Used 2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Very happy owner!
ebeaudoin, Fox Lake, IL, 02/05/2014
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car in March 2013 with 132,000 miles, now has 145,000 and I am very happy with it! Does great in the snow with All-Seasons. I commute 44 miles round trip a day, 5 days a week and this car just keeps on going and serving me well. Sure, I could find issues with it, but I think any issues are mostly due to its two previous owners and the fact that it's 11 years old with 145,000 miles. By the way, super glad I found one with a manual. So much fun!
My sorrow
NOT WORTH IT, 09/24/2005
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car during my junior year of college and have had nothing but problems with since I bought it. I have had transmissions problems since one month after I bought it that have still not been fixed and the dealership has lied to me about parts that they did not fix when they said that they did ( I caught them) and I have had terrible problems with the lights and blinkers. But the worst problem of all was how easily the car was almost totaled just from hitting a deer. The car is so light that it is a terrible winter car. Never again will I buy a Saturn especially since the dealership has treated my so poorly.
Saturn ION is awful
Tim, 02/19/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Well my car is great......oh wait I have an ION. Let's see, the blinker went when I first got it. Also the little thing called the valve body inside the transmission went bad. Oh you ask what is a valve body? It's the little thing that helps the transmission shift properly. Brain of the tranny. I've had the valve body looked at 6 times since I've had it. At first it was fun going back to the dealership but now it's not so fun. Also, at 50 grand the left axle went which is ok seeing how the warranty covered it. The lack of testing with this new transmission was evident and I believe they should have sticked with the 4 spd automatic. I won't buy another and the Trade value is AWFUL!
Worth a Look
Tom, 05/02/2007
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I just rolled my '03 Ion to 78,000 miles. It's been no better or worse than any other car I've owned. The only non-scheduled maintenence issues I've encountered were a bad tire, but you can't blame that on Saturn. Also, my auto transmission had a shift flare issue which the dealership fixed under warranty by replacing the valve body. Lastly, I had my left front wheel bearing go bad around 50,000. I don't know how people who have reviewed this car drive to get their poor gas mileage, but I've been very satisfied with mine. I get 22-25mpg city, and 34-36mpg highway. Note that I do use a K&N air filter.
Bang for the Buck
jjames, 02/16/2003
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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We just bought a new ION to replace the my daughter's SL1. (the SL1 provided 48,000 miles of economical and maintenance free driving). The ION has nice design; the composite panels are the best choice for a vehicle that will be parked streetside; and Saturn's economical performance is hard to beat. We were pleasantly surprised with the quiet and smooth ride performance of the ION. At 70 mph is almost comparable to my 2002 A4. The added HP and torque makes the ION a well-rounded vehicle for fun, comfort and economy. I have to question the professional reviews I've read as being biased and under-rating of the Saturn.