Overview & Reviews

Saturn has upgraded the Ion with new fabrics, improved plastics and a new radio with MP3 and satellite radio capability. The electric steering has been revised for improved feel at highway speeds, while the sedan's five-speed automatic and the coupe's CVT have been recalibrated for improved gear selection and response. Finally, Saturn has installed additional sound-deadening material to reduce cabin noise. A Special Edition version of the sedan provides black exterior paint, distinctive 16-inch wheels and a two-tone interior.

User Reviews:

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  happy with saturns - 2004 Saturn ION
  By chandsant - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I have had 3 saturns now. I like the sc2 3 door design much better than the new saturn coupe. it is not as sporty. i am happy with the extra room though. go figure. over all, i am a saturn buyer for life.

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  Fun Car to Drive - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Jessica - July 26 - 9:43 am

  This is my first brand new car. Also my first 5-spd. I love the power that it has and that its fun to drive. I feel very comfortable in it. I like all the features it came with: sunroof, cruise control, 6-disc CD changer w/ MP3. The only thing that we had to replace were the speakers...they were horrible! The CD player also seems to have some weird thing where it detects when the music is too loud and automaticaly turns it down. That can be very annoying. Other than that its a decent car for someone who wants something sporty, yet easier to get in and out of than a normal coupe. Also, had a leak under the door when it would rain that had to be fixed.

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  good car after 1 month - 2004 Saturn ION
  By danhurd - July 21 - 2:00 am

  i have owned saturns before and this one is the best so far. not disappointing.

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  my ion - 2004 Saturn ION
  By dab85032 - July 10 - 10:00 am

  so far has been great car

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  Keeps going at 80k miles - 2004 Saturn ION
  By wowd - June 13 - 4:40 pm

  I bought the saturn only because of 0% and it seemed "sporty". My wife loves the car. It is averaging 32mpg at 80-85mph on highway. Only been to shop once with a bad bearing. Still has plenty of pep, and handles great. Took on a 2000 mile trip, came back and had to buy another car. It was very uncomfortable on a long ride, great for commute though. My wife feels very secure and comfortable driving 35 miles each way to work. At 80k, still no shakes, rattles,or noises. Very impressed. Looking for car to make at least 200k miles, only money put in has been oil changes and had to replace tires at 30k. I bought good tires, andthey have 50k. Looking to go to 70k

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  Overall a great car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By dagda567 - May 5 - 8:10 pm

  We bought the ion for a nice, cheap car with good gas mileage. My fiance loves the styling and the interior, although to me the exterior looks kinda odd. The seats are fine for around town but i wouldnt want to take a road trip in it. The dash console position is strange but I actually kinda like it. Controls are all very easy to reach and the gas mileage is great. For an economy car it actually rides very nice. And GMs 2.2 Ecotec engine is absolutely flawless. I feel very safe with that engine because of its reliability record.

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  my second saturn - 2004 Saturn ION
  By boarderfly - February 1 - 2:00 am

  My new ION3 is fantastic. You cannot compare it to the former S series of cars, it is infintly improved. Much more powerful, nicer ride, and cool features like restyling the dash and putting the cupholder lower than the a/c knobs so you dont spill coffee all over them!

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  Saturn Ion - 2004 Saturn ION
  By fredm - January 21 - 10:00 am

  Runs very well. Developes noises. Squeaks when backing up. Engine noisey even after first and second checkups. Car height is much better than previous vehicles.

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  MPG? No! GPM= Grins per Mile!!! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Catshreds - December 24 - 8:00 pm

  Park where you want, no shopping cart dings in these polymer doors. Move throgh traffic or on the open road with plenty of power to spare. Huge 4 wheel brakes will stop you NOW. Ive never owned a Saturn before, but one drive in the Redline, and I was sold. Looked at Scion Tc, WRX Sti, and Srt4. This car is the pefect marriage of performance and everday practicality; insurance was way cheaper than the others too!

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  Some, but not enough - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Jynxie - November 16 - 2:33 pm

  I bought an ION after owning a 92 Saturn SC and being so pleased with it. I was VERY disappointed with the ION. It rattled, parts came off all the time, brakes werent that good. I definitely got my moneys worth out of that warranty. Good for a first car, but after having had high quality, I cant go back to Saturn.