2006 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews Page 7

10000 Mile Alternators

Written by: stony on 07/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've only got 10000 miles on my car and have already replaced the alternator. I bought it because I know Saturns are very safe, but this thing is so slow and *ugh* I'm over it. This car is not very comfortable, has poor visibility, slow acceleration, poor turning radius, is not agile and when driven after driving a Honda Civic (even the base model) its slow-ness becomes extremely annoying.

Favorite Features

When it runs, It gets you to where you need to be.

Suggested Improvements

They need to do variable timing (VTEC) and make the thing get better mileage like the SL's got. They also need to avoid making a/c's that leak water on the floor every year.

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From VUE to ION

Written by: JAMES on 07/11/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This 2006 Saturn ION is my third Saturn and I feel it is the best yet. The ride is so much nicer than the 2003 VUE I had, but it is no better on gas than the VUE was. The guages were not hard to get used to and I like them. The black paint is something I would change if I could. The black interior is sweet.

Favorite Features

OnStar, hands free phone. Sunroof. 6 disk CD changer, and the cool doors to get to the back seat.

Suggested Improvements

The black paint stinks. They can do better.

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My Second ION

Written by: Henry on 07/09/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Buying an ION-2 sedan was one of the best choices I have ever made. I can tell from driving it that numerous improvements have been made since the ION came out in 2003. It handles well and has good acceleration. The automatic transmission works very well and is known for reliability. Also, this one is quieter than the early model IONs. Cosmetically, the steering wheel and the front fascia are big improvements on the 03-04 IONs.

Favorite Features

I like the dent-resistant panels, the center instrument panel (which is not hard to look at), and the OnStar system.

Suggested Improvements

I would say that they should make ABS standard on this car. Also, a dummy pedal would be nice to rest a left foot.

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Saturn Coupe

Written by: jen on 07/03/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)

Review

I love this car. I bought it for my daughter for her first car. We love the satellite radio and ipod hookup. Great stereo system. Room in the back seats. Great car for a teenager.

Favorite Features

Radio and ipod hookup. Sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Arm rest

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My Saturn ION 2

Written by: Ms Toni on 06/28/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love my Saturn ION 2. I have driven over 12,000 miles in 8 months with no problems. I also love the service I receive when I take my car in for scheduled service, the service is great. I really recommend this car.

Favorite Features

My favorite features are the exterior design, the OnStar with phone, the dashboard design with the guages off to the right and the small compartments that can be used to put my cell phone and sunglasses.

Suggested Improvements

The suggestions for improvement are more leg room in the back, cup holders in the back and the steering wheel should be able to tilt a little higher.

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Love my second Saturn

Written by: Dave on 06/15/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is my second Saturn. I loved my 1996 Saturn SL2, wich I owned for 10 years, but my new 2006 Ion is a dramatic improvement. If you are looking for an economy car that has the room of a mid size and the smooth ride of a full size luxury car then this is the car for you. The competition may have more gadgets but this car is bigger with a nice smooth ride, as well as great pick up and decent gas mileage. Yes.. GM can make a decent car.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, interior and trunk space, fuel efficiency,dent resistant polymer doors and fenders. this is a great feature, my 96 Saturn had them and it never dented or rusted.

Suggested Improvements

While I like the interior layout and the center pod they need to make it feel more luxurious to match the smooth ride, illuminate the power window buttons and make the seats slightly bigger and softer. Add a remote locking gas tank door (even my 96 SL2 had that)

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ION is the car for the money!

Written by: tspielman on 06/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've had my ION for 600 miles now and I love it! The 5 speed shifts smooth and fast. It tells you when to shift too! I got the base model for $13,500. The dashboard is a clever design. Took one day to get used too! I have test driven just about every car in this price range and this car has the best pick up for the price. The 2.2l engine is amazing! The interior is very roomy. Seats are comfy but could use a little more comfortable seats! But for this price can't really ask for a lot! Another downside when you have passengers is either your legs get squished or theirs if your seat is slid all the way back! There's less then 8" of legroom for the passengers.

Favorite Features

Engine, short throw shifter, design, and most of all the price

Suggested Improvements

Rear legroom. Should upgrade the standards list with maybe a/c and the complete power package

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I love my 06' ION 3

Written by: 06ion3 on 06/01/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I went from a 95' Ford Taurus to the 06' saturn ION 3 coupe. There's such a big difference, a good difference though. Only thing I don't like about my new car is the seats. They're uncomfortable. Other than that I love it.

Favorite Features

Speed monitor being in the middle, took a while to get used to but I really like it.

Suggested Improvements

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Try to find another area

Written by: Razer on 05/30/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)

Review

This car is great, I still haven`t driven to it`s maximum, it gets the heart racing especially when down shifting, real smooth, and with those seats, you stay in place

Favorite Features

I had Saturn install an armrest for about $300, worth the expense it also has a little storage place in it

Suggested Improvements

Missing a left foot rest, a mesh grill in front would be a good idea, I bought the lower spoiler it doesn`t block the view in the back, the car is hard to park backwards in tight areas

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Disillusioned

Written by: sierpinski on 05/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought the car for its safety features, have a 2001 SL with 150,000 miles on it, wanted the security of a new car to drive a grandchild around in. It was brand new, only 10 miles on it. Nine days and 700 miles later, it wouldn't start. Dealer replaced the ignition. Well, I'm angry, I put $10,000 of my money down on the car and don't want it now. The gas mileage stinks, accellerating seems to be painful for it. Everything about my 2001 SL is better, it runs better, it feels more roomy inside. The ION seats are like bulls in a china shop, there is no space to fit things under the seats, there is noplace to put a large-sized fountain drink. The car is a frigging nightmare, I hate it.

Favorite Features

I got it for the side airbags and the strength of the side panels. If I were to have a wreck with grandchildren in the car, I think they would have a better than average chance of coming out okay in this car.

Suggested Improvements

Saturn, make the mileage what you say it is going to be. This is perhaps the biggest lie of all in this car, at least in the one I bought. Don't take up space with seats that are bigger than they need to be. Include a place to hold a good-size cup, for goodness sake! And make them work!

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