2006 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews Page 6

A-Ok

Written by: Saturn ION on 03/09/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I owned a Saturn before and loved it. I hated trading it away but I got the bug to buy and couldn't think of anything to buy except another Saturn. The service is excellent and the quality of their vehicles are tops.

Favorite Features

Interior --- the new dashboard is great.

Suggested Improvements

A wider choice of colors.

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Best you can get

Written by: Yeah4Stomper on 03/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have had a VW Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla and now the Saturn ION. Help my mother-in-law buy two cars. And speaking from service at the dealership, it has been the easiest car I have ever bought. Saturn dealership does not try to sell you something you do not want, nor did I have to hassle over the price. Car saleperson works on a salary, not volume or commission. Only took an hour and I was out the door - great service. And the car, it is a gem. The car has OnStar, drives well - completely quit. And the power is more than my Nissan Sentra SE-R. I am thinking of trading my wifes car in for another Saturn Ion. She cannot wait.

Favorite Features

I like the middle dash display, took me about an hour to get use to. I can see why they designed it that way, all car should have been designed this way. Better to navigate and better to see you gauges while driving. Also, the paint job - Cypress Green looks like a custom paint job.

Suggested Improvements

Only wish they would have put cup holders in the rear - otherwise nothing else.

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My first Saturn

Written by: Lorie on 03/01/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is my first Saturn and I love it. It handles great on the road, even in rain. It is great on gas. Looks small but has much room, even the trunk.

Favorite Features

The color cypress green is beautiful, it's green with a gold tone.

Suggested Improvements

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Great Car!

Written by: Johanna on 02/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

When I drove off in my new Saturn, I was very impressed with the handling. Pulling into certain parking areas, the Saturn make manuvers very easy. Very reliable. It took a week or so to get used to the instrument panel, being in the center of the dash, but once you get used to it, its actually a great feature. Very quiet running. It is just an overall great vehicle at a great price.

Favorite Features

On dash instrument panel, ease of handeling, very large trunk space, and radio features are my favorite.

Suggested Improvements

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Stylish and Economical

Written by: M. T. on 02/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

After being an avid Honda Accord owner for the last 10 years, I was looking for a change and similar quality vehicle for a lower price. After researching every possible vehicle, I fell in love with the look and the amenties of the Saturn. It has everything I want (Sunroof, automatic, nice stereo, good looks, plus even more than I expected--OnStar and XM radio with an MP3 at a great affordable price. The purchase of the vehicle was nonstressful and they accomodated the sale to my finances. I'm looking forward to many wonderful years with my Saturn and hope you give this car the chance it deserves. I never thought I'd buy anything except Japanese, but am not regretting it.

Favorite Features

Smooth Ride. Nice Radio. Very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Just wish side air bags and AntiLock Brakes were standard, rather than an option.

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This Saturn is to rival over any imports

Written by: shane on 01/12/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is my first Saturn experience. I've bought three new cars in the past and there is nothing like going into a Saturn dealer and being treated like a friend and not a dollar sign.. I bought a Saturn ION 3 Sedan with leather, 2.4 performance package with Saturn Advanced sound system. This advanced sound system package is definitely worth to opt for. The fuel mileage is well over 30mpg. I compared the Honda Civic, Toyota, and Chevy Cobalt.l The Saturn ION has better handling, more power, and good fuel economy to beat any import you put up to it. Especially for price, quality, and dealership experience.

Favorite Features

Value. Great 30mpg, 2.4 engine 170hp,OnStar, oversized trunk, Saturn advanced Audio, 5 star crash rating, leather serting, sport tuned suspension

Suggested Improvements

Leg room in rear seat, fog light button hard to see

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Employee reviews?

Written by: Mary S. on 01/08/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I only wish I had shopped around before buying this car. Our experience with this car has been horrible yet all these GREAT reviews....sounds awfull fishy to me. Little history. Was in the shop with a transmission problem at a little over 400 miles and now a brake problem. Oh, and did I mention the interior...I thought it would grow on me but cheap is cheap and uncomfortable. My kids hate it and complain it is difficult to sit more than 30 min in the back seats. Oh well, live and learn. Should have listened to my husband. He wanted a Honda.

Favorite Features

Give me a minute.....nope can't think of anything.

Suggested Improvements

Build a car people want to drive and move the instrument pannel back to the left from the middle.

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Compares to the Best

Written by: Bubba on 01/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My original choice was not the Saturn but after an intensive month of shopping and visiting the dealers I was disgusted with other dealers sales tactics, and decided to give the Ion a look. The Ion 3 with the 170hp, 2.4L engine in my opinion compares to the Mazda6. There are no dealer games and they got me awesome GMAC financing. This is the first time I feel like I got an absolute steal on a car purchase. The only thing that needed getting used to was the console that is in the center of the dashboard. But if you shop Saturn you get a big bang for the buck and no sleazy dealer tricks.

Favorite Features

Upgraded 2.4Liter 270hp engine Leather seating Onstar & XM

Suggested Improvements

Radio Controls on the steering wheel. Front cup holders in a more logical location. Every GM make and model should be sold with the Saturn no haggle pricing model.

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Great car for your money

Written by: zio on 01/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This coupe is fun to drive and is styled very nicely. I especially like the bucket seats in the rear. Car drives smooth and handles well. The only negative is the rear view is small especially if you get a spoiler, but overall this car gives you a lot for your money.

Favorite Features

Rear bucket seats, standard OnStar, sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Larger rear view window.

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Nice Car

Written by: p. Jackson on 01/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Handles good, good performance, love the 2.4 litre engine and the performance package, onstar,etc. the list goes on. I have had my ION 3 for a month and have no compalints. I don't understand why the car critics aren't more fovorible towards the Saturn.

Favorite Features

I like the 2.4 litre engine, the six in dash cd units, instrument cluster in center of dash, the travel package and performance package are worth the cost.

Suggested Improvements

More back seat room, need of driver foot rest and I have to search for the clock. It gets lost in the instrument cluster.

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