2006 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews Page 8

ION review

Written by: hotrodd on 05/16/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

The front seats are very comfortable and have lots of leg room. The overall design is pretty good. Rear visability is kinda poor but you work around it. At first I didn't like the gauges in the middle but now it has grown on me. You can actually see them better then on the left side. I heard Saturn might get rid of the plastic panels next year because of the gap that is needed because it expands. I personally like the dent free sides. i wasn't looking to buy a new car any time soon but decided I wanted something good on gas and this is my choice. Coming from Jeeps and pickups I am very pleased so far.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Even better gas mileage and a better sounding stock speakers.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Let the secret out Saturn

Written by: angel on 05/06/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

It is hard to imagine that Saturn is not advertising this rocket. The day I took delivery and hit the gas my '04 Mustang was a thing of the past. The recaro seats are a must when cornering. I have a long way to go before I break this engine in, and I will love every minute of it. The redline will juice the bloodline. Please do yourself a favor Saturn and tell the public about your car. The car is fast, great lines, and you feel young again.

Favorite Features

The short throw shifter.The recaro seats are found in much more expensive cars. The body style gets lots of looks. Trunk space great

Suggested Improvements

Optional spoiler is to much. Need place to rest left foot. Would like body color mirrors

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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First new car

Written by: HappyCamper on 05/03/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first new car. I've only put 350km on so far. It is very smooth with strong acceleration. My only complaint so far is the sun-visor. It clicks-in at certain angles, but the settings are too far apart. I find it either blocks my view or doesn't block the sun.

Favorite Features

Tight, firm steering. Quiet. Centre of dash console.

Suggested Improvements

No notches for the visor setting.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great buy if you get the discounts

Written by: brian on 04/27/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Very roomy for such a small car. Fun to drive. Fuel economy could be better. I don't think the car is worth the MSRP, but with incentives, and GM family discount, it makes this car a great buy.

Favorite Features

Interior is very room and looks sporty.

Suggested Improvements

I drive in the city and compaired to other models this car gets very bad city MPG (24).

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Lacks

Written by: Terie on 04/26/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This is our 5th Saturn. We've had mostly SC2s and a SL. This car just doesn't feel as solid. It feels cheap, like a Kia or a Neon. When I drive my bright yellow 2001 SC2, there's just more there. The doors feel tighter, the interior is better appointed.The seats aren't as comfy and front visability is a problem for a shorter person like me in the ION. Those big columns on either side of the windshield are a hazard. Paint has always been an issue with our Saturns, and it still is. My car is black, so you see every little thing.The yellow car always had paint issues to I don't think Saturn is the car it once was. Don't think a 6th Saturn is in our future.

Favorite Features

Auto headlights

Suggested Improvements

Improve paint quality, better visability,better lumbar adjustment

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Bang for your buck!

Written by: Rebecca on 04/25/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

The ION 3 has had lots of improvements in the last few years and has a lot more 'pull' to it than our 2004 ION 2. It handles beautifully and has a heavier feel to it, which makes driving it all the more fun. Less road noise, too.

Favorite Features

Love the fuel economy, spaciousness, and the dent-resistant body paneling.

Suggested Improvements

The interior could probably stand to be of a higher quality, but everything else is just perfect.

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No problems

Written by: Rob D on 04/21/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

First off, the engine is a joy to drive once it gets broken in (about 3000 miles). Gas mileage is excellent, and amazingly efficient if you can keep your highway driving under 2500 revs (about 60mph). Most of what has been mentioned in other reviews is accurate, except for those calling the car a lemon. I haven't had any problems with the service departments. I'm 6' 4" and fit comportably - can't say that about Mazdas and Toyotas that I've sat in.

Favorite Features

Color (pacific blue), engine, temperature control system, trunk space. I love the center console. You don't have to take your eyes off the road to see your speed.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission doesn't always shift gears at the right time (automatic). Lights are set too high on the road. Could use better speakers for the sound system.

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Good Value

Written by: The Copes on 04/13/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

We purchased our ION 3 seven months ago. With the leather & top tier features we still paid less than $18k. My husband uses it for work, putting more than 100 mi/day on it, and it has yet to give us any problems. In my husband's line of work, he's been in 2 accidents not his fault already being on the road so much. One was a side- swipe that didn't damage anything, another was a rear-ending that was inexpensive to fix the back bumper. We've also taken it on several trips from San Antonio to El Paso (550 miles) and it does fantastic. The gas mileage is great. With the old trade-in and down payment, we're paying less than $300 a month. The car is stylish, drives like a 6 cylinder,

Favorite Features

DENT-RESISTANT PANELS! The side-swipe & rear-ending barely did damage (but I insisted we fix the scratch on the bumper b/c hey - it's a new car); the stereo, smooth ride, get up & go, back seatbelt adjuster for kids, auto passenger air-bag sensor (turns off if less than 100 lbs detected)

Suggested Improvements

The key will not come out unless the brake pedal is pushed to the floor, so watch out. Would like a more intuitive instrument panel on the stereo, all the buttons are hard to distinguish when trying to find the right pre-program station, would like to see full-size spare.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Nice car

Written by: Dom on 04/10/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

First time buyer of a Saturn, I'm very impressed with the car since it's a affordable in comparison to it's competition.

Favorite Features

It's very quiet and very good with mileage

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower can always be helpful

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Saturn QC 2 with 2.4L engine

Written by: Taxman on 04/05/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I traded a 2005 ION 2 sedan manual for this car - a Quad Coupe 3 manual with 2.4 engine. The revised engine, same as Cobalt, plus leather interior plus XM radio/CD/sunroof makes this Saturn a fun car. Revisons to struts and sway bars make for a nice firm and controlled ride - compared to ION 2. Leather is better than I expected - about as good as my old 2001.5 Passat GLX. Fit and finish quite good. No problems as delivered. Very good low end torque when compared with 2.2L engine. And the "deal" was very good - well below sticker plus $1,250 in rebates. Get one if you can find one

Favorite Features

Good power, mods not required. Best suspension yet on a Saturn. Where else can you get this much for about $16,600 out the door before tax?

Suggested Improvements

Too late now to suggest - Saturn is going to be changing over to new model in a year or so.

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