2001 Dodge Neon ES review from North America
"Yahooooooooo!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only minor problem that I had with my car is that when I want to adjust the car when I've just parallel parked and move in an closer, the engine automatically shuts off.
General comments?
Oh my god!! What else can I say about my Dodge Neon, but Wow.
The Dodge clearly sets the standard for all the economic compact cars that are out there today.
The car is comfortable, roomy, quick, and handles well.
The Neon is also very attractive, sporty, and definitely makes a great centerpiece to your life.
People are too quick to judge today's Neons because it is American and it's predecessor (the 1st generation neons) didn't really capture the buyer's hearts.
I also hate people who do criticize the Dodge Neon often are the ones who settle for it's Japanese competitors (ie: Honda, Toyota, Mazda, etc.) Coming from someone who previously owned a Honda, I can tell you that Honda's are not what it's cracked up to be.
People claim that Honda's are reliable and that their little engine could last for many years. But you know what, this isn't entirely true. I believe that how well you take care of your vehicle will determine it's longevity. As for me, I like to pamper my beautiful Dodge Neon. I plan to keep it for a very long time.
The only car I would think of trading in for my Neon is the upcoming 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4. Believe me folks...just think 206 hp.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Liter SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21550 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2002 |