Used 2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
expensive to keep on the road
mark, 10/13/2009
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
Re-thinking GM's quality
KAMH, 08/19/2009
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.
Disillusioned
sierpinski, 05/20/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car for its safety features, have a 2001 SL with 150,000 miles on it, wanted the security of a new car to drive a grandchild around in. It was brand new, only 10 miles on it. Nine days and 700 miles later, it wouldn't start. Dealer replaced the ignition. Well, I'm angry, I put $10,000 of my money down on the car and don't want it now. The gas mileage stinks, accellerating seems to be painful for it. Everything about my 2001 SL is better, it runs better, it feels more roomy inside. The ION seats are like bulls in a china shop, there is no space to fit things under the seats, there is noplace to put a large-sized fountain drink. The car is a frigging nightmare, I hate it.
I will not buy another Saturn.
Charles, 11/11/2008
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new. I have the key stuck in the ignition problem. The car wouldn't turn off. I could not remove the key. The car is less than three years old. The warranty has passed because of the mileage. The dealer refuses to even look at it unless I agree to pay. The ignition switch does not wear with mileage. This should not break within three years. I have searched the internet and this seems to be a common occurance with this car. This should be a recall but isn't. If you want me to buy a new car from you then stand behind the broken one you already sold me!! I am looking for a new second car. I was going to buy the Vue, but now it won't be a Saturn.
Very Nice Compact Car
gilbcp, 09/09/2005
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought Storm Grey ION-2 with a 5spd manual transmission, power door locks, remote keyless entry, and power windows. I found the ION to have a nice comfortable ride, responsive steering, and pretty decent acceleration. I like the placement of the gauges in the center of the dash (took me only about a day to get used to), the free 1-year of OnStar, the 3- month free subscription to XM- Satellite radio. I think that the styling of the car is great and looks much better than the Civic and is just as attractive as the Corolla. I know that the projected reliability isn't as good as Civic and Corolla, but it also costs about 3k less than either of those cars do. It also has comfortable seats.