1996 Plymouth Neon review from North America
"A bargain at first, bit the long run will leave you broke"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was very reliable, but little things always went wrong. As soon as the warranty went out an oil leak occurred.
I had to replace the brake pads almost every six months.
The speakers were replaced several times before I gave up.
The struts had to be replaced twice.
It was almost impossible to keep the car in alignment. It would have been a huge money pit if my bother in law wasn't my mechanic.
General comments?
Although there are numerous complaints about the car, it always started. The car never left me stranded in the six years that I owned it. Funny thing is I was commenting on this fact on the way out of town to trade it. 200 miles away from home I stopped and asked directions to the dealership I was looking for. When I came back to the Neon and tried to start it, it wouldn't start. The starter gave out according to the AAA guy. I left it running the whole time I was making my deal on my 2002 Honda Civic. The dealer turned the car off. I was in a panic assuming it wouldn't start. She started on the first turn of the key. I guess she was just upset we were being separated.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | dodge colt |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2004 |