Used 2003 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews
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O K car.
leo, 02/19/2010
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Owned since 8/07. Took some time to adjust to. Gear shifting is awkward compared to a Honda or Toyota. Great turning radius. Chronic ignition switch problem that shows up in winter. Wipers are plastic and are very delicate in cold weather with snow or ice. Fabric is cheap and stains easily. Seats not all that comfortable. Like car a lot but have been let down more than once.
First New Car
Bee, 01/29/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my 1st new car purchased. The ride is nice and quiet, one of the best I have had in my 15 years on the road. The drivers headroom is insane. I am pushing 6-4 and I could probably sport a cowboy style hat and still have room <--*havent tried this* The leg room could be a little more generous, and I dont think there is any hope in getting a passenger to sit comfortably in the driver-side rear seat. The car does not seem to handle as well as some in the snow. The ABS/Traction control which may have offered me better performance. Otherwise the power and handling are great. It did take a little getting used to the tight turning.
great car...so far :)
Psijade, 02/05/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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Easy to deal with Saturn car dealers. This car has mega leg room and is much more quiet that the Saturns of past (I just moved up from a 94 SC2) The price is fantastic for what you get!!
What Else Can Go Wrong??
gretchen1982, 10/08/2008
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Absolutely hate this car. During the warranty years I had most of the undercarriage replaced. Rear suspension was originally put in wrong. Then in the winter it started "not turning over." But yesterday when it had been parked in a garage (and it was a good 50 degrees out) it did it again. The seats stain easily from even water.
Not a good compact sedan...
RuddigerPez, 03/14/2009
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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There are much better compact sedans out there for your money. Had many issues with my Ion that I purchased new in 2003. Have had the "no start" issue, the OEM tires were horrible, the back brakes were faulty, and had numerous issues in the FWD linkage. Plus, engine and road noise are terrible, mileage was disappointing for this engine (22 HWY in MN winter, 25 HWY in summer) and the interior materials are cheap, cheap, cheap. My friend bought a Corolla months after I got mine for a similar price and it was superior in every way. Was kicking myself all they way until I traded in for a new Mazda6 this year.