2006 Saturn ION

Rating from Sports Car Enthusiast.

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Bought my 2006 Saturn ION 3 a couple of months ago. It had 109,000 miles on it. So far it is doing great. Fun to drive, good gas mileage. Great looking sedan. Plenty of room for the wife and kids."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Glennwood

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought this car after a really traumatic accident, which left us thankfully ok, but sadly killed my beloved custom v6 Dodge. After a shock like that I decided safety was my top concern, and I found my Saturn Ion which admittedly was a big change for me. I was a 6 cyl girl and this little car seemed like a one way ticket to the realm of boring soccer mom. I was wrong! I was happily surprised how much pick up he has and how well he handles. Gas mileage is excellent, durable interior and exterior that stand up to a 9 year old AND a toddler's car abuse, huge trunk, comfortable seats which are totally adjustable so even my dad and brother who are well over 6ft can drive comfortably. Radio/cd/sound is great, plus theres an aux jack for ipods. The layout of the car took a few days to get used to, but overall I feel it keeps your eyes more focused on the road. The center console is a bit small, but there are plenty of other places to stash napkins and stuff, so it makes up for it. Huge pocket behind front passenger for extra storage. Plus its a great looking car, not boxy or bubbly, nice and streamlined. Most importantly, he is a reliable car and I feel safe. Excellent value and a gem of a car!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Love my redline

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had my Saturn Ion Redline for 6 months and I absolutely love it. It's a great little sports car. It has a few modifications and it's supercharged, so it really gets up and goes for a 4cyl car. I haven't had any issues with it, only thing is I need to warm it up a bit on cooler days or she hesitates a little. Other than that it's perfect."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Aray

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car is so worth the buy its very good on gas, hs a pretty good engine in it and its great for style. I recommend to anyone looking for a great 2 door car for a small price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from SATURN FAMILY

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"i have been driving my daughters 2006 saturn ion for 6 months. it's a great car!! i find it very comfortable, it handles well and the gas mileage is awesome. this is the fourth saturn that our family has owned. it's a great car and very reliable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from emmy

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"With the gas prices keeping above $2.50 per gal the mileage can't be beat for the comfort of the car. Big car feel."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Dr Mom

(2)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I bought this car in 06 because Saturn was having a Presidents day sale, and the payments ended up being very good for a brand new car. ($200 a month) But after living with the car for a few months I began to hate it. The seats are terribly uncomfortable, there is a lot of road noise, not to mention that it was in the repair shop 2-3 times for minor problems. (loose strut, hood popped up a few times and wouldn't close properly.) The interior is a sea of mismatch gray plastic (3 various textures of plastic, all the same dull shade of gray on the dashboard alone). And that plastic has gaps in between various pieces which makes it look even worse. It's nothing major, but when you drive the car daily, you start to notice how cheap it feels. Even the tab that holds the seat belt up broke off. I also wonder what the designers were thinking of when they came up with a few things. The gauge cluster is in the center of the car instead of in front of the driver. (And I never got used to that). The duct for the air conditioning is blocked by the steering wheel. The glove compartment looks to be normal... until you open it and discover that only half of the space is usable. The other half of the space is taken up by needless plastic bars. (it is barely big enough to hold the owners manual. And it doesn't end there, the passenger side vanity mirror is useless for blocking out the sun. There is no cover for the mirror. So your choices are to be blinded by the sun, or to blind other drivers with the reflection from the mirror. There is also button on the center console that is for traction control on the higher end models. On my stock model, there is no traction control, yet the button is still there. They couldn't be bothered to remove the button? It's all of these little things that add up to a car that annoys you on a daily basis."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Mark

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had my Saturn for five years and have put on 80,000 miles in hard city driving. The car has required nothing beyond oil changes, front brakes, and a set of tires. That's it. The paint quality is outstanding. Fit and finish are good, and the ride is smooth, provided you buy quality tires and rebalance them occasionally. Ions came with electric steering, which reduces noise and allows the car to vary the steering response depending on vehicle speed. They also have drive-by-wire throttle control, providing snappy engine response. My Ion is the RedLine version, which comes with an Eaton supercharger, intercooler, and a heavy duty five speed transmission. The car puts down 205hp yet weighs 2800lbs thanks to the aluminum block and transmission case. You can't find a car this fast for the money. Overall I'd highly recommend it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from justme

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I purchased my Saturn Ion used just as a daily driver. Admittedly, I do an awful lot of driving - I put about 100 miles on it every day, but my husband and I are very good about keeping up with regular maintenance. I thought because it is a GM the repairs would be relatively inexpensive - WRONG. Every part I've bought for this car (battery, struts, etc.) has cost about three times as much as one would expect. Even though this looks like a bargain, I would not suggest it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from sickofGM

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"Had my '06 Ion, manual transmission, for a little over a year now and my main complaint is it's unreliable and there are no dealers in our area to service it and I can't get parts at AutoZone or NAPA. I've been stranded 5 times now, for no reason other than a sensor or switch in the ignition column can't tell that the clutch is pushed in to start. Engine light comes on for stupid things, like not having the gas cap on tight enough, or filling the gas tank after the first click at the pump! Saturn has got to address this ignition issue. They're losing alot of customers because of simple QC issues!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A