2005 saturn ion review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Substantial improvements for saturn's compact. introductionmore refinement is among the list of improvements to the saturn ion for 2005. The 2005 saturn ion is smoother, quieter, and more comfortable than last year's models. And a new grille improves the looks of the sedan models. The changes raise the 2005 ion to the level of being a compelling choice in a strong class of compact cars. the ion was redesigned and launched as an all-new model for 2003. It received some updates for 2004, but the changes for 2005 are more substantial. for starters, the 2005 ion sedans and coupes are more comfortable, with new seats that are larger and more supportive, addressing a big complaint with last year's models. Adding to this comfortable new seating position is a larger steering wheel, a surprisingly important feature. the 2005 ions ride better than last year's models. They're smoother and quieter, making them more pleasant in daily use. Handling is sharper, making them more enjoyable to drive. Extensive mechanical improvements to the 2005 models include revised suspension settings and improved steering feel. The front seats offer lots of headroom, and the back seats are roomy. A well-equipped ion sedan retails for just $15,000. ion quad coupes feature innovative dual rear-access doors, small doors like those on an extended-cab pickup that maximize the usefulness of the interior space by making it easy to load and unload cargo. We found we could stuff large objects into the back seats that will not go into a traditional two-door coupe. enthusiasts will gravitate to the high-performance red line coupe, which features a 205-horsepower supercharged engine. Saturn says it's good for 0-60 mph in 6. 3 seconds. We found it fun to drive, with strong throttle response and a sporty exhaust note. Granted, ion's quality is not up to those of the toyota corolla and honda civic, according to ratings from j. Saturn was ranked well ahead of honda and toyota and was outranked only by luxury brands in j. Maintaining one is a satisfying experience as well. Saturn ranked no. 2 in a 2003 j. Saturn calls the coupe a quad coupe for its unusual reverse-opening rear doors. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. Automatic transmissions are optional 980). three trim levels are available, called ion 1, ion 2, and ion 3. The sedan is offered in all three. The windows wind and the mirrors adjust manually. Air conditioning costs extra 960). the ion 2 sedan 14,380) and coupe 14,930) also come with air conditioning, a cd player, a more deluxe interior with a driver's seat that adjusts for height, and 195/60 tires on 15-inch aluminum wheels. A convenience package 825) adds cruise control, power windows, mirrors and locks. the ion 3 sedan 15,905) and coupe 16,680) add an mp3 player and better speakers, cruise control, selective locking and unlocking with remote keyless entry, power windows and mirrors, and other niceties, plus 205/55 tires on 16-inch aluminum wheels. Leather upholstery 700) is optional. safety features include dual-stage driver and front-passenger frontal airbags. Optional curtain airbags 395) are designed to improve head protection for front- and rear-seat passengers in the event of a side impact or rollover. The ion has received five-star/five-star ratings, the highest attainable, in the federal government's (nhtsa) crash tests. The travel package 200) includes a map light, outside temperature gauge, compass, and auto-dimming inside mirror, all useful features a power sunroof 725) is available for all models except the base ion 1. the red line coupe boasts 205 horsepower from a supercharged and intercooled 2. 0-liter engine. The ion red line is distinguished by unique front and rear fascias, side sills, a rear wing, and recaro sport seats. walkaroundstylish yet recognizable, the 2005 saturn ion sedan drew favorable comments on the street. The new nose gives the ion a more contemporary look, and is less polarizing than the previous design, which drew criticism. From the front, the sedan's new nose resembles that of a nissan sentra, with a more traditional grille between the headlights in place of the chrome and body-color bar on 2003/04 ions. the windshield slopes dramatically, helping the relatively tall ion look sleek. And the ion does stand tall. The ion sedan's roof curves heavily down to the high trunk line almost giving it the appearance of a hatchback rather than a traditional sedan. The sedan looks contemporary and not that dissimilar from the nissan altima and volkswagen passat, both lauded for their design. We found the ion's small, lever-style door handles relatively hard to grasp, however. the quad coupe's exterior appearance remains unchanged. It gets its name from a pair of back doors that open on rear-mounted hinges, in much the same way as the auxiliary doors on an extended-cab pickup. The rear doors have no exterior handles to compromise the coupe's sporty styling; and when they are open, there's no b-pillar in the opening, which makes access to the rear seat very easy for such a small car. It's an innovative design that enhances the practicality of this sport coupe. The front passenger seat folds flat, improving utility further. Saturn likes to demonstrate that it's possible to stuff a nine-foot kayak into the coupe through its doors, a feat that would be plenty tough for many suvs, let alone other compact coupes. The polymer panels can't rust and, because they are slightly resilient, they resist the minor impacts that leave small dents and dings in sheet metal. Another benefit of the composite panels is that they are relatively easy to replace. Saturn has exploited this advantage on the ion by offering alternatively colored roof rails that owners can easily install to customize their car's appearance. Nickel-silver roof rails are available for the coupe and sedan, and charcoal rails are available for the sedan. The down side is that the saturn's panels look thicker than steel sheet and gaps between body parts have to be greater to allow for expansion in hot weather. interiorcomfort has been greatly improved for the 2005 saturn ion. All but the base sedan get new seats that are larger and more substantial and offer more side support than the bar stools that were in 2003/04 models. The new seats are a vast improvement, more comfortable and more supportive, though we thought they still lacked side support. The seats feature a height adjustment, accomplished by jacking them up and down somewhat similar to those in a volkswagen. The red line coupe comes with excellent recaro seats, but they are best suited for narrower hips. lots of headroom, a benefit of its high roofline, makes the ion sedan a good choice for tall drivers. Rear passengers benefit from slightly elevated (theater) seating, as the rear seats are mounted two inches higher than the front seats. This gives back-seat riders a better view. Rear-seat legroom is adequate, and the front seats have longer-than-normal adjustment rails. Ion's interior design features interlocking half circle. 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2003 Saturn VUE 4 Door Wagon

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6,995 overpriced
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6,995 2003 Saturn VUE 4 Door Wagon

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2003 saturn vue review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It's also known for innovation and the vue is no exception. Like saturn cars, the vue is fitted with polymer body panels to resist dents. It's also available with a continuously variable transmission. Its long wheelbase makes for a roomy interior. These features, combined with a competitive price, help the vue to stand out in the increasingly popular compact sport-utility market. all-wheel-drive models add all-weather capability. At the top is a v6 awd model 22,720). All v6 models come with a more conventional five-speed automatic transmission. Abs for awd models does not include traction control but costs the same $600. all versions of the vue can be ordered in one of two themes, which saturn calls outdoor expression and urban expression. The hardy outdoorsman sports a front brush bar, a prominent roof rack, and 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Interior features include a rubberized cargo area and floor covering, ostrich leather accents and a plug-in handheld gps unit. The urban warrior comes with 18-inch wheels, performance tires and a lowered suspension. Inside is an integrated navigation system and rear-seat gaming system. a leather upholstery package has been added for 2003 that includes driver lumbar support and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Another new option is an advanced audio system with an eight-inch subwoofer, 180-watt amplifier, and six door-mounted speakers. Also available is a power sunroof 725). walkaroundthe saturn vue is distinctive and visually striking, but it is not necessarily a head-turner. Its exterior design is more sensible than sensational, with looks that are modern and practical, and strong lines that avoid the bubble effect that curvy, cutesy imported mini-utilities share. New for 2003 are badges that have a three-dimensional effect. the front end is thick and snubbed, with headlamps that ride high atop an exaggerated grille. From the side, the vue is boxy and nondescript, except for its high beltline. Its large, back-end liftgate with floodlights provides easy and efficient access to the rear cargo area. vue does offer serious strength and stability underneath its slightly bland facade. Polymer body panels provide a rugged, dent-resistant exterior without the clutter of lower-body cladding. Car-height bumpers offer enhanced protection from parking lot damage and help create a smoother appearance. The spare tire is mounted inside the vehicle, which significantly reduces potential damage from low-speed rear impacts. interiorthe saturn vue has an interesting interior. Instruments and controls are straightforward, but creative stowage innovations appear throughout the interior. a 70/30 split folding rear seat provides more versatile stowage of longer items while carrying rear passengers. Even the front passenger seat folds flat, allowing room for an eight-foot ladder or a surfboard or something else from the local home-improvement center. Three power outlets provide opportunities to plug in toys or tools. the flat load floor in the rear is a result of the compact all-wheel-drive system. Of particular note are the configurable cargo spaces: a cargo organizer folds out of the floor to corral smaller objects. There are hooks for grocery bags and two compartments sized specifically for gallon jugs, a welcome convenience on late-night food runs. Tie-downs provide for the safe transport of a wide variety of goods. Apparently, saturn forgot about dry cleaning, however, as we could not find a good place to hang it. getting inside vue is easy, thanks to wide door openings and a low step-in height. Despite the vue's high beltline, visibility is good, with a panoramic feel to the interior. Big mirrors afford good visibility rearward. most of the switchgear is well designed and easy to operate. The stereo is nicely designed and attractive. Heating and air conditioning controls are straightforward and easy to operate, but look like they came from a compact car. Oddly enough, the window switches are located on the center console, harder to find than if they were on the door. Usually this is done to make for easier conversion to right-hand steering, but we can't imagine saturn exports many vehicles overseas. Some of the interior trim looks like low-grade plastic, however, and flashing can be seen on trim pieces. The center console lid is flimsy and the steering wheel feels cheap. in the safety department, the vue gets high marks. Laudable are its space-age frame and optional curtain airbags 395) designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover. The vue also comes with a rear-center shoulder belt, not found on many compact suvs. Vue also comes with child-seat tether anchors. driving impressionthe saturn vue performs well when equipped with the v6 engine. The v6 delivers responsive acceleration performance. It's capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in a very respectable 8. 4 seconds. That's a big difference. The manual transmission delivers good fuel economy, however, with an epa rating of 23/28 mpg city/highway. City fuel economy suffers by 2 mpg with the vti. the awd system provides improved traction on unpaved roads and adverse-weather driving. It works automatically with no input required from the driver. It is designed to withstand extremely cold weather. But it is not intended for serious off-road driving. we were disappointed in the amount of torque steer exhibited by the all-wheel-drive v6 model. So, if the front wheels have good traction on dry pavement, the result will be torque steer. vue's ride quality lacks sophistication. Road noise and vibration are evident and there's a general lack of smoothness around town. Handling is not razor-sharp, either, but the vue navigates well over a variety of driving terrain. It's programmable for the customer's preferences, and uses a torque sensor to automatically boost assistance during emergency avoidance maneuvers. vue gets rear drum brakes instead of the preferable disc brakes. An anti-lock brake system (abs) is optional on all versions and models and we recommend it because it helps the driver to maintain control of the steering in a panic stop. summarythe best thing about the vue is that it's backed by saturn's highly regarded sales and service people. 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2007 Saturn Skyfor Sale in Lancaster, CA

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10,989
Lancaster, CA
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Antelope valley chevrolet proudly presents this 2007 saturn ion 4dr quad cpe man ion 3. Represented in grey and complimented nicely by its black interior. The word around town: the 2007 saturn ion is available in a unique quad coupe body style that blends the look of a sporty coupe with the convenience of small, rear-hinged doors that ease access to the back seat. The ion's base engine also has more power than most of its competitors, while it has fuel economy that's near the head of the pack. Nicely equipped with.

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