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Used 2003 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

MY IONU

MY IONU, 07/11/2003
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We loved the ION 3 so much we bought a second ION 1. We have had no problems with these cars and we love the style and handling. The center instrument cluster is a Godsend since we have a lot of deer on the island where we live. We can watch the road and the sides of the road as well as watch our speedometer all at once. We were also treated with so much respect by the people at the dealer's we felt like royalty!

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2.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A Car To Keep

adamdastmalchi, 02/05/2012
2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 39 people found this review helpful

I got my used 2003 Saturn with only 30, 000 miles for $9,500 at a local Saturn dealership back in 2007. The clerks were very friendly. I have to say that there are way more pros than cons for this car. Of course, I do not live in a very cold environment, so I do not have start up issues. Gas mileage with only 12.5 gallons is amazing. This car came with a battery, and for four years I did not replace it. I should have found out how old it was, because I recently got a new one. This sucker is tough! It would still start, and the alternator was in great shape. It is very crash-safety and is very smooth on the road.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

ION

Gentrie, 10/25/2002
2003 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 38 people found this review helpful

Let's make this simple, here's what i like about the car:-Quiet-Tight turning radius-5 speed automatic provides for nice auto. trans. acceleration-nice suspention (smooth ride)-very decent torque-Automatic lighting system turns on headlights and dash lights-16 inch tires w/ alloy wheels standard-awesome travel package:auto dimming rear view mirror w/ compass & outside temp-7 microprocessors and a LAN for electrical system which provides for increased electrical reliability and -A digital readout on the dash that gives worded messages such as:LOW FEUL,TRAC OFF, OIL LIFE,CHANGE OIL (knows when the oil needs to be changed based on RPM's and engine temp)

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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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