1998 Plymouth Neon Expresso review from North America
"I will never own another one of these!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went out a month after I bought it.
Then I had a real crisis, when I made left turns the car suddenly died and the fuel pump fuse would pop. Turned out (after many days tacking wiring) that some of my wiring harness had melted. I fixed all areas with loads of black tape. never had that problem again.
2 years later. Water pump seized then shattered ripping timing belt.
General comments?
I have the automatic version of this car and it couldn't be more dull to drive.
It's a really good daily driver, when the a/c is fresh, but just plain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2006 |