Distibuter and plugs were changed at about 40,000 km.
Front Suspension bushings were making noise and changed out at about 25,000 km.
Rear passenger upper strut mount was changed at about 55,000 km because it was making noise.
It should have an over drive. It seemed like the engine rev's too high at high speeds.
Fuel economy wasn't as good as I was told by the sales person.
Very cheap car for getting around town. Not a good car if you plan to do commuting to work longer distances like I do.
I replaced this car with a Volkswagen Golf. I am enjoying the Golf much better than the Neon.
It seemed that the quality in the Neon wasn't there.
If I were you, I would have went for the upgraded Auto tranny for a few hundred bucks more.. it's a 4 speed auto/ with O/d.