2004 Saturn ION 1 review from North America
"Best car around for small families on a budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing wrong. Just took it about 1300 miles from Boston to NYC to D.C.. Surprisingly comfortable on the long ride for an entry level car. Two kids in the car also.
General comments?
Love this car!! Originally went to Saturn dealership looking for a used 2 or 3 year old Saturn. I found a nice SL with all the power extras etc... But the Saturn sales associate figured out that with the lower interest rate on a new car loan, I could get a brand new Ion for the same monthly payment. Best decision I ever made. The Ion is SO much bigger in all respects from the SL (I owned a 93). Trunk is ENORMOUS! My 93 SL had so little horsepower, I had trouble going up steep hills. No such problem with the Ion. The 140 HP seems to be plenty. I think I may buy a VUE when my horrible Ford Windstar finally kicks the bucket.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2700 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2004 |