Finally picked up a sky!

FaceGarden · 07-31-2008, 12:31 AM

Hey! So i've been on this forum for about a month, and my wait is finally over! I picked up my new '08 Sky Redline on Monday and have been having an amazing time!

I had gone into that dealer and left again 3 times already and the sales guy really wanted to just close the sale, so this weekend he finally offered me $2000 off (Saturn's $500 rebate plus an addition $1500 in vouchers) and i decided to go for it. Got 5.9 percent financing too even after my poor credit (even with a good co-signer) gave me trouble everywhere but GMAC!

It started with 97 miles on it and i have about 200 on it now (all but about a mile of that is with the top down, hehe). I am coming from a 1991 3000GT VR-4 with 140,000 miles on it, so a new car is a big deal! I'm keeping my 3000GT too, i have had that car for 6 years and i absolutely love it, but it needs a break, and some TLC. It's going to spend some much needed time getting the maintenance it needs (it's 20k miles past the 120k service!) and i'll drive it around when the weather is nasty or i wanna go to the snow (it's AWD!), but it's summer now, so it's Sky time!

Here's me and my girl in it just before we left the dealer!

Anyway, i'm a mechanical engineer with robotics and machining skills too, and i really want to improve a few things about the Sky, so hopefully i'll be able to help with some mods or products that can do that!

Oh, and for the record, I'm 23 and live in Cupertino, CA.
-Taylor

Bogie · 07-31-2008, 11:50 AM

Congrats!

FaceGarden · 07-31-2008, 12:57 PM

Thanks! Oh and in case it's not clear, it's the red interior. :-D
-Taylor

Wind Restrictor · 07-31-2008, 01:02 PM

Congrats! Have fun driving your new ride. We have 2, the Red and White. We call it Sky therapy. There's lots of great vendors with incredible products on here. Good luck!

.

SteveSky67 · 07-31-2008, 03:55 PM

Congrats on the new ride..Enjoy your Permagrin!!

Pics coming soon..

SKY888 · 08-01-2008, 01:09 AM

congrats bro!

have fun w/ your new baby

FaceGarden · 08-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Hey thanks for the love! I've been driving this car like crazy and i love it! My Kapparoo showed up today and it's great. Now i just need some time to pop some parts off the car and see if i can make anything better!

And i should get a wind restrictor....
-Taylor

SkyGuy97 · 08-01-2008, 04:30 PM

Hey Man, congrats on the new Sky. How does it compare to the 3000GT? I love the Sky, but I will always have a place in my heart for the GT.

07-31-2008, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
FaceGarden Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	Finally picked up a sky! Hey! So i've been on this forum for about a month, and my wait is finally over! I picked up my new '08 Sky Redline on Monday and have been having an amazing time! I had gone into that dealer and left again 3 times already and the sales guy really wanted to just close the sale, so this weekend he finally offered me $2000 off (Saturn's $500 rebate plus an addition $1500 in vouchers) and i decided to go for it. Got 5.9 percent financing too even after my poor credit (even with a good co-signer) gave me trouble everywhere but GMAC! It started with 97 miles on it and i have about 200 on it now (all but about a mile of that is with the top down, hehe). I am coming from a 1991 3000GT VR-4 with 140,000 miles on it, so a new car is a big deal! I'm keeping my 3000GT too, i have had that car for 6 years and i absolutely love it, but it needs a break, and some TLC. It's going to spend some much needed time getting the maintenance it needs (it's 20k miles past the 120k service!) and i'll drive it around when the weather is nasty or i wanna go to the snow (it's AWD!), but it's summer now, so it's Sky time! Here's me and my girl in it just before we left the dealer! Anyway, i'm a mechanical engineer with robotics and machining skills too, and i really want to improve a few things about the Sky, so hopefully i'll be able to help with some mods or products that can do that! Oh, and for the record, I'm 23 and live in Cupertino, CA. -Taylor __________________ Finally got a Sky! '08 Black/Black/Red 5 Speed Turbo! :)

07-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,484 My Photos: (0)	Congrats! __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

07-31-2008, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
FaceGarden Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	Thanks! Oh and in case it's not clear, it's the red interior. :-D -Taylor __________________ Finally got a Sky! '08 Black/Black/Red 5 Speed Turbo! :)

07-31-2008, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wind Restrictor Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 825 My Photos: (0)	Congrats! Have fun driving your new ride. We have 2, the Red and White. We call it Sky therapy. There's lots of great vendors with incredible products on here. Good luck! . __________________ High Quality Laser Engraved, Illuminated Wind Deflectors for your Saturn Sky HOLIDAY SPECIAL AVAILABLE NOW! SEE DETAILS HERE>>> http://www.windrestrictor.com/holiday Contact us at Sales@windrestrictor.com Or call 972-487-5987 M-ST 10AM-6PM CST

08-01-2008, 01:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
SKY888 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RI Posts: 847 My Photos: (4)	congrats bro! have fun w/ your new baby __________________ BTF GT3076R Turbo Kit & AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit Next: Cry02 IC Spray 373whp & 358ft-lb (only 22psi) CAR SPECS & PHOTOS: www.carsponsors.com/420576 SPONSORED BY: aempower.com autometer.com killerglass.com brailleauto.com

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Saturn Sky Forum Advertisement

08-01-2008, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
FaceGarden Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	Hey thanks for the love! I've been driving this car like crazy and i love it! My Kapparoo showed up today and it's great. Now i just need some time to pop some parts off the car and see if i can make anything better! And i should get a wind restrictor.... -Taylor __________________ Finally got a Sky! '08 Black/Black/Red 5 Speed Turbo! :)

08-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkyGuy97 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chi Town Posts: 26 My Photos: (2)	Hey Man, congrats on the new Sky. How does it compare to the 3000GT? I love the Sky, but I will always have a place in my heart for the GT.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode