Day 2 [my impressions]

bigdog · 05-25-2006, 11:10 AM

I wanted to share my day two impressions of the SKY: 108 mi and counting down to the week-end.

First, If you don't have yours yet I am not going to list the supposed drawbacks - we've all been here long enough to know about the power, trunk, top, and storage stuff. If you do have your car - well same thing goes.

I will say that this car is FUN

. It is very solid, rides great and turns on a dime. It's not as loud as I was expecting my first vert to be and boy, is it ever comfortable.

There is a LOT of grin factor in this car

For the yet to be owners, people were not kidding about getting looks and questions - you'll get a lot of both.

I look at it this way - it's a roadster, made for tooling around town and running a good back road. I just wanted a car I could enjoy as a (gasp) daily driver and week-end tourer.

If I wanted a high horsepower, blindingly fast sports car, I would have spent a ton more money and prolly wrapped myself around a tree by now; I'm sure I am not as good a driver as I think I am.

I think I scored. I am very happy and Saturn has done nothing to sway my faith in them - especially the folks at Saturn of Concord, CA.

Just my impressions and worth every nickel you paid for 'em.

**Robotech** · 05-25-2006, 12:53 PM

You know the power in this car isn't bad is the thing. Unless you're use to having more than 200 horsepower under foot the power in this car is more than adequate. A little tweaking and you add about 20-30 hp to the car. Doesn't sound like much but trust me it's a HUGE jump in power. That's the route I'll be going.

Glad you like the car though. I've found in my first five days that there will be times when you're driving it and just smile for no reason. It's one of those cars that you get in it and you just feel good. A sunny day, top down, good song on the radio and few things are better.

SKYtime · 05-25-2006, 12:59 PM

I wish I had mine...

SkyMan 08 · 05-25-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robotech

You know the power in this car isn't bad is the thing. Unless you're use to having more than 200 horsepower under foot the power in this car is more than adequate. A little tweaking and you add about 20-30 hp to the car. Doesn't sound like much but trust me it's a HUGE jump in power. That's the route I'll be going.

Glad you like the car though. I've found in my first five days that there will be times when you're driving it and just smile for no reason. It's one of those cars that you get in it and you just feel good. A sunny day, top down, good song on the radio and few things are better.

You are going to find every time you get in it you are gonna smile like that

I agree completely, the plusses on this car make up for the, not that they are Bad points, but just not as good as they could be points, which to me are very very few...

SkyMan 08 · 05-25-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYtime

I wish I had mine...

when you get it you will be sooo happy that the wait will feel worth it...

bigdog · 05-26-2006, 11:13 AM

day three -

(this will NOT become a daily blog)

Oh yeah, some pics too

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14510014818.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14510000167.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14509585150.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14509573964.jpg&s=f5

SkyHope · 05-26-2006, 09:56 PM

Can't wait, can't wait any longer, gotta wait, but not much longer. Ours is coming on the train and should be delivered next week. Love your color combo! We took a leap of faith when we ordered and added the spoiler. Keep posting, we're enjoying every word and photo

.

**rick112** · 05-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Bigdog your car supprised me! Until I saw your photos I never considered how good the car would look in the that colour with the red interior. Looks great.

C20LET_50 · 05-27-2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick112

Bigdog your car supprised me! Until I saw your photos I never considered how good the car would look in the that colour with the red interior. Looks great.

I think the red learther looks excellent with every colour besides of red, although the GM designers made the decision that only black, white, silver pearl and silver graphite are allowed to be ordered with the red leather.
Does someone know why?

ineedmorebotox · 05-27-2006, 11:30 AM

that is a truly gorgeous car!!!!! Great color choices!!!

05-25-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 842 My Photos: (5)	Day 2 [my impressions] I wanted to share my day two impressions of the SKY: 108 mi and counting down to the week-end. First, If you don't have yours yet I am not going to list the supposed drawbacks - we've all been here long enough to know about the power, trunk, top, and storage stuff. If you do have your car - well same thing goes. I will say that this car is FUN . It is very solid, rides great and turns on a dime. It's not as loud as I was expecting my first vert to be and boy, is it ever comfortable. There is a LOT of grin factor in this car For the yet to be owners, people were not kidding about getting looks and questions - you'll get a lot of both. I look at it this way - it's a roadster, made for tooling around town and running a good back road. I just wanted a car I could enjoy as a (gasp) daily driver and week-end tourer. If I wanted a high horsepower, blindingly fast sports car, I would have spent a ton more money and prolly wrapped myself around a tree by now; I'm sure I am not as good a driver as I think I am. I think I scored. I am very happy and Saturn has done nothing to sway my faith in them - especially the folks at Saturn of Concord, CA. Just my impressions and worth every nickel you paid for 'em. __________________ -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 : 05-25-2006 at 11:35 AM.

05-25-2006, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robotech Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2006 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,097 My Photos: (0)	You know the power in this car isn't bad is the thing. Unless you're use to having more than 200 horsepower under foot the power in this car is more than adequate. A little tweaking and you add about 20-30 hp to the car. Doesn't sound like much but trust me it's a HUGE jump in power. That's the route I'll be going. Glad you like the car though. I've found in my first five days that there will be times when you're driving it and just smile for no reason. It's one of those cars that you get in it and you just feel good. A sunny day, top down, good song on the radio and few things are better. __________________ V.A.L. Midnight Blue MagnaFlow dual outlet, quad tip exhaust test car GMPP CAI 16.540 @ 82.096 MPH Sold Other car 97 Grand Prix GTP. 12.07 @ 113.4 MPH As seen on Pinks All Out Las Vegas!

05-25-2006, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	I wish I had mine... __________________ 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

05-26-2006, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 842 My Photos: (5)	Added comments 'n' pix day three - (this will NOT become a daily blog) Oh yeah, some pics too http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14510014818.jpg&s=f5 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14510000167.jpg&s=f5 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14509585150.jpg&s=f5 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/14509573964.jpg&s=f5 __________________ -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.

05-26-2006, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
SkyHope First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 314 My Photos: (0)	Can't wait, can't wait any longer, gotta wait, but not much longer. Ours is coming on the train and should be delivered next week. Love your color combo! We took a leap of faith when we ordered and added the spoiler. Keep posting, we're enjoying every word and photo. __________________ SkyHope VIN = 2535 plate = SLYSKY Silver graphite, premium red, automatic, chrome, spoiler, LSD WCKCC member

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05-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Bigdog your car supprised me! Until I saw your photos I never considered how good the car would look in the that colour with the red interior. Looks great. __________________ 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

05-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
ineedmorebotox First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the Lake, Arkansas Posts: 540 My Photos: (0)	that is a truly gorgeous car!!!!! Great color choices!!! __________________ "1BadSky" license plate Redline Black Onyx/Red and black leather interior 3 pedals cause I'm a purist 6 CD Monsoon with XM Chrome rims Vertical door kit (call me tacky but I love 'em) 5-23-06 prelim order 3-7-07 built 3-30-07 home!

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