Used 2003 Saturn ION Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Almost 3 years
GaryM, 01/28/2006
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car has yet to let me down. I have had several trips to the dealer, and almost always got the car back while I waited. The free rental with my service contract made any overnight problems bearable. The tires seem to be about gone. This is a little better than I expected for OEM tires. The 16" low profile tires gave the car the best handling I have has with a small car. The transmission shifts good most of the time, but occasionaly hunts when the acceleration drops off near it's shift point. The front seats have a tremendous amount of leg room. However, the rear seat passenger can loose all of their leg room to the front seat. The car is comfortable on long trips.
Thirteen years and still going strong!
Barry, 09/22/2017
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Saturn Ion 3 brand new and, thirteen years later, it still runs like a top! I've gone through three alternators, two batteries and a water pump but I consider that normal wear and tear stuff for as much driving as I do. I did suffer with the ignition issue but that was fixed after the recall. I recently replaced the rusted out front strut assemblies but that's the only major repair I've had to deal with and the car will be turning over 300,000 miles within the next couple of weeks! I do as much of my own work as possible, change the oil regularly and don't beat it. I've taken care of my car and it has taken care of me. Love my Saturn! Hope it lasts another 300,000 miles!
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2003 ION needs work
kurt w, 08/08/2004
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My experience with two 2003 Ions suggested Saturn put GM's new Delta chassis too early. A solid body and good handling were appreciated. Freeway cruising was quiet but nervous. Build quality was awful - both cars had tons of squeaks, rattles, ill fitting parts, and transmission and engine glitches two service centers could not repair. 24 mpg was the rule but acceleration not so great (5 speed helped on hills but often shifted harshly). The buying experience was pleasant, but the service was awful. Hopefully the 2004 and 2005 versions will be better.
My Last Saturn
EW, 08/02/2006
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
At the time I got this car - the "college grad" deal made it the most affordable car around. Now all I want to do is get rid of it. It is not a sporty car. It is an economy coupe, and that is it.
Good Car
squeak303, 09/07/2004
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
For the price you can't really go wrong. It's a solid car and very reliable. Gas milage is excellent, especially in high priced Chicago area.
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