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Used 2004 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Run Away from the ION

needanewcar5, 12/28/2007
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Ion is my 3rd Saturn it will be my last. #1 and #2 were great. Now they are just any other GM. Then the lemon is #3 The ION. This car seems to be in the garage more than on the road. It is 3.5 yrs old 42k and averages a repair about every 5k. 4 break issues including completly loosing all breaks while driving. Talk about a saftey issue. The rear lights shorted out, wiper arms needed replaced, now the wipers catch on the antenna, numerous heating and cooling repairs. The dealer has been awful, each issue takes multiple trips for the dealer to make repairs. I would not wish this experience on my worst enemy.

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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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