2004 Saturn ION review from North America
"Better than other Saturn cars I've had."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I notice a small squeaking sound if I go over bumps.
The gas mileage is worse than even what I was expecting, but not as bad as some other cars.
General comments?
This car takes off well.
The transmission shifts smoothly. You can't feel it shift like you could with other Saturn cars.
The car handles well around curves.
It looks very sporty.
It seems like you could add additional things to the car to upgrade the appearance.
It's been reliable so far.
It definitely has more room inside the car.
I used to say with my '95 SC1 I had no backseat as it was very uncomfortable unless you were 5 years old, but the Ion has a decent sized back seat. Even a larger person could fit without being too uncomfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 68 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2600 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2004 |