2003 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe review from North America
"Don't buy a new model of a car, wait a couple of years so they can make it right."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine has a "squeak" or "rattle" sound when coasting through a parking lot and on some turns.
Doors "creak" like a 5 yr old car would, over speed bumps, or just every now and then.
Passenger door was scraping the car.
Trunk is misaligned and scrapes against the bumper.
There was no armrest installed when I bought the car.
12 volt adapters kept going out (I stopped using them, because I got tired of taking it in to be fixed).
The paint on the rear spoiler was messed up (bubbling/fading).
Above the driver's side, there is a "ring" that is under the paint, and requires buffing out or painting. I was told they would have to take off the seam of the windshield and it might not ever seal correctly again.
General comments?
It is good on gas.
The factory stereo is really good, and even sounds better than some of the upgraded systems someone might buy.
The back doors cannot be opened unless the front door is open (that would be nice for someone with kids).
The car handles well in rainy conditions.
I just found out the new 2004 version has a lot more upgrades, except I paid almost $1,000 more and got less.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2004 |