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Used 2003 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Very Nice

cn, 01/22/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the drive and handling of this car. The gauges took me awhile to get used to, but they are growing on me. the car has planty of room for a small vehichle.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Non start problems

Unsatisfied, 03/01/2009
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Why won't Saturn stand behind their vehicles? Only a week after purchasing my vehicle it won't start. Local repair shop said probably starter, decided to do a little research first, omg I can't believe the thousands of complaints on line. Dealers replace ignition switch which is faulty in the first place but they do not acknowledge that. Guess what the switch if you are lucky only lasts a year if that and then you are stuck with the same repair every year.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Much Improved

jucolley, 01/25/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Nice styling, great pick-up, nice fit and finish in both the exterior and interor. Comfortable driving position.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great, Modern Car

AdmTom, 01/29/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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The ION is an excellent example of a modern ecomomy car. It has lots of power for a four-banger, the interior is surprisingly roomy, there are plenty of nice options, and everything seems to be of good quality. When driving it, you'd think you were driving a small V6, not a four. With the DOHC engine and 16-valves, along with more than enough horsepower, my ION gets off stoplights quicker than most of my friends' V6 equipped cars. With the independent suspension, it rides and corners nice. Overall rating-9.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good, cheap car

bobwill, 01/30/2003
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car at the end of December, so far everyone who's seen it has liked the looks, and everyone who's ridden in it likes the performance and ride. I got it with ABS/traction control, A/C, and CD-Player. I have to say, it's quiet, responsive, gets decent mileage, and has plenty of room. Reviewers have complained about uncomfortable seats, but I have to say I find them more comfortable than most car seats. I think this has to do with my 6'3" frame, and sitting in a seat that is molded to fit a 5'9" person like a glove does not work with my back.

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