Fairwell Fairlady...

Jesse_Hunter · 08-11-2011, 12:28 AM

Welp guys, I am sad to report that I traded in The Z today. I am saving up to backpack abroad next year, and needed a cheaper payment/loan. I Loved my z, But I am happy with my new purchase. It's a Saturn Sky Redline turbo, It was a dealer buyback so I got a great deal on it. It just has a minor repair issue involving the top folding mechanics, shouldn't be a big thing. It cut my payments in half, and I'm hoping that one day I will be able to do a LS2 or LS3 conversion on it.

@260 hp it is still a pretty quick little dude. I hate the tail lights, but nothing a little charcoal tint won't fix. Anyhow, Thanks for all the convo's, advice, and memories guys! I'll still pop in on the forum from time to time.

-Hunter

LONDON2012 · 08-11-2011, 12:31 AM

I do love the Sky. I test drove one back when I was trying to decide on that or a 350z. I ended up with the 350, but a part of me still wants to own a Sky. Enjoy!

Jesse_Hunter · 08-11-2011, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONDON2012

I do love the Sky. I test drove one back when I was trying to decide on that or a 350z. I ended up with the 350, but a part of me still wants to own a Sky. Enjoy!

I keep getting **** from my friends that it's a girl's car.

Haters Gonna Haaaaaaaate!

ZeeingAround · 08-11-2011, 12:48 AM

Just kiddin!

I like those little cars too, but they were way overpriced before they went under.
There is a guy in wisconsin, named v8 archie that will hook you up ith a LSx motor. I have a fiero and seen his shop and the work he does with those. I have a friend in town that has a low 11 sec one like mine.

Sorry you were not able to sell it outright.

DJ-of-E · 08-11-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

I keep getting **** from my friends that it's a girl's car.

Haters Gonna Haaaaaaaate!

It was considered one of the top gay wheels in 2008, but not anymore.

Meh, everyone else can just drive their damn Honda Civics. Leave me alone.

Waiz · 08-11-2011, 02:50 AM

At least you're saving some money

Roadster4Us · 08-11-2011, 07:15 AM

Had the Solstice GXP, enjoyed the car and you're right, they are quick little cars. I hated the top though, major pain not to mention that you have virtually no trunk with the top down. Be careful when shutting the trunk, it's aluminum and if you slam down on the hump they can dent fairly easy. There is a little plastic piece you use to push on.

Enjoy...

happytheman · 08-11-2011, 07:36 AM

Enjoy your ride! Perhaps when you return from your trip you will come back into the fold.

murphman · 08-11-2011, 10:03 AM

Sad to see another Z go, I looked at the redline sky back when they first came out. I liked it a lot but the reason I did not purchase at the time was because i went to 3 different dealerships and all 3 of them had problems with the top going back up after taking it down. Hopefully the work done on the top of the sky you got fixed all that.

Enjoy your ride, to me they remind me of like a mini vette

shadoquad · 08-11-2011, 10:14 AM

Jesse,

Sad to see you trade the Z, but that's a pretty good reason, and at least the Sky is still a fun and nimble sports car. Congrats on the new wheels.

kenchan · 08-11-2011, 02:11 PM

oy!

anyway yah, i would've gotten an even cheaper and more practical car if my purpose was to really save money like i meant it, but... GL to you.

CrownR426 · 08-11-2011, 02:23 PM

Still a "sports car".
I would've gotten a 07 350z instead or 05 sti/evo.
Sad to see your Z go but life is about enjoying things, not spending all your money on cars.
I am on the same boat as you bro...
Gonna let her go this month.
Take care and it was nice to have you on board.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 08-11-2011, 08:05 PM

Yo am sorry to hear that you have downgraded your self to that girly car, but yeah gotta hate financial crisis Damn you bastard politicians you never ever want to learn and always want more

Anywhoo Ill see you on the black top about your money hommie, cuz you know

will always prevail

red6spd · 08-11-2011, 08:46 PM

Jesse_Hunter · 08-16-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

oy!

anyway yah, i would've gotten an even cheaper and more practical car if my purpose was to really save money like i meant it, but... GL to you.

Ha ha, Yeah, I SHOULD have gotten a Kia, but I just can't do it.

08-11-2011, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	Fairwell Fairlady... Welp guys, I am sad to report that I traded in The Z today. I am saving up to backpack abroad next year, and needed a cheaper payment/loan. I Loved my z, But I am happy with my new purchase. It's a Saturn Sky Redline turbo, It was a dealer buyback so I got a great deal on it. It just has a minor repair issue involving the top folding mechanics, shouldn't be a big thing. It cut my payments in half, and I'm hoping that one day I will be able to do a LS2 or LS3 conversion on it. @260 hp it is still a pretty quick little dude. I hate the tail lights, but nothing a little charcoal tint won't fix. Anyhow, Thanks for all the convo's, advice, and memories guys! I'll still pop in on the forum from time to time. -Hunter __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

08-11-2011, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Just kiddin! I like those little cars too, but they were way overpriced before they went under. There is a guy in wisconsin, named v8 archie that will hook you up ith a LSx motor. I have a fiero and seen his shop and the work he does with those. I have a friend in town that has a low 11 sec one like mine. Sorry you were not able to sell it outright. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-11-2011, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	Had the Solstice GXP, enjoyed the car and you're right, they are quick little cars. I hated the top though, major pain not to mention that you have virtually no trunk with the top down. Be careful when shutting the trunk, it's aluminum and if you slam down on the hump they can dent fairly easy. There is a little plastic piece you use to push on. Enjoy... __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

08-11-2011, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Enjoy your ride! Perhaps when you return from your trip you will come back into the fold. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-11-2011, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	Sad to see another Z go, I looked at the redline sky back when they first came out. I liked it a lot but the reason I did not purchase at the time was because i went to 3 different dealerships and all 3 of them had problems with the top going back up after taking it down. Hopefully the work done on the top of the sky you got fixed all that. Enjoy your ride, to me they remind me of like a mini vette __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

08-11-2011, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 16	I do love the Sky. I test drove one back when I was trying to decide on that or a 350z. I ended up with the 350, but a part of me still wants to own a Sky. Enjoy!

08-11-2011, 02:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	At least you're saving some money

08-11-2011, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Jesse, Sad to see you trade the Z, but that's a pretty good reason, and at least the Sky is still a fun and nimble sports car. Congrats on the new wheels.

08-11-2011, 02:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	oy! anyway yah, i would've gotten an even cheaper and more practical car if my purpose was to really save money like i meant it, but... GL to you.

08-11-2011, 02:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Still a "sports car". I would've gotten a 07 350z instead or 05 sti/evo. Sad to see your Z go but life is about enjoying things, not spending all your money on cars. I am on the same boat as you bro... Gonna let her go this month. Take care and it was nice to have you on board. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

08-11-2011, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Yo am sorry to hear that you have downgraded your self to that girly car, but yeah gotta hate financial crisis Damn you bastard politicians you never ever want to learn and always want more Anywhoo Ill see you on the black top about your money hommie, cuz you know will always prevail __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

08-11-2011, 08:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	__________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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