Redline's anonymity

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TXRLU

Discussion Starter · Mar 18, 2005 (Edited)

On my way to work today I started to about the fact that Saturn didn't sell the projected 5000 04's they had hoped for. I was at a stoplight and as usual I saw people in various BMWs, Acuras, and other car makes. As they drove past the intersection where I was I noticed a few would do a double take in my direction as in, "what kind of car was that?". Not to mention that the blue hue of my car is rather unique as well. As I pulled into the next intersection (I seem to hit ALL the red-lights for some reason) I saw a new generation Grey Mustang driving into the intersection. I was a couple of cars back waiting for the light but hardly noticed anyone doing a double take on that Mustang. Next, the funniest thing just happened, about 5 cars AFTER the grey mustang crossed the intersection, ANOTHER grey mustang crossed the intersection and I just thought to myself, "sheesh I'm already getting tired of seeing so many of them on the road". I had a grin on my face knowing that my car has been on the road for 10 months and people still do double-takes when they see my car.

I guess what I'm getting at is that I think Saturn's loss is our gain. I think as time passes and if the Redline proves durable it may be one of those cars that we look back on and say, "Why people didn't buy these things I'll never know?!?!?!" Kinda makes you see why the F-bodies didn't last much, not enough corporate backing.........

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Arcade

· #2 · Mar 18, 2005

TXRLU said:
On my way to work today I started to about the fact that Saturn didn't sell the projected 5000 04's they had hoped for. I was at a stoplight and as usual I saw people in various BMWs, Acuras, and other car makes. As they drove past the intersection where I was I noticed a few would do a double take in my direction as in, "what kind of car was that?". Not to mention that the blue hue of my car is rather unique as well. As I pulled into the next intersection (I seem to hit ALL the red-lights for some reason) I saw a new generation Grey Mustang driving into the intersection. I was a couple of cars back waiting for the light but hardly noticed anyone doing a double take on that Mustang. Next, the funniest thing just happened, about 5 cars AFTER the grey mustang crossed the intersection, ANOTHER grey mustang crossed the intersection and I just thought to myself, "sheesh I'm already getting tired of seeing so many of them on the road". I had a grin on my face knowing that my car has been on the road for 10 months and people still do double-takes when they see my car.

I guess what I'm getting at is that I think Saturn's loss is our gain. I think as time passes and if the Redline proves durable it may be one of those cars that we look back on and say, "Why people didn't buy these things I'll never know?!?!?!" Kinda makes you see why the F-bodies didn't last much, not enough corporate backing.........

Man, I totally agree with you. I thought about that very same thing. When I would drive my RL around, that would happen to me, the double-takes, I mean. It is quite interesting, isn't it?

xtremesc2

· #3 · Mar 18, 2005

thats one reason i love the car so much.

the other day i had some friends from back home, car friends, call me up sayin "we saw another redline, we saw another redline!!" and it was in a town like 30 minutes away. now ive had my car since october, so that shows u how rare they are. haha.

i love being the first and only person in my town to have the car.

JPK

· #4 · Mar 18, 2005

I have yet to see another one on the road. Once, I thought I saw one so I did a U-turn and caught up. Turns out it was just a black Ion 3 Sport with an Aero Wing on it.

Hell, it's rare I see another regular Quad Coupe even. I see the four door Sedans all the time though.

Hawflake

· #5 · Mar 18, 2005 (Edited)

Considering they are only 5,000 made a year, compared to the some 150,000 F-150 sold each year, that will give you an idea just how small a population we are dealing with here. Afterall Barry and sons have managed to skew the stats even more by concentrating all the Red Lines in one household.

PS I have seen only one other in Metro DC area. Ever.

SatredL

· #6 · Mar 18, 2005 (Edited)

I've only seen 2 others, 1 in Naperville & 1 in LaSalle county, and that one's been wrecked.

daveRL

· #7 · Mar 18, 2005

The other day I seen my 1st redline (other than mine) on the road. I couldn't believe it. Then I realized it was the salsman I bought my car from. When I bought mine we were the only 2 sold in this area. I don't know if they have sold anymore yet. It's cool having a car that's not all over the place.

MotorMouth

· #8 · Mar 18, 2005

I seen another RL for the first time on the road Sunday night. I damn near ran off the road in amazement. It was in Lakeville and was silver with the big wing on it.

Wonder if it's anyone here????

magikal_dragon

· #9 · Mar 18, 2005

I've seen 3 other Redlines. Silver, black and electric blue all with small wings. Not sure if they are on this board or not. All spotted in the Great Lakes Mall area.

But its still awesome to have people do a doubletake when they see my car...whether it be at an intersection or as I'm passing 'em

XeroState

· #10 · Mar 18, 2005

I have seen the only other RL in my city (woohoo for 2 in a city). I was at work, talking to some buddies about my car looking at it (through the window), when who should pull into the IGA parking lot...THE OTHER FUCKING RL...I was blown away, both of them in the same parking lot

...I almost fell over..sadly I got to busy to find the guy

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rip_vw32

· #11 · Mar 18, 2005

STILL have not seen the other ones in Colorado!!

hbko181

· #12 · Mar 18, 2005

Redline spotting

I went to the supermarket in my town of New Milford, CT and I saw a redline sitting in the parking lot. I was curious to know who it was. I live about 30 min away from the local Saturn Retailer, which I work at. It was black like mine but didn't have a spoiler on it at all. I saw it a few weeks ago on the road, I was like ohhh a redline, my first sighting. I need to see how many we sold!

BTW: I will be getting a video of mine up soon, I just need to figure out how to put it on the web! Anyone know?? I have Pinnacle editing software at home and high speed internet? How do I get it up online? I only know how to FTP, because I shoot for the Weather Channel and Local breaking News. SO thats all I know how to do.

JDRedline

· #13 · Mar 19, 2005

hbko181 said:
... I will be getting a video of mine up soon, I just need to figure out how to put it on the web! Anyone know?? .... How do I get it up online? ....

I think Kat might be able to help you. I think it was she who mentioned she could host video for members:

http://www.redlineforums.com/forums/member.php?userid=133

flaarnsturgen

· #14 · Mar 19, 2005

I bet we've got a bunch of them in the Newark DE area. There were six on the lot when I started looking at mine, and cvenom bought the last of those. They may have shipped some of those to other facilities outside the immediate area, but they probably had quite a few more than that to start with. Haven't seen more than a couple others on the road, though, so who knows....

f.

MrCleanY0

· #15 · Mar 19, 2005

i had a guy at work ask me one day why I didn't wait for the cobalt and I told him one word....."rarity"

hbko181

· #16 · Mar 19, 2005

Whats Kats full user ID?

LoungeLizard

· #17 · Mar 19, 2005

The only other RL I have seen was a demo from the local Saturn dealership.

JShaouni

· #18 · Mar 19, 2005

I've seen a few RedLines around Detroit. I've actually stopped and talked to one owner and waved to all others. There was one guy though that made me very angry. I was making a left turn and he was waiting at the light to my left(where i was turning). So I stopped in the lane next to him since there was no other traffic and waved with a smile. He gave me a dirty look and with his window still up said, "what?" I pointed at his car and he just looked away. I then opened my window and yelled "**** you, pussy!" as loud as I could.

Catshreds

· #19 · Mar 19, 2005

And THAT, boys & girls is how to really win friends and influence people!

wut

· #20 · Mar 20, 2005

JPK said:
I have yet to see another one on the road. Once, I thought I saw one so I did a U-turn and caught up. Turns out it was just a black Ion 3 Sport with an Aero Wing on it.

Hell, it's rare I see another regular Quad Coupe even. I see the four door Sedans all the time though.

What part of Texas are you from. Hopefully in a few months you will see me in one. Man Ive been wanting one since before they even came out. I have only seen two in my area. My co-worker (dont know him) bought a blue RL about 3-4 months ago. He bought it after I was about to buy a RL, but I got my wife an Ion instead. I have not seen a black RL on the road. I hope to be the first

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