Used 2005 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Fine cmpact for the money
Phil, 03/30/2009
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new and have had zero problems with it. It now has 47,000 miles on it. The second year I owned it we took a trip to Mackinaw City in the summer and we averaged just over 35 m.p.g. with our speed being between 75 and 80 mph. This winter we went to Florida in February and got 34+ mpg. I have a automatic with the 2.2 liter engine and its very quick. I change my own oil and it is easy to do with the filter on the top side of the engine. Around town with trips under ten miles I get just over 29 mpg. The polycarbonate body panels and paint still look like new and the clear coat really shines. I like the way the seats are higher than in the SL 1. I will need new tires this summer.
Good: ride& price. Weak: quality
captainhurt, 12/28/2005
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Nice ride since 2005 ION(much softer ride, much quieter than any earlier Saturns). Never had a Saturn break down on me leaving me unable to drive, but they do have some quality issues. Historically...battery failure, window motor failed, gasket failures, engine mount failure, steering column failure, exhaust system brackets failed,engine light on 3 times in 1st 3 months of ownership, and a few others.
Really nice
happyowner, 02/04/2006
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my ION. It is the most comfortable small car that I have ever driven in my 30 years of driving. The 2.2 liter engine perfoms as well as some 6 cylinder engines I have owned. What the back seat lack in leg room is made up for in perfomance, style, and handling.
Best for the money
LovetheSat, 03/29/2006
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I now have 12,000+ miles on it after 16 months of ownership. I have had one problem, the cruise control malfunction after a couple months and Saturn fixed it and no problems since. It is fun to drive, handles nimbly. Fuel milage is determined how you drive it, go quick and fast, 28 MPG, take it easy, 30+ MPG. I have had no problems except the cruise control and the Saturn Dealer has been the greatest in normal checkups. For the money, the ION 2 has been worth every cent and I will stick with the Saturn for many years to come and plan to replace it with another Saturn. I am very satisfied with the dealer and the car.
Ion - overlooked jem
scott reilly, 12/09/2004
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I drive a lot of cars in my job. The ION is exceedingly quiet - especially for engine noise in this class of car. The ION 1 seats do need imrovement but the ION 2 seats are very comfortable. For the price - this car is very had to beat. I'm getting real world 25 to 30 mpg. The Saturn dealer experience is as advertised - comfortable and accomidating.