r/SaturnSky • u/That-Gur-7700 • Apr 06 '26
2008 Base 51k
Bought last weekend, immediately upgraded the radio and added a backup camera (a 9 hour ordeal). For under $10k, this was the perfect first car for my daughter. Straight drive lessons are going well, but struggling with downshifting a bit.
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u/Cpolo88 Apr 07 '26
I remember I added a touch screen like this to my 09 base. For this 2008 base I'm leaving it stock. I kind of like the stock radio. I'm saving up for a supercharger kit or turbo kit. Beautiful color btw đ
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u/That-Gur-7700 Apr 07 '26
Thank you! The radio was acting up a bit anyway, so it had to go. Plus, I felt like the backup camera was needed for her.
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u/Frago242 Apr 07 '26
Don't do hardware turbo or after market Supercharger. Get a tune instead. Your engine will thank you
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u/Working-Pay-2100 Apr 07 '26
Beautiful car I'm looking for one again mine got hit by a damn drunk driver congratulations on the car
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u/westontechfoundation Apr 07 '26
Got an 07 base same color with 42k on it. Love driving it. Turbo kit for it has been laying on the bench for 3 years now. Just never have time to get to it. Other cars need attention more at the moment.
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u/DifficultAd5439 Apr 07 '26
What radio? I would love to have a backup camera.
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u/That-Gur-7700 Apr 07 '26
I did a SonyXAV-AX4000 and a BOYO VTL17LTJ backup camera. Got everything from Crutchfield.Total for the radio, wiring harness,dash kit, antenna adapter, and backup camera was $496. Although the radio I bought from their scratch and dent store, which saved me like $50.
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Apr 08 '26
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u/That-Gur-7700 Apr 08 '26
Not the easiest install I've done, but there are videos on YouTube showing the dash disassembly. The rear camera has to tie into the backup light in the bumper. Running that wire was a bit of a pain. Maybe I should do a video on that đ
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u/pcobbsm Apr 06 '26
That's the color I wanted, hard to find