r/SaturnSky • u/Fit-Later-389 • Jun 26 '25

My new sky

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Just picked her up tonight, 1 owner, 49k and in very nice shape!

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u/Dinomite1111 Jun 26 '25

Most fun car I’ve ever owned.

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 26 '25

I was originally looking at a 4th gen Miata, but then this was listed locally for half of what the Miata I was looking at was priced at. Definitely not apples to apples, but was quite fun when I took a quick drive outside of town tonight!

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u/Dinomite1111 Jun 26 '25

Enjoy your new ride. Is it a manual?

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 26 '25

yes, redline with a manual. :)

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u/Dinomite1111 Jun 26 '25

Oh ya loads of fun ahead my friend. Gotta have these with the 5-speed. Enjoy

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u/OhZoneManager Jun 26 '25

Nice Redline! My only advice, watch the coolant temps since water pumps are known to fail.

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 26 '25

Is that something I need to consider replacing at 50k miles? Are there any other symptoms to look for prior to failure other than coolant temp? I did see it was between 185-205 when I was driving tonight...

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u/OhZoneManager Jun 26 '25

That range is good. If it hits 210+ then start to worry. Several of my friends have had theirs replaced, but I'm still on my original at 43k miles. '08 Redline

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 26 '25

Thanks, yea, I read a little more about some of the 'early' failures in the some of the forums, will keep on eye on it!

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u/OhZoneManager Jun 26 '25

Rear differential can also leak. Seals are known to go but very sporadic. I've had mine replaced twice since 2008.

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 26 '25 edited Jun 26 '25

Pricing was still pretty hard due to low #s of sales, but I paid $14k for this one (redline with a manual, single owner) with barely a scratch and 49k on the odometer. You see some sales under 10k, some for closer to 20, so I think there is some location bias involved as well, I am in Wisconsin...

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u/Mick-Mack Jul 01 '25

Congrats!! I bought mine today. 2007 redline. 42k miles. Out the door with shipping $15,450. I’m happy with the price. Sounds like you are too.

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u/NinpouKageBunshin Jun 26 '25

Congrats! Love the color

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u/WhoAmI0711 Jun 26 '25

Very nice. Congrats. And enjoy the every mile!

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u/Emjoymentmany2558 Jun 27 '25

I have a 2009 base (automatic)with 15k on it , it's in excellent condition anyone know the going price on these?

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u/Fit-Later-389 Jun 27 '25

look at carsandbids, braingatrailer etc. I didn't find kbb or carfax values to be useful, not enough data

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u/Emjoymentmany2558 Jun 27 '25

Nice ride enjoy , they are super fun to drive !