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3.88 out of 5 stars

First Impressions

Deviant Gerbil, 10/31/2003
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just purchased an '04 Ion 3 Special Edition Package. Very plush interior and amenities for under 20K. I actually traded in an '02 Subaru Impreza WRX (Expired Warranty, EXCESSIVE Ins. Premium) and will save $1800 in insurance a year. ...Anyway, about the Ion. Positive dealership experience and "Damn near give 'em away incentives" (GM Supplier Discount - $900 off of MSRP, $1500 Down Payment Assistance, and 0% financing) were exceptional incentives. Exceptional options on our Ion included a power sunroof, SHARP Tan & Black interior, Unique 16" Alloy Wheels (Replacing STD/OPT Wheels), and Anti- Lock Brakes w/ Traction Control.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Black Beauty

alex walker, 06/02/2006
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We just traded our 2004 ION 1 in for a 2006 VUE. The ION was a great car and served our family of five well. We got up to 40 mpg on the freeway and were able to fit three car seats in the back and a double stroller in the trunk. Ours was an automatic and had plenty of punch to it when needed. Overall a great car which will be missed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT CAR

goodmanner3, 07/02/2004
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car, first BRAND NEW CAR I ever owned. Could not be more happy with my choice...Test drove every car in its class and fell in love with this one. Can't believe its not on more "best lists"

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Performance and gas mileage!

evan, 08/07/2009
2004 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This care has been great to drive. Its rare to find a six second car with grocery-getter gas mileage. Unsure about annual gas mileage...sorry.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my ION

Scott Sophos, 01/03/2004
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am shocked that I do not see the Saturn ION on more "best lists". It is wonderful to drive, inexpensive, reliable, and my quad coupe ALWAYS receives comments on the streets for its design and looks.

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