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2003 Saturn ION User Reviews

2003 Saturn ION Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 19 reviews

  • Performance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Appearance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Overall:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"power" 5 reviews
"comfortable car" 2 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
CONS
"body" 2 reviews
"wiper" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Robert writes:
2003 Saturn ION 3 Review
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good starter car

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ugly body

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Good For Starting Drivers — high gass mileage, diffrent, hate the appearance. the body is made of diffrent material and the speedometer is in the center of the dash. the car has good acceleration and is fun to crusie in but again the body needs work.

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Samuel writes:
2003 Saturn ION 2 Review
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fuel mileage

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lock fell off...wiper blade flew off....starts hard in the cold...

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Go Day To Day Driver.... — This is a good day to day driving car, No extra power to rave about about, but good enough to get around town and to school. I like the plastic bumper and side impact resistance body..No dents on this body. Gas mileage is great....... Poor on fixed up....key lock fell out, wiper fell off....But runs good now..

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Rae Anne writes:
2003 Saturn ION Base Review
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i like everything about it

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the plastic like body.

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Nice — overall the car is pretty good. we havent had to really replace anything on the car except for tires. the performance is average. the apperace looks nice and the interior is comfy. the car is a nice daily driver type of car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Michelle writes:
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GREAT GAS MILEAGE!

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Saturn Makes A Great Car — It drives nice. It looks really good. It really is a SHARP looking car! It gets GREAT gas mileage. I can go to work and home for a week on a quarter tank of gas. This car is fun to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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George writes:
2003 Saturn ION Base Review
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gas milage

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wipers

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7 Out Of 10 — performance-needs a bigger engine Great Gas Milage fun bc its a stick very basic appearance but nice bc the plastic doesn't rust or get very dirty needs better wipers. overall i like having it and am glad i didn't pick the taurus

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Danette writes:
2003 Saturn ION 2 Review
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awsome

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Good Car — i have had it and i have had very litte trouble out of it it gets good gas milage and it has a lot of room for people and all the stuff too you can fit at least 3 people in the back seat and 2 including the dirver good

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Ashley writes:
2003 Saturn ION Base Review
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great car, comfortable

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2003 Saturn Ion — Great car, love the placement of the speedometer and whatnot. Makes for a smaller steering wheel which is perfect for women. I have had my car for 2 years and have never had a single problem with it. It's a great car, fun to drive. The only negative thing I could possibly say is that the seats can get a little uncomfortable if you are on a long drive. Otherwise, it's a great car!

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Kaylynn writes:
2003 Saturn ION Coupe Review
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its a sweet lookin ride and the coupe doors make people jealous

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a few minor things keep going wrong

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Awesome Car — This car is awesome! not only is it awesome looking, but it performs extremely well. its easy to handle and i like that the brakes arent touchy like most models out there. its only needed minor repairs like fuses that keep blowing and one time the windshield wiper came off track. It's appearance is stellar. i love the coupe doors and the low profile tires. the interior could be a little prettier, though. i'd say it gets maybe a little under par on gas mileage which is one major downfall of this car. But overall, this car is wonderful! i'd recommend it to anyone who wants to have a sweet looking ride that handles well.

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Jeff writes:
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Engine has had very few problems.  Rides pretty good.

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Too small, tires too expensive, lights burn out quickly, air conditioning doesn't work well.

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Wouldn't Recommend. — Too many little things have gone wrong that cost a lot to fix. Tires are super expensive for a little car.

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Dustin writes:
2003 Saturn ION Coupe Review
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Great gas mileage for a relatively cheap car to buy, horse power is awesome for an inner city car.

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Interior is no ware near as comfortable as my cavalier. This can make for uncomfortable long drives if you are a tall or big person.

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Amazing Gas Mileage With Great Power — I am getting this car next August and cant wait gets about 34 mpg and has more horse power than my cavalier. A nice sparkling dark blue paint job.

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Cost $5,015 Average Instant Market Value $7,491 Average Instant Market Value $6,007 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 30 26 26
Horsepower 140 205 143
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.7 30.8
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 42.2 41.2

Reviews From Other Years

2007 Saturn ION Reviews

I Think This Car Is Great For Everyday Drivers And New Drivers By Rebecca

Performance - works well as an everyday car, handles well Build Quality - only needed the fuel line replaced, and tires that came with the car wore out really quickly, but outside of that everything i... Read More

Good Comuter Car By Phil

its a good gas saver thats about it. you can supe it up becase the transmission will literaly explode. its all made of plastic so its cheep to fix. the power steering motor will probly go out and make... Read More

Read all 23 2007 Saturn ION reviews

2006 Saturn ION Reviews

No Cost Ownership By AnEpic1

Best car I have ever owned when it comes down to cost of ownership and reliability. Wish I could afford to have 2 cars. 34mpg plus every amenity from MP3 to ice cold air, cruise and on star, keyless e... Read More

Get The Ion!!! By Michael

Most reliable car I have ever driven.....the weight distribution is well balanced for diamonding the corners. The dash is in a unusual posistion, however after time it becomes a great asset. Trunk has... Read More

Read all 17 2006 Saturn ION reviews

2005 Saturn ION Reviews

Alas, Poor Saturn. I Knew It Well. By bitdreamer

This car has been fun and functional. But I have to admit, the good deals I find are often weird -- in this case, backwards doors, plastic shell and non-union shop -- and Americans don't go for weird... Read More

Not Worth It. By Pam

Its a cute little car, but has wayyyy to many problems. It makes so many noises and theres a problem with it every other day. Its good on gas, and gets me from point A-B most times though so no real... Read More

Read all 11 2005 Saturn ION reviews

2004 Saturn ION Reviews

Clean Saturn Ion. Must See By Armyranger1322

This car was so easy to drive and great on gas for if you have to travel long distances. Its also a good first car for a teenager its stylish and is a great price. It has a extremely spacous back seat... Read More

Its A Great Car.... By ashleyshields8

This is the 4th saturn i have owned....i really like the saturn but this one is plan jane to my other ones there is no keyless entry remote starter or cruise control.....other those down falls this ca... Read More

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