1997 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America

I lost the automatic transmission at 87,000 miles and replaced it with a manual (much better!).

Head gasket changed when pourchased at 37,000 miles along with recalled exhaust donut.

Changed head gasket again at 110,000 miles when I blew the timing belt. Also changed head with a head from a 1995 Neon (once again much better).

Radiator fan relay died at 120,000 miles.

I bought this car for the whopping sum of $10,500 (US) in 1997. It was used as a pizza delivery vehicle over the next few years, hence the extremely high mileage. The abuse it received was next only to that of a city taxi. Doors slammed, stop and go driving, hard braking, adverse conditions (snowy in the winter, hot in the summer), and general "race car driving". This car has outperformed any other compact I have owned (Nissan, Pontiac, and Honda). With 132 hp from the factory it accelerates very quick and pulls strong all the way to th 6500 red line. The automatic is gutless! If you have the chance get the manual, you'll see great increases in the performance. For the abuse this car has taken it is amazing the doors are even still attached! In conlusion this car is about the best car for the money on the road! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for cheap, reliable commuting.