Ok, well, it's been pointed out to me that perhaps my first notice of car delivery was a bit short. We'll try to do a bit better this time.
The car arrived a few days ago in Santa Clarita. Emailed pics from the dealer of course tanked productivity until I could slip over to decide if I wanted to take it. The test drive was the first time in quite a few years on manual transmission so I pretty much focused on keeping the car lit. Not difficult at all to get the hang of. The salesman didn't complain about my shifting, but did indicate that he got a lot of looks from folks, so I guess if you're looking for attention in your Sky, you'll need to drive around with your salesman. Seemed to me since they took the time and trouble to let me drive the thing, the least I could do was take it off their hands.
As a current Saturn owner, I'd have to say the actual purchase from Santa Clarita was pretty much textbook Saturn. Absolutely no pressure or hassle. I was fully briefed on all available options and free to choose once I had enough information to decide. No pressure, very low key, very easy. The comments from my ride and spotter were typical from a non Saturnite, as they've never experienced this sort of thing. I guess I take it for granted. I choose who I deal with, and who I don't.
The car itself is certainly worth the wait. I've found nothing really in terms of fit and finish problems. Absolutely no clunk, rattles, or noise from the 5-speed standard transmission. Exhaust note and siteline down the hood remind me a bit of previous Triumphs, although the Sky seems to want to start reliably. Handling is all it has been described as, as the car pretty much gallops through the canyon twisties. No need to exceed the speed limit here, as the suspension tuning and judicous use of all pedals are more than empowering for an E-ticket ride.
Required pics below.
The car arrived a few days ago in Santa Clarita. Emailed pics from the dealer of course tanked productivity until I could slip over to decide if I wanted to take it. The test drive was the first time in quite a few years on manual transmission so I pretty much focused on keeping the car lit. Not difficult at all to get the hang of. The salesman didn't complain about my shifting, but did indicate that he got a lot of looks from folks, so I guess if you're looking for attention in your Sky, you'll need to drive around with your salesman. Seemed to me since they took the time and trouble to let me drive the thing, the least I could do was take it off their hands.
As a current Saturn owner, I'd have to say the actual purchase from Santa Clarita was pretty much textbook Saturn. Absolutely no pressure or hassle. I was fully briefed on all available options and free to choose once I had enough information to decide. No pressure, very low key, very easy. The comments from my ride and spotter were typical from a non Saturnite, as they've never experienced this sort of thing. I guess I take it for granted. I choose who I deal with, and who I don't.
The car itself is certainly worth the wait. I've found nothing really in terms of fit and finish problems. Absolutely no clunk, rattles, or noise from the 5-speed standard transmission. Exhaust note and siteline down the hood remind me a bit of previous Triumphs, although the Sky seems to want to start reliably. Handling is all it has been described as, as the car pretty much gallops through the canyon twisties. No need to exceed the speed limit here, as the suspension tuning and judicous use of all pedals are more than empowering for an E-ticket ride.
Required pics below.
