Used 2006 Saturn ION Coupe Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Nice Sporty Car for over 50 crowd
Don, 08/12/2016
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was looking for a Stick Shift car as I was getting tired of my 95 Prizm with 3 spd automatic (great car, but boring!). Found this on car site, price was right, had under 89K on the clock and was a 5 speed (!). Only a few cosmetic blemishes (crack in upper front fender, small hole in side of drivers seat, but ran strong. Over the next 15 months, have replaced; A/C Unit (bought car in winter, was unable to test, Compressor was broken, replaced under warranty), new rear shocks ($50 from RA, did myself), upgraded front brakes (drilled and slotted units from RA for $105, did myself), new front wheel bearings ($75 total from RA, did myself) lower control arms ($105 total from RA, again, did myself). Not all cars are perfect, but this one has been the most fun to drive since my 1978 Firebird I had in 1982. It has the gumption to get up and go on the highway AND, you can do the Supercharger upgrade from the Redline OR Cobal SS without doing anything special as the 2.2 will handle the extra power without strengthening the valve train or crankshaft. Looking forward to having fun with this car, and...love the back suicide doors! Everyone gets a kick out of them!
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hotrodd, 05/16/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The front seats are very comfortable and have lots of leg room. The overall design is pretty good. Rear visability is kinda poor but you work around it. At first I didn't like the gauges in the middle but now it has grown on me. You can actually see them better then on the left side. I heard Saturn might get rid of the plastic panels next year because of the gap that is needed because it expands. I personally like the dent free sides. i wasn't looking to buy a new car any time soon but decided I wanted something good on gas and this is my choice. Coming from Jeeps and pickups I am very pleased so far.
American made
Jim Kelsey, 08/06/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I researched all, drove most, chose on basis of country of originand safety. It's better than 6 of the 10 that were chosen as the "best" better quality and costs less than 7 of the 10 chosen as the best college cars. Saturn 2.2 has been named 1 of the top 10 engines mass produced anywhere! If in doubt, test one. I personally own 2 Saturns and have since the mid 90's Have yet to need a repair other than tires and such.
OK car
Rita, 06/15/2010
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 Saturn ion new in April, 2006. For the first three years, it was perfect. However, in 2009 the power window on the driver's side quit working and it cost $300 to fix. The next thing was some sort of crazy quirk that froze the key in the ignition. After spending towing fees and replace the ignition, I found out that it might have been caused by parking it too long with the wheels turned hard left. (I know, I know - sounds goofy, but now I always make sure the wheels are perfectly in line when I park.) anyway, it does get good gas mileage (I have a long commute), it is ok comfort wise for a car of its class. However, if it does anything else, I am going to trade it.
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Carole, 04/02/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2006 Ion in May of 2007 for our teenage daughter. While the look is sporty, the quality of the car is cheap. We have had the car in the shop 5 times since owning it for only a year and a half! The first time we had a heavy rain and the front passenger side of the car was drenched with water from some sort of leak. Then the automatic window stop working. It went to the shop 2 times for that. Next the key got stuck in the engine and could not turn the car off. And just this week the power steering went out and the whole steering column had to be changed. The engine light goes on and off also. The car is cheap and unreliable. I will never buy another Saturn again