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Woman's Look: 2007 Saturn Sky Roadster
For the record, I'm a convertible fanatic. I've driven my fair share of them, and can tell you honestly that (IMHO) nothing compares to the feeling of a long cruise with the top down on a lovely summer day. Make it red, and the feeling only gets better.
Member Report: First SKY Drive
Having owned competitive cars like Honda S2000s, I was truly interested in how the Saturn SKY stacked up. At 6'2" and 220 pounds, I was worried if I would really fit. Well, after driving for over 30 minutes around town and on the highway (and yes I was comfortable), I noticed a few things about the SKY that I absolutely love.
Saturn Reaches for the Sky
The Saturn test car, though, came with a 2.0-liter turbo job. It's a significantly smaller powerplant that makes significantly more horsepower — 260, to be precise — and I can't think of a better match for this car. It sings like a Julliard-trained soprano. I can’t recommend anyone buy this car without this engine. And, as gorgeous as the Solstice looks, the Sky looks even better. It's truly a stunning car from any angle, one that seems like it was styled in Italy and costs as much as a ho...
The Sky's the Limit
I took twice as many photos of the Sky than I usually take of my test cars - it's just so cool-looking from every angle. Top up (link goes to photo) or down, the Sky presents interesting, provocative views from each direction. My favorite exterior feature has to be the Batmobile-like cowls behind the driver's and passenger's heads -- way too cool. The front end features feline headlights and functional shark gill vents on the big hood, which leads up to a tiny windshield. The sides of the Sky bu...