Used 2005 Saturn ION Red Line Consumer Reviews
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What a great car!
RL-2005, 04/17/2006
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have around 9k miles on it and still no major problems. Getting 28 mpg on the highway and 21 around town, with spirited driving. Get tons of compliments and have not regretted anything about the car. You get used to the center gauges in 2 days of driving. My dealership is close and good to deal with. I'm glad GM has not let me down. Now the Stage kits are available things will get even more exciting with a 7k rev limiter, 240 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque. Cobalt SS owners wish they had known that they were basically the ame car but that the Redline was more unique, and functionally easier to use for everday life.
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
Buy One Now
SuPeRcHaRgEd, 05/29/2006
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought off the showroom floor Sept.29, 2005 based on reviews from this site. Never seen, sat in, or driven. I talked to one owner I saw at the gas pumps who said buy one you will love it. I do love it, but think I would have rather had '06 with the limited slip and boost gauge. Wheel hop in 1st gear is terrible under hard starts. Once in 2nd gear the fun begins and is non stop through 5th. The power and torque out of a 4 cyl is amazing and at 55 MPH acceleration in 5th there is no need to downshift. Cheap plastic interior, awesome center gauges. Unbelievable handling and brakes, huge trunk. RAD (rear access doors) are great. 23 MPG first tank of gas 26 MPG best 20 MPG worst. 2,200 miles on it now
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!
Poorly Designed, Mechanically Defective
amarri, 09/20/2005
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle: 4 tow-in and 2 drive-in service calls. Check Engine light glowing steadily, fuel gauge registering zero, rough engine idle (car struggles to remain running), loss of power when operating A/C (A/C fan and headlights dimming), annoyingly squeaking seats, water leaks, and dangerously faulty gearshift knob that breaks off in hand when using. Cheap interior materials and poor instrument cluster visibility. Poor rear-view mirror visibility: many blind spots.