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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love my second Saturn

Dave, 06/15/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my second Saturn. I loved my 1996 Saturn SL2, wich I owned for 10 years, but my new 2006 Ion is a dramatic improvement. If you are looking for an economy car that has the room of a mid size and the smooth ride of a full size luxury car then this is the car for you. The competition may have more gadgets but this car is bigger with a nice smooth ride, as well as great pick up and decent gas mileage. Yes.. GM can make a decent car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Why is my car knocking?

readingteach, 02/13/2009
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I owned an SL2, and it went almost 150,000 miles until I traded it in for my current car, a 2006 I0N 3. The quality of the ION 3 is much poorer than with the SL. It's obvious that Saturn cut corners with the ION, which may account for its short run. Like others, I've noticed that the interior seems cheaply made, and the material does easily stain. The biggest problem is that the car keeps surging when I'm idling at a stop sign or a red light. I've taken it to the dealer multiple times, and they can't find anything. I was originally very proud to own a Saturn since the company took a lot of pride in its products, but the company obviously doesn't care about quality like it once did.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

it's all new to me

DJ, 05/29/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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well just bought it but so far so good, it's a big change for me cause i fianlly got rid of my 93 roadmaster with a 350-5.7l..so to go to a 4cyl it's a change. the car looks great feels great and sounds great..the center dash is nice once you get used to it. it was worth it though for myself, my wife and 2 kids...happy driving..and go try one it won't hurt..lol

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2.13 out of 5 stars

RIP

Surferjoemn, 02/22/2010
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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When I first purchased my Saturn the seat cushions came off on both front seats and the windows fell off the tracks. It would randomly go into break down mode while I was on the freeway. Imagine dropping to 20mph in the fast lane. The engine blew up at 124,000 cause yet unknown - may have been via the transmission.

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