2003 Saturn ION review from North America
"Great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car would not start in cold weather.
General comments?
I purchased a used 2003 Saturn Ion for my wife and she would have trouble starting it in the morning. After she attempted, I would go out and it would start right away. After searching the web, we found out why due to the cold and the ignition switch. To test a theory, I tried staring the car first, every morning. The car would start right away. When my wife would try, it would not. The solution (we think) is to keep the key in your pocket (where it is warm) and not in a purse. Since we started that procedure, we have not had any trouble starting the car, even when it reached -20 degrees F!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2007 |