2008 Saturn Sky Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
21 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(29 Total Reviews)
The Sky is The Limit
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Carbon Flash SE 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Saturn has built one fine little roadster. It doesnt just look awesome, but handles like a true sports car. The Sky handles turns with amazing performance and powers out of them with ease. Its big wide tires stick to pavement like glue. Once in the cockpit, you cant help but smile. One drawback, there is no luggage space for a really good road trip.
Favorite Features
Killer styling that turns heads.
Suggested Improvements
More luggage space, but this could ruin the near perfect 50/50 weight ratio that makes performance so awesome.
Great to Drive but failure in warranty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This car does turn heads everywhere I go. Kids walking to school give me a thumbs up. People stop me to ask about the car... still! The handling in the mountains is awesome. It corners with plenty of power, no need to downshift with this machine.
Favorite Features
The exterior style and the graceful way it handles on curving mountain roads.
Suggested Improvements
Problem with mine is that when its HOT outside and I'm coming home from the desert up the mountain, I get gas fumes. I have had it in for service since I bought it but no response from dealership.... still. Only when its hot outside. Otherwise, I love my car
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
18 months, still a blast
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line Carbon Flash SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
I have been very pleased with my '08 Red Line Carbon Flash SE Automatic. 260 hp & ft/lbs torque in a car less than 2900 pounds that is sexy in black on black leather and lots of chrome equals a smile on my face and everyone that looks at it. I have no commute so the miles stay very low (only 6800 in 18 months)and I use it primarily to bop around our small Florida community. Decent gas mileage too, probably 20 mpg or so overall. For what I use it for it's perfect, just don't get one if you expect to fit more than one other person and a small overnight bag!
Favorite Features
Acceleration, performance, looks (esp. with top down), chrome wheels & accents against black paint. Stereo is pretty sweet also.
Suggested Improvements
Paddle shifters or manumatic please!! Living in flat, gridlike Florida makes a stick undesirable to me, but I constantly wish for the ability to more easily downshift for myself. Tire pressure light stays on no matter what I do. Passenger window chafes against roof, fraying it a bit.
Great Performance and Fun in a Looker
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This is a great car to drive. It's fun and delivers on performance, both in acceleration as well as grip and suspension on the twisties. And it looks like a million bucks. After a year and half on the road, I still get shouts of "nice car" or thumbs up from pedestrians and drivers alike. Like any roadster, it does have its blemishes here and there. So if you demand high end fit and finish, take a long look before you buy. But if your main focus is performance, fun, and looks, this is a perfect 10. I dare say you will not find a better roadster on the market today in this price range.
Favorite Features
Wide powerband. Exterior styling
Suggested Improvements
Better placement of window controls.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
Wonderful Sky RL
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
What a great car! Fun to drive and look at. People always ask what kind of car it is! Bought special Sky luggage that fits perfect in trunk. Not a lot of room inside but geez it's a convertible! Want more room? Buy a bigger car! Bought saddle bag to hold the little extras. Absolutely love everything about the car! Even the manual top!
Favorite Features
Nice stereo. Comfortable seats. Absolutely beautiful!
Suggested Improvements
Not one single thing!
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Owner review of 2008 Sky Redline
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This car is very fun to drive! Has great acceleration and reminds of "space mountain" at Disney world. Handling and cornering are incredible. Who says you need to slow down when going around a 90 degree corner! Pretty good gas mileage as well. I can get 33mpg on the highway and in the city I would say 24-25mpg if you're not too much of a lead foot.
Favorite Features
The acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear when the turbo kicks in. The way it handles in corners. The very sexy look of this car, it's a real head turner.
Suggested Improvements
Needs a little larger glove box and a nice leather dashboard. However the leather dashboard finish is available aftermarket and I'll be upgrading that at some point.
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
What a Blast!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
It's good to see GM is reviving
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
LIGHTNG (my Lic Plate)
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
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