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4 out of 5 stars

Good Car, Some Caveats

Matt_A, 10/21/2008
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Ion 2 purchased new at end of season, with a power package. An econocar, with great exterior styling (seemed to be copied in the 2004 Nissan Maxima). The engine has plenty of power and pep than the older Saturn S Series. Long drives were extremely comfortable, suspension was comfy, seats are 'firm' yet comfortable enough for 6 hour drives. The soft donut hole head rests (reminiscent of the Audi) are great for the passenger looking for a sleep and for seeing through. The innovative center console is cool/easy to read. Flexible body panels are excellent, a BMW bumped into the rear in a parking lot and no harm to the Ion but it crumpled up the BMW side panel. The huge trunk is a bonus.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not a bad little car

Some Kid, 03/20/2009
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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GM/Saturn did a pretty good job with this car. About 60/40 driving conditions (city/highway), I get between 28-30 mpg. It's not a very fast car (despite the way Saturn designed the exterior) but it will get you to where you need to go while sipping on fuel. I do not like the interior. The rear seating of the 2 door quad coupe is unbearable and not comfortable for anyone over about 5'7" ish. Good size trunk space. The instrument cluster (speedometer and such) is in the center of the dash...kind of unnecessary. If you you're a commuter and aren't looking for an over luxerious vehicle, this is for you.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Saturn Ion 3 Review

Michael Sico, 09/05/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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great car, drives well, not had 1 problem with the car so far unlike the mini cooper which I had for 3 months and was given my money back under lemon law. only suggestion would to make larger seats and more comfortable.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ion does it for us

berbbel, 11/26/2003
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm very pleased with the ION. Perfect first car for my daughter at a great price-competitive with used. Fun to drive for my wife and me as well. Someone should get a life when they critique the flat seats.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

saturn 2004 ion

motherdestiny, 02/17/2004
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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great car..... i love it... everybody stops and stares!

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