Used 2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Great Car
jspence, 08/21/2003
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought this car and I love it. It's fun to drive and looks great. It's a smooth ride and handles the road well. The dealership made the car buying experience easy. I will definitely buy another Saturn.
Saturn Ion 2003
Forest, 10/16/2003
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Just bought an Ion and I want to tell you that GM has done it again. It handles like a dream and the interior is the best. I just recomended one to a guy at the gas station and he really like the car. Especially the bright blue color.
Looks can be deceiving
toecutter, 03/26/2004
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The ION reminds me of that girl you dated that was gorgeous but had absolutely no brains or personality. I was swayed by the look of the ION, inside and out this is a sharp looking car. Mechanically, this car is trash. Notice many of the good reviews are from people who have just purchased their car. I'd like to hear what they think in 6 months. List of repairs @ 10,000 miles. New right wheel strut Grinding noise from steering wheel. Hood cable Brake realignment Also shifts poorly & makes a nasty sound when downshifting at low speeds. I will be getting rid of this car soon! Stay away at all costs, look to a Honda Civic or Acura RSX.
Good Little Car
Kimberly1, 03/29/2004
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been pleased with the performance of the Ion. It has a lot of nice features (big trunk, rear folding seats, speedometer is in the middle, etc). My biggest complaint about the vehicle is that the transmission slips (almost always) when you quicly accelerate while turning-- usually from a standstill while turning left--I do not know why this happens and I would like to know if there are any other Ion owners who have their transmission slip on them now and then. Thanks
Good Car for Us
Joel, 03/17/2008
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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We've been quite happy with this car. We did buy it used with 48k miles on it and have put on another 40 ourselves. We have taken it on a two week trip from MI out to CO going through several States and their cities in the process. There was 4 of us in the car with all our stuff in July and we were cool and comfortable averaging 32 MPG. We've gotten as high as 34 unloaded w/o AC and 28 in the city. The 2.2L is pretty peppy in regards to a 4 banger and the 5 speed manual is a little sloppy but still fun. It stops well, turns on a dime and I think very fun to drive. We have only had to replace tires and change oil. It has been a very reliable car so far.