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1.88 out of 5 stars

2006 Saturn ION

Wanting Answers, 01/20/2010
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I bouught the car used with 36000 mi on it, and Initally it was fine, then at about 60000 mi it all was like a bad dream, the engine light, no one knows what to do about this, the computer has been reset 4 times, when it comes on the car wont accelerate, it jerks like tranny is going out, I finally parked it for a while and my Daughter needed a car to drive and that lasted about a week and then the same thing started happening again, really think GM needs to step up, In the shop again 900 to reset the computer, replace throttle Body , and 2 rotors.... Geeze this wears me out just reliving it. This Car is Garbage period, STAY AWAY, I need a HUG, No trade value, Owe more than its worth, HELP!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Commuter I've Owned

pstrkrk, 10/28/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car after considering several cars. It came down to the Civic or the ION. I liked the ION's ride better and the price was significantly lower than the Civic. I drive over 90miles/day to work so comfort and efficiency are important and I regularly get 40mpg in this car. I rarely drive in town but when I do it drops to about 30mpg. Ride is nice, steering precise and predictable. Driving is seamless and comfortable even though I am quite large and this is a small car. No problems to report in the first 12,000 miles.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

First and Last

jnelson, 03/08/2010
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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These cars are real junk. I just finished replacing the brake rotors that Saturn had turned down supposedly three times. Terrible service. Definitely my one and only GM purchase.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love my Ion

mattg24, 03/30/2010
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my fist car. I have owned it for about a week now and have driven it about 800 miles. Everything about it is cool. It gets good gas mileage, good acceleration, and a well thought out interior. I have the level 3 coupe .. This is my first car and I am 18 and in love with her. I plan to take very good care of her. As I have her longer I will update this...

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5 out of 5 stars

Compares to the Best

Bubba, 01/08/2006
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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My original choice was not the Saturn but after an intensive month of shopping and visiting the dealers I was disgusted with other dealers sales tactics, and decided to give the Ion a look. The Ion 3 with the 170hp, 2.4L engine in my opinion compares to the Mazda6. There are no dealer games and they got me awesome GMAC financing. This is the first time I feel like I got an absolute steal on a car purchase. The only thing that needed getting used to was the console that is in the center of the dashboard. But if you shop Saturn you get a big bang for the buck and no sleazy dealer tricks.

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