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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.
Run Away from the ION
needanewcar5, 12/28/2007
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Ion is my 3rd Saturn it will be my last. #1 and #2 were great. Now they are just any other GM. Then the lemon is #3 The ION. This car seems to be in the garage more than on the road. It is 3.5 yrs old 42k and averages a repair about every 5k. 4 break issues including completly loosing all breaks while driving. Talk about a saftey issue. The rear lights shorted out, wiper arms needed replaced, now the wipers catch on the antenna, numerous heating and cooling repairs. The dealer has been awful, each issue takes multiple trips for the dealer to make repairs. I would not wish this experience on my worst enemy.
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.