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Originally posted by SVTatGT:
Originally posted by LancasterSVT:
Thats hot. I'd buy one over a miata in a heartbeat. 
Agreed
w3rd. Im' sorry, but I don't find Miata's attractive AT ALL. Now that Sky on the other hand, looks like an Opel Speedster which = 
-Brian
2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 ATX - British Racing Green (two-tone) - 44,000+ miles
Former owner of a black '99 SE Sport Duratec ATX - 107,000+ miles
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Well, unfortunately, GM has not been able to bring over an Opel platform and have the results end up reliable.
They have a lot to prove in the quality deparment when you think of putting the Miata in the crosshairs. Time will tell if they succeed, but I'm not optimistic.
The ION is a downright nasty car inside and out... the redline may drive, but the interior is unsafe, flimsy, and cheap.
It's no Mazda3.
Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red
Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.
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Originally posted by Fmr12B:
Base SKY with 18" wheels, 5Spd Manual, AC, and CD player is schedule to be $18,995 including destination.
Add in the forced amentities that are going to come with the SS package, say $5-7K for clicking the box? Your still looking at a $25K car with 250HP. No where near what a Boxster costs and on par with what a loaded Miata costs.
GM has a Winnar!
I agree this thing is hott! it hinkit will rock the vert market! They can probably keep the costs lower because its the same engine as the Ion redline, I think output is better though.
Also I prefer the looks over the Miata. Saturn also has one of the best reputations for customer service in the entire auto industry. That will definitely give them some advantage!
I am definitely looking forward to Saturns future!
I recall a few years ago when I worked there, that they had some nice autos up their sleves. I never thought they would come through! Now they need to redo the Vue and they will be sitting pretty! They have the drivetrain right, but the looks arent there.
Originally posted by Chickens:
Religion can't do much for ashholes (unless you are an alterboy)
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Originally posted by ODC:
Considering they axed the XLR, makes sense.
uh, did i miss something?? when the hell did that happen??! they're still running ads for the V series, including the xlr.
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