Vehicle Description
2007 Saturn Sky Convertible
As the Saturn brand's luster continued to fade in its 16th year,
hints of a long discussed revival came to life in the form the Sky,
which Car and Driver described as "not so much maxi Miata as a
Corvette junior petite.". And indeed, during a test drive in
mountain canyons, they noted "the vibe is distinctly Corvette
without the thunder.". Styling is a big factor for convertible
buyers rather than horsepower, and the Sky delivered, at least for
those who snatched one of the 11,263 produced in 2007.
For consignment, a 2007 Saturn Sky with a title verified 17,737
actual miles. That works out to about 1,000 miles per year! This
fair weathered roadster has been garage kept and happily relegated
to the shelter at the mere hint of rain. Looking for a 2 seater
convertible to use on weekends with the conveniences of a modern
car? This might just fit the bill.
Exterior
Notably low and wide, this Silver Graphite painted Sky's fascia
leans back like a slicked back haircut, as if the wind shaped the
car. It's a complex front end with chrome lined openings, a gaping
lower grille, big cat eye headlights, and long cosmetic vents on
the hood. And it's all very clean. Integrated side markers flow
with the flat rim of the wheel openings and a forward canted vent
behind the front wheels apply some character to the car and the
wide polished windshield frame provides some extra bling and a
touch of richness. The twin swellings behind the seats, fairing
like, are a good looking feature that doubles as the tonneau for
the stowed top. That top, in black canvas, is in great condition
and has an extra layer of insulation inside for quieting. The
plastic window follows the contours of the humps, while the top
goes on to form canvas buttresses that track over the tonneau. The
body terminates in a rounded butt with wrap-around taillights and a
linear assembly of the antenna, third brake light, Saturn logo,
license plate, and reverse light. 18-inch wheels house 45 series
tires and look great. Chin scrapes are the only exterior flaw we
noted.
Interior
Simple black plastic door panels have inner panels that suck in
toward the door, allowing for a bit more elbow room and easy access
to the armrests. Tall backed black leather bucket seats sit low
beyond the sill and have sporty side bolsters to help keep you
upright in turns. A very neat and clean dash presents to the
occupants beginning with the leather wrapped steering wheel, well
proportioned and also sporty. Three gauges face the driver in deep
cylinders while the center stack is familiar GM territory,
assembling large-knobbed climate controls over a substantial radio
control panel with AM/FM and CD. A glossy silver center console
shows off the black leather-booted shifter, trimmed in a chrome
ring and a comfortable grip. Low pile black carpet covers the floor
and inner footwells and looks almost new. Gray cloth covered panels
finish the trunk which has limited capacity, especially when the
top is stowed.
Drivetrain
Under the reverse hinged hood, we find a clean 2.4 liter 4 cylinder
engine putting out 177 horsepower to the rear wheels via a 5-speed
manual transmission and a limited slip differential with 3.91
gears. And it's modern, so power disc brakes can be found at both
axles! The engine bay is uniformly dressed in black plastics and is
user friendly for general maintenance purposes.
Undercarriage
Clean as you'd expect for a rain free 17k mile car. Typical surface
rust on uncoated parts including the single exhaust which travels
down a ravine in the middle created by side belly pans and a long
series of metal plates that houses the driveshaft. The original
equipment muffler is in back and exudes a single tailpipe that
exits the contoured rear valance. Short/long arm suspension,
(double wishbone), occupies the front and rear independent
systems.
Drive-Ability
Morgantown is blessed with windy roads through forested hills and
farmland, but we'll just have to curb our enthusiasm because we're
limited to our flat test loop for now. Even around flat turns, the
chassis of the Sky is stiff and balanced. The car is not slow, but
it's also pulling nearly 3,000 pounds with the 177 pounds so we'll
call it "adequate" power. Braking is on point and because of the
low sitting position, blind spots prevail with the top up, but with
the top down, you guessed it, the Sky's the limit! Handling and the
open air experience make this a pleasure to drive. Oh, and
everything works as intended. The trunk however doesn't stay open
on its own when posted up, and the right side is stubborn to latch
when you close it. This seems to have been a common issue with the
Skys as the thick waterproofing rubber seals cause some
consternation.
Look! In the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's...a Sky! A modern
roadster with a stick shift and a striking design, not to mention
low, low miles, means that this car has many more stories to tell,
even if they are only written on weekends. Young couples, old
couples, singles with a flair for cool, or anyone who wants a
topless toy for Sunday drivers or even daily use! The Sky is
opening, hurry into the mall!
1G8MB35B67Y103677
1-USA
G-General Motors
8-Saturn
MB-Sky
3-2 Door Convertible
5-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
B-2.4L 4 Cylinder
6-Check Digit
7-2007
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
103677-Sequential Unit Number
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