Used 2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
A Different Car
THX712517, 05/06/2003
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I'll make this quick, since I want to get back out in my car and go find some twisty roads. The Ion is wonderful. Smooth and powerful engine, excellent transmission, and great attention to the small details. High content for low price, including dent and rust proof polymer panels, center mounted instrument panel, electric power steering, and a wonderful suspension set-up. Okay, I'm off to go blazing through some corners.
Handles like a dream
LuvMyIon1, 04/04/2003
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My Ion is a 5-speed. I average 32 MPG around town and love the way it handles. We used to own an Acura Legend and this handles much the same way.
my ion experience
kc, 07/17/2003
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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At 2000 miles engine light came on. Took to dealer twice, second visit it was kept for three days. Turned out to be a screw had gone through wire in harness and had to be removed. No problems since.
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 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.