2000 Dodge Neon Standard review from North America
"A great car for college"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a small coolant leak in the thermostat housing. It only cost $100 to repair. Other than that, I have had no problems with the car.
General comments?
I have to say that I love my Dodge Neon. I bought it from a dealer used, it was a rental car. I have taken very good care of it (I don't overdrive, I change oil/air filter, tuneups etc) and it has taken very good care of me.
It handles and drives very well at all speeds. Being a 3-speed automatic, though, it does get loud at highway speeds.
So far (I've had the car 2.5 years) it still is pretty quiet; the dash does not rattle like many other cars I know. I still get good gas mileage (33MPG highway at 60MPH) and the engine still feels quick and responds well.
All in all, I think this is a good car for the money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2003 |