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A funny thing happened a week ago. My hubby and I went to buy him a work van for his new auto detailing business, which he test drove and bought on the spot. While doing the paperwork, I happened to look out the office window and noticed this really cool-looking convertible sports car parked beside the van. I only saw the rear half and its super sparkly rims. It started "calling" me...really loud...LOL. I went outside to check it out and wondered what the heck kind of car it was. The sales rep explained, my hubby saw the glee in my face and wanted me to just get in. It was SO low I thought I would hit the ground! Both encouraged me to take it for a spin. No one had to tell me twice...I used to street race muscle cars back in the mid-70s in a loaded Barracuda with a 440 ;) so I had to see what it was made of. Now that I'm in my mid-60s, I've calmed down quite a bit (not!). Took the Solstice for a spin, came back and bought it...cash on the spot. The funny part is I'm 6ft tall and the hubs is 6'7" and by it sitting so low, I have to practice entering and exiting without further stressing the occasional sciatic issues in my legs...(who cares...I have a super cool car that one day will be a sought-after collector's item - hopefully). By the car being a 2-seater, only one seat will actually be occupied because the hubby can't really fit (aww...too bad!) and he doesn't care because he has the work van he's always wanted for his detail business. Guess we're both in love...LOL. All jokes aside, it's great to be here and hope to learn more about the 2007 from actual user experiences. Thanks for listening...
 

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A funny thing happened a week ago. My hubby and I went to buy him a work van for his new auto detailing business, which he test drove and bought on the spot. While doing the paperwork, I happened to look out the office window and noticed this really cool-looking convertible sports car parked beside the van. I only saw the rear half and its super sparkly rims. It started "calling" me...really loud...LOL. I went outside to check it out and wondered what the heck kind of car it was. The sales rep explained, my hubby saw the glee in my face and wanted me to just get in. It was SO low I thought I would hit the ground! Both encouraged me to take it for a spin. No one had to tell me twice...I used to street race muscle cars back in the mid-70s in a loaded Barracuda with a 440 ;) so I had to see what it was made of. Now that I'm in my mid-60s, I've calmed down quite a bit (not!). Took the Solstice for a spin, came back and bought it...cash on the spot. The funny part is I'm 6ft tall and the hubs is 6'7" and by it sitting so low, I have to practice entering and exiting without further stressing the occasional sciatic issues in my legs...(who cares...I have a super cool car that one day will be a sought-after collector's item - hopefully). By the car being a 2-seater, only one seat will actually be occupied because the hubby can't really fit (aww...too bad!) and he doesn't care because he has the work van he's always wanted for his detail business. Guess we're both in love...LOL. All jokes aside, it's great to be here and hope to learn more about the 2007 from actual user experiences. Thanks for listening...
What a great post. Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new car.
Here is a very useful new owner video. Saturn Sky and Sol are mostly the same quirks-wise so recommended viewing for a new owner:
 

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Hello Ms.Jen and welcome to the forum family from central FL. Wonderful , fun cars. They do have some quirks but the good folks here can help you with them. Visit often and enjoy the rides.
(put the top down and hubby should be able ride with you)
 

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I understand completely the practice getting in an out since I am the same height, try 'falling' into the car, basically grab a hand on the top (or windshield trim if tops down) and stick your right leg in then 'fall' right into the seat. It takes some practice but once you get the feel of it theres no better way and congrats!
 
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