Is the 2006 Saturn ION a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 Saturn ION?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2006 Saturn ION and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2006 ION 3.9 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2006 ION.
Review
I bought this car for my daughter on 12/05. The Saturn ION is junk! She has been stranded THREE times with the key stuck in the ignition and the engine still running. The lift motor in the driver side window broke. Now, the passenger rear window is broken. The car was leaking copious amounts of gas until it was unsafe to drive. Ignition cylinder has been replaced three times. The car only has 45,000 miles. I am so upset with this car that I am thinking of trading in my 2009 Silverado and NEVER buying a GM product again! Will be lodging a formal written complaint with the LA Attorney General's office and recommend that others follow suit!
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What options are available on the 2006 Saturn ION?
Available Saturn ION 2006 Submodel Types: Sedan, Coupe, Red Line
Available Trims: 2, 3, 1, Red Line
Exterior Colors: Silver Nickel, Black Onyx, Berry Red, Storm Grey, Deep Blue, Chili Pepper Red, Cypress Green, Pacific Blue, Golden Cashmere, Silver Blue, Storm Gray, Black, Bright Blue, Electric Blue, Dragonfly Green, Polar White, Red, Silver
Interior Colors: Grey, Gray cloth, Tan cloth, Grey cloth, Gray, Black cloth, Black premium cloth, Tan, Black, Black leather, Tan leather
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Aux Audio Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
