2008 Saturn Sky Consumer Reviews

What a Blast!

Written by: Ross on 11/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car is just so much fun to drive! If you're looking for a 2 seater that will bring a smile to your face every time you get in it (or just look at it), this is the car you're looking for!

Favorite Features

Beautiful exterior styling, "on rails" handling, enough power, very good fuel economy - 27 mpg hwy on 87 octane - and a certain head turner!

Suggested Improvements

Easier roof handling and a few interior design improvements.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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It's good to see GM is reviving

Written by: Peter on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line Carbon Flash SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This car looks and drives like a mini Vette. If you are looking for a mean toy machine, this is it. Its chassis is stiff and the visibility is not the best but after all it is a pure sports car and all the rest is excellent; looks, power, fun, speed. Mind you I paid $55k for this car in Europe but it was worth it. If I were in the US I would buy two so you should at least buy one.

Favorite Features

Design and engine are remarkable.

Suggested Improvements

Although the inside quality is very good I would prefer a more German dash board feel.

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LIGHTNG (my Lic Plate)

Written by: BJ on 10/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Remember "Lighting McQueen from the movie "Cars?" Well that's what my little red roadster reminds me of! I saw a black Sky in a parking lot & was one of those people who chased it down to see what it was! 4 months later I drove my Red/Redline off the lot! I love it! Very fun to drive! The body style is awesome. It turned my head! The performance is great even in the mountains!

Favorite Features

Great body style, nice lines, good paint finish, quality wheels. It looks so cute it forces me to polish it before every drive just so it looks its best when I get those looks!

Suggested Improvements

Interior is not driver friendly! Window controls, cup holders, are too far behind the driver. Need to develop a different top down "windscreen." Don't like pulling on something attached to the body. Upgrade the quality and convenience of the interior. Also too much plastic.

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Great car

Written by: Lou on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

The Red Line is a blast to drive. The styling is great and it handles like a dream. I am not looking forward to the day I have to put in the garage for the winter! I had a choice to invest some more money in stocks or to buy some fun. Given what is happening on Wall Street, looks like I made the right choice.

Favorite Features

Responsive engine at all RPMs. A home run with the exterior.

Suggested Improvements

I don't know how but a little more trunk space would be nice. But hey, it's not a truck.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Awesome!

Written by: Diablo Winds on 08/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this car as my daily driver. Traded my Corvette for it so I'm down on power but still crusing in style. I'm getting around 26MPG so far. I'm only on my third tank and expect this this to improve when my spirited driving calms down.

Favorite Features

The top! If it's too cumbersome or hard, then you must have a rough life. This top when up adds to the style, unlike most convertibles.

Suggested Improvements

Move the window controls to a better location. Keep them on the door but place them closer to the dash.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Next to my Vette it's a fun ride

Written by: Dale on 07/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I tried both the base engine and the turbo and the difference was very pronounced. My 64 Vette 327-365 HP 4 speed is a fun ride but my 73 year old left leg is getting weak. The automatic in the Sky is plenty fast and the old leg is quite comfortable. Top up or down this little baby is as fun to drive as my other baby a 1949 MG TC which is a 4 speed. To complete my passion for neat cars I have a 2002 Trans Am convertible with an automatic just as a backup. The Sky is a perfect runabout vehicle and the future is here. Side mirrors are questionable and the lack of a decent console storage box is apparent but I'll just get used to it. Great car Saturn and it really draws looks from the Solstice

Favorite Features

The turbo and handling are the main features mechanically. Top is first rate and body fit and style is right in line with my other cars as far as design and performance.

Suggested Improvements

Seat belt is a pain. Hard to find in the retracted position at the door and difficult to snap together as the release button end is too short or close to the trans hump. Side mirrors not good poor visibility over fenders..

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Drives as good as it looks

Written by: exstreamliners on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line Carbon Flash SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I owned my Carbon Flash SE for about 2 weeks now. It drives remarkable well. Fast when you want fast. Sound system is spectacular. Everyone stops me wherever I go. I even took it to another Saturn dealership and everyone at the dealership stopped what they were doing to come and take a look. The only downfall to the car is there is no trunk space, I take s suite case now and then. The other downfall is if you have long legs you can't adjust the seats much. I do wish the steering column was extendable and not just a verticle adjustment. Otherwise, it is fantastic!

Favorite Features

Sound system, powerful engine, great looks.

Suggested Improvements

Create a slightly longer car to allow for seat adjustments and a little bit of trunck space.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Lovin this car!

Written by: Lee's Gem on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I am continually surprised at how much attention this car gets! At gas stations, the grocery store, garages, old and young, people come up to me and talk about this car. Everyone loves the look. I knew I loved it when I bought it, I really did not think it would generate this much buzz with people I didn't know. I drive it for mileage on my commute, put the cruise on at 72 and get 30-33 mpg on the highway. Then the weekends, I drive for fun, punch it whenever I can get away with it. I'm putting the cold air intake in soon, I've spoken with other owners who are getting +3 to +4 mpg with it plus the 10 horsepower punch. Best purchase I've ever made!

Favorite Features

0-60 in 5.5 with the automatic. Handles as well at 90 as at 30, hugs the road like it's on rails. Turbo pickup at any speed - feels intuitive to what you want to do. Leather interior is well done with the door inserts. Steering wheel controls, XM radio, hands free phone are all great.

Suggested Improvements

The cupholders used to bother me, but they really are in the only place they possibly could be. It is a roadster after all. A 6th gear for cruising would be fantastic. Just move the power window and mirror controls further up the door to fingertip range instead of elbow range.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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True enjoyment!

Written by: Darksky on 05/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I fell in love with the looks the minute I saw my first one! It's one of the best looking cars on the road and for the money a lot of car and a great buy. I don't understand the reviewers complaints about the manual top. It's simple, fast and reliable to operate. It's so small I can't see the need for motors and a drive system. The performance, handling and braking are exceptional. The car is a constant hit with everyone you meet. I love the XM radio and all the small speakers. Even with the top down at 80 sounds are still clear and strong. It's fun to drive and the enjoyment factor is way high. A bonus is the ease of manuevering and parking such a small car.

Favorite Features

The gas mileage. I have a Redline 5 speed and I get 28mpg regularly. I really like the handling and drive 78 miles per day to and from work in very heavy traffic. My favorite point is the great enjoyment and fun I get from driving this sporty little car. It's very easty to bond with this gem!

Suggested Improvements

The instrumentation needs some more thought. With the top down on a sunny day it's nearly impossible to read anything. The deep-set instruments are also hard to clean. I have to agree with the comments about the cheapo cup holders and the window/mirror controls being poorly located.

20 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Awesome

Written by: steven on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This car left the idea of the trunk to the wind but who cares? No spare tire. Car is comfortable for small car. It was built for fun not a family and it is fun and fast. Love it!

Favorite Features

The turbo engine screams

Suggested Improvements

Make the top eaiser to handle

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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