Used 2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Overall a great car
dagda567, Corry, PA, 05/22/2011
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
We bought the ion for a nice, cheap car with good gas mileage. My fiance loves the styling and the interior, although to me the exterior looks kinda odd. The seats are fine for around town but i wouldn't want to take a road trip in it. The dash console position is strange but I actually kinda like it. Controls are all very easy to reach and the gas mileage is great. For an economy car it actually rides very nice. And GM's 2.2 Ecotec engine is absolutely flawless. I feel very safe with that engine because of its reliability record.
2004 Saturn Ion. Great Car for the Money
Elf, 10/17/2010
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
In 2006 I bought this one owner vehicle used and in pristine condition with only 2,874 miles on it. With the low miles and great appearance I have always considered it as a "new" car purchase. A couple of months ago (June, 2010) I finally replaced the original tires as well as the car's battery. The battery to my surprise was located in the trunk. This was my fourth new car and the first that the battery lasted over 2 years. I guess with it being located in the trunk and away from all of the engine heat it was a good idea after all. It's not a sports car so when cornering at high rates of speed it kinda feels like it wants to get away from you. While driving the interior noise level is low.
I'm gonna miss this car
captreynolds, Encinitas, CA, 08/14/2013
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 4 years ago with 59K miles already on it. 2 months ago, I totalled it in a rollover. First off, I'm completely unscathed--I had a couple minor cuts and a little whiplash. Secondly, in 4 years, I took this car to 147K miles--nearly 90K miles--and I had one major repair around 125K, when my timing belt tensioner went out. I had another repair bill over a grand about 5K miles earlier, but that was for the AC fan, wheel bushings in both front wheels, alignment, a radiator flush, and a tuneup. You know, normal wear and tear. This car ran and ran and ran and ran, with good fuel economy (~26-29 mpg) a smooth ride (though a little noisy) in almost all weather. Would buy again.
BEST CAR EVER
StetLaw, New Port Richey, FL, 07/13/2019
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2004 Saturn Ion with 138k miles from the original owner a year and a half ago. The car now has 186k miles (yes I drive a lot). I had to replace the alternator at 155k because it was the ORIGINAL one. This car is a hidden gem, its better than a corolla because it doesn't have the reputation and you can get the car way cheaper! I bought the car to get me through law school, but I've grown so attached to the car because its been so reliable that I just can't sell the car. Its going to stay with me till it falls apart.
Bought in 2004, still love & own it!
toms04ion, Los Angeles, CA, 11/07/2011
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this Ion new on 10/28/03 and have enjoyed the last 143k miles. Sure, in the beginning there were some bugs to work out, wiring harness, computer glich, shifter block and a few other small bulletin items that the Saturn dealer dilligently fixed. Other than general maintenance, the only thing replaced was the ignition switch. Each set of tires has gotten 55k, and the oem battery got over 5 years of use. The car has been extremely reliable. Since 25k, the car runs on Mobile 1 and a K&N filter, this has made a difference on mpg. Sometimes I think of selling to get a new car, can't justify it, do a comp with a Cruze, size, power,features, vertually same car! Not sexy, but delivers!