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Going to be my last Saturn...sad
Aaron, 08/16/2008
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My wife and I bought a new ION (9th Saturn for my family since 94) and before it reached 10000 miles we had to take it to the dealership 3 times for suspension issues (suspension arm/brushings replaced). It also lunges forward between 2nd and 3rd gear when accelerating slowy and it downshifts and jerks backwards when coasting down hills. When I roll my windows up and down it sounds like a jack-in-the-box before it pops open. My 94 Saturn was great. It had 180,000 on it before we traded it in and got a 2008 Civic. I really don't think the ION will make it that long.
Great example of thinking outside of box
Sidney, 02/06/2009
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car. Great example of thinking outside the box. It is an example of what I used to like about Saturn, not afraid to try something new. How many times have you bought a new car and only months later, find that you have door dings all over it from parking? Solution: Polymer body panels. The center console some people hate but I just love it. So much easier to see the instrumentation without having to look thru the steering wheel. The engine is smooth and refined, but the trans could use a bit of tuning. 2nd to 3rd shift is a bit abrupt when cold. The only service issue I have had in 50,000 miles are loose front stabilizer bushings. Front seats a bit soft. Very reliable so far.
Saturn ION review
Ron, 07/23/2008
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The interior quality of the ION is poor. However, the engine runs well, is reliabile, and has fairly good MPG for a small car.
2004 Saturn Ion 2
kmacarthur, 07/14/2013
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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This is my second Saturn, and it gets the job done. It is a reliable vehicle, I was fortunate in finding a very clean used car. One thing that has happened in both of my Ions is that the outlets cease to work at somepoint. I am assuming it's something simple, I just have not had it checked out yet. But either way, it has happened in both cars. I know I'm not the only one who has had issues with the key getting stuck in the ignition. Again, this happened on both cars. Overall, it really isn't a bad vehicle especially for someone who commutes. Its a little glitchy, but it gets me from A to B.
I love my ION-3
joe, 12/21/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The new ION rocks! I already have 6500 miles in a month and a half. No problems. Handles well in rain, ice, and snow. Great gas mileage. I didn't think I'd like the center instrument cluster, but now I don't know how I did without that for so long.