2002 Chrysler Neon LE review from North America
"Good power,nice looking, but think twice"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine when started cold makes a loud knocking sound for about two minutes. (Piston slap?).
When shifting into second gear from first there is often a couple second delay.
Squeaky brakes even though they appear to be just like new.
When driving with the defrost on the car bucks and makes it look like I cannot drive a standard.
Oil leak between engine and transmission.
General comments?
I like the way the car looks and handles, but I wish that it didn't have so many things wrong with it for being so new, and having so low kms.
My wife and I each bought one at the same time because the price was so good, but now two years later I wish that we spent a little more and bought a toyota or honda instead.
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| The 2002 neon is not my cup of tea |
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| A high priced lemon sold by a seedy dealership on behalf of a disconnected manufacturer |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 46500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2005 |