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Used 2004 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Saturn ion 3 is a excellent car

William A Comer, 12/27/2003
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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We bought a 2003 ion 3 in March 2003. We were so pleased with the car that when my son returned from Europe and needed a car we bought another ion 3 in September 2003. So far, NO regrets. I would buy again and recommend this car. The Saturn dealership is the very best sales and service I have ever experienced in my 40+ years of car ownership.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

good car after 1 month

danhurd, 12/27/2003
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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i have owned saturns before and this one is the best so far. not disappointing.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

1st new car

Electroplater, 12/29/2003
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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Bought it for my wife to drive. Wanted to get a new car with low monthly payments. I'm 6'0" and I consider the car too small for me and the kids. I can't put the seat as far back as I'd like. She is getting about 20 mpg with a 4 mile drive to work. Electric power steering seems a bit annoying at 30mph range, feels like car is out of alignment, but fine at 50+ mph. We purchased the Rain Forest Green. The Electric Blue is a nice color but there was a difference in tone on the different body part, spoiler, nose, engine hood, doors it didn't quite match up.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

first saturn

d day, 12/30/2003
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
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i was originally ready to buy a used 2001 saturn sl1. but with the rebates and financing for a few dollares more a month i could get a new ion. i was looking for a car in this subcompact class anyway. i need a car with trunk space and for the price i can't beat it.

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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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