Used 2004 Saturn Ion for Sale

4.0

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.0

(2 Reviews)

Value

4.5

Performance

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

4.5

Owner Reviews

4.0

2 Reviews


Overall	4.0

Value	4.5

Performance	3.5

Style	3.5

Comfort	3.5

Fuel Economy	4.0

Reliability	4.5

2004 Saturn Ion - It's been a good commuter.

I like the manual transmission, the power options (windows and sunroof), and cruise control. I'm a bit disappointed in the fuel economy, but it's much better than my previous vehicle. The car is in pretty good physical condition so it's decent looking, too.

Story

My little granddaughter likes to climb in and pretend she's driving. Of course, she presses all the knobs and buttons so that leads to some surprises the next time I get in and start it up :)

Pros

With a 65-mile round trip for work, I was looking for a more economical commuting vehicle to replace a minivan that was getting about 18 miles per gallon. So when I found this car with a four-cylinder engine and stick shift and only around 94,000 miles on it, I test-drove it and bought it. It needed two new tires and front brakes, but the seller had replaced the coil packs and had it running well, plus it had no fluid leaks. I also liked the fact that it has a timing chain instead of a belt, so replacing that shouldn't be a concern for me. The seller gave me a discount on the price, an... (more)

Cons

A big disappointment was the car's sound system. It has a 6-CD changer, but it seemed to suffer from overheating so it would play for a while and the sound would deteriorate and then quit totally. Eventually a couple of CDs got suck in it and wouldn't eject. I had to pry them out. I do have a Sirius/XM receiver that I could use in the car, but since Saturn bodies are not made of steel the magnetic radio antenna will not stick to the car's roof. It also had open recalls for the ignition switch and power steering, but I got those fixed for free at the local Chevy dealer. Also the power... (more)

2004 Saturn Ion - Great little car!

I love this little car. I have an older model, but it holds up so well, I rarely have issues. It is extremely dependable, which is amazing considering it's 13 years old! I have taken it for long trips to Phoenix (we live in southern California), and we've never experienced a problem. Because of its size, gas and oil changes are incredibly affordable. The trunk space is surprisingly large for it. I can easily throw in a few weeks of groceries without hassle. It's comfortable too. My husband, who is 6'4", can drive it no problem, although he does have to take the seat all the way back. Even with the use and abuse, nothing major has broken. I got lucky with the color and found one that was a nice bright blue. This helps me a lot in the parking lot when I look for my car! Anyway, I would h... (more)

Story

My car is uniquely colored, so I can always find it in a lot, because I'm the only one in this small city that has one like it. One time, I came out from shopping and couldn't open the door. I looked up to find out it wasn't my car! It was so embarrassing. That never happens!

Pros

It's dependable, affordable, and great on gas! There is a lot of trunk space for its size, and it can really take the abuse.

Cons

I'm not a fan of where the trunk pop-up switch is located. It's right on the drivers side floor. Ours broke, because my husband stepped on it.