2003 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe review from North America
"Poor vehicle for +$25,000"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constant variable transmission grinds at 10km/h
Electronic rack and pinion replaced at 5,000 kilometers.
General comments?
Poor handling at highway speeds.
Constant chirping when going over bumps.
Seat comfort has severely deteriorated since the vehicle was bought.
Front shocks very noisy over slow speeds.
Trunk vibrates in high wind due to plastic panel screwed to metal frame.
Steering is very noisy.
High pitched noise when vehicle reaches 130 kilometer per hour.
Dealer experience worst of any to date. I have never heard so many excuses from a dealership for a poor vehicle. I have never seen so many "Could not duplicate" memos on a work order in my life.
Will never buy another GM vehicle. Both Honda vehicles I have owned are much better vehicles and the dealership seems to care about the business and repeat business it gets.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Ecotec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 37000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2005 |