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My Second ION
Henry, 07/10/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Buying an ION-2 sedan was one of the best choices I have ever made. I can tell from driving it that numerous improvements have been made since the ION came out in 2003. It handles well and has good acceleration. The automatic transmission works very well and is known for reliability. Also, this one is quieter than the early model IONs. Cosmetically, the steering wheel and the front fascia are big improvements on the 03-04 IONs.
From VUE to ION
JAMES, 07/11/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This 2006 Saturn ION is my third Saturn and I feel it is the best yet. The ride is so much nicer than the 2003 VUE I had, but it is no better on gas than the VUE was. The guages were not hard to get used to and I like them. The black paint is something I would change if I could. The black interior is sweet.
Loving It
wkae, 07/24/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I was first attracted to the car by it's low price tag, but I've found it to be a great little car to drive. True, it doesn't live up to the gas mileage estimates, but whose car does? Most of us don't drive our cars at 55mph anymore. This is a great vehicle for the price
Power Steering went out
Cruces2009, 06/19/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I got my car in Oct. 2005 and really had no problems and was planning on trading in for a Vue or Outlook with in the next year or so and then Yesterday my Power Steering went out, it was hard to turn and scary driving over a mountain with my two daughters alone. As soon as I turned off engine it was fine again. I went to dealership and it's going to cost $1,000 to replace and to top it off I found out lots of people are having the same problem, this really stinks, I plan on calling customer service tommorrow, really wish there was a recall. :(
Solid Commuter
berne1, 08/18/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car strictly on price. Got a 24 mo lease w/17K miles per year for $222. I was expecting to be underwhelmed, but I found this vehicle to be a pleasant surprise. I got the 5- speed because I prefer a stick, and got an add'l $250 rebate. This car would not be fun with an automatic. The engine pulls strong in the powerband. The interior is quieter than I expected. It only took a few days to get used to the center-mounted gauges. I don't know that I'd put them there, but they work just fine. The only time it seems weird is at night, when there is no light from the gauges directly in front of you.