Used 2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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leaura, 10/23/2003
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is great car for a great price. I have owned a saturn before and had minimal problems with it. On top of all this the customer service is wonderful, its so nice to be dealt with in a proper manor.
Good for the Money
dmfreeland, 10/01/2007
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Overall I think the ION is a decent car, especially considering the price. There were a few downsides to buying a car the first year it was offered. 1)I had to deal with a few recalls 2)The ION back then was more expensive than the newer IONs . 3) OnStar (and I think satellite radio) were not options on '03 models. This is a fun car to drive and overall I really enjoy the ION. However, Saturn parts are more expensive than most other makes, some parts have to be ordered and while I do drive a lot, I have had to put an estimated $5,000 into repairs.
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.