1997 Chrysler Neon LE review from UK and Ireland
"Effortless yet thoroughly rewarding to drive; somewhat pricey to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New cylinder head block required when I bought it, which is (regrettably) just about par for the course with Neons of this age and mileage.
General comments?
This car was, like most Neons, pretty highly spec'd for a basic model with power folding mirrors, heated rear view mirror, immobilizer etc all as standard.
Big enough and powerful enough for me to do my motorway miles on and light and easy enough for my partner to love driving it around town.
Not too many around, which is nice from a vanity point of view, but bad from a parts and servicing point of view. Replacement parts are pricey and can have a long lead time over here in the UK.
Mounting points for rear seat belts are quite a way back which means that the effective length of the rear seatbelt is quite short. This was a bit of a restriction when we needed to fit a child seat.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2004 |