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3.5 out of 5 stars

2004 Saturn Ion 4 door sedan

loufalce, 12/26/2009
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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Bought it late in 2004 after my `93 Lumina died at 110,000 miles {needed transmission} Excellent dealer and service. Generally well built car overall, never gave me any trouble until winter of 2008 when engine failed to start. After spending 125.00 at an "authorized GM repair shop"-the dealer was out of business- I was told it needed a new starter, ignition switch, and fuel injection module. Bottom line-1400.00. Since the car had slightly over 35,000 miles on it, I was -hit out of luck. It starts OK when its nice outside, but as soon as it gets cold, it takes forever. Bottom line. I`m going to lease a Honda Civic this time. I`ll never touch another GM car again.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My New Ion

Meglette, 11/17/2003
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Fresh off the lot, and so far so good. Had a Saab before, so it's a little hard to downgrade on the features, but it's a good little car so far... the instrument panel is a change, but not bad. Keepin' my fingers crossed!

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5 out of 5 stars

great car!!

stevesteve21, 02/10/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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This car is fantastic. I love the styliling and the handling

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Getting Better...I guess

AZgirl, 02/10/2004
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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I had a 2001 SL1 which was Ok but I had a couple of problems. I got a smoking deal on the Ion so I went for it. I have not been satisfied with it so far. I had 4 repairs (radio, 2 different doors, both headlights and turn signals) within the first 3000 miles. Right now it works marvelously but I would not recommend the standard model to anyone. Not a single soul.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION3

Disnydude1, 11/26/2003
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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After having this ION 3 for 1 week, I am totally in love with it. All the automatic features are awesome. The pickup is great for a 4 cyl. engine. It rides beautifully and handles great. There is plenty of room for me in the front.

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