2003 Saturn ION 3 review from North America
"I hate that I love my car - will not buy Saturn again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bushings - Gone bad 8 times.
Manifold - Replaced twice.
Right door leaked.
Passenger side floor leaked from behind dashboard.
Won't start in cold weather.
Won't start after being serviced.
Seats started to wear within first 60 days.
Dash begin to peal at 10,000 miles.
Sun roof leaked.
Dealer installed rain guards - replaced 7 times!
General comments?
The car is comfortable.
The car is stylish.
The car was affordable.
The car may or may not start - even more so when it is cold.
The dealership never wanted to give me the rental, even when my warranty guaranteed a rental.
Handles well when in working order.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2009 |