Used 2006 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Re-thinking GM's quality
KAMH, 08/19/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Saturn Ion is a sharp-looking 4cyl. sedan. I feel it has much more personality than, say, the Cobalt. My former '96 Saturn (before GM began manufacturing them) was built to last. My Ion is very reliable, but only with some fixing of things I've NEVER had to fix on any car before, even when it was 10 years old. Ions are notorious for bad ignition switches. When you turn the key....nothing happens, not even a click of the starter. I've replaced sway bar links, insulator and bushings. The catalytic converter is partially blocked up. My gearshifter was replaced in the first year for chrome chipping off the top. The current one needed the top superglued back on.
brokeTX lady
disappointed lady, 09/25/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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The first year I owned the car was great but, since have had numerous problems from car ignition not turning off to driver's side car door not opening as well as driver's window not working. I'm not impressed with the inside cloth interior either. It stains easily. The outside sound is loud when driving. I am however happy with the mileage I get which is one good thing I have enjoyed. This was the first new car I purchased. I'm still paying new car payments as well as repairs since the warranty has expired. This has surely left a bad taste in my mouth. I have not recommended this brand to anyone I know.
Would not buy another Saturn
Kathy, 03/19/2009
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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The car only got about 17 MPG in town. Hwy mpg was what it was supposed to be. At 40,000 miles, the car would not start after filling up with gas. After a couple tries, had to push on gas pedal to start. Also, at 45,000 miles, ignition went completely out and had to replace! Looking to trade car asap.
expensive to keep on the road
mark, 10/13/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Like other reviews here, lots of mechanical problems. At 80,000 I am on my second engine, third ignition switch third set of shifting cables. replaced wheel bearings, stabilizers, and several other front end parts. Would love to trade it, but owe more than it's worth. Looks decent, drives decent when its not in the shop. Unfortunately just a cheaply built car. I know people with older saturns that had decent experiences, but my feeling is this is a good car to stay away from
awsome car!!!!.........so far
paul, 12/15/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my ion! I have had it for only 9 months now but I have not had one bit of a problem. Always relieable, great on gas, fun to drive, awsome and cool design both interior and exterior, great stereo system, very roomy for a smaller car, (decent leg room in the back seat) ive took it on the highway long distance, I live in the city and it does great there with everyday travel as well. Its a 2006 with 46,000 miles on it, it had 36,000 when I got it. I know most problems don't start until after 50,000 miles so well hafta see. But so far so good!