2005 Dodge Neon Base review from North America
"Terrific small mid-sized car; outstanding value, in its final year"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heaven help you if you go to a Drive-In and start the engine. There is no way to turn the daytime running lights off .. though the manual says they do turn off (it wrong, and the dealer has no fix for it).
General comments?
This is my third Neon (SX 2.0 in Canada). The mileage is outstanding (32MPG in city). Body tight, and value high.
Very good handling, 4 speed automatic makes it a much quicker car.
Outstanding radio-CD player; 6 speakers.
I really enjoy the Dodge styling since 2003. Fog lamps are super cool.. standard in Canada as they function as the daytime running lights as well.
Designed to economy. Manual says engine tuned for 87 or lower octane, spark plugs are intentionally the inexpensive kind, etc.
Last year of a legend.
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  | Middle of the Road with this Car |
| NEON (N.ot E. ven worth O. ne N.ickel) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2005 |