Used 2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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My saturn
saturnlover, 08/08/2004
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my saturn, dent resistent materaial and all.
ION
misty, 03/31/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my car for a little over a month, and so far I really love it!! My husband says there is not enough leg room in the front passenger seat unless the kids are not in the car, and the upholstery does stain very easily (from water!), but I get great gas mileage (25-28mpg city, 32-35 highway). There is a little engine rattle, but other than that it is great! I love the way it looks. It is quite comfortable for me. I like the center gauge feature, and it is really fun to drive!
High Maintenance for a Cheap Car
Saturn User , 06/17/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Any options that are standard on other vehicles cost extra (power anything, auto transmission), boosting the price out of a moderate range for the car. 3 recalls in first year. The brakes squeal loudly all the time, and yet Saturn says this is normal. Goes into overdrive after just a few starts and stops - the engine intensifies. Steering wheel feels like a toy, seats stain easily, seats are hard and uncomfortable. Replaced radio three times because of defective products. Pros: Huge trunk space; reliable to always start up; warning message for low fuel, oil change; plastic body allows for some give and take with bumps and bruises; moderate prices for replacement parts.
Car won't start in Winter
Mike48128, 02/25/2009
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Passlock (BCM) makes the car impossible to start in cold weather. Noisy suspension and easily damaged bumpers. I liked this car a lot at first due to the large cargo space and good gas mileage...but not anymore. Do not buy this model as a used car. You will be sorry.
Good Car, Some Caveats
Matt_A, 10/21/2008
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Ion 2 purchased new at end of season, with a power package. An econocar, with great exterior styling (seemed to be copied in the 2004 Nissan Maxima). The engine has plenty of power and pep than the older Saturn S Series. Long drives were extremely comfortable, suspension was comfy, seats are 'firm' yet comfortable enough for 6 hour drives. The soft donut hole head rests (reminiscent of the Audi) are great for the passenger looking for a sleep and for seeing through. The innovative center console is cool/easy to read. Flexible body panels are excellent, a BMW bumped into the rear in a parking lot and no harm to the Ion but it crumpled up the BMW side panel. The huge trunk is a bonus.