1996 Plymouth Neon review from North America
"Good first car for students, but needs lots of maintenance!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Immediate oil leak after purchase
-Transmission had to be replaced at 30,000 miles $1000, had to fight Chrysler for them to pay half
-AC went out at 40,000- I recharge it every few months b/c it's cheaper than getting fixed
-Head gasket blew at 80,000 miles
-over heated twice in past 6 months $1000 total
-Replacing brakes constantly and grinding noise frequently
-Paint chipping
-There seems to be a little bit of an opening in the window, I roll it all the way up, but air still gets in somehow
-Really bad gas mileage, about 180 miles a tank, every time I take it in, I'm told there is nothing wrong with it, it sucks b/c gas is expensive!!
-Drives really loud, like a diesel
-Had to replace all the belts, radiator
-Paid more to fix it than what it's worth!
-However, I have had this car since I turned 16 (now 22) and it has gotten me through high school and college somehow.
-Great room for one person
-Car can really fly!!!
General comments?
-Car can fly!
-Great room for 1 person.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2003 |

