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Used 2003 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Digging sporty ION sedan

Mountain Driver, 10/30/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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The online reviews are all wrong. This car is fun to drive. Corners great with the 16" wheels & electric steering in the mountains. I live at 10,000 ft. altitude and notice no power loss, even with 2 passengers. The styling inside & out makes it different than the others which is great; who wants to be a clone? I am getting 29 mpg. Can you get a Honda, Nissan or Subaru at this price, with these options at 0-1.9% loan interest? I doubt it. The silver roof rails on the white car with the killer rims gets looks.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Problems with Saturn

Window125, 01/20/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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We purchased a Saturn Ion 3 on New Years eve. The car has been OK to drive with adequate power and a smooth ride. The first day we drove the car home we had electric problems with the dash. First the hands(which are lighted)of the dial started flashing, next the power steering light and air bag lights came on as well as the ABS light. We were first told that the voltage regulator was bad but it ended up being the dash computer. After 3 trips we decided enough was enough and sent it back under Saturn's 30 day satisfaction warranty. I think this car will be a good model but that maybe a while away after more testing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever had

kortkm, 08/20/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best car ever. I have gone through chevy's and Ford's and this is the first car that has ever been able to hadle my driving. I m so happy with this purchase and for the price you can not go wrong.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Different But Good

catbird1, 11/11/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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When I initially looked at the new Ion I was not sure if I liked it as it was different as far as the interior and exterior designs. After the test drive I was impressed with the performance and ride and found the seats to be firm but comfortable. After 9,000 miles I continue to be well satisfied with the car and feel as if the center mounted gauge cluster is preferable over the conventional gauge cluster in my previous and other cars that I own.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a great car!

skelter717, 11/06/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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I think this car is highly underrated. We had a bad experience with a previous Saturn, but the ION has been a godsend. Very reliable, very sporty, very fun to drive! The battery in the trunk is unique and very convenient for my needs.

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