Will SKY be your only car ? - Page 5

RedSkyMan · 02-22-2007, 09:58 AM

My Sky stays in the garage in bad weather and winter time. My 98 SL2 with 48K on it does all the grunt work. If I didn't keep my SL2, I wouldn't have any way to get around while my Sky is getting a Mallett conversion.

**roadsterrage** · 02-22-2007, 11:43 AM

Traded in my '04 Envoy on the Sky 'cause I had a deal lined up on a used pickup. Every man needs a truck of some kind. Anyway, deal on the pickup fell through and the miles started piling up on the Sky. GMC dealer where I'd bought a couple of other trucks was durn near giving away '07 extended cab work trucks so I grabbed one. Wife has an '05 Acura RL that I'm allowed to drive on Sundays so I can fill it up for her and run it through the car wash.

F.O.G. · 02-22-2007, 10:17 PM

The Sky R/L is going to be the wifes toy. She drives a toyota daily. I have an Mitsubishi EVO as my toy, I drive a F350 diesel P/U daily for work. We also have an Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for weddings, funerals, dining out and trips to the casino etc. and a Hummer H2 for the bad weather. Also have a 1987 Porsche 924S for sale, 6000 miles, PM if interested. My oldest daughter has a Jetta, my son has a RIPP supercharged Mitsu. Eclipse ( toy)and a Suby WRX daily driver and my youngest daughter has an Acura RSX (toy) and a Lexus IS 300 daily driver. What I really need is some F****** Garage space

**Skip** · 02-23-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F.O.G.

The Sky R/L is going to be the wifes toy. She drives a toyota daily. I have an Mitsubishi EVO as my toy, I drive a F350 diesel P/U daily for work. We also have an Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for weddings, funerals, dining out and trips to the casino etc. and a Hummer H2 for the bad weather. Also have a 1987 Porsche 924S for sale, 6000 miles, PM if interested. My oldest daughter has a Jetta, my son has a RIPP supercharged Mitsu. Eclipse ( toy)and a Suby WRX daily driver and my youngest daughter has an Acura RSX (toy) and a Lexus IS 300 daily driver. What I really need is some F****** Garage space

Sounds to me instead of Garage space you need to have a car sale and whittle it all down. I myself have a 97 nissan truck and the Sky of course. In the garage is a 1975 customized Triumph Spitfire...Skip...

Thumb Trigger · 02-23-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F.O.G.

The Sky R/L is going to be the wifes toy. She drives a toyota daily. I have an Mitsubishi EVO as my toy, I drive a F350 diesel P/U daily for work. We also have an Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for weddings, funerals, dining out and trips to the casino etc. and a Hummer H2 for the bad weather. Also have a 1987 Porsche 924S for sale, 6000 miles, PM if interested. My oldest daughter has a Jetta, my son has a RIPP supercharged Mitsu. Eclipse ( toy)and a Suby WRX daily driver and my youngest daughter has an Acura RSX (toy) and a Lexus IS 300 daily driver. What I really need is some F****** Garage space

Wow! Now I dont feel so bad at all! Wow!

Dad: Nissan Titan daily driver.
Mom: Honda Oddesey
Older Bro: Honda CRV Daily, Honda Civic project car.
Dad Toy: Corvette C6
Me: Toyota Rav4 Daily Driver, Sky R/L weekend toy.

Mom doesn't want a toy haha.

Only have 3 Garage stalls haha. Dad is building another 4 car garage this summer.

dwweiss · 03-06-2007, 09:51 PM

I will keep my 04 Vue as a safe and practical car for my 16 year old. I get to commute in the Sky! Seems like a great deal for me.

lostcause · 03-12-2007, 08:35 AM

It will be my only car. I still haven't quite figured out the logistics...I play guitar and was used to hauling my amp and guitar around in my pontiac sunfire (which I traded in...good riddance!!!!!). But, I live in Miami so we dont' have winter to worry about, I don't have a family, etc...so, it's just me and my sky. And I have friends with trucks and family members with bigger cars that I can borrow if I need to.

dcparks · 03-16-2007, 05:59 PM

The Sky is my car and my husband has an 05 Dodge Ram truck. The truck is handy for buying lots of stuff. I've figured out how to shop when I'm in the Sky. Just enough room for about 3/4 of a cartload of groceries!! I was able to go on a 10 day cross-country trip (alone) and was very comfortable in it... I had a Vue prior to the Sky and loved it, but didn't want to have 2 vehicles.. This is my 5th Saturn to own.

talkaboutsky · 03-26-2007, 03:13 PM

I just got my chilli pepper red rl. Kids are in college and it's my time for fun now. My excuse was when the kids come home from college they need a car to drive to work. So .... for my use in the summer and nice weather, and then when they go back to college I have the other car for winter.

rcaponong · 03-27-2007, 11:25 AM

I plan on purchasing a Sky RL within two years. I can't wait! Those cruises I've been reading about look like so much fun. When I do buy the Sky, I don't plan on getting rid of any of my current vehicles:

1995 Nissan 200SX - daily driver with over 242,000 on the clock and still going strong. It takes the daily abuse to and from work.

2005 Mustang GT - my weekend terror. This car melts the asphalt just idling.

wt2ga · 03-27-2007, 11:41 AM

JohnP · 04-19-2007, 12:52 PM

I ordered the sky (midnight blue, tan leather package, slip, tan top...no chrome wheels though

) in October 06. It will be here late May. I live in Houston so I can drive it all year around. I was thinking of keeping my 02 civic EX if I needed to put something in the trunk or go to airport but was counting on the trade in value. I don't know how well the sky holds up as an everyday car. I would like to trade in the civic and just keep the sky. Money wise it would be better for me. Anyone have any thoughts on this? How does the sky hold up for every day use?

CountryGirl · 04-19-2007, 01:25 PM

I had to keep my 4WD for winter, but there are other considerations. For example, when I have to use long-term parking at the airport, or stay overnight in an area I may not be familiar with. And, as you said, trips where I may need to haul things. It's nice to have an extra vehicle when one of the others is in the shop. Or to be able to drive whichever one is clean and gassed up!

SkySoldier · 04-29-2007, 12:49 PM

Although the Sky will be my only CAR, I commute to work on a Yamaha VMax bike. We only get snow on the ground 3 or 4 days a year, so with the right gear it's motorcycle weather year round. And my wife has a Toyota Rav-4.

jhampsten · 05-02-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dwweiss

I will keep my 04 Vue as a safe and practical car for my 16 year old. I get to commute in the Sky! Seems like a great deal for me.

smart move. the VUE will be perfect for a 16 year old, plenty of room for the friends who mooch, and great storage space for college.

ChgoBlues · 05-03-2007, 11:44 PM

I have a 2006 Ion Red Line Competition Pkg coupe so they will be driven equally during the warmer months and the Ion only when needed in the winter.

skyzthelimit · 05-16-2007, 02:28 AM

I drove Mini-vans,SUV'S, 4 Doors,3 Doors, and everyone elses P.O.S. And when my baby moved out last year my hubby bought my SKY that I had been waiting for , for 7 years. It came 3 months early so I had to trade in my 2000 LS300, when my baby came early. But I am also the ONLY one who drives it.

LIBlueSky · 05-22-2007, 10:21 PM

I'm keeping the 2003 Saab 9-5 as my daily driver, which is just fine, because it's an awesome car and lotsa fun to drive. I don't want to be scooting around here in the winter time in a rwd roadster. Also I need the trunk space in the Saab on occasion.

I actually bought the Sky as a surprise gift for my wife, and she loves the car, but she loves her minivan even more. To each his or her own.

ACE MAN · 06-09-2007, 12:25 AM

bought mine as sort of 50th bday present for the wife and a bonus ride for me. we will keep our grand prix as the grocery getter,just use this for stress relief after work. thanks, ace man.

Adam.Barb · 06-09-2007, 12:34 AM

Already sold my Jeep! And the Sky will be my primary driving vehicle...

Captain Ahab · 06-17-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spag

I must have a car to go to shop for food and such... Don't even mention the trips to Costco or Ikea... where would I put anything???

I'm keeping my SC2 (sports coupe) for hauling things around in!

Heh! I have my SC2, still, as well - I've tried selling it (the dealer wasn't going to give me anything reasonable); but I'll admit, i've not tried very hard. Considering that it costs me about $30/month in insurance and that's it, I really don't have an incentive to get rid of it, other than the fact that the cash from it can help pay for things like an Avic-z2 or some performance mods for the sky.

It's just handy to have the "beater" whenever the weather's miserable.

--Cap'n

KentuckySky · 06-19-2007, 11:09 AM

Just put my "For Sale" sign on my beautiful Special Edition Mica Miata. You should see the things I could pack in that little car! God, I'm gonna miss my "little truck".

Since this is my only car, I don't know how I'm gonna haul all my stuff around when my 2008 Midnight Blue Sky Redline gets in. But then...I really don't care!

View Poll Results: Will your SKY be your only car ?
Yes, I plan to sell my current vehicle when my SKY arrives.	185	27.25%
No, I'm keeping my current car and the SKY will be my weekend toy.	251	36.97%
No, I'm keeping my current car and will drive them both equally.	155	22.83%
I haven't decided yet.	14	2.06%
Other (please post reply with explanation).	74	10.90%
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02-22-2007, 11:43 AM	#122 (permalink)
roadsterrage First 2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 588 My Photos: (0)	Traded in my '04 Envoy on the Sky 'cause I had a deal lined up on a used pickup. Every man needs a truck of some kind. Anyway, deal on the pickup fell through and the miles started piling up on the Sky. GMC dealer where I'd bought a couple of other trucks was durn near giving away '07 extended cab work trucks so I grabbed one. Wife has an '05 Acura RL that I'm allowed to drive on Sundays so I can fill it up for her and run it through the car wash. __________________ BanShee Redline, of course midnight blue/tan, 3 pedals or it ain't a sports car,6 disc,XM,alloys not just no, but hell no spoiler deposit 6/7/06 smokin' tires 9/27/06

02-22-2007, 10:17 PM	#123 (permalink)
F.O.G. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 94 My Photos: (0)	The Sky R/L is going to be the wifes toy. She drives a toyota daily. I have an Mitsubishi EVO as my toy, I drive a F350 diesel P/U daily for work. We also have an Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe for weddings, funerals, dining out and trips to the casino etc. and a Hummer H2 for the bad weather. Also have a 1987 Porsche 924S for sale, 6000 miles, PM if interested. My oldest daughter has a Jetta, my son has a RIPP supercharged Mitsu. Eclipse ( toy)and a Suby WRX daily driver and my youngest daughter has an Acura RSX (toy) and a Lexus IS 300 daily driver. What I really need is some F****** Garage space Last edited by F.O.G. : 02-22-2007 at 10:20 PM.

03-06-2007, 09:51 PM	#126 (permalink)
dwweiss Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 11 My Photos: (0)	My Plan... I will keep my 04 Vue as a safe and practical car for my 16 year old. I get to commute in the Sky! Seems like a great deal for me. __________________ 2007 Midnight Blue Sky Black Roof Monsoon Sound, 5 speed automatic Surprise gift from my wife on February 12, 2007

03-16-2007, 05:59 PM	#128 (permalink)
dcparks Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 65 My Photos: (0)	The Sky is my car and my husband has an 05 Dodge Ram truck. The truck is handy for buying lots of stuff. I've figured out how to shop when I'm in the Sky. Just enough room for about 3/4 of a cartload of groceries!! I was able to go on a 10 day cross-country trip (alone) and was very comfortable in it... I had a Vue prior to the Sky and loved it, but didn't want to have 2 vehicles.. This is my 5th Saturn to own. __________________ Denise 2007 Midnight Blue Sky - "Lucy" I love this car! She shares the driveway with a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 And a 2007 Yamaha Strattoliner...

02-22-2007, 09:58 AM	#121 (permalink)
RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 402 My Photos: (6)	My Sky stays in the garage in bad weather and winter time. My 98 SL2 with 48K on it does all the grunt work. If I didn't keep my SL2, I wouldn't have any way to get around while my Sky is getting a Mallett conversion.

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03-12-2007, 08:35 AM	#127 (permalink)
lostcause Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,250 My Photos: (0)	It will be my only car. I still haven't quite figured out the logistics...I play guitar and was used to hauling my amp and guitar around in my pontiac sunfire (which I traded in...good riddance!!!!!). But, I live in Miami so we dont' have winter to worry about, I don't have a family, etc...so, it's just me and my sky. And I have friends with trucks and family members with bigger cars that I can borrow if I need to.

03-26-2007, 03:13 PM	#129 (permalink)
talkaboutsky Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1 My Photos: (0)	I just got my chilli pepper red rl. Kids are in college and it's my time for fun now. My excuse was when the kids come home from college they need a car to drive to work. So .... for my use in the summer and nice weather, and then when they go back to college I have the other car for winter.

03-27-2007, 11:25 AM	#130 (permalink)
rcaponong Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful So Cal Posts: 7 My Photos: (0)	What's In My Garage I plan on purchasing a Sky RL within two years. I can't wait! Those cruises I've been reading about look like so much fun. When I do buy the Sky, I don't plan on getting rid of any of my current vehicles: 1995 Nissan 200SX - daily driver with over 242,000 on the clock and still going strong. It takes the daily abuse to and from work. 2005 Mustang GT - my weekend terror. This car melts the asphalt just idling.

03-27-2007, 11:41 AM	#131 (permalink)
wt2ga Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SkyLess in Atlanta Posts: 1,912 My Photos: (13)	makes perfect sense

04-19-2007, 12:52 PM	#132 (permalink)
JohnP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	Don't know weather to keep my honda I ordered the sky (midnight blue, tan leather package, slip, tan top...no chrome wheels though ) in October 06. It will be here late May. I live in Houston so I can drive it all year around. I was thinking of keeping my 02 civic EX if I needed to put something in the trunk or go to airport but was counting on the trade in value. I don't know how well the sky holds up as an everyday car. I would like to trade in the civic and just keep the sky. Money wise it would be better for me. Anyone have any thoughts on this? How does the sky hold up for every day use?

04-19-2007, 01:25 PM	#133 (permalink)
CountryGirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 555 My Photos: (0)	I had to keep my 4WD for winter, but there are other considerations. For example, when I have to use long-term parking at the airport, or stay overnight in an area I may not be familiar with. And, as you said, trips where I may need to haul things. It's nice to have an extra vehicle when one of the others is in the shop. Or to be able to drive whichever one is clean and gassed up! __________________ Bluestone/Black REDLINE Perma-grin since Jan 2007

04-29-2007, 12:49 PM	#134 (permalink)
SkySoldier Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 73 My Photos: (0)	Although the Sky will be my only CAR, I commute to work on a Yamaha VMax bike. We only get snow on the ground 3 or 4 days a year, so with the right gear it's motorcycle weather year round. And my wife has a Toyota Rav-4.

05-03-2007, 11:44 PM	#136 (permalink)
ChgoBlues Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 592 My Photos: (6)	I have a 2006 Ion Red Line Competition Pkg coupe so they will be driven equally during the warmer months and the Ion only when needed in the winter.

05-16-2007, 02:28 AM	#137 (permalink)
skyzthelimit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cash Texas Posts: 132 My Photos: (0)	only one for me I drove Mini-vans,SUV'S, 4 Doors,3 Doors, and everyone elses P.O.S. And when my baby moved out last year my hubby bought my SKY that I had been waiting for , for 7 years. It came 3 months early so I had to trade in my 2000 LS300, when my baby came early. But I am also the ONLY one who drives it.

05-22-2007, 10:21 PM	#138 (permalink)
LIBlueSky Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 My Photos: (0)	Sky will be the summertime fun car here on LI in NY I'm keeping the 2003 Saab 9-5 as my daily driver, which is just fine, because it's an awesome car and lotsa fun to drive. I don't want to be scooting around here in the winter time in a rwd roadster. Also I need the trunk space in the Saab on occasion. I actually bought the Sky as a surprise gift for my wife, and she loves the car, but she loves her minivan even more. To each his or her own.

06-09-2007, 12:25 AM	#139 (permalink)
ACE MAN Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central illinois Posts: 26 My Photos: (1)	bought mine as sort of 50th bday present for the wife and a bonus ride for me. we will keep our grand prix as the grocery getter,just use this for stress relief after work. thanks, ace man.

06-09-2007, 12:34 AM	#140 (permalink)
Adam.Barb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodobridge, VA Posts: 183 My Photos: (0)	Already sold my Jeep! And the Sky will be my primary driving vehicle... __________________ 05/04/07- Ordered 08 SKY R/L 05/04/07- KZMCS5 06/11/07- Produced 06/12/07- 3800 06/26/07- Delivered to Dealership This is as far as I got the dealer would not finance me due to low credit plus I could not find a co signer!

06-19-2007, 11:09 AM	#142 (permalink)
KentuckySky Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 280 My Photos: (0)	For Sale: 2002 Special Edition Miata Just put my "For Sale" sign on my beautiful Special Edition Mica Miata. You should see the things I could pack in that little car! God, I'm gonna miss my "little truck". Since this is my only car, I don't know how I'm gonna haul all my stuff around when my 2008 Midnight Blue Sky Redline gets in. But then...I really don't care!