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#144 of 216 Re: my .02 [michaell] by logic1 May 15, 2006 (10:47 am)
Replying to: michaell (May 15, 2006 8:56 am) "I'm only 5' 11" and I cannot get the steering wheel to adjust high enough to not block the main portion of the instrument binnacle. I did check to see that the seat was in its lowest and most rearward position.    My line of sight was right into the top of the windshield header."   I am just under an inch taller than you. I had the same issues with my two (first and second generation) Miatas.   Roadsters are designed low to the ground. This is an important component in their ride and handling.   For the instruments, Mazda and Saturn could add a heads up feature, I suppose. That would add to expense.   Miata aftermarket companies sell a plastic attachment that fixes to the top of the windshield, giving a more panoramic view. This enables taller people to see traffic lights and the like, without being blocked by the header. I imagine it would work just as well in the Sky as in the Miata. I never saw the need for one. Replies to this message: alp8 (May 15, 2006 12:46 pm) logic1 (May 15, 2006 2:45 pm)
#145 of 216 What fits by wtd44 May 15, 2006 (10:52 am)
Go try fitting into a Mustang, for comparison.
#146 of 216 Re: This car is sized for midgets!!!! [kd6aw1] by nscrbug May 15, 2006 (11:29 am)
Replying to: kd6aw1 (May 15, 2006 8:25 am) My husband is 6'3", 180lbs and he fits in the Sky just fine. I think it all depends on leg length...those with long legs will probably find the Sky/Solstice too cramped. For what it's worth, my hubby finds that he fits better in the Sky over the Miata and the 350Z. Replies to this message: stormysky (Jun 09, 2006 4:09 pm)
#147 of 216 Re: my .02 [logic1] by alp8 May 15, 2006 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: logic1 (May 15, 2006 10:47 am) I have one of those little plastic things, that gives you a panoramic view (if the windshield header is in the way). Don't bother. I just got used to ducking my head a bit to look at traffic lights that I am stopped at. The plastic thing is useless. It's way too small to be of any value. Replies to this message: logic1 (May 15, 2006 2:45 pm)
#148 of 216 Re: my .02 [alp8] by logic1 May 15, 2006 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: alp8 (May 15, 2006 12:46 pm) Thank you for your insight.   When I saw the ads, it seemed like one of those things that were cool, but not all that necessary.   Like you, after a brief learning period, I just got used to adjusting to the windshield header.   Just part of having a roadster.   That said, this is one area where Mazda may be able to beat GM to the punch. I know Volvo was working on support pillars with an open metal structure. The driver conceivably would be able to see through the A column and the windshield header with no loss of structural rigidity. If affordable, Mazda may be able to use them on the next generation MX5.   Of course by then, GM and Saab may have worked out a version of their own.
#149 of 216 Re: Sky [chris65amg] by jeannelajewel Jun 07, 2006 (7:41 am)
Replying to: chris65amg (Jan 04, 2006 5:08 pm) We priced both and the Saturn Sky is much less expensive. It comes with most options but the Solstice has you pay for ABS brakes, AC, etc. Our Sky has most bells and whistles and is STILL quite under 30!
#150 of 216 Re: This car is sized for midgets!!!! [kd6aw1] by jeannelajewel Jun 07, 2006 (7:45 am)
Replying to: kd6aw1 (May 15, 2006 8:25 am) My husband is 6' tall and weighs over 200 and has absolutely NO TROUBLE getting in and out of the Sky and he loves driving it! We are both in our mid sixties.
#152 of 216 fun at our S. Calif. SKY dealer... by kurtamaxxxguy Jun 09, 2006 (8:55 am)
..which packs every Sky it sells with a "performance package" (huge chrome wheels, "racing tires", lots of chrome, some decals, window tint, etc.), jacking the price up nearly $10K. They claim they only get one Sky a month, hence the pack job.   The dealer sales rep knew so little about the car it was laughable.   Dealership is Galpin Automotive, by the way (plz feel free to delete dealer comment if posting was inappropiate). Replies to this message: jeannelajewel (Jun 09, 2006 10:18 am) carguy2 (Jun 13, 2006 12:23 pm) 62vetteefp (Jun 14, 2006 5:00 am)
#153 of 216 Re: fun at our S. Calif. SKY dealer... [kurtamaxxxguy] by jeannelajewel Jun 09, 2006 (10:18 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 09, 2006 8:55 am) Too bad your dealer was not informed. Ours here in Ct was quite helpful. We chose to NOT go with the chrome since hubby says it is a waste of money. I also do not like leather so the cloth seats it was and they are beautiful! Our dealer here has had many skys' and they go as quick as they get them. I guess us nutmeggers just appreciate a fun car. All the information that anyone needs is in the June issue of Road and Track magazine. You might recommend it to your dealer! Or better yet, go to a GOOD dealer!

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