2008 Saturn Sky Red Line,
July 3, 2009
By
LD
from Sacramento, CA
"I've had this car for approximately six weeks. I love the looks it gets, along with the surprised faces saying, "It's a Saturn??"
The Sky Red Line features a 4-cyl 2.0L Ecotec engine with turbo. It packs plenty of power (260 horse,) so I never feel I'm lagging. But, with only 4 cylinders and it's light body weight, it is pretty fuel efficient. I am averaging 28 mpg (combined highway and in town driving.)
The Sky has a very attractive body style. It's quite appealing to the eye. It has a manual, soft convertible top that is very quick and easy to put up or down. It only takes a few seconds.
Some people find the interior's minimalist design with hard dash less than desirable. I guess it all depends on what matters to you. It is not a luxury interior, but that's not what I was expecting. I find it both attractive and durable enough as well as functional, even though it's not super high quality.
The Saturn Sky is not for people who are looking for a lot of space. It is a roadster. It has no back seat. It has a cockpit. I am comfortable in it, and my 6' tall, 230 lb. husband says he is as well. My 6' 2" tall, 250 lb stepson, however, states he feels somewhat cramped in the passenger's seat. That's why I gave it 4 stars for comfort instead of 5. It probably won't be comfortable for everyone.
Overall, I enjoy this vehicle. I am a Saturn fan, so that certainly skewed me in my choice of roadster. However, I also compared it to other roadsters. I found it to be one of the best looking roadster designs available and offers all that I wanted for a good price.
I would definitely recommend this to a friend who is looking for a fun, good-looking car, but who isn't concerned with lots of storage space in a vehicle."
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5
out of 5
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| Comfort: |
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4
out of 5
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| Performance: |
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5
out of 5
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| Quality: |
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4
out of 5
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| Appearance: |
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5
out of 5
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| Value for the Money: |
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5
out of 5
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What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-49
How long have you owned your car?:
Less than a year
How many cars have you owned in your lifetime?:
5+
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