Does the engine in my 2005 Saturn ION need to be replaced?

Personally I would junk it and get something second hand. You've probably driven it for 10 years already. The amount of time and money you will sink into it, will probably come out to the same price as buying a good used car. If the engine has to be replaced, you will be looking at around $1600 for a crate engine, plus whatever labor costs. Usually after putting in a new engine, a myriad of other problems will come up. I would take the 3k you will end up spending in labor, and get a good used car.

Thanks Reelin68 ... I've had it since '09 and it's been exactly what I needed, and I come from a long line of Saturns, so I was hoping somebody would say, oh, it only needs X and that will only cost $500 (I'm a dreamer). After the mechanic said it was completely out of oil, I started looking online at used cars while I waited for the oil change to manage my expectations of price and availability.

My 2005 saturn ion over heat on my and the engine dead so do i get a new engine or rebuilt the engine

My A/C went out then my car started complete loss of power at slow spead and making a God aweful noise. She drove just fine to the gas station yesterday no noise but everytime I'd have to stop at a red light or to turn she would go completely dead and then on the way home made the same noise the whole ride back also my lights inside shut off when I flip the switch to turn on my outside lights. . Never had an oil change ...I've had it a couple months and its last tune up was last year.. she was doing fine but after 2 months my boyfriend drove her and he came home with loss of power and no oil.. sometimes she works sometimes she dont