Used 2003 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews
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aidamahn, 03/02/2004
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had all kinds of problems with this car, from day 1. The 5-speed transmission shifts sloppy, the gears tend to be hard to shift into sometimes, or they'll pop out. The construction seams to be cheaper than usual. The internals of my driver side door literally fell apart, window popped off track and the lock/hondle stopped working. Traction Control and ABS conflict with shifting (IE: you can't put it in gear while the abs is going off, or breifly after). Traction Control makes car shake violently at lower speeds.
Greatest car, compared to an ACURA
Mike27MD, 02/28/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought an ACURA RSX and in an unfortunate accident it was totalled. After I went car shopping again and almost bought the RSX. I shopped around everywhere...and on the way home testdrove the ION. Wow, what a ride! It was smooth, quiet, and the horsepower was great. I wasn't able to get the leather interior and souped up sound system with the ACURA, but for under $20K, I bought the ION3 with every option available. What a bargain! Whoever stated the seat was uncomfortable must have been a large, or miserable guy, because I am 5'10, 170, and I have an AMPLE amount of room to move my legs.
Not Such A Great Deal Afterall
Kristen, 06/11/2008
2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first bought the car, I liked it. Maybe just because it was my first car. Since then, it's been disappointed over and over. The locking mechanism fell into the door; the ignition switch, starter, ECU, and battery had to be replaced at 30k miles for no apparent reason; the shift lock solenoid needs replacing or the key won't turn all the way back; even after replacement of recalled signal assembly, it's still bad. I've had nothing but problems with this car and can't wait to get rid of it! I will never, ever buy a Saturn ever again. This car was a huge disappointment!
it can happen
rodknee, 10/25/2009
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
ready for this,, 285000 miles on mine saturn. yes,,now here;s the deal. problems,, interior,, well cheap,my power windows worked when they want to ,, fixed that, just move the wire in the door heading into compartment engine power locks stink.. pain sometimes, horn not so good., have a couples .brakes pads rotors, doesnt like the cold weather either,, have to warm up before the car will turn over, but in general this car been pretty good,,simple wear and tear. inside looks kinda crappy outside still looks good.
I love this car
Ed McCue, 04/01/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
One thing my father always told me was not to buy a new car in it's first model year but when I test drove the ION and based on Saturn's record of reliability I had to have it. It's fun to drive and practical. Saturn out did itself on this one. Kudos!