2008 Saturn Sky

Description

Looking for all the world like a 5/8 scale C6 Corvette, this 2008 Saturn Sky is 2-seat roadster fun at a very affordable price. If you're not feeling the love for a VW Beetle convertible or a Miata, this more masculine little chunk of hardware might be just what the doctor ordered.

Arguably the more attractive of the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice twins, this Sky offers a cool dark green metallic color that gives it a more grown-up look that works rather well. It's a shame Saturn and Pontiac disappeared, but at least they left some awesome cars behind. This Sky seems to have lived and easy life, like most of its siblings, as a warm weather toy for sunny days and easy drives. Like most Saturns, the body is mostly plastic composite, so dents and rust are a non-issue and the sucker fits together extremely well. The big headlights make a design statement that helps tie it to corporate cousin Corvette, while a few flashes of chrome like the grille, door handles, and taillights surrounds dress it up. Look closer and you'll find wonderful details like the twin pods on the deck lid that sweep up behind the headrests, the cool trapezoidal back-up lamp, and the vents in the hood, which, even though they don't do anything but look cool, do their job really, really well. It shows a few signs of use and age, but nothing that won't disappear with a proper detail job.

The two-tone interior delivers a far more upscale look and feel thank you'd expect from Saturn, a reflection of GM's newfound commitment to quality in the wake of the reorganization. The sculpted bucket seats are supportive for energetic driving and show minimal wear, again a testament to the care this roadster has received. Just about everything was included with the Sky, including A/C, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, a big set of easy-to-read analog gauges, cruise control, and a tilt steering column, so it's easy to find exactly the right position. A powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system makes plenty of sound even with the top down and the engine singing and the engine snaps through the gears of the 5-speed automatic transmission as quickly as you could shift yourself. The tan convertible top flips up or down in seconds and aside from a small professional repair, looks great. There's not a ton of room in the trunk, but if you've got a roadster, you already know how to pack light.

This one carries a 2.4 liter inline-four, and with less than 3000 pounds to haul around, performance is energetic. It won't pin your ears back, but it's as much fun to zip through corners on your favorite country road as a more powerful car, and it's also far more efficient. With just 23,272 original miles on the clock, it's also quite fresh and if anything, these engines have proven themselves to be rather tough, so go ahead and enjoy yourself. It's totally stock and well-maintained, and even the exhaust has a rorty note that makes it a lot of fun to explore the upper ranges of the tachometer. The all-independent suspension was built for fun, agile but not abusive, so it's comfortable enough for daily driver transportation, but exciting enough if you save it for weekend fun. 4-wheel disc brakes, a tight rack-and-pinion steering system, and a spotless undercarriage round out this little car's list of virtues. Oh, and it also gets beautiful chrome wheels with aggressive 245/45/18 Goodyear radials that give it one heck of a footprint.

Lots of fun, very affordable, and economical to own, this Saturn Sky is the ideal example of fun on a budget. Call today!