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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  Good Car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Torn - April 10 - 9:56 pm

  I had my Saturn for 3 years this month. Its a great car. I commute 30+ miles a day and I have even driven it cross country. 90,000 miles on it. Having the coolant fan replaced today. A few other problems with a/c and transmission reving up without touching the gas. But other than that no problems. Handles well and gets excellent gas mileage. I love the car and intend on keeping it till it wont run no more. The trunk is very spacious and interior is comfortable. Dent resistant panels are great. Steering is great. The apolstery, carpeting, and plastic panels need huge improvement.

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  Saturn ION3 Quad Coupe- fun and useable - 2004 Saturn ION
  By John from Denver - April 9 - 3:10 pm

  I like smaller Japanese vehicles such as Toyota, Honda, and Daihatsu (A Toyota subsidiary as is Scion). As an older single male, I concidered a Corvette or a new Mustang, but I like durability and features that give an owner more than the first impression might make. My quad coupe replaced a very nicely loaded and durable Honda Civic EX 4-dr sedan. The ION3 quad coupe has the sporty appearance of a 2-dr coupe, but gives me the advantages of a four door sedan. The rear access door on each side, without a door column, allows amazing room to carry items and install child seats. I keep vehicles a long time. My Toyota truck had 534,000 mi. before its end. Have fun in your ION 3 quad coupe!

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  Personal Choice - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Prplagnl1964 - March 19 - 2:00 am

  I am a third time saturn owner....prefer the saturn for its appearance. I really enjoyed my SL2...the body style was truly a racy look...but really like the room in my ION.

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  Excellence in Design - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Shawgod - March 19 - 2:00 am

  After purchasing this vehicle I have to say that this vehicle has all the things I could ask for out of a car. Now the center mounted gauges are something to get use to, but in all I have been really happy with the service from saturn, and think this is a well built car.

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  I LOVE MY 1st CAR - 2004 Saturn ION
  By libertyTN - March 3 - 10:00 am

  This car is wonderful! My dad bought it for me. It was a great price and a wonderful car. I have a black ion 2 4 cyl turbo. It is awsome. At first i wasnt sure about the speedometer in the middle but i love it there. It is so easy to look at. Even though my car cost 1/2 of what a BMW costs it looks just like one. The only problem I have found with my car is that the fabric stains very easily, so I keep carpet cleaner hand and it removes the spots. Great car, Great investment, Wonderful!!!!!!!

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  red line is red hot - 2004 Saturn ION
  By budman - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I have owned nothing but pure Detriot V8 muscle and have always laughed at 4 cylinder vehicles. In the recent higher gas prices I decided to go ahead and try a fuel efficent vehicle that would be fun to drive. I shopped around all the dealerships looking for that perfect vehicle. Dodge SRT/4, Honda Civic Si, Subaru WRX STi, and Ford Focus SVT were the ones I was impressed by until I test drove the Saturn Ion Red Line. I fell in love from the moment I turned the key. The feel of the Recardo seats, the low roar of the supercharged engine through the beautifully sounding exhaust. And the best handling in its class.

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  Great, reliable car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By michaelhipp - January 14 - 7:16 am

  This car has held its quality and style over the past four years and looks and performs just as good or better than all the new cars out there. A definite good investment.

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  Quad Coupe - 2004 Saturn ION
  By kmk - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I just purchased a 2004 ion quad coupe and love it! its a smooth comfortable ride...

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  Why I bought an 04 Ion 3 - 2004 Saturn ION
  By gcuffari - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I owned a 1996 SL, put 175,000 miles on. Found new ION more attractive, appreciated interior space, higher head room, less "crouch" to enter and exit car. Purchased storm gray - color sold the car. Dealership OK, unlike years past, new Saturn sales reps more like traditional car salesmen (unfortunately). I have also had good experience with their service dept - they try hard to get you in fast and wash car when through. I like the cost benefit with Saturn in terms of reliability. Compared to Honda Civic, Huyndai, I felt offered a little more prestige for price.

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  2004 Saturn Ion. Great Car for the Money - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Elf - November 16 - 10:00 am

  In 2006 I bought this one owner vehicle used and in pristine condition with only 2,874 miles on it. With the low miles and great appearance I have always considered it as a "new" car purchase. A couple of months ago (June, 2010) I finally replaced the original tires as well as the cars battery. The battery to my surprise was located in the trunk. This was my fourth new car and the first that the battery lasted over 2 years. I guess with it being located in the trunk and away from all of the engine heat it was a good idea after all. Its not a sports car so when cornering at high rates of speed it kinda feels like it wants to get away from you. While driving the interior noise level is low.