2004 Saturn ION Coupe II review from North America
"Oppsies on the purchase of a Saturn"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) Within 1 month of purchase, mine was in for service and I was driving a dealer car which shifted 'smoother'. Dealer said "all good" within 18months and 5 services I had a whole new clutch assembly - Master cylinderback. Dealer apologized for "missing the problem the first time". And gave me mud flaps b/c of the error.
2) 2 alignments within 20k
3) new sway bar bushings within 40k
4) New key ignition setup at 30k
5) suspension started "squeaking" at 30k
6) Gas mileage at 28mpg after 34mpg a month ago (now at 47k miles) worst gas mileage before today was 31mpg.
General comments?
Cheap - $6K dealer insentives .
I love the doors (suicide)
I love the hard plastic coating on the passenger seat.
Fits a dresser, or a Lazy-boy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 212 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47500 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2007 |