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Fine cmpact for the money
Phil, 03/30/2009
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new and have had zero problems with it. It now has 47,000 miles on it. The second year I owned it we took a trip to Mackinaw City in the summer and we averaged just over 35 m.p.g. with our speed being between 75 and 80 mph. This winter we went to Florida in February and got 34+ mpg. I have a automatic with the 2.2 liter engine and its very quick. I change my own oil and it is easy to do with the filter on the top side of the engine. Around town with trips under ten miles I get just over 29 mpg. The polycarbonate body panels and paint still look like new and the clear coat really shines. I like the way the seats are higher than in the SL 1. I will need new tires this summer.
Ion - overlooked jem
scott reilly, 12/09/2004
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I drive a lot of cars in my job. The ION is exceedingly quiet - especially for engine noise in this class of car. The ION 1 seats do need imrovement but the ION 2 seats are very comfortable. For the price - this car is very had to beat. I'm getting real world 25 to 30 mpg. The Saturn dealer experience is as advertised - comfortable and accomidating.
Plenty of little problems.
Jim, 07/25/2008
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought car with 30,000 miles. Soon realized that it had a temperature sensitive drive ability problem, bucks violently at low speeds cool temps. Caused premature wear on clutch with first owner, I have babied it for 36,000 miles, needs new clutch. Dealer could not figure out problem, says it's the clutch. Said maybe they could figure it out when it got bad enough. It's time to find out, and bet them a clutch that it's the engine. Suspension is very noisy and sloppy when cold, you can feel the engine shifting back and forth on corners when cold, the clutch pedal creaks and feels rough at the release point. Mirror can't be adjusted to match seat position when adjusted to my 5'9" frame.
My Last Saturn
sfr, 09/28/2008
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second and last Saturn vehicle. The ignition has been replaced three times in three years and is ready for a fourth replacement. I've now developed a new problem where the power steering randomly cuts out but comes back if you turn the vehicle off and on again. I liked my first Saturn. The gas mileage is good - but there is a serious design flaw in the steering column architecture.
Ion-1
Jason, 12/07/2008
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car new in May 2005 and had one problem with the transmission but haven't had any other problems since. I'm up to 47,000 miles now. A decent car overall. I average 32mpg driving conservatively and about 27mpg with no regard to fuel efficiency driving. The car has some zip if you need it. Nice thing about the plastic panels is that the car looks the same as I bought it new and I rarely go to the car wash. And replacing the panels is cheap if I have to.