I have had some bad experiences with a brand smacking new 2004 Saturn ION 2 that I thought I should share with everyone. I thought I bought an inexpensive car, but I think I have bought a CHEAP car. The dealer is Budd's Saturn of Mississauga (Ontario). Don't even go there. They are terrible.
- Centre console is plastic from the dollar store.
- Centre console vibrates. It is really annoying.
- All four doors rattle.
- Jerky transmission.
- Front indicator bulbs and its units are defective and burn within few days of purchase. Had both sides replaced.
- Engine noise is deafening.
- Front passenger side seat squeaks.
Want some more bad news? The dealer has not been successful in solving any of the above issues excepting the bulbs.
Here are some of the answers I get when I talk to the service manager about the above problems:
- 90% of the car is plastic. There is nothing we can do.
- The transmission will smoothen out after a few thousand KMs.
- The bulb thing is a known problem
- All noises are "innate" qualities of your car. So, live with it.
- Engine noise is typical of a saturn. Nothing we can do
NOW IS THAT ENOUGH FOR YOU NOT TO BUY A SATURN? I SURE AS HECK THINK SO!! DON'T YOU? DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, PAY THAT EXTRA BUCK AND GET YOURSELF A JAPANESE CAR.