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2003 Saturn Ion Base ION 1 4dr Sedan Manual
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
26 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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26 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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Pros: Engine power, front seat room, trunk space...distinct styling?
Cons: Proportions, driving position, weird steering, poor rear seat, interior materials
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Cons: Proportions, driving position, weird steering, poor rear seat, interior materials
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Pros: Price, uniqueness, power
Cons: Gas mileage not great compared to others in class, some cheap materials
The Bottom Line: It’s a very competitively pr....
Cons: Gas mileage not great compared to others in class, some cheap materials
The Bottom Line: It’s a very competitively pr....
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Pros: Terrific engine and highway ride
Cons: Looks, interior materials, vague low-speed steering
The Bottom Line: In the end, it is average, though in pra....
Cons: Looks, interior materials, vague low-speed steering
The Bottom Line: In the end, it is average, though in pra....
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Pros: Innovative Design, Continuously Variable Transmission
Cons: Handling of Service Issues, Construction is a little cheap.
The Bottom Line: Despite som....
Cons: Handling of Service Issues, Construction is a little cheap.
The Bottom Line: Despite som....
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Pros: The Saturn uniqueness, great looks, safe, super reliable
Cons: Visibility could be better especially with the 6 speaker system
The Bottom Line: This....
Cons: Visibility could be better especially with the 6 speaker system
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Pros: Looks nice and modern, like a German or Japanese car.
Cons: Serious transmission problem and too many minor flaws.
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this c....
Cons: Serious transmission problem and too many minor flaws.
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this c....
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Pros: Looks, Interesting dash board, ...um..?
Cons: Ride, Fit and Finish, Noises
The Bottom Line: Buy a bicycle
Cons: Ride, Fit and Finish, Noises
The Bottom Line: Buy a bicycle
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Pros: strong engine, unique styling, upscale options, low cost, great value
Cons: center ip may be disliked by some, interior plastics, seat material, wheel choices
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Cons: center ip may be disliked by some, interior plastics, seat material, wheel choices
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Pros: Very unique style, strong engine, stylish interior, and comfortable ride.
Cons: A lot of interior parts are poorly assembled. difficult to obtain aftermarket parts.
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Cons: A lot of interior parts are poorly assembled. difficult to obtain aftermarket parts.
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Pros: Inexpensive vehicle, good financing. Saturn's 24 hour roadside assistance is great. Lower insurance payments.
Cons: Several unusual problems with that have taken me back to the dealer many times.
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Cons: Several unusual problems with that have taken me back to the dealer many times.
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Pros: Stylish, nice lines.
Cons: Poorly constructed, sloppy service.
The Bottom Line: This is a black eye for Saturn. My previous Saturn was indestructibl....
Cons: Poorly constructed, sloppy service.
The Bottom Line: This is a black eye for Saturn. My previous Saturn was indestructibl....
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Pros: Mechanically sound, excellent clutch and handling, a lot of bang for the buck
Cons: a lot of the little things fall apart
The Bottom Line: I think S....
Cons: a lot of the little things fall apart
The Bottom Line: I think S....
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Pros: Price, Value, Suspension, Highway performance.
Cons: Interior design
The Bottom Line: This car is not a runaway winner in it's class. But when weig....
Cons: Interior design
The Bottom Line: This car is not a runaway winner in it's class. But when weig....
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