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Used 2003 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

My second Saturn

TChoirAlto 2, 11/26/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the second Saturn I have owned, and just like my last one, it is reliable, well-made and really fun to drive. The ION has all of the things I liked about the SL and it has lots of new features to like as well. The positioning of the instruments near the center of the dashboard allows excellent visibility through the windshield. The car is roomier than the SL and is higher off the ground, which makes entering and exiting much easier. Electric power steering is much quieter than hydraulic, and the ION's turning radius far surpasses that of the SL. The price is fair, and you get a lot for your money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION

Ryantupac, 08/26/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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I think it is an all around good car.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's different in a Saturn

Sterling Fraser, 11/21/2003
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Love the 5 Speed Automatic good excelleration good Horse Power.Sporty and fun to drive. Excellent Sedan/Window visability.Comfortable,Smooth,Quiet.Good versatility with Trunk Space and Folding Seats.Fun Car to own and Drive.Really enjoying my Saturn ION2 - Looking forward to moving into a ION3 Coupe in a couple of years.

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2 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION

Fielder, 11/07/2005
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Center console is awkward. Have to take eyes off the road to check speed or read displays. All arrows are in BRIGHT RED making my heart rate jump every time I look at it. Back end of car is too high for good visibility. I don't feel SAFE. Mileage is poor, as low as 8 (eight!) miles per gallon, highest has been 24 mpg. Trunk opening is too small, even though the trunk itself is roomy, can't get anything bigger than a small box inside it. Tires are hard to change. Front end is so long and car is so low it drags every time I hit a speed bump or dip. Can't see front and back of vehicle from inside, so hard to figure out where I am in relation to outside objects. I HATE this car!

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2 out of 5 stars

Start but won't stay running

Chantel, 03/22/2019
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

It ran good. But won't start people rigged on my car my mechanic tapped on my starter and it starts but won't stay running what do I do. All my fueses are there my oil was changed and did a oil change. There is. Switch that seas on and off under strearing wheel it turns over to where music comes on but won't. Let me. Keep it running. Should I sell it or. Ave the pashints to have machanice work on it

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Technology
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Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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