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Impressed by the ION
Ralph, 05/30/2005
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My third Saturn turns out to be every bit as reliable as the other ones. No problems at over 10,000 km right now, everything works as intended. Fuel economy is excellent after break in, 33- 35 mpg, highway/city mixed cycle.
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.
Absolutely satisfied with ION!
Dora, 07/22/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is my first new vehicle purchase and I have to say that getting a Saturn ION 3 has been the best choice. From the moment I walked into the dealership I felt extremely comfortable, the sales people where genuinely interested in my best interest rather than the sale of a car. I also did my research prior to buying and I am satisfied with the performance of the ION. It's truly a fun car to drive. I have had my ION for about a month now and so far I have no complaints on the car or the dealership. It is nice to know that I had a great experience on the purchase of my first car. The ION is a reliable car for the price.
Still kickin, but many problems
Pt, 02/08/2010
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Ion 3 in 6/2005 & have had the ignition replaced 3 times already, as well as the driver's window motor & wiper motor. I just brought it to Strauss for an alignment & they told me that both control arms, all bearings, and rods are shot...in a FOUR year old car!! No excuse for this. I previously owned a 93 Grand Am & the control arm only cracked due to a collision in 04. Control arms should NEVER wear out in less than 5 years! Please note also that my sister owns an '04 Saturn Ion & has had the same ignition issues. Just last week the key became stuck in the column-this, 2 months after they replaced her ignition! Def. avoiding GM if possible. No wonder they're going under!
My first FWD car.
PCPhil, 04/26/2007
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the punch it has when you get on it. Love the suicide doors. Better to get in and out than a Cobolt. Nice to see the GM Performance Division logo in the engine comparment because I am from a Chevy family. Impressive turning with minimal body roll. Will need to upgrade tires once I rip the rest of the tread of the factory Dunlops. Nice placement of the battery in the trunk for when I add upgraded stereo components. Nice rear wing, not the bigger gaudy one like the rest of the imports. Enjoy going for a drive and not worry about burning so much gas like my 5.7L Silverado.