2005 Saturn Ion for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Saturn Ion for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Saturn Ion specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $15.19 | $17.85 |
2005 Saturn Ion: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 | $3,570 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Saturn Ion
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 573 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (270), electrical system (232) and air bags (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V171000 | 2014-04-10 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the... |
| 14V153000 | 2014-03-31 | steering:electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)... |
| 14V047000 | 2014-02-10 | air bags | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Saturn Ion for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Saturn Ion for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 2005 Saturn Ion? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the Ion
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
Power: the 2.2L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $139.50. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Ion
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 425 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Ion
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
A longer test drive
Rent the Ion for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Saturn Ion from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Saturn Ion for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Saturn Ion
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Saturn Ion?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Saturn Ion before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Saturn Ion have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Saturn Ion cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.