for the value of money alone i think its worth a 7. Sometimes you want to have a comfortable car/GT that just works. Wich i think this is. Not everyone wants a crazy racer with farts pops and bangs and all that nonsense
The character of this car/engine changes drastically after a good remap engine tune. So much more alive and fun. Especially with an aftermarket exhaust.
I had one for some years. Was a good car just for fun. When you put in a bar at the rear axle, it behaves completely different. Then Stage 1 tune and it was faster than most expected. Now I changed to an old Porsche GT3 - makes even more fun 😎
14:59 The GT was sold with a 70% LSD. Other than that a Stage 1 remap is really advisable as the most engines did not have 264HP even brand new. Furthermore, the transmission has a different ratio for gear 3 compared to the the version in the Hummer H2.
I used to own an Opel GT, and everyone loved it because they thought it was a Speedster. However, it was a pain to sell at a reasonable price since people are scared to buy one due to the lack of available parts. For example, the dual-mass flywheel for these engines is like unobtainium.
People forget just cuz it have a lot of plastic and cheap that also means it's lightweight One thing I loved about my Saturn whole car was plastic but I can damn near power lift the entire thing
The 2.0l turbo in this car wasn’t “their own” engine, it was a GM Ecotec unit used in the Pontiac Soltice GXP, the Saturn Sky Redline and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS among other cars.
@@Powersproductions130the dude in the video literally says at least twice that it didn't have a limited slip on it, so immediately I knew he hadn't done any homework on the car. Especially after he didn't realize it was a clam shell hood.. 😮😮😮😂😂 lol TF 🤷
Opel did most of the engineering for GM's engines under 3l of displacement. So yes, you can consider this 2.0 engine as Opel's own engine, that also happened to be used by other GM brands.
The first Sky aka Opel was launched as a model in the USA. Not bad for a 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it on the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time… @12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
Owning the Saturn equivalent of this, I feel a bit attacked here. The kappa platform is a fantastic platform, just wasn't out at the right time. This felt "cheap" because it was a parts bin car. Many of the electronics and drivetrain components were off the shelf parts GM already had lying around. The car itself is solid to the point it has no frame sag when being lifted by a single point. On top of that, these 2.0L ecotec engines can do up to 400 on a stock block. I push 360 at the crank and can still spin the 9.5 inch rear tires I put on mine. I do agree that the stock exhaust has no substance but there are aftermarket options such as the magnaflow for it which make it sound louder and richer if that's what you're in to.
Especially for a 18 year old 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time… @12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack in this 4 cyl @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
Especially for a 18 year old 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time…
I hope you guys are planning on reviewing the new AMG E53 Hybrid. There isn't a single review of the car being driven properly and I trust that you guys definitely will😂
In the US, the equivalent Saturn Sky Redline had a base price of $29,025 in 2007, about $42,000 in today’s money. I suspect it was about the same price in Europe.
Did these come with a manual transmission from a truck in Europe also? They were actually pretty good here, other than the lack of decent transmission...
Yes. The Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Opel GT and Daewoo G2X are based on GM's Kappa platform. They were all built in Wilmington, Delaware. The same Aisin 5-speed was used for all Kappa vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. Also, the Opel GT and Daewoo G2X used the same powertrain as the Solstice GXP and the Saturn Sky Redline.
It is poorly made but it don't feel apart above 200+ 😒 I have a Chevy Cobalt SS with the same engine and I drive it 250km/h every time I go on highway. Build quality is similar. I also have a GM stage 1 tune. It's fast and quite reliable. My friend have it tuned too 340KM/520nm on everything stock just with cold air intake, I plan to do it too. You talkin shit about this car but it did hit 260km/h with not much effort even on stock map, 15+year old car. Also saying its loud after 220+ ... Isnt it obvious its soft top 🤦. Not as crappy as you say don't you think?
I agree! Actually the platform came out in 2004… that’s 21 years! The first Sky aka Opel was launched as a model in the USA. Not bad for a 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time… @12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car 21 year old platform. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
@ The VX220 was the same as the Opel Speedster, both came before the GT. It was a shame that Rover went bust but they were too late in keeping up with the competition.
Actually the platform came out in 2004, that’s 21 years! Then the Rebodied Sky & Opel 18 years ago! @12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
Why you say cheap...why not affordable sports car with a lot of potential 🤷 People always bother when something is proper built and with a high price but when there is a car that is affordable they say cheap 🤷 because of plastics it is a good price and easy to fix...I see this car as a perfect city runner at night...I would preffer it as a hardtop so that I could have that luggage compartment there instead of stupid fabric roof ☝️ And a remap to 320hp is enough 😎
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Rate the OPEL GT 1-10 ⬇️
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for the value of money alone i think its worth a 7. Sometimes you want to have a comfortable car/GT that just works. Wich i think this is. Not everyone wants a crazy racer with farts pops and bangs and all that nonsense
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An 8 good looking and more than just quick.
6/10. Lacking any sort of refinement or craftsmanship but it's affordable and fun.
Nice Pontiac Solstice. I meant Daewoo G2X. I meant Opel GT
And don't forget the Saturn Sky
😂😂😂😂😂😂 nice one
You mean first Tesla model back in 2010 or some sort of chrysler coupe
@@andriusgudaitis1450 those two aren't related to it
You also have a nice Volkswagen in your profile pic.
The character of this car/engine changes drastically after a good remap engine tune. So much more alive and fun. Especially with an aftermarket exhaust.
Bro stopped in the middle of the road to close the roof lol
always hear people bragging about how good german drivers are.
@@salami99 well he is not german :D
@@salami99 Hes Dutch lol
@ 8:25 a car drives by that clearly honked. There is a cut in the video, before: no hazard lights. after: hazard lights
And what’s your problem??
most intense high speed run I've seen :o
Спасибо!
The "Hummer" 5 speed manual is actually an Aisin gearbox made by Toyota, that just happened to have been used in the Hummer H3. That's why it's good.
I had one for some years. Was a good car just for fun. When you put in a bar at the rear axle, it behaves completely different. Then Stage 1 tune and it was faster than most expected. Now I changed to an old Porsche GT3 - makes even more fun 😎
Nice review! Really like that you mix both "old" and new cars on your channel!
You left out Saturn Sky
My man really stopped in the middle of the road to put his roof up
Cause There is a germany
@@s.g6977yes but its not allowed here in Germany
....and even turned off the engine like for no reason 😂 stupidity at full
I think the Soltice looked good. Especially in yellow with a hard top.
by 13:20 it sounds like youre taking off to saturn, maybe thats how they came up with that brand name.
14:59 The GT was sold with a 70% LSD. Other than that a Stage 1 remap is really advisable as the most engines did not have 264HP even brand new. Furthermore, the transmission has a different ratio for gear 3 compared to the the version in the Hummer H2.
I used to own an Opel GT, and everyone loved it because they thought it was a Speedster. However, it was a pain to sell at a reasonable price since people are scared to buy one due to the lack of available parts. For example, the dual-mass flywheel for these engines is like unobtainium.
People forget just cuz it have a lot of plastic and cheap that also means it's lightweight One thing I loved about my Saturn whole car was plastic but I can damn near power lift the entire thing
I guess people prefer an Opel Speedster with that Lotus quality interior
It isn’t that lightweight. More than 300 kg heavier than a same size Miata/MX5
The 2.0l turbo in this car wasn’t “their own” engine, it was a GM Ecotec unit used in the Pontiac Soltice GXP, the Saturn Sky Redline and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS among other cars.
Opel is (was) GM.
@tescoshortage No, GM owned them and they were using GM parts. My whole point is that’s not an Opel engine.
@@Powersproductions130the dude in the video literally says at least twice that it didn't have a limited slip on it, so immediately I knew he hadn't done any homework on the car. Especially after he didn't realize it was a clam shell hood.. 😮😮😮😂😂 lol TF 🤷
Opel did most of the engineering for GM's engines under 3l of displacement. So yes, you can consider this 2.0 engine as Opel's own engine, that also happened to be used by other GM brands.
@PaulHojda no they didn’t? Where did you get this information?
My neighbor who passed away in 2019 had one in black. That car was so cool.
The first Sky aka Opel was launched as a model in the USA. Not bad for a 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it on the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time…
@12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
Appreciate all the models you’ve listed to engines.
Owning the Saturn equivalent of this, I feel a bit attacked here. The kappa platform is a fantastic platform, just wasn't out at the right time. This felt "cheap" because it was a parts bin car. Many of the electronics and drivetrain components were off the shelf parts GM already had lying around. The car itself is solid to the point it has no frame sag when being lifted by a single point. On top of that, these 2.0L ecotec engines can do up to 400 on a stock block. I push 360 at the crank and can still spin the 9.5 inch rear tires I put on mine. I do agree that the stock exhaust has no substance but there are aftermarket options such as the magnaflow for it which make it sound louder and richer if that's what you're in to.
Especially for a 18 year old 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time…
@12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack in this 4 cyl @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
I like it, just slap in a navi and it looks modern
close the rooftop on the street is crazy 😂
It’s pretty fast though. Surprisingly so.
Especially for a 18 year old 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time…
Saturn Sky is best looking of all versions.
This was called the Saturn skye and Pontiac solstice.
Also Daewoo G2X
and Vauxhall VX220
because you are american
Looks and performance wise, I'd rather have this than an MK3 MX5
Almost 260 is pretty impressive
Opel, you used to be cool...
255kmh, not bad
speedo speed, not gps speed.
Too bad no gps was filmed.
235 gps
@@GODiscomingsoonagain a few less than 250 but not 235
opel senator 3.0E was my dream car , what happened with opel down on the road ,
I hope you guys are planning on reviewing the new AMG E53 Hybrid. There isn't a single review of the car being driven properly and I trust that you guys definitely will😂
Classic OPEL. You shut the door and everything starts shaking
I remember this as the Saturn Sky in the game Test drive unlimited
Rare car only seen 1 (ONE) in the wild. i've seen more classic original Opel GT on the road, the one with the crazy revolving headlights.
Never got one of these in the UK.
Nice video😊
Happy New Year!!!
You need to get your hands on a g8 GT sometime 😉
I wouldn't call it cheap at 15-20k euro
Thats cheap. Even a MX5/miata with half the power and double the mileage costs more.
Looks like a SLR at the front and a 918 Spyder at the back
You guys gotta get a ford mondeo st220 on the channel
Think i will stick to my GM 2010 Saab 9 3 convertible thankyou. Far more stylish, luxurious and with a remap faster...👍👍😁
It has a rear differential
Passenger door looks a different colour. Two tone grey ? 😅
the opel gt is nice
How much was this when it was new?
In the US, the equivalent Saturn Sky Redline had a base price of $29,025 in 2007, about $42,000 in today’s money. I suspect it was about the same price in Europe.
Just looked up the european prices. The base price of the Opel GT in 2007 was €30,025, which is about €44,000 in today’s market.
We are waiting for the Deo Lanos review on autobahn
Did these come with a manual transmission from a truck in Europe also? They were actually pretty good here, other than the lack of decent transmission...
Yes. The Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Opel GT and Daewoo G2X are based on GM's Kappa platform. They were all built in Wilmington, Delaware. The same Aisin 5-speed was used for all Kappa vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. Also, the Opel GT and Daewoo G2X used the same powertrain as the Solstice GXP and the Saturn Sky Redline.
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It is poorly made but it don't feel apart above 200+ 😒 I have a Chevy Cobalt SS with the same engine and I drive it 250km/h every time I go on highway. Build quality is similar. I also have a GM stage 1 tune. It's fast and quite reliable.
My friend have it tuned too 340KM/520nm on everything stock just with cold air intake, I plan to do it too.
You talkin shit about this car but it did hit 260km/h with not much effort even on stock map, 15+year old car. Also saying its loud after 220+ ... Isnt it obvious its soft top 🤦. Not as crappy as you say don't you think?
I agree! Actually the platform came out in 2004… that’s 21 years! The first Sky aka Opel was launched as a model in the USA. Not bad for a 4 cylinder lil sports car that sold under $27K. The numbers are still impressive today and were really good almost 20 years ago. People are so quick to dismiss a car, but we need to judge it in the merits when produced and what was the purpose of the car at that time…
@12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car 21 year old platform. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
I wonder if this is what a second gen Vauxhall VX220 would have looked like..
Imagine with a LS under the hood 😮
This car would benefit from shorter gear ratios... The thing only has five speeds and it comfortably sits at 150+ at 3.000 RPM
Opel❤
only opel i would buy
The back gives lowkey SLR Stirling moss energy 😂😂😂😂
Martin the goat
Thank you
It’s a shame it couldn’t be converted to right hand drive and sold in the UK. I think Vauxhall would have made a fortune with it 😕
It was called the VX220. I believe they did as well as Rover did at the time.
@ The VX220 was the same as the Opel Speedster, both came before the GT. It was a shame that Rover went bust but they were too late in keeping up with the competition.
What do you mean with „0408“?
Hey thats the same key i have on my Old Chevy Impala 😂
Ngl this looks good
👍 Very Nice 👍
Saturn Sky Redline and Pontiac Solstice GXP
Which are rebadged Opel GT's.
Interesting car.
A car only a mother could love.
I like it. Shame they had no coupe.
There actually were some Pontiac solstice coupes made. they're hard to find though because a limited number were made.
@foxify52 Thank You! I did not know it! To me looks like targa.
It kinda reminds me of 350z. Even the wheel is almost the same looking😅
Please stop auto translating your title, it's absolutely horrendous in portuguese, doesn't make any sense
that’s on youtube
Yes please, it's very annoying
@nniklaskthey enabled auto translate
@nniklask I don't think so, i mean yeah it's youtube fault for it to be this bad translated but the channel owner can turn it off pretty sure
@@TheSkyline35 they didn't, youtube does this automatically
OPOL
What about Australia you didn't say anything about Australia wouldn't these cars be similar to Holden as well
i didnt know saturn send to Europe i know still GM but i didnt u can find them
Same steering wheel like in a Corvette C6
its immediately what i thought it either looked like the opel speedster ok its looked like a corvette c6
You say it's slow... Then compare it to new i30n 100-200 or even 0-100 for a 15year old cheap car it's quick!
Actually the platform came out in 2004, that’s 21 years! Then the Rebodied Sky & Opel 18 years ago! @12:23 the figures are very impressive to be in the middle of the pack for an economy sports car. @14:57 the car was sold with a Limited Slip Differential LSD as an option.
That’s a Saturn Sky 😂❤
No a sky red line 🤷♂️
Why you say cheap...why not affordable sports car with a lot of potential 🤷
People always bother when something is proper built and with a high price but when there is a car that is affordable they say cheap 🤷 because of plastics it is a good price and easy to fix...I see this car as a perfect city runner at night...I would preffer it as a hardtop so that I could have that luggage compartment there instead of stupid fabric roof ☝️
And a remap to 320hp is enough 😎
When you say cheap; how cheap?
It just need a 6 speed manual
top speed of 229? didnt seem like it tho :D
corvette c6 steering wheel...
Its my first time nervous (kinda commenting)
There is a difference between cheap and affordable, and this car is on the _very cheap_ side.
Er macht wirklich das Dach zu auf der Straße, was ein Typ
Ja da ist halt auch wirklich nichts los ich weiß wo er immer lang fährt.
Hey😊
Ah, yes - the Pontiac Saturn Daewoo Opel Solstice Sky G2X GT.
50 shades of gray😂
hi
sadly a big letdown in comparison to the opel speedster
Since General Motors came in, Opel was dead😂
Why are u driving so wild with my uncles car😡
The word you're looking for is "rubbish" 😂
👍🏼
Pontiac and Saturn and used same bodies just different masks
Does it come with a pride flag sticker on the bumper?
Turn off youtube title translation please, they read wrong
Try the V8.
change oil soon lol
I've never even seen this car 🤦♂
Average 2000s GM slop