I just want to thank those whoever helped me in my RX-8 troubles as well as conversing about various topics. I traded in my RX-8 this weekend.

This isn't me being like haha... my stupid 8 is gone. I know sometimes when people make these threads they have negative connotations.

By the way, I traded it in towards an interest free Saturn Sky Redline.

I just wish I could have sold it to someone I KNOW would have appreciated it. It's funny though because they gave me more for it on trade than anyone offered me while I was selling it for cash.

http://web.mac.com/cheyneburwell/iWeb/Cheyne%20Burwell/Sky_files/IMG_2575.jpg

http://web.mac.com/cheyneburwell/iWeb/Cheyne%20Burwell/Sky_files/IMG_2578.jpg

Snuck the Civic in there for the haters.

http://web.mac.com/cheyneburwell/iWeb/Cheyne%20Burwell/Sky_files/IMG_2571.jpg

Congrats on the Redline - nice car.

I read thru some of your recent posts and couldn't find the reason you sold?

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Feel free to pop in and post, just because you don't own the car doesn't mean you can't be active.

I like your new car as well. Just not enough space for me as an only car. But as a second car, whoa, what a looker and a lot of fun. Good luck

I looked into the Redline as well. I love the wicked arse end of those things. Enjoy your new ride, post pics and stay in touch!

congrats man.... the Redline is a pretty fun car to drive,,, and looks really good to. the only gripe I have with it is the horrible fitment of the canvas top, It just looks silly,,, ,I havent looked into it but there has to be an aftermarket hard top for it

Congrats. The Sky Redline is a very capable package and is one of the better looking cars for sale these days.

Congrats, be sure to post a pic or two. Definitely a nice convertible. :)

Sky is cool lookin car. I like the sharp lines rather than the smooth ones on the Solstice. The new Solstice Coupe looks badass though. Would be sweet if the Sky had hard top option out there.

Feel free to pop in and post, just because you don't own the car doesn't mean you can't be active.

I will. And I will post pics very very soon.

Congrats! My girlfriend pretty much disliked american designed cars until I told her to look at the saturn sky.

Yeah, BIG typo!

Quote - look at the skyline.

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I just want to thank those whoever helped me in my RX-8 troubles as well as conversing about various topics. I traded in my RX-8 this weekend.

This isn't me being like haha... my stupid 8 is gone. I know sometimes when people make these threads they have negative connotations.

By the way, I traded it in towards an interest free Saturn Sky Redline.

I just wish I could have sold it to someone I KNOW would have appreciated it. It's funny though because they gave me more for it on trade than anyone offered me while I was selling it for cash.

Why not the MX-5 out of curiosity?

i was interested in the pontiac solstice until i saw the absolutely horrible fitment of the convertible top.

other than that the solstice/sky are really nice cars. congrats.

a fast little car.. curb weight of 3k (almost identical to an 8) but with 260hp at 5400rpm.. yum.

Why not the MX-5 out of curiosity?

260 HP and 0% Interest :)

And I fit... I'm 6'3 and don't look retarded in it.

Don't get me wrong, I like the mx-5. I think it's quite attractive.

a fast little car.. curb weight of 3k (almost identical to an 8) but with 260hp at 5400rpm.. yum.

Dude... you have no idea...

Congrats on the Redline - nice car.

I read thru some of your recent posts and couldn't find the reason you sold?

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I wanted a convertible 2 seater.

Don't get me wrong, I still love RX-8's and I still love Mazda. But these two cars address my needs/wants better.

grats

Let us know how real-world mileage is. Assuming you can keep your foot out of it! :D:

I'm averaging 22 so far with lots of topless action. There's a constant MPG avg and instant MPG indicator in the HUD. It's 28 on the highway which I'm giddy about.

It is hard to not wanna feel that rush each time I get in... Wow that thing is fast.

Since people seem really interested, I'll make sure to post pics tonight.

And by the way, I think the top is better than people are saying here. I also like that its not power. Less things to break and saves weight.

no, it really is that bad. i replaced the convertible top (will never do that again, nor do i recommend it) on my previous car. im keenly aware of fitment on tops now.

that wrinkling on the trailing edge is just horrible. thats just downright bad engineering.
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/B/R/jf_07sky_16wing2.jpg

Hmm... mine doesn't look like that. Perhaps they tinkered it for the '08's?

That is a great car that you bought. I got the chance to test the acceleration of my 8 against a Redline Sky about six months ago, and it was almost as fast as the 8 on that day. If I were in the market for a convertible, I would be plunking down the money right behind you. Nice deal too! Enjoy.

I meant to get those pics... I will today real talk.

post pics or else!!!!!! haha...Congrats dude....Sky is one sweet ride......A while back I went thru this phase when I really really really wanted a convertible.....I was browsing Craigslist and Autotrader like crazy for S2k and saturn sky almost everyday.........I ended up not buying for a couple personal reasons.....

Watch out for theives .......don't leave your car parked in some ghetto area... :) Convertibles are like easy target for them....unless you have a hard top...

congrats dude...i just did almost the same thing but with a hard top miata.....top down is something to be reckoned with!

congrats dude...i just did almost the same thing but with a hard top miata.....top down is something to be reckoned with!

Top down is awesome, I'll say. However.....soft top FTW.

Sky Redline with 0% financing...I am jealous!

I would love to have that car if I didn't have a drum set to lug around. This post seriously makes we want to sell my drums--I'll do that and trade for a 0% Sky Redline!

Waiting for pics too :) I hope you enjoy your new car. Let us know your gripes with the Sky too.

Still not as good as a Pontiac G8 GT

What'd I miss?? You have the civic still and now the sky, too??


Cool little verts. I'll open AIM, hit me up if you're on.


:beerchug:

Still not as good as a Pontiac G8 GT

No 0% on those.

They are indeed awesome though.

pics yet? :P

I'm sure you will enjoy the Redline! Make sure to think about me when the Colts are beating up on the Jags this season. I'm sure you will enjoy that too!

Hahaha... Oh man I'm so not worried about the Colts this year. And I'll still be around. I'm not hiding.

Dennis already told me I failed for not getting my pics up. Tonight. Or I die.

And I'll post my 'Vic too for all the haters. Hahaha.

pics yet? :P

I know... I failed again. :)

Bump for pictures!

Sky Redline with 0% financing...I am jealous!

I would love to have that car if I didn't have a drum set to lug around. This post seriously makes we want to sell my drums--I'll do that and trade for a 0% Sky Redline!

Waiting for pics too :) I hope you enjoy your new car. Let us know your gripes with the Sky too.

You're able to fit a drum set in your 8? hmm...

That is a beautiful car along with the solstice, America finally got it right. Great HP and Torque plus fuel mileage to put the RX to shame.

The only downside is 2 seats (if you need 4) and no storage space. Also a little heavy for a 2 seater but no more so then a Z-4.

Nice car and for a great price, great choice overall.

Enjoy!

Is this another NAHLIN?

no pics :(

You're able to fit a drum set in your 8? hmm...

...and STILL have room for a passenger. I was able to fit the set in my old 91 MR2 turbo as well, no passenger obviously.

pics are in post #1. duh. :lol:


Looks nice Rojo. Great pick up!

Let us know your gripes with the Sky too.

Pros:

260hp
Fast:Eyecrazy:
Great Looking
Top-Down Action
Great Sound System
Clamshells
Quiet believe it or not
Relatively Rare
Great on Gas 19/28

Cons:

Very little storage in cabin (which is fine because that's what the Civic is for)
Miniscule Trunk (which is fine because that's what the Civic is for)
Pretty much no trunk with top down (which is fine because that's what the Civic is for)

That's it for now... will update later!

pics are in post #1. duh. :lol:


Looks nice Rojo. Great pick up!

I just edited it last night. You didn't blow it. :)

time to debadge that shite.

...and put the opel grill on?

You're able to fit a drum set in your 8? hmm...

Actually it's probably doable...provided he doesn't use bottom heads on his toms or base drum....all those drums fit quite nicely inside each other....the real PITA is the freaking hardware :banghead: now if he's running a "Bonhamesq" double bass cage type trap kit.....that shit won't work.

I'm kinda jealous now. I always like these cars, solstice, miata, etc but I'm unfortunatly too tall. When I sit in the car all I see is the cross bar. Love the new car dude!

I'm 6'3 and I have plenty of room...

Actually it's probably doable...provided he doesn't use bottom heads on his toms or base drum....all those drums fit quite nicely inside each other....the real PITA is the freaking hardware :banghead: now if he's running a "Bonhamesq" double bass cage type trap kit.....that shit won't work.

All of my heads are on :). Just a basic 5-piece Tama Rockstar classic. The bass, floor tom, snare, and pedal case fit in the back seats. The 2 toms, cymbal bag, throne, and hardware bag go in the trunk. Yes, the hardware bag is a bitch, I already scuffed up the top of my rear bumper and put a tear in the weatherstripping :banghead:. I'd post pics but the set now stays at a friends house.

And I'll post my 'Vic too for all the haters. Hahaha.

Civic Si's SUCK!!!

:D:

Haha... I was waiting for it!!! Yes!

How does it handle compared to the 8?

Haha... I was waiting for it!!! Yes!

Hahaha Hey man, don't go anywhere just because you got the Sky... need folks like you around here. The way I see, ex-RX8 owners are objective voices in the sea of "that cars SUCKS" threads on RX8club.

I'm happy you choose the style of the SKY over the Solstice. I see both around my parts all the time. The RX-8 on the other hand is a rarity.

There are actually quite rare here in Greensboro. It's kinda crazy. Drove by the Saturn lot yesterday... they still have a bunch chillin' outside.

Fine by me. :)

And Kane, surprisingly... they handle very similiar. Their curb weight is VERY close and they came stock with the same size rubber than the Kuhmo's I put on my RX-8. The wheels are heavy though... 26lbs! I'm considering Silver U-leggeras next year. :)

You should take one for a spin.... I'm NOT saying trade in your Turbo 8!!! Just check it out. There are similarities.

There are actually quite rare here in Greensboro. It's kinda crazy. Drove by the Saturn lot yesterday... they still have a bunch chillin' outside.

Fine by me. :)

And Kane, surprisingly... they handle very similiar. Their curb weight is VERY close and they came stock with the same size rubber than the Kuhmo's I put on my RX-8. The wheels are heavy though... 26lbs! I'm considering Silver U-leggeras next year. :)

You should take one for a spin.... I'm NOT saying trade in your Turbo 8!!! Just check it out. There are similarities.

It was my first choice - but Saturn wouldn't play nice with my deployed soldier-ness. So I said screw 'em; and then Kimi found the 8. But I have always been curious if I woulda liked it.

I must share this: I took my sky on a road trip yesterday. I droves little aggressively at times and I've driven 215 miles on this tank and still have half a tank to go! With 260 hp too! W00t!

Yeah, too bad that 'tank' takes up the whole trunk.

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RojoOcho, do you track? I'd love to get someone's opinion on the Sky/Solstice as a track car and a true comparison from someone like you that appreciates both. After watching Speed's series Set-up with the Solstice, I have a curious eye on them.

not a fan. to each his own though. congrats, i guess.

Yeah, too bad that 'tank' takes up the whole trunk.

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It does take up a great deal. That's true. You are indeed correct.

But that's why I got the civic.

RojoOcho, do you track? I'd love to get someone's opinion on the Sky/Solstice as a track car and a true comparison from someone like you that appreciates both. After watching Speed's series Set-up with the Solstice, I have a curious eye on them.

I'm crossing mine next month. However I have seen them and talked to people that own them out there and they perform really well.

If you have a curious eye, you should go check them out. They are still interest free until Monday... That includes the GXP...

Rocho - Check your PMs

You calling me a roach?

J/k.

Saw a silver Sky today. I prefer it over the Solstice. But both are the few better products from GM. They have not interest me to the point of test driving them. However from what I've read the MX-5 despite having less hp, is the better driver's car. Something about more cohesive driving experience etc....

It's funny you say that because there are Professional Japanese Drivers that prefer the Kappa over the MX-5. They are both great cars though.

Anyway, I came to post a small gripe. I do wish the brakes had a better feel to them. I think I was spoiled by the RX-8. Just being real. :)

I have enjoyed reading about your new car, but isn't it time to find a Sky site to visit?

I have enjoyed reading about your new car, but isn't it time to find a Sky site to visit?

whoa! brutal dude.

fit a big brake kit in there. you'll getting your stopping back.

I test drove one of these before I ended up buying my Mazda RX-8.

The only version they had in Kona was auto as the the manual models they were over at the Hilo dealership.

I thought the 260 hp was a bit optimistic. The interior fit and finish wasn't up to japanese standards.

My past history with Mazda probably was a factor.

I test drove one of these before I ended up buying my Mazda RX-8.

The only version they had in Kona was auto as the the manual models they were over at the Hilo dealership.

I thought the 260 hp was a bit optimistic. The interior fit and finish wasn't up to japanese standards.

My past history with Mazda probably was a factor.

Try the stick. It doesn't F around.

whoa! brutal dude.

I agree. Especially since I started this thread with no negative connotations or slander about the 8.

People kept responding to the thread so I responded back!

Tell you what... Mods close the thread. If anyone has anymore questions, PM me.

why.

if i were to replace what i have it would be with what you have, but red???


really.

and the ozs would have been smoking on that car. sure offset would not work.

but.. cool nice looking car. :)

beers :beer:

I have enjoyed reading about your new car, but isn't it time to find a Sky site to visit?

wow,

maybe it is his thread, and you should learn or visit a different thread..

beers :beer:

^ +1. Some people here enjoy reading a former 8 owners experience with a new ride. Some can even exist on several forums whether they own the car for that particular forum or not - go figure. Then there are always others just act like d-bags.


oh well, it is the internet.