Used 2003 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Nightmare Car
Lindsay, 02/01/2010
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used in February 09. The car had the "no start" issue from the get go and no one could replicate the problem. I worked at 6am and the car would not start when it was below 40 degrees outside. Also the trasmission would "surge" every once and a while when I was driving. The gas mileage was disappointing as well. The seats stained easily, the interior bubble plastic was awful to clean and the AC fan would buzz. I just had the last strw with the no start issue and traded it on a corolla.
don't buy!
Liz , 02/29/2004
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about 7 months ago. Since then I have had nothing but trouble. There have been 2 recalls, the cd player skips constantly, a plastic piece inside was unattached completely and worst of all, the car never starts. Yeah, it'll start once in a while, but most of the time I have to jump it or keep turning the key for 1/2 hour. It's been to the dealership twice for that same problem, no solution. It's a cute car, yet it feels flimsy. I got in an accident a month ago and the whole right side of the car needs to be replaced because its plastic, and there wasn't even that much damage. It does not handle well in snow.
Saturn Ion 3
joendsu, 08/10/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has been really fun to drive. The turning radius is great. I have had some small problems with the cruise control, but Saturn was quick to fix. There is a lot of head room and leg room even in the back seat. The trunk is very large and the back seat also folds down to increase space for the trunk. The engine is a bit loud when accelerating, but is quiet when up to speed. The 4cl engine has great acceleration and pep, which I found lacking in other comparable cars.
When I Look At My Car I Am Happy
Dukoh, 02/23/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For the price and features included with this car, I am very happy. The car is attractive inside & out. I liked the novelty of the centered dashboard, and it did not take long to adjust to. The ride and comfort of the car is satisfactory plus--considering that I did not pay a Cadillac price. Overall performance is good. The Ion 3 included all the features I wanted without going outside my price range. Driving the car this winter, the lower left heating vent did not seem to heat as fast as the rest of the vents in the car. Maybe it's just me or something I need to check.
No wonder GM dumped Saturn
coloman, 12/03/2009
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
From the start it was good, but man with in a few months took a dump! Starts sometimes and others times nothing, but we have had it check and no mechanic can find anything. Coolant light on, can't get it off no one knows why no leaks, holds pressure. Blinkers keep burning out and blinker burning out recall has been done by dealer. Please don't buy one these cars!