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Old 02-06-2010, 01:57 PM   #18 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
Clev -

Yeah, when I was researching getting a used Saturn Ion, I started from the assumption of "what do I need to fix/maintain" :

Ion-Centric repair list? - SaturnFans Forums
Yeah, that covers most of the issues. If you can find the Ion 1 without a sunroof, that will save you a few pounds and a source of a leak. (The sunroof isn't the same shape as the roof, so it relies on the drains more than other cars.)

On the plus side, it has plenty of power (even with the 140 hp motor) and I can get 40 mpg if I didn't have that nightly climb.
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