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4.88 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION - A Better Small Car

James C., 03/17/2005
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Recent purchase of the 2005 ION 2 has been most satifying. The last Saturn SL2 1997 model has proved to be trouble-free in over 175,000 miles, and I hope for the same with the ION. Fit and finish are several levels higher than the venerable SL2. it has avery quiet engine, and road and other exterior noise at highway speed is minimal. Like the SL2 this car is well-designed and very roomy, and very easy to maintain for the shade tree mechanic. Interior material looks Japanese/European in character. I really like the on-center instrument cluster and the white background guages. No need to expand the trade deficit, this is one domestic runner that will go the distance.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ion Get One

Jeff, 01/02/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Saturn...Different Kind of car....Fun to drive!!

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5 out of 5 stars

The 2005 ION, one fine automobile

normanhickenbottom, 01/06/2005
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the 3rd Saturn I have owned along with Buicks, Pontiac, Mercury and an Aurora. This new Saturn just seems to do everthing so well. Smooth, quiet, beautiful inside and out. Finest car for the price available today. I tried out Toyota, Honda, Focus, Cobalt and Nissan. Also the Mazda 3 Nothing to compare to the Saturn for all around value for the price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever!

My_Shell, 01/15/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Quad Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Not only was the purchasing experience amazing but the car itself surpasses expectations! It is amazing to drive! Very sporty feeling on the road yet compatible with family needs. The back "suicide" doors are not only attention grabbers, but fun and functional. The center dash mount is easy to get accustomed to and is a great conversation piece. Love this vehicle. The $3000.00 in rebates right now make this vehicle more than affordable. What a great purchase!!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Saturn...never again...

CAB, 03/29/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Saturn ION 3 for a while and have had many problems from the tires, brakes, interior ceiling, sunroof...I can keep going. The car is nice to look at but I will not buy another one. The customer service also was not what I expected. Overall not a good car and not a good feel. I really wanted to buy the VUE, something really big will have to happen to change my mind.

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