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2009 Saturn Sky - Consumer Opinions

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 29 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Fun ride
Source: Edmunds

...This has been an outstanding and fun car. Great toy with an incredible amount of compliments. Truly an incredible empty nest vehicle...

#2
Still Having Fun
Source: Cars.com

..."I bought my 09 Red Line new about 2.5 years ago. It was, and continues to be a great car!
My only complaint is minor - the cupholder should have been better constructed and I expect it will break at some point. Other than that, it's a fantastic automobile."...

#3
Lovin' it
Source: Edmunds

...Bought my Ruby Red Redline for my 40th birthday 3 months ago and have put about 1600 miles on it so far.
I will be putting it away in the winter months. Gas milage is around 30 mpg - not much different than my 2007 Honda Accord v4.
Top operation is not so tough as some suggest - I
can put the top up and down while sitting in the driver's seat - still have to get out to close the trunk and lock the buttresses - but well worth the effort.
Took the wife on a weekend trip and had plenty of trunk space with top down - just need to pack carefully. Gets lots of attention...

#4
The In the Shop Out of the Shop Car
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Excellent exterior styling. Sharp and attracts plenty of attention and stares.
Cons: Major breakdowns with lack of support from GM warranty services hard to find retailers who are willing to work on the car in the event of a failure which is very often.
The interior is awkard and requires t rex fingers to work the window controls.
Poor lighting interior and lack of xenons do not complete the car.
Overall: Good car if for the price. Do not buy at a premium as this car is ready to be phased out.
Hard to find parts that break only too often and GM is all about...

#5
Purchased
Source: Cars.com

..."My husband bought this car for my 60th Birthday, Its absolutly beautiful....................sorry you missed out on such a gutsy convertable"...

#6
Beautiful A Luxury Car
Source: CarGurus

...No spare tire with this car! If you are a larger build person you will not be capable of riding in this vehicle. Other than that perfect...

#7
Wonderful Sky RL
Source: Edmunds

...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!...

#8
Great Ride!
Source: Edmunds

...We just got back from a 1500 mile road trip, absolutely no problems.
I am six feet tall and there is ample room for me to drive in comfort.
I also have a '63 Jaguar XKE roadster, and a '93 Miata, both of which are in very good condition, but the Sky will outperform either of them and do it in more comfort.
The Sky attracts as much attention as either of the other two cars, and that says a lot !
Love the aceleration, and the car gets consistently better fuel mileage than the factory estimates. (30to 32 MPG) and handles like it is on rails. I am very satisfied with the...

#9
Ruby Red SKY
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Are you kidding me!..This car is awesome, if someone is complaining they bought the wrong type of car they need to get in a Vette, or some other Roaster---not smooth at all.
This car is smooth, fast and comfortable - oh, I traded a Cadillac CTS for this baby and I am just fine.
Talk about stares, I had a Harley Fat Boy Screamin Eagle 103in limited edition and this gets more stares!
Great Job on this one! Ruby Red is a killer color.
Cons: Cup holders and only one place to plug in things...But who cares, this is for fun and all I need is the radar detector :) Overall:...

#10
Great Car!
Source: Edmunds

...The manual top is lightweight and easy and quick to put up and down.
The mileage is actually better on the Red Line - they got it backwards.
And most people get better mileage than the EPA estimates. I average 32-35 on the freeway and about 26 in town. You want to have fun & meet people - then buy a Sky ! People flock to it...


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Why should I also consider these?

The car that reinvented this segment back in 1991, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is still the strongest contender.

A quick drive in the Mazda reveals what's lacking in the base Sky roadster: the basics.

It offers excellent quality, good ergonomics, and a top that raises and lowers with one hand.

Lacking a higher-horsepower version, the Mazda loses its pole position when looking for competitors to the Sky Red Line.

That honor goes to the Honda S2000; it brings an incredibly rev-happy, 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder and six-speed manual that doesn't match the Red Line for straight-line performance but beats it for the tactile experience.

For those seeking more power, the torquey Nissan 350Z Roadster is also worth a look.

If you want to keep your money in the GM family, the Pontiac Solstice is the only choice.

Mechanically identical to the Sky, it offers a different look at a slightly lower price point.

 
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