1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso review from North America
"It looks like a very good deal, but in the long wrong it is the worst vehicle you could buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
By the time I owned the car 2 years, the transmission started to wear out and the head gasket was cracked. Ever since you had to put oil in it every week because it leaked so much. The transmission and engine went bad on the car right after the warranty ran out, and the manufacturer admitted that it was their mistake, but took no action toward compensating for it. To fix the car would cost more than it was worth. Not worth it for a car only four and a half years old that was bought brand new.
General comments?
It is a very cute car and very comfortable. If the parts it were made with weren't junk, it would be an excellent car. Don't fall into the same trap I did, yes it's a very nice car and works very well for a short period of time, but wears out far too quickly. The engine has blew and is un-drivable, and I still have $2000 left to pay on it.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great and fun to drive, just have you mechanic on speed dial |
| Compact performance on the cheap... but don't expect perfection |
All 1999 Plymouth Neon reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2003 |