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Used 2005 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Our first ever new car

Vicky, 07/10/2005
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Saturn Ion 1 is a good quality car easy on gas and even easier to drive. We are so much more than please with our choice to purchase a Saturn.

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5 out of 5 stars

Saturn ION

ion, 07/21/2005
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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A great car, and I'm very proud to drive it. I like the slim line body and it looks great. It drives easily, handles nicely, and brakes very well. Great gas mileage. I like the inside, everything is so together on the dash, it is just so nice to drive.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

I will never buy another Saturn

michelle315, 10/08/2008
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had nothing but problems with this car. I bought it new and have owned it for three years now. It has had three transmissions replaced. The first two were in the first year of ownership. It recently had the bushings replaced in the front control arm. I picked it up from the dealer, drove it less than 30 miles, when the control arm came loose and fell onto the rim of my tire. The mechanic did not tighten the pinch bolt after servicing. I am glad I was only traveling about 30MPH or I would have had a major accident, loosing all control of the steering. It felt like the whole bottom of my car hit the pavement!! I can't wait to trade this piece in, and will never buy another Saturn again

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Wilson, 03/21/2009
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had nothing but problems, security system wont always let me start the car, had to replace the wheel bareings @ 50000km's, engine light comes on and off for a misfire, but mechanics can find nothing wrong with it, something wrong with the front end that makes my abs kick in, but again, mechanics cant find anything. Had to have a bushing replaced on it...not a good car

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car

Jack, 07/25/2005
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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We've been looking for a car for our two new teen drivers, and after trying many used cars, we went to the Saturn dealership after our insurance agent suggested that we take a look. He told us that they are highly rated for safety, and because of the polymer panels, less costly to repair. Although there were some good deals on used models, with the current GM financial incentives, the low final cost of a new ION made it impossible to resist. Although it's small, it's also very comfortable for our 6'4" son and 5'10" daughter with lots of head, shoulder and leg room in the front. It's responsive, easy to handle, fuel efficient and quiet. Along with the safety features, it's a real find!

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