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2002 SC2 vs 2007 ION.2 compare
I have been driving a brand new 2007 ION.2 (w/15" alloys) for the last 4
days now. I am comparing it to my '02 SC2 in consideration to trade up. My SC2 feels quite faster than the ION although the ION is much smoother. When going pedal to the metal, my Sc2 (w/ 64K mi) will really take off, the ION seems lethargic in comparison. Handling via the SC2's power assist rack and pinion vs the ION's elctro-mechanical steering is apples and oranges too. I have to admit that I do have a front end strut bar and BF Goodrich Traction TA 195/15 's on the SC so that would problably make all the difference in the world as far as handling. Once I got used to the stock ION's suspension and steering, which felt like it has a 1 second delay in reaction time I found it to be very able in dry and especially rainy wet roads. I would assume that if I were to add a front strut bar and upgrade the tires as well as add in a K&N drop-in filter and mod the stock intake as I have on my SC, handling and performance would greatly improve? Saturn Motorsports has a nice strut bar for under $100. The radio in the ION doesnt sound as good as the SC, but I love the layout. I want a bigger car but dont want to give up on too much performance nor do I want to go crazy with mods. I may get either auto or manual, dunno yet. My SC is already 5 yrs old and still in great shape, it has plenty of equity before it gets too high mileage, as this is the last chance to get the last Spring Hill original and the '07 2.2 has been reworked for '07, I am thinking the time may be right. Whaddya ppl think about my new project car idea? |
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2002 SC2 vs 2007 ION.2 compare
On Jun 14, 6:20 pm, "marx404" > wrote:
> I want a bigger car but dont want to > give up on too much performance nor do I want to go crazy with mods. Another option - get the '07 Ion, but get the 2.4 model. The steering is *much* better, and it has an extra 30 or so horses, which makes a big difference. |
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2002 SC2 vs 2007 ION.2 compare
I agree, but you can only get that engine option with level 3, which only
comes with either leather or Velour, which in the deep south gets too hot, I hate velour seats and already have leather which I am geting tired of caring for. I like the ION.2 cloth seats best, wish they were a little better quality cloth, but they are just fine for me. The 2.2 has much better torque to HP ratio anyways, 2.2 = 145 hp, 2.4 = 170 hp, but less torque and both are limited by the 6500rpm cap the same. My main want this time is a manual drive 2.2. |
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2002 SC2 vs 2007 ION.2 compare
On Jun 16, 5:28 am, "marx404" > wrote:
> The 2.2 has much better torque > to HP ratio anyways, 2.2 = 145 hp, 2.4 = 170 hp, but less torque That's incorrect - the 2.2 has 150ftlbs @ 4,200rpm, while the 2.4 has 164 @ 4800. I test drove the 2.2 before I got my 2.4, and the 2.4 accelerates much better than the 2.2. It feels *almost* as strong as my '92 SC2 did. Also, the 2.4 is 175hp, not 170. |
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2002 SC2 vs 2007 ION.2 compare
I was incorrect. Actually, according to Saturn's own specs, the 2.2L is 145
hp @ 5600 rpm, the 2.4L VVT (which is only available in the ION.3 Enhanced Performance pkg) is 175 hp @ 6200 rpm. -- marx404 |
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