2003 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Good car if you take care of it properly"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car with 56000 on it from a dealer who acquired it through a new car purchase from the original owner.
Only issue I have had mechanically with the car is the front suspension bushings, ball joints & tie-rod ends were trashed when I purchased the car. I replaced myself in a day and a half after I had bushings pressed in.
The stock stereo was OK, but went out on me @ 65000 miles. Replaced with aftermarket unit and speakers. MUCH BETTER NOW!!!
General comments?
I wasn't looking for a Dodge at all when I found this car. My brother has a 2004 that he liked and I saw this one at a dealer. 2.l SXT, 5-speed, cruise, power moon roof, wing.
For a 2.0 it is not bad, it has enough speed to go thru Chicago traffic @ 85 or 90 all day long and keep up.
Gas mileage is great, 31 city / 36-38 highway.
For the price I paid it was half the price of the Civics I was looking at. $6000 in 2007 for a 2003 with 56000 miles was a steal I thought. Will it go 200,000 miles? Not sure, but I hope so.
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| A Great Car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2009 |