Used 2006 Saturn Ion for Sale

4.5

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.5

(2 Reviews)

Value

4.5

Performance

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

4.5

Reliability

4.5

Owner Reviews

4.5

2 Reviews


Overall	4.5

Value	4.5

Performance	4.0

Style	3.0

Comfort	4.0

Fuel Economy	4.5

Reliability	4.5

2006 Saturn Ion - Great value

I purchased this vehicle about seven years ago when I was 16 to be my very first car, and I plan to keep driving it for at least two-three more years. It had been a very dependable and reliable car, and it is kind of amazing the very little amount of maintenance it has required since I've owned it. It is a smaller car, but it does not feel like a smaller car in terms of trunk space and driver/passenger interior space. In fact, the smaller size has truly been a benefit for me. It is very easy for me to get into even the more difficult parking spaces, and in terms of maneuverability/handling around curves and turns, I have not driven another vehicle that has begun to compare. Surprisingly, it also has a decent amount of get-up-and-go when it using it for my normal work commute (i.e., lit... (more)

Story

When I was first learning to drive in this vehicle, I did not yet know to account for the passenger when deciding what speed to take turns... so I might have accidentally shocked a close friend when they took their first ride in my car. They were amazed that my little car could handle so well!

Pros

I love that this vehicle has been so incredibly reliable for me over the last seven years. The low maintenance costs are a huge plus, and the reason I plan on continuing to drive it for some time despite its "older" age. I also very much enjoy the way that the vehicle drives, the maneuverability around turns, and the ease in which I can get into parking spaces and into my garage/parking structures. It also has surprisingly good get-up-and-go for its size and engine, provided you are the sole occupant of the vehicle, and that combined with the excellent fuel economy have cemented this vehic... (more)

Cons

Most of the negative things about this vehicle aren't really in relation to the vehicle as a whole, but the specific package the original purchaser of the car decided on. I have the "bare bones," aka no power windows. But most importantly, no air conditioning. Fortunately, I live in the northern part of the United States so that is not too big of a inconvenience. Another potential negative aspect of this vehicle is that I sometimes worry about its crash safety if I was to be involved in an accident. While I would not expect any better, given the car's size and its age, the crash safety fac... (more)

2006 Saturn Ion - Sturdy, comfy, and reliable gas mileage

Although I bought my Saturn Ion used, I have enjoyed my time with the car very much. It may not be much of a looker, but it is a pretty reliable and fuel-efficient car. Size wise, the car is quite nice, and it has all of the features you would want such as good A/C, a nice sound system, and plenty of leg room. Not only that but despite the car being at 180,000 miles, it runs like a charm However, on the negative side, the car does seem to need a lot of oil changes, and some of the interior feels a bit fake and plastic compared to other vehicles. The steering wheel, for instance, is tiny! Overall though, I would recommend this car to anyone looking for an affordable vehicle to get you from point A to point B.

Story

While not a super funny thing or anything, this car actually seems to be more common than I at first thought, so there have been a few instances of seeing a car drive off and wondering if someone just stole my car only to see that, no, it's still parked right where I left it.

Pros

My top-most favorite feature about this car is the fuel efficiency. I can usually fill the whole tank with about $25, and this will last me about a week, easily. To be fair, I don't travel too much, but for getting to and from work as well as running errands, the gas lasts, I would say, a great amount of time. Another thing I really like is that the car is quite sturdy. I have been in a couple of fender benders and despite having bought the car used. It has come out of these accidents with not much of a scratch and all passengers in good condition.

Cons

One thing I hate about the car is the steering wheel being so tiny. Compared to other vehicles, the steering wheel feels like one from a toy car, which can get a bit annoying. Another thing that is a bit annoying is that this car seems to need oil changes quite commonly. While it could be due to the car being used and 12 years old at this point, it still seems to need maintenance quite often.