1996 Dodge Neon Sport review from North America
"Gets you from point A to B miraculously!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since the first day of purchase, engine check light was on.
The speedometer only worked for the first 9 kilometers of ownership.
The power locks do not work at all.
Needed a new alternator.
Gas and engine temperature monitor stopped working.
Indicator lights come on when I hit the brakes.
Vehicle beeps for no reason due to a glitch.
Acceleration from day one is slower then all other Neon's.
Horrendous engine thirst.
Bass on radio makes cracking noises.
Had to bribe to make it pass the emissions test.
Paint peeling and too much rust.
General comments?
This car is a miracle. Most Neon's are known to only last until 120 000 kilometers the MAX. When purchasing the vehicle, the previous owner stated that the engine was rebuilt. Previous owner did not change the oil or put engine coolant.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 254634 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 256000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hyundai Scoupe |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2007 |