2006 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews Page 9

5th and last Saturn at our house

Written by: Terie on 03/23/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

My beloved 1997 SC2 got wrecked, but we still had the yellow 2001 SC2.There were 2 before those. We liked Saturns. This one is cheaply made. Things are breaking! Window switches, back seat releases, etc. This dealership is nothing like the ones we'd used in other states. The car isn't as well built or as easy to drive as a SL2, gas mileage is horrible. Seats aren't comfortable after about 30 min of driving. I doubt that a 6th Saturn will be in our future. Customer service at corp level is gone down also. Too bad, they cared at one time about their customers, not now.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Better customer service and make parts that don't break the first time you use them!

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6 month update by John Korner

Written by: John korner on 03/22/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Over 6 months and 8700 miles have passed since I bought my car. You actually get the MPG on the sticker Its get more fun with every mile driven. If you don't test drive one you will be sorry. I've owned 5 hondas over the last 20 years. I believe the Ion is one of the best cars I've owned period. I bought it because of onstar being standard. Having a disabilty that requires the use of a wheelchair cane or ECV its gives me the extra level of security that's priceless. All of those items fix easly in its over sized trunk. Overall I am more then pleased. a 9.5 on a scale of 10.

Favorite Features

Everything... but the climate control and OnStar are outstanding I like the fact it goes where you aim it. Its a very simple car and the sendoff when you buy one and take is well... Buy one and you find out. I like the dent resitant side panels. This is the last year for those.

Suggested Improvements

Only 3 featues need improving and are of note. The hood latch lever needs to be made longer and moved its hard to open. When you lose your cell phone in bewtween the seats which happens to me a lot. my hand gets stuck getting that or the keys back. rear seat legroom needs improvement

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Love my Red Line

Written by: Gary on 03/15/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I am feeling like a kid again. This car is fun to drive. It sticks to the road like glue and accelerates like a rocket. For two passengers it is comfortable and I have quite a bit of trunk space. I have a spoiler that looks great but it does block your vision in the rearview mirror. That may bug some people however it helps block alot of headlight glare from the cars behind me. I don't have alot of miles on her yet so I am somewhat biased but I can't seem to get this silly grin off my face!

Favorite Features

The booster gauge and ladder style led indicators are cool. I love the suicide rear doors. The OnStar standard feature is awesome too. As for the Recaro buckets they are great.

Suggested Improvements

The trunk slams shut if you just let go of it. I would add springs to allow the trunk lid to close a little more softly. Perhaps a screen or grill over the "air intake" on the front of the vehicle would help keep rocks from slamming into the radiator.

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Fast

Written by: FastJ on 03/10/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought my Redline two weeks ago and after spending the 1st 500 miles breaking the engine in (just to be sure), I've let 'er rip and she is fast. She'll get to 60 in 2nd gear right at about max horsepower and it's a kick in the pants moving up to 3rd. The cornering is impressive. The exterior build quality is top-notch (I can't believe the nice, solid THUNK when closing the suicide doors). The interior headliner on mine still needs work (the area near my ceiling lamp clicks annoyingly (it's held by velcro) despite a visit to the dealer to fix.) The RECARO seats are fantasic and do their job when cornering. There aren't any armrests so long trips and traffic jams might be tiring.

Favorite Features

Competition package: I love the short throw shifter and the boost gauge with the ladder tach. Smokin' a $70,000 Mercedes CLK-500 (5L V8 vs. S/C 2L I4) was fun. The body styling, wheels, and the seats really turn heads and make people do a double take... "that's a Saturn?"

Suggested Improvements

Continue to improve the interior build quality. The dash is hard plastic but is put together with far more care than my '04 ION sedan. However, as I noted above, there are still some unacceptable interior noises on a car with only 700 miles on it.

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A-Ok

Written by: Saturn ION on 03/09/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I owned a Saturn before and loved it. I hated trading it away but I got the bug to buy and couldn't think of anything to buy except another Saturn. The service is excellent and the quality of their vehicles are tops.

Favorite Features

Interior --- the new dashboard is great.

Suggested Improvements

A wider choice of colors.

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Best you can get

Written by: Yeah4Stomper on 03/07/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had a VW Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla and now the Saturn ION. Help my mother-in-law buy two cars. And speaking from service at the dealership, it has been the easiest car I have ever bought. Saturn dealership does not try to sell you something you do not want, nor did I have to hassle over the price. Car saleperson works on a salary, not volume or commission. Only took an hour and I was out the door - great service. And the car, it is a gem. The car has OnStar, drives well - completely quit. And the power is more than my Nissan Sentra SE-R. I am thinking of trading my wifes car in for another Saturn Ion. She cannot wait.

Favorite Features

I like the middle dash display, took me about an hour to get use to. I can see why they designed it that way, all car should have been designed this way. Better to navigate and better to see you gauges while driving. Also, the paint job - Cypress Green looks like a custom paint job.

Suggested Improvements

Only wish they would have put cup holders in the rear - otherwise nothing else.

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My first Saturn

Written by: Lorie on 03/01/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first Saturn and I love it. It handles great on the road, even in rain. It is great on gas. Looks small but has much room, even the trunk.

Favorite Features

The color cypress green is beautiful, it's green with a gold tone.

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Great Car!

Written by: Johanna on 02/19/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

When I drove off in my new Saturn, I was very impressed with the handling. Pulling into certain parking areas, the Saturn make manuvers very easy. Very reliable. It took a week or so to get used to the instrument panel, being in the center of the dash, but once you get used to it, its actually a great feature. Very quiet running. It is just an overall great vehicle at a great price.

Favorite Features

On dash instrument panel, ease of handeling, very large trunk space, and radio features are my favorite.

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Stylish and Economical

Written by: M. T. on 02/07/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

After being an avid Honda Accord owner for the last 10 years, I was looking for a change and similar quality vehicle for a lower price. After researching every possible vehicle, I fell in love with the look and the amenties of the Saturn. It has everything I want (Sunroof, automatic, nice stereo, good looks, plus even more than I expected--OnStar and XM radio with an MP3 at a great affordable price. The purchase of the vehicle was nonstressful and they accomodated the sale to my finances. I'm looking forward to many wonderful years with my Saturn and hope you give this car the chance it deserves. I never thought I'd buy anything except Japanese, but am not regretting it.

Favorite Features

Smooth Ride. Nice Radio. Very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Just wish side air bags and AntiLock Brakes were standard, rather than an option.

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This Saturn is to rival over any imports

Written by: shane on 01/12/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first Saturn experience. I've bought three new cars in the past and there is nothing like going into a Saturn dealer and being treated like a friend and not a dollar sign.. I bought a Saturn ION 3 Sedan with leather, 2.4 performance package with Saturn Advanced sound system. This advanced sound system package is definitely worth to opt for. The fuel mileage is well over 30mpg. I compared the Honda Civic, Toyota, and Chevy Cobalt.l The Saturn ION has better handling, more power, and good fuel economy to beat any import you put up to it. Especially for price, quality, and dealership experience.

Favorite Features

Value. Great 30mpg, 2.4 engine 170hp,OnStar, oversized trunk, Saturn advanced Audio, 5 star crash rating, leather serting, sport tuned suspension

Suggested Improvements

Leg room in rear seat, fog light button hard to see

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