Used 2005 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Does what it needs to
Splash, 02/26/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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It does what we want it to with no problem. Gas mileage is good, pickup is good. Great price and safety features. I owned an old S series and was pleased with the 250k miles I put on it in it's lifetime, and have been pleased with the ION. Customer service is always excellent. The biggest selling point for this car was the three car seat tethers/anchor points in the backseat. Saturn is the only car manufacturer who puts car seat anchors in all seating positions. I can easily fit three car seats in the backseat, even rear facing, with no problem.
very few problems- and they aren't big!
Pretty Happy!, 05/06/2009
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My ION has been great since the first day I drove off the lot 4 years ago. The gas mileage is great for my typical driving day, and the maintenance has been minimal- basic upkeep and tune-ups. This week was the first time I had any "problems". A few sensors had malfunctioned, causing the check engine light to turn on. I have had issues with it not letting me pull the key out from time to time, mentioned it to the service manager, and they have fixed it. Something was mis-aligned in the ignition housing. I am happy with my choice, and would be purchasing a new saturn if they still had the ION.
Saturn ION - A Better Small Car
James C., 03/17/2005
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Recent purchase of the 2005 ION 2 has been most satifying. The last Saturn SL2 1997 model has proved to be trouble-free in over 175,000 miles, and I hope for the same with the ION. Fit and finish are several levels higher than the venerable SL2. it has avery quiet engine, and road and other exterior noise at highway speed is minimal. Like the SL2 this car is well-designed and very roomy, and very easy to maintain for the shade tree mechanic. Interior material looks Japanese/European in character. I really like the on-center instrument cluster and the white background guages. No need to expand the trade deficit, this is one domestic runner that will go the distance.
My Last Saturn
sfr, 09/28/2008
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second and last Saturn vehicle. The ignition has been replaced three times in three years and is ready for a fourth replacement. I've now developed a new problem where the power steering randomly cuts out but comes back if you turn the vehicle off and on again. I liked my first Saturn. The gas mileage is good - but there is a serious design flaw in the steering column architecture.
Warm weather only!
Catt, 01/14/2009
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Aside from the plastic construction, & non-ergonomic interior, I can only recommend this car to be owned in warm climates. From my experience, once the temps fall to freezing, the anti-theft system in the steering column freezes, the engine is incapacitate & you are stranded. I have to carry a small electric heater & a very long extension cord with me & insure I park near an outside outlet. Getting rid of it as soon as possible, & I will never buy another. Saturn denies there is any problem with the anti-theft & will not remove it.