1997 Dodge Neon review from North America
"A fun car for a teenager"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket blew, and I don't want to pay $700 to fix it.
I need new brakes because the rotors are shot.
The interval wipers, radio, blinkers, and rear defroster work off and on as they please. I think it's just a loose cable running to the radio, and if that gets hooked up, it will work fine again.
General comments?
The car is a 5-speed, and it's a lot of fun to drive.
For it being a Neon, it's rather quick. It hangs in there with a lot of Japanese cars.
It's a good car for a teenager, because you can add performance parts to make it fast, and add a lot accessories to make them look nice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2001 |