2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe 3 review from North America
"I love my car and want it to be perfect!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car wouldn't start the other morning.
Twice now the radio won't work.
Terrible knocking sound every once in awhile when I hit bumps.
General comments?
I immensely enjoy my Saturn. This is my first "new" car and I've had my Ion since July 04.
Earlier this week I went out to start it to let it warm up. It wouldn't start. It wouldn't even turn over. But all the lights, windows and even the radio worked. I have no idea what was going on. I thought it might've been the clutch, so I pumped it a couple times and once it almost started, but didn't quite catch. I waited a few minutes, then it started right up. I was NOT happy about this.
This morning the radio wouldn't work. The CD player worked just fine, but no sound was coming through the speakers when I switched it to the radio. I could change stations and SEE the station I was on, but no sound. This has happened one other time, too.
At least two times a week I'll hear a terrible knocking sound from under the front end when I am driving on an uneven road. That does not sound like that can be good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21500 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Durango |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2005 |