2003 Saturn ION Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.28/5 Average
280 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

After 12 long years in production, Saturn is finally retiring its aging S-Series sedan and coupe in favor of the all-new Saturn Ion sedan and innovative quad coupe.

Pros:
  • Innovative rear-access doors on coupe, customer-focused dealers, numerous personalization options, great cargo capacity.
Cons:
  • Build quality not up to segment standards, unusual styling, lack of established service and repair history.

User Reviews:

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  • Awesome - 2003 Saturn ION
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    This car is completely awesome and more than a match for the others out there. I drag race on an 1/8th mile strip and have beaten a 2002 Toyota Celica GT and a number of Honda Civic EXs. Completely underrated and bashed by car mags, this Ion is amazing.

  • 2003 ION - 2003 Saturn ION
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    I just purchased my ION Sedan, previously I owned a 2001 VW Jetta. The ION does not have the performance of the Jetta, but in terms of interior room and comfort it wins hands down. I love my ION!

  • Great Car!!! - 2003 Saturn ION
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    Great car!!! I was a little skeptical at first about the interior design, but after driving it for a few days, I absolutely loved it. I am a Saturn owner for life now.

  • ion is geat - 2003 Saturn ION
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    my new ion is a great car. its fun to drive, quiet, and pretty good mileage.

  • Try it youll like it - 2003 Saturn ION
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    Drive a lot 40-50K a year. So far best value out there. Its not a Lexus, but for the money its hard to beat. 2500 miles avg. 30MPG, fair amount of room, 0%, good power, rides good, beat it.

  • Will drive it until it dies! - 2003 Saturn ION
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    Picked up my Ion new in 03. Car was well priced for what I got (sunroof, auto trans, etc.) Is good gas mileage car, and has enough pep to keep up in city traffic. 3 problems Ive had: hood release cable snapped twice, sunroof cover got jammed (was replaced), and drivers side window has trouble going up and down when its cold (have to hit the door a couple times to make it work). Otherwise, this car has given me no mechanical problems, and has been a very reliable daily driver. I plan on driving it until it dies, or becomes too costly to repair.

  • My Third Saturn - 2003 Saturn ION
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    I have had 3 Saturns in 8 years. My experience with these cars have been excellent. The milage has been very good and I have never had any kind of problem mechanical or otherwise with them. My experience buying them has been a pleasure no hassle of any kind no pressure salesmanship. I love my new ION 3 it is roomy, has all the bells and whistles and my in city gas mileage is 26 miles to the gallon on the road it is 38-39. It is also the only car that can be called American.

  • Saturn ION 2 - 2003 Saturn ION
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    I found the ION a very fun care to drive. I love the handling and the power is sufficient for this class. I was looking at the ION or the Civic. I found the Civic interior very boring compared to the ION. I am very happy with this car.

  • Best car I ever had - 2003 Saturn ION
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    This is the best car ever. I have gone through chevys and Fords and this is the first car that has ever been able to hadle my driving. I m so happy with this purchase and for the price you can not go wrong.

  • Worth the Price - 2003 Saturn ION
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    I bought this car as a sixteen year-old, hoping to get it paid off by graduation(which I did) It was affordable and it was a great car to spend my first years of driving with. Even with a standard engine, it accelerated very fast, and the standard sound system is incredible. Its reliable and affordable.

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