Used 2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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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.
Solid Little Car
ron nelson, 08/26/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have no complaints about my Saturn ION 2. It's a solid compact car. I love the exterior design. It handles very well on the road. Excellent gas mileage. Good power. Easy handling . I think it's a solid little car. A very good family car. I have the car two years. It runs perfect, no mechanical problems. I would recommend this car highly to anyone looking for a solid car.
Rattle Rattle Thunder Clattle Boom Boom
Matt K, 07/12/2005
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have a love-hate relationship with my Ion. In the year I've owned it, I'm averaging 28.63MPG with a heavy city driving bias. Driving the car is lots of fun, it accelerates, brakes, and corners well. My only complaint about the handling is that the stock Firestone Affinity tires have horrible rain traction and squeal far too easily. From a build quality perspective, I have had mixed feelings. In terms of critical mechanical reliability, this car has been excellent. The only critical item that failed was the DRL / Blinkers in the front of the car, which was subject to a recall anyhow. However, from a squeaks and rattles perspective, this car is horrible.