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Used 2005 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

ION quad coupe

lon barber, 04/30/2005
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Well engineered. Easy oil changes with oil filter on top of engine . Quick change headlights ; pull 2 pins & headlight assembly comes out . Battery is mounted in trunk for more even weight distribution & easy jump starting of other vehicles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my ION

Windy Miller, 02/01/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My ION is the most agile vehicle I've ever owned. It can really get in and out of tight places.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

BAD PLASTIC CAR!

cs15, 02/22/2008
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Saturn ION Level 2 a little over a year ago, and about 6 months after owning it, every time I turned around, something else was going wrong with it. The engine bucking, clicking noises when driving, road noise, crappy cd/radio, doors unable to shut after being opened, broken hood latch...did I mention EVERYTHING in this car seems to be made of plastic except for the engine? I will NEVER buy another Saturn again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Pacific Blue Bliss

Dave, 03/04/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Quad Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow...the re-designed ION3 is just the ticket. Love the ride/handling and layout of the interior. The car is really quiet! Having traded in a 95 SL2 I was amazed at the noise reduction.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 ION3 Sedan - Auto

Stan Thompson, 01/07/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car has taut handling, is tight and rattle-free, and I like the clear line- of-sight to the center instrument console. The car is great in traffic and very responsive when accelerating. I took it into the mountains and it handled a 4000' climb with ease. It was a great buying experience and because leather was retro-fitted by the dealer I was allowed to choose from swatches giving me a two-tone interior with perforated leather in the center section with foam 1/4" thicker than standard. I like the revised grille for 2005. I'm getting 27+ mpg.

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