1998 Dodge Neon ACR review from North America

Head gasket was replaced prior to our purchase of the car.

It Seems to idle rough.

The rear speakers aren't currently working.

The Dodge Neon ACR is different then other Neon models, but the differences are minor, including running light holes (minus the running lights) in the front bumper, and a DOHC engine with about 20 more horsepower. It also came with sway-bars, front and rear.

This car is strictly for auto-cross, so it was built specifically for that and since we purchased it, it hasn't seen all that much freeway driving.

I like the car, it's easy to drive and has good power (150hp). Also, as you might expect, the handling is awesome! When you throw it into turns, it has absolutely no problem. The brakes are also great, slowing the car quickly and with ease.

Interior: The car is meant to be light, so options are few and far between. The only "amenities" are A/C, tach and a 6 speaker cassette stereo. The stereo sounds great, even though for some odd reason the two rear speakers don't work. The leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter are a nice touch, and all of the controls are easy to use.

I personally wish the car was higher up off the ground, I prefer to be the one looking down at everybody, not the one looking up at them. But this car is meant for racing mainly, and of course it can't be high off the ground or it wouldn't be an auto-cross car! I'll just take the minivan or SUV when driving on the freeway, but on the auto cross track, this little Neon kicks butt!