1998 Dodge Neon R/T review from North America
"This car is exceptional"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket at 40,000 miles was the only major repair.
The car also had a cracked exhust manifold at the same time, but was minimal cost becuase the head was already removed.
General comments?
I have NOT replaced the timing belt, clutch, alternator, or any other "Hard Parts" that normally wear on a car. I've heard many people complain about Neons as a whole, but very few complain about the "Highline" or "R/T" Neons. If you take care of this car, it takes care of you. It still gets 35+ Miles per Gallon with 160,000 miles on it. It's lost some of it's power since it's youth, but the finish is still great and it's a very recognizable car from a distance with it's wide stripes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2004 |