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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  Long Term, great car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By 04driver - November 29 - 6:09 pm

  I purchased my 2004 Ion3 almost new at the Saturn dealer, with about 2k miles. Thats been 9 years and just over 100,000 miles ago. Perfect car, for me. Only replaced struts, belts, brakes, filters, oil, etc. Had auto transmission serviced once. Absolutely NO problems with this vehicle. Great trip vehicle for me. Disneyland, Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, wherever I want to go. 30 plus mpg on freeway. I get better mpg when I go faster than stated limits, hmm.. Anyway, I love it so much, that my extended family have purchased three others. Looks like a Saturn lot when all are here. Others may have had problems, but for us. Great car. Wish they still made them. All 5 still work fine.

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  I Love It! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By docsmilitarywife - November 14 - 12:46 am

  Very satisfied with it so far. Havent had it long but its perfect for me. My husband got it for me. Its used but not badly. Just really been broken in good. We got the warranty on it too, just in case. Its got awesome pickup and looks fantastic. Its really an eye catcher. I love the leather and the stereo sounds awesome. The 6 disk cd changer is great, too. The brakes are really good and it purrs like a kitten when you really open it up on the interstate. I got a great feeling about this car and am sure we made a fantastic choice!

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  Saturn ion 3 is a excellent car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By William A Comer - July 21 - 2:00 am

  We bought a 2003 ion 3 in March 2003. We were so pleased with the car that when my son returned from Europe and needed a car we bought another ion 3 in September 2003. So far, NO regrets. I would buy again and recommend this car. The Saturn dealership is the very best sales and service I have ever experienced in my 40+ years of car ownership.

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  AWESOME - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Redhottone22 - July 15 - 2:00 am

  AN awesome car for a young person buying their first car! Its awesome, Very relaiable, yet looks very sporty!

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  Great Car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Supamonk - July 15 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is absolutely fantastic, the features for the price are incredible. The comfort is far above what one would expect and the performance is surprising. The vehicle is very fun to drive as well. Another appealing aspect is the many different areas in which you can tell the engineers were thinking. The half doors on the back, placing the battery in the trunk but still allowing one to jump from the front, and the list goes on. A fantastic car that i would take over a Civic any day of the year.

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  Love It - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Amee - March 8 - 2:00 am

  This car is fun to drive around. It is a small car, but when you drive it, you forget you are in a small car. Nothing can compare to the costumer service you get when you go to a Saturn dealership too. The best part is no haggling. While this if my first Saturn, in all liklihood it will not be my last.

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  bad paint job - 2004 Saturn ION
  By cindy vogel - March 8 - 2:00 am

  my paint job is not to good has some scratches on it saturn says due to ice storm insurance adjuster said bad paint job

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  Great Driver, Quiet and Zippy ! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Frank ODonnell - February 1 - 2:00 am

  Driven for 5 weeks now, center mounted speedo was greatest concern, no problem in changing to watch from center of dash car rides great, quiet especially, shifts fine, comfortable and nice interior, great looks and great visibility from inside. A nice car which feels more expensive that it really is...........glad I looked before I bought a Ford Focus, ION is much nicer ride and drive ! Car actually rides and feels like a BMW.

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  Nice Improvements - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Icedog 5 - February 1 - 2:00 am

  I thought the first year was good on the IONs, but, I had to wait till this year to purchase one. Boy am I glad I did. This year they came out with XM Radio,an improved interior,dash and lumbar support knob for my aching back. The cloth was also revised so that it doesnt look like @r*p. Overall I think its one of the best cars Ive owned.My wife just purchased one yesterday and she loves it too. Cant beat it.

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  I love this car! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By miss_tarabull - December 8 - 7:43 pm

  This is the 2nd car Ive had, Im 17 and its totally perfect for me! Its so cute and fits me. The performance is great, I havent found any problems with it at all; even my mom likes to drive it. Its super fun to drive, and Im pretty protective of it. My last car (Ford Contour) was a dud but this car is awesome!