Early 07 Automatic Sky for Sale

sooner · 06-23-2008, 02:36 AM

Help!!! I am looking at a used 2007 red Sky with an automatic trans and about 7400 miles. It is the base model--not a Redline (unfortunately). The Carfax indicates the car went into service in the Oct/Nov 2006 timeframe so it's an early 07 model. I have read a lot of threads, both on the Sky and Solstice forums, and there seemed to be issues early on. The 06 Solstice had a lot of problems but I was wondering how the early 07 Skys have fared. Anything I should be on the lookout for?

Also, they are asking $19,988 for it. It has pretty much everything but leather (Monsoon, limited slip diff, chrome wheels). It seems like a good price, especially from a dealer, which has me wondering as well.

Any suggestions/comments/recommendations are appreciated. I really like the Sky and would love to get one but if the early ones were problems, I'll keep looking.

Thanks

Rick Tinley Park · 06-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Mines been on the road since June 15 2006 -- no problems -- the early R/Ls had some minor problems but in general the early 2.4 were pretty good.

Blue Sky · 06-23-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sooner

Help!!! I am looking at a used 2007 red Sky with an automatic trans and about 7400 miles. It is the base model--not a Redline (unfortunately). The Carfax indicates the car went into service in the Oct/Nov 2006 timeframe so it's an early 07 model. I have read a lot of threads, both on the Sky and Solstice forums, and there seemed to be issues early on. The 06 Solstice had a lot of problems but I was wondering how the early 07 Skys have fared. Anything I should be on the lookout for?

Also, they are asking $19,988 for it. It has pretty much everything but leather (Monsoon, limited slip diff, chrome wheels). It seems like a good price, especially from a dealer, which has me wondering as well.

Any suggestions/comments/recommendations are appreciated. I really like the Sky and would love to get one but if the early ones were problems, I'll keep looking.

Thanks

I am selling a 2007 redlne with under 8400 miles fully loaded. See my link below.
2007 SKY Redline for Sale 8316 Miles.

SKYtime · 06-23-2008, 04:11 PM

No leather means no premium trim package. That's a bummer. I didn't think anyone would get a Sky without the premium trim package.....

Bogie · 06-23-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sooner

car went into service in the Oct/Nov 2006 timeframe

It should still have another 16 months of factory warranty, yes? If not, move along.

gadget · 06-23-2008, 09:04 PM

Mines an early 07 Built in Oct 06. I've had no problems.

larry4pyro · 06-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Hi,

I have an early Sky (Feb 06). The only major problem I've had was a pinion seal leak, this was a common problem which was later addressed by Saturn with a recall. Other than that, the car has been pretty much trouble-free.

Larry4pyro

sooner · 06-24-2008, 03:51 AM

Thank you all for your inputs!!! You've reaffirmed my decision to go with a Kappa over a Miata. Hwever, there has been a new twist. While researching the 07, a dealer has offered to sell me a new 08 base Sky--red, auto, and leather package for $24500 plus the $1000 rebate--$23,500. TT&L is not included in that price. I'm new to this forum and have a little time logged on the Solstice forum as well but in my limited experience that sounds like a pretty good price. What do you think?

As for the great offer on the R/L, I'd love to get one (yes, I drove one a few weeks ago--it was great) but unless it has a CA emissions sticker on it, you can't register it in California.

06-23-2008, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
sooner Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Early 07 Automatic Sky for Sale Help!!! I am looking at a used 2007 red Sky with an automatic trans and about 7400 miles. It is the base model--not a Redline (unfortunately). The Carfax indicates the car went into service in the Oct/Nov 2006 timeframe so it's an early 07 model. I have read a lot of threads, both on the Sky and Solstice forums, and there seemed to be issues early on. The 06 Solstice had a lot of problems but I was wondering how the early 07 Skys have fared. Anything I should be on the lookout for? Also, they are asking $19,988 for it. It has pretty much everything but leather (Monsoon, limited slip diff, chrome wheels). It seems like a good price, especially from a dealer, which has me wondering as well. Any suggestions/comments/recommendations are appreciated. I really like the Sky and would love to get one but if the early ones were problems, I'll keep looking. Thanks

06-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,817 My Photos: (11)	Mines been on the road since June 15 2006 -- no problems -- the early R/Ls had some minor problems but in general the early 2.4 were pretty good. __________________ 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

06-23-2008, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,103 My Photos: (0)	No leather means no premium trim package. That's a bummer. I didn't think anyone would get a Sky without the premium trim package..... __________________ 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

06-23-2008, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westminster,Colorado Posts: 515 My Photos: (0)	Mines an early 07 Built in Oct 06. I've had no problems. __________________ '07 2.4 Liter Polar White With Tan Trim L.S. Differential B&G Springs and Dampers,Eibach Stabilizers Dual Filter Fugita CAI SMS BBTB, Vector tune Monsoon Stereo,Six disk changer PDA and 350GB hardrive space for audio

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06-23-2008, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
larry4pyro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 137 My Photos: (0)	Hi, I have an early Sky (Feb 06). The only major problem I've had was a pinion seal leak, this was a common problem which was later addressed by Saturn with a recall. Other than that, the car has been pretty much trouble-free. Larry4pyro

06-24-2008, 03:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
sooner Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Thank you all for your inputs!!! You've reaffirmed my decision to go with a Kappa over a Miata. Hwever, there has been a new twist. While researching the 07, a dealer has offered to sell me a new 08 base Sky--red, auto, and leather package for $24500 plus the $1000 rebate--$23,500. TT&L is not included in that price. I'm new to this forum and have a little time logged on the Solstice forum as well but in my limited experience that sounds like a pretty good price. What do you think? As for the great offer on the R/L, I'd love to get one (yes, I drove one a few weeks ago--it was great) but unless it has a CA emissions sticker on it, you can't register it in California.

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