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5 out of 5 stars

This is America, Buy an AMERICAN CAR

LJSaturn, 03/03/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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I can see that this car got poor ratings because it isnt from Japan..well screw that. This is the best car EVER, and its AMERICAN. Saturns are reliable, built well, reasonably priced, great on gas, cheap to insure and SAFE. I wouldnt conform to supporting foreign cars if you paid me, I love GM.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

MPG? No! GPM= Grins per Mile!!!

Catshreds, 12/19/2004
2004 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
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Park where you want, no shopping cart dings in these polymer doors. Move throgh traffic or on the open road with plenty of power to spare. Huge 4 wheel brakes will stop you NOW. I've never owned a Saturn before, but one drive in the Redline, and I was sold. Looked at Scion Tc, WRX Sti, and Srt4. This car is the pefect marriage of performance and everday practicality; insurance was way cheaper than the others too!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION 2

txbostont, 03/12/2005
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The front end of the car makes dull popping sounds when driving over rough surfaces and shimmies as well. Told it was the rotors. Loud interior noise. Seats are the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat in. Cloth is cheap and stains easily. Exterior looks good. Like the body lines of the car. Engine rev's up on it's on accord. Transmission shifts very rough. Cheap materials used in production of this car.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good car for the money

JW, 05/09/2005
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Overall I have been satisfied with this car. It's fun to drive, looks good, and I got it for a very good price. Storage space is a big plus. The trunk is spacious, and you can fold the front passenger seat flat to accomodate something as long as 10 feet. Although this car only got average reviews, I bought it mainly because I liked the looks and wanted to drive something slightly unique. The interior quality doesn't bother me, nor do the seats. My only major beef is with the steering, as it seems a little touchy at times. But I like the power, am satisfied with the gas mileage, and have had only one mechanical problem and that was with a short circuit in my headlamp switch.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Still lovin' it after 4 years

BeccaHughes, 05/29/2008
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second Saturn, first was a 2001 SC2. Have loved them both. Side- body panelling is indeed dent resistant. In fact, I was rear-ended at 10-15 MPH and there was nothing to show for it! My husband bought the 2006 Ion 2 because he liked mine so much, but I still prefer driving mine, even though his has a more powerful engine. I've only needed one minor repair in 4 years, and it was easily completed during a routine service appointment at the dealership.

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