Used 2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Ions Are Fuel Efficient
Cody, 08/07/2008
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ion back in 2006. The only repairs that I have had to perform on it was replacing the front rotors due to the roads in Jacksonville, NC and on Camp Lejeune, NC. Other than that I just perform the normal routine maintenance on it(i.e. oil change, brakes, etc). Every time I travel to Florida, I save always on gas. It is roughly 762 miles from Camp Lejeune to where I live in Florida, and I only have to fill up 3 times (that's stopping when my tank is sitting at a 1/4 of a tank). Overall, my experience with this car has been nothing but Superb. I recommend it to anyone. But do not listen to reviews, with this car you got to try for yourself.
No complaints here!
Rebecca, 04/25/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for just over 2 years and have loved every minute of it. Keep in mind that the car is not dent-PROOF, only dent-RESISTANT, so don't go kicking it or anything, but to this day I don't have a single ding on my car. (The top of the car is not dent-resistant, but that very seldomly poses a problem.) Equally happy with all other features of the vehicle. Great ride, comfortable, decent gas mileage.
Dependable car
M.Martinez, Riverview, FL, 06/13/2020
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used from another owner. It’s been a reliable car. Not bad on gas. Very cold A/C, colder than any other car I’ve owned. It’s only needed oil change and tune up and has ran great. Headlights aren’t as strong so I have to keep high beams on for night driving. CD has stuck before but other than that great car! Oh and I have had some recall notifications sent however I was able to take to dealer to repair at no cost to me.
Third Saturn owned, Ion bad choice
kellyd, 03/16/2008
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Saturns for almost 10 years now. I swore by them until the Ion.I no longer have it as it was totalled in an auto accident recently. The only damage was to the front underside. The hood was completely intact. I've always bought Saturns for their safety features as well as price. However, the seating was very uncomfortable, especially for longer drives. My seats stained very easily, including water stains. The battery was defected and had to be replaced 2 days after purchasing it (brand new)! It was replaced again last year. I was unable to start the car right away in cold weather on certain days. This started 3 years after purchasing it.
Run Away from the ION
needanewcar5, 12/28/2007
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.