore in INSURE "maximum productivity"....I'll need to treat u to a drink

.....

PS - I'll let you know...when I'v assembled a nice NORTH NJ/NYC SKY run next spring ....

Rick Tinley Park · 12-27-2006, 01:46 PM

Perhaps something was said like, "It has 3 years to take its niche, or we will consider shutting it down." But, at this stage, coming out and saying it has only 3 years of life is like cutting of your nose to spite your face.
I can see a time limit to see if it can get a market share, but not "shut down" date...

BabySky · 12-27-2006, 03:05 PM

haha thanks for the compliment Caramel Guy...
Glad to see the cost of higher education pays off in the land of the Skys.
my alma mater would be proud

12-27-2006, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
sky dog Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 30 My Photos: (0)	Is this true I was speaking to a sec. at a Saturn dealership and she said that the Sky was going out of production after three years ?

12-27-2006, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
MBVette Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 426 My Photos: (0)	no, GM has said nothing of the sort. __________________ Triple Black Redline bought back as a lemon...

12-27-2006, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,513 My Photos: (0)	The same was said about the vette __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

12-27-2006, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYRhockey23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 255 My Photos: (0)	Even though it's most likely not true, from a selfish point of view, i wouldnt be opposed to the idea. If the Sky is discontinued after 3yrs, that means our cars would hold value a whole of a lot better since there'd be so few of them. Of course, why would GM drop a car that's sought after and makes a profit (i assume), when they could drop other cars that bring nothing to the brand? __________________ Black Onyx RedLine 6-disc CD Spoiler Red interior Chrome Wheels 5spd Deposit: Aug 21st, 2006 Delivery: Dec 9th, 2006 Location: Southern CT. Last edited by NYRhockey23 : 12-27-2006 at 12:59 PM.

12-27-2006, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,125 My Photos: (0)	Good way to drum up some business...say they ain't gonna make 'em anymore.... __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

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12-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
BabySky Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 95 My Photos: (0)	marketing, marketing, marketing Although nothing has been said of sort, which also could be retracted if it was said. This is strictly speculation. And speculation in the world of buying causes hysteria when a product wanted is not being overly produced. Supply/demand .and.. the 4 p's of marketing ( price, place, promotion & product) all play a part in making this car a HOT object that is needed NOW... And the fact that there are many rumors coming around saying " limited this, limited that" people run to the dealers to get on that list so they too can have a piece. As far as GM not even publicly putting these rumors to rest, is a genius marketing strategy to attract those who do not yet own or have ordered skys and even further increase demand for GM product, where eventually the supply/demand curve will level off at maximum productivity. __________________ Tara ]}i{[ BabySky Redline! Black Onyx..Tan interior fully loaded ordered 9/18/2007 delivered at the dealership 12/13/2006 picked up 1/20/2007!!!!!!!!! wooohooooo

12-27-2006, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	If any truth Perhaps something was said like, "It has 3 years to take its niche, or we will consider shutting it down." But, at this stage, coming out and saying it has only 3 years of life is like cutting of your nose to spite your face. I can see a time limit to see if it can get a market share, but not "shut down" date... __________________ 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

12-27-2006, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
BabySky Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 95 My Photos: (0)	haha thanks for the compliment Caramel Guy... Glad to see the cost of higher education pays off in the land of the Skys. my alma mater would be proud __________________ Tara ]}i{[ BabySky Redline! Black Onyx..Tan interior fully loaded ordered 9/18/2007 delivered at the dealership 12/13/2006 picked up 1/20/2007!!!!!!!!! wooohooooo

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