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Its a Sleeper!
Tim B, 02/19/2006
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2005 ION Red Line is an absolute blast to drive. The styling presents only subtle hints to the beast that lurks under the skin. The shift from 1st to 2nd is somewhat clunky and happens almost immediately if you are trying to go fast, but the pressure cooker really smokes in 2nd, as you rocket to 60 mph. The interior is the most disappointing feature. It is CHEAP! Too cheap! There are sqeaks and rattles that you would not hear in a Japanese car after 100,000 miles. Unlike the 06 Honda Si, which only has around 140 ft-lb of torque, this little mills feels like a V-8 from 800 rpm up due to its impressive 200 ft-lb of torque. The rush comes on early and continues right to the Red Line!
Good Value
Breech, 01/02/2007
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good performance for the price. Could be faster but poor transmission gearing and low rev limiter hold it back. Not a great car to tune or run at the strip. More of a jack of all trades, master of none type. Typical poor interior quality from GM. Handling and ride quality are good, not too harsh for a daily driver but not totally peformance oriented either. Have had some electrical gremlins and check engine light illuminates from use of aftermarket K&N air intake. Brakes are excellent although the stock rotors warp easily. Overall a decent little car with good perfomance, safety, and the ability to be used as a family car in everyday life. Not disappointed but not sure if I'd buy again.
I love my ION Red Line
XXAGILEXX, 11/19/2006
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Red Line for a lil over a year now. I love it! As a matter of fact my best friend took me to the dealer to buy it and ended up buying the same car. His black, mine red. He didn't believe me about it until he walked in and saw the car, and he asked " What is that, because I like it." So we got the last two on the lot for a steal because the '06's were pushing. He wanted a Mazda6, but forgot all about that when he got in the Red Line. I can't wait till I get back home from Iraq to drive it again. Spc. Ismael Maneiro JR US Army, Bagdad Iraq
Think twice about an ION!
Jamie M., 11/09/2009
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got my Ion in 05. I would say this car has good performance, only that would be when it wants to. After having the car for 13 months I began to have troubles with getting my keys out of ignition. This would drain my battery. I took it to saturn they said there is no problem. I accepted that and kept the car. Now I find out after replacing the battery multiple times (which they r expensive batteries) that this is a common problem. My car stalls on me and will not restart for about 15-20 minutes--during which time it is draining my battery. I am so disgusted with this car. Prior to this I drove a 2000 Saturn Coupe..Loved it! My opinion of Saturn has changed for the worse with this car!!!
What we thought it would be....and more
Damian , 03/26/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We first saw the ION at the Auto Show in Houston in early February. The value and sharp looks attracted my wife and I to it right away. She was already driving a Saturn and loved it so we looked into getting her the ION. It's been just over a month and we absolutely love it. Handles extremely well and is very fun to drive. Guage cluster in the middle of the dash is different , but nice. Without a doubt, one of the best decisions we've ever made.