Used 2004 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews
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Thankfully trading it in
Alex, 07/28/2008
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car's bad points outweigh the good. After long trips it shuts off at your first stop light. No room in the back. Forget about a rear-facing infant seat - no matter where you put it you will crush the person in front. Went through 4 sets of tires in 3 years because nobody could align properly. Interior stains from rain coming in the windows - (no matter what direction/how hard the rain it pours right in the window). Too many electrical/mechanichal problems to count (most but not all under warranty)
Love my ION
wayne, 02/21/2009
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Driving this car is great. The electric steering system is better than other systems. Went through a heavy hail storm, polymer panels came through without any problems.
One Reliable Car
Mark3152, 09/18/2009
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car new and I essentially live in this car. Driving for work through out the midwest 12 months out of the year. Currently has 221,000 miles on it, plan to keep it till it dies and don't expect that to be very soon. I truly believe in scheduled maintenance intervals. Most reliable car my family has ever owned. I've thought about a new car but this is too good a car to get rid of. Thank you Saturn!
Best Coupe in its Class
Xanadu, 01/15/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
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Exterior styling is excellent. Interior seating postion is great. By moving the gauges to the center and reducing the diameter of the steering wheel there is more room for tall drivers. Center armrest is larger than normal for this class of vehicle and slides forward. Engine is strong and CVT transmission is smooth and efficent. Very large trunk. Easy access to the rear seats.
First American Car In 18 Years
kicooke, 01/19/2004
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
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My first impression, I like it. The car feels sturdier than the little Japanese econoboxes I was used to driving (Ford Festiva's, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla). I am wary of the CVT but that's why I have a 6 year 100,000 mile warranty. The acceleration is OK, not as good as my Nissan Sentra (5 sp) or Corolla (5 sp), but is sure is nice having an automatic in bumper to bumper traffic. Reviewers knocked the seats but I don't mind them. I drive 2.5 to 3 hours a day commuting to and from work and have no complaints. Still not used to electric power steering but it seems to work OK.