CanadianDriver's review of used Sky/SolsticeThe article ends with. They are stopping production so there are deals to be had. It's an Opel GT... essentially the replacement for the VX220/Speedster. Anyhow, the Evo isn't a slow car per se... for almost 1/2 price, you'd expect the evo to beat it I hope! In every other way it's a perfect 10.

The SRT4 isn't in the same league as a Miata.Come now.Power is one thing, but people looking at Miata competitors aren't going to want a FWD power house. so-so handling. I like my RedLine as much as anyone, but comparing to a Corvette??? 1) affordable. Don't know about the Opel. The reliability of its highly boosted engine is still unproven in its 3rd model year. I always think of the VX220 as being conceptually an Elise S1.5 with a different engine. -- View image here: http://episteme.arstechnica.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif --. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties. The Camaro is a new design from the ground up. I drove a few cars leading up to the purchase, and it had the best handling BY FAR out of the Solstice/Sky and 350z that I was considering. Nothing seems to come close in performance/looks... Elise would be awesome, but costs quite a bit more... Yeah, the Saturn and Solstice are platform twins, both based off of the Vauxhall VX220 if I remember right. Tribus: Douchebag in the land of Shuttles, Playin in mah Sandbox!

It takes huge amounts of space and huge amounts of money for the production of any Automobile. It's hard to set much store by ergonomic complaints in a sports car, yet any driving enthusiast will have some gripes with the Sky Red Line.

To begin with..look at the outside mirrors...those early corvettes never sported those. The slow-revving engine, poor throttle response and a suspension that's both underdamped and undersprung conspire against it. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Tiny, useless trunk is the main drawback-- not that you'd expect anything less in a convertible--. The awful advertising campaign with Griff Rhys-Jones didn't help the VX220 sales. Can't understand they'd cut off the <6 foot people and women market...Omni: Bah, sort of thing I was sort of afraid of hearing... Miata has lot less power though, S2000 costs quite a bit more. GM owns Pontiac, Saturn, Opel, and Vauxhall. :agree: Back then they had NO passenger side rearview mirrors. The Miata was a bit small for me as a driver. 0 0. There's a new Vauxhall sports car on the way -- production has just been given the green light. They are not imported from Europe either, they are built in the USA. What type of oil for 2003 pontiac vibe gt standard transmission? There is also the Daewoo G2X that is made for the Korean consumers. The TCS/ESP makes it very driveable in the winter, the only caveat is that you will have to get 18" winter tires and wheels, that is the smallest size that will fit over the front brake calipers.And believe nothing you read in mainstream car magazines, the only key to a good review in there is how much the manufacturer advertises in it...And it is very tuneable if you decide to get into this, there are already 500+hp CSRT4's on mostly stock internals which is quite impressive. Chad D. Lv 6. Saturn Sky, Detroit Motor Show There's a new Vauxhall sports car on the way -- production has just been given the green light. The Opel Speedster also known as the Vauxhall VX220 is a mid engined, targa topped, two seat sports car sold by the German automaker Opel, which was introduced in July 2000. that style mirror was introduced in the early 70s...my 72 Lemans Sport had those.

Get your answers by asking now. I think they are a handsome car.

That's a cool car btw! 1 decade ago.

The Sky looks more like the Opel than the Solstice does, which is much more rounded. Why doesnt anyone do the daiwoo conversion? 2000 July Production models launched by Opel and Vauxhall. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With the exception of the Matrix/Vibe partnership with Toyota, all of the cars you've mentioned are totally GM cars. RE: Lotus Elise S2/Vauxhall VX220 | Better Together. Many American shoppers won't even look at a foreign model, but they would consider it since it's made by GM. They've got decent grip, but they basically just understeer, you can't control them the same way as a Miata. First, the frames use similar technologies (meaning that similar handling is achievable). Still have questions? Reviews aren't going to tell you more than your feet and hands will. I wonder if I see the Pontiac version in bright yellow on American plates near where I live last year, lots of American cars because near to Mildenhall and Lakenheath bases? 2) crazy performance: 30k for 260hp and 0-100km/h in 5.5s?! Read some reviews, they basically all say the same thing. As said, front-wheel-drive = bleh for sports cars. Take a peek at this article, from 2005, found while googling for sum other stuff... Looks like GM had very high hopes for our Sky and in Saturn in general.. ).I've driven a non-turbo Solstice and while it's not as sharp or practical as a Miata, I found the handling to be just fine for street use and actually preferred the ride. Sky vs Vette.

It'll be powered by a supercharged 2.0-litre four-pot engine with 200bhp and 200lb-ft of torque, according to a report in Autocar. I love this line from the article, I have no idea where they got that $25K price from, what the hell were they smoking? I'm on my second VX220. But once you get to stretch your legs... Christ on crackers, it's slow as fuck. The problem I see is this: If the road is so amazingly curvy that you're only going 30MPH, then power doesn't matter (or matters a whole lot less). Abraham Lincoln. Anything new is going to depreciate quickly and I'd guess the Sky/Solstice is not going to magically defy that.

The gearing is just stupid from top to bottom. JavaScript is disabled. It'll replace the much-loved VX220 and be available in LHD form only. 2007 Sky Red-Line, Midnight Blue, Opel GT Antenna, JPM console, visors & elbow pads, GMPP PUpgrade, T-Bolt Clamps, DDM ProBeam/Backbone, 1st DDM Under-Hood LED on a Sky! Zero to 100 km/h can be reached in a few ticks over eight seconds. I think the Sky looks better though. I'd worry about rattles after some mileage. The balance of acceleration, handling, and braking is basically unheard of in a $30k car. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Absolutely brilliant cars. The design of the trunk + soft top is horrid. But once you get to stretch your legs... Christ on crackers, it's slow as fuck. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20) and Ars Technica Addendum (effective 8/21/2018). 1; 2; 3 ... considering it was put forward by Vauxhall and that the original VX220 was essentially "body by Lotus", as I understand it. Zero to 100 km/h can be reached in a few ticks over eight seconds. The Sky's styling is inspired by the European Vauxhall VX220. There's an official GM upgrade (about $800 installed and you keep the warranty) which boosts horsepower to 290 and torque to 340(!! Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 20 of 52 Posts. JavaScript is disabled. Try to get a 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4.

In-Car Manx Rally 1983 - Isle of Man - Duration: 5:38. Can't knock a perfectly made vauxhall ! So you need to go drive it. In my opinion, they are the most raw drive you can get for the money, and I've been through lotus', TVR and porsches. Maybe that's a good thing; find out for yourself. Everyone has a Corvette. A forum community dedicated to Saturn Sky owners and enthusiasts. The 2007 Saturn Sky was shown at this year's Detroit auto show. The Saturn and Solstice are both great looking cars, with decent engines paired with transmissions badly geared for a sports car, and so-so handling.

... rear-drive Saturn Sky from the North American market. The Vauxhall VX220 Turbo is no twin of the Sky as I can tell although some say the Solstice and Sky basic design originated here. Learn more about Saturn Sky at the Edmunds.com Car Forums! The tranny is not terribly refined and the shifter is notchy, but I actually enjoyed the more deliberate shift action.As far as looks - I love the Solstice and Sky, and can't think of many cars for $30K that look more exotic.Off-topic, I'm getting an aftermarket tune for my HHR SS on Friday which should bump it from 260hp/260tq to 320hp/340tq. Anonymous. It won't get you to work earlier, or to the grocery store any faster, but if you're buying a sports car for fun, then yeah... mediocre handling will decrease the amount of fun that car is when you're driving spiritedly.

In 2003, the hosts of Top Gear named the Vauxhall VX220 Turbo "the most fun car of the year."

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