2004 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe review from North America
"Stay away from all Saturns (they belong to GM don't forget!)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where should I start??
Problems under 70,000km include the following:
Catalytic converter ($1200, thank god it was warrantied until 110,000km).
Ignition module ($230, out of my pocket).
Battery.
Starter.
Tires lasted 38,000km.
Driver's side suicide door window needed replacing (the rubber strip peeled away) (under warranty).
10,000km later, window's rubber seal (from replaced window) goes again. This time not under warranty. I ain't replacing it to the sum of $400!
Constant problems that persist are: (Currently at 123,000km)
Car won't start in cold temperatures (even -5!!!)
Very frustrating and depressing. I've had numerous problems in winter 2006/2007 with the car not starting. I paid $230 to have a block heater installed for this winter. Worked for 1/2 this winter and then car started not starting even after the car had been plugged in for several hours. Bought a Car Charger/Booster and this seemed to do the trick, along with the block heater. BUT, today and 2 weeks ago the car won't start even with the car being plugged in for 8 hours and the battery on CHARGE for 30-60 minutes.
I believe it to be the ignition switch problem everyone online seems to be having.
In short, I'm selling it and buying a reliable car (Honda).
General comments?
I'm constantly worrying that this car will break down at anytime. Can't wait till this winter is over so I can ensure that my car will start in the mornings. I have been late at least 12 times this winter due to the car not starting right away (or at all!)
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| Frustrating!! |
| Saturn ION 2 is a milk carton on wheels |
| 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 | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 123000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th February, 2008 |