Spotted a Sky!!!

Joker694 · 12-06-2005, 09:58 AM

Yep I saw a Saturn Sky driving home from the mall with my gf the other day. I noticed it out of the corner of my eye passing us at first, but I didn't really pay attention, and I thought it was a Solstice by the shape of it (It was dark out) But when we pulled up to a light and it was in front of us, I realized it was a Sky! It was black and really dirty thanks to lovely Michigan weather, so it was hard to get a good look at it. But we did pass it and I must say it is very impressive, much better than the Solstice. He had a manufacturers plate on, but still, I am surprised I saw one. I thought they were going into production in early 2006. Anyone know when they will be available?

DrFabulous · 12-06-2005, 10:00 AM

Those are sweet looking cars.

Irate · 12-06-2005, 11:02 AM

must have been a test mule

timpontiac19 · 12-06-2005, 09:22 PM

They are based on the solstice platform so they are going to be made in delaware. They are going to beging producing them in the spring of next year.
Oh they are trying to put the supercharger or turbo on the solstice next year.

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-08-2005, 06:59 PM

I've belonged to www.skyroadster.com for about a year now, and it's an awesome site.

They got tons of information on there. Previews, specs, projections, and little bits of insider information sprinkled everywhere.

April 06 is the projected launch date.

nascarnate326 · 12-08-2005, 07:09 PM

I love the sky. It could be the sleeper hit of the decade for GM, if people will be able to purchase them. And drive them home.

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-08-2005, 07:23 PM

I am still waiting for GM to just shoot themselves in the foot. I have this terrible feeling in my gut that at the last second, they're going to pull the plug on this awesome project.

S2000s, and MX-5s are doing good, so GM could make some money back in this segment.

nascarnate326 · 12-08-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticWhiteSE

I am still waiting for GM to just shoot themselves in the foot. I have this terrible feeling in my gut that at the last second, they're going to pull the plug on this awesome project.

S2000s, and MX-5s are doing good, so GM could make some money back in this segment.

It would be the "normal" thing fo them to do lately. Lets see if bob can make it out alive on this one, if it got canceled, there would be some irate people.

notsoaveragej0e · 12-08-2005, 08:17 PM

I spotted a Sky too!

And no, GM wouldnt pull the plug on this one... its already a done deal, period.

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-08-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

GM wouldnt pull the plug on this one... its already a done deal, period.

Never, EVER underestimate the stupidity of highly overpaid, snobby, 'stopped havin' fun 40 years ago', old men.

There's about 6-7 people on GM's board that I'd like to choke the life out of. I'll start with the greasy bean counters and move on from there.

timpontiac19 · 12-09-2005, 07:00 PM

they have the tooling done for them already.

Tim

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-09-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by timpontiac19

they have the tooling done for them already.

My post is clear. I will NEVER, EVER, doubt the assdumbness of some people high up on the chain.

Someone's gonna go ahead and turn that political, but rememeber this. I R teh Junior Mod.

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-09-2005, 11:45 PM

How does this not look just dead sexy?

DrFabulous · 12-10-2005, 09:20 AM

^ If someone showed me that picture 4 years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of an attractive Saturn.

hotgt · 12-10-2005, 10:25 AM

this is one of the only times I'm happy GM just did some rebadging...that car is fockin' sexy!

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-12-2005, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

^ If someone showed me that picture 4 years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of an attractive Saturn.

My next door neighbor is a crazy Ford loving bastard. (But you have to be crazy to love a Ford, so forgive the redundancy) even he said his jaw hit the floor when he saw the Sky concept.

It's got the formula to succeed where the Fiero left off. (Hopefully devoid of engine fires this time)

2 seats, 2 passengers, two doors, retractable soft top (with ideas of a removable hard top). Relatively lightweight, 5 spd, and a sticker price of less than 23K. Booyah!!!! Sky for teh win!!!

Irate · 12-12-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

^ If someone showed me that picture 4 years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of an attractive Saturn.

Yeah, seriously - its hard to get past the ol' days of ****ty saturns... but now with the Red Lines and the dead-sexy sky - who knows

bigbenSC · 12-12-2005, 06:25 PM

^ I like the Sky a lot, but the association to the plastic bodied and center gauge clustered Saturns of the past leave a horrible taste in my mouth.

99GApunk · 12-12-2005, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

^ If someone showed me that picture 4 years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of an attractive Saturn.

still makes me laugh, the thought... not the car

ArcticWhiteSE · 12-12-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

^ I like the Sky a lot, but the association to the plastic bodied and center gauge clustered Saturns of the past leave a horrible taste in my mouth.

Are you willing to forgive and forget and move forward with Saturn's new line?

I'm not plopping down any money for a Sky though, until they release the limited edition Sky Redline. Woot woot....

240hp, 2,700lbs, RWD...*drool*

12-06-2005, 09:58 AM	#1
Joker694 GAGT - Member AKA: Ben Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ortonville, MI Age: 41 Posts: 212 Vehicle: 2005 TSX	Spotted a Sky!!! Yep I saw a Saturn Sky driving home from the mall with my gf the other day. I noticed it out of the corner of my eye passing us at first, but I didn't really pay attention, and I thought it was a Solstice by the shape of it (It was dark out) But when we pulled up to a light and it was in front of us, I realized it was a Sky! It was black and really dirty thanks to lovely Michigan weather, so it was hard to get a good look at it. But we did pass it and I must say it is very impressive, much better than the Solstice. He had a manufacturers plate on, but still, I am surprised I saw one. I thought they were going into production in early 2006. Anyone know when they will be available?

12-06-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Those are sweet looking cars. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

12-06-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
Irate Irasshaimase AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 1976 Location: Albany vs. Oneonta vs. Philly Posts: 17,481 Vehicle: its "vehico"	must have been a test mule __________________ R6 \| STi \| GC Jeep

12-06-2005, 09:22 PM	#4
timpontiac19 GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Burlington, NJ Age: 40 Posts: 76	They are based on the solstice platform so they are going to be made in delaware. They are going to beging producing them in the spring of next year. Oh they are trying to put the supercharger or turbo on the solstice next year. __________________ 99 Grand am SE Slp exhaust Rat intake Gt wheels Gt bumpers unpainted basslink

12-08-2005, 08:17 PM	#9
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	I spotted a Sky too! And no, GM wouldnt pull the plug on this one... its already a done deal, period. __________________

12-08-2005, 07:09 PM	#6
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	I love the sky. It could be the sleeper hit of the decade for GM, if people will be able to purchase them. And drive them home.

12-09-2005, 07:00 PM	#11
timpontiac19 GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Burlington, NJ Age: 40 Posts: 76	they have the tooling done for them already. Tim __________________ 99 Grand am SE Slp exhaust Rat intake Gt wheels Gt bumpers unpainted basslink

12-10-2005, 09:20 AM	#14
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	^ If someone showed me that picture 4 years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of an attractive Saturn. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

12-10-2005, 10:25 AM	#15
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	this is one of the only times I'm happy GM just did some rebadging...that car is fockin' sexy! __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

12-12-2005, 06:25 PM	#18
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	^ I like the Sky a lot, but the association to the plastic bodied and center gauge clustered Saturns of the past leave a horrible taste in my mouth.

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