1998 Dodge Neon R/T review from North America
"The best bang for your buck hands down"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
10,503 miles: EGR Valve replaced
21,240 miles: Cannister purge solenoid replaced.
27,129 miles: Front motor mount replaced
39,758 miles: New plug wires and spark plugs needed
51,823 miles: EGR Valve replaced again
Camshaft position sensor replaced
61.050 miles: Head gasket replaced
Timing belt replaced
Timing tensioner replaced
68,355 miles: New struts, new stabilizer bushings
70,109 miles: New rotors/pads rear/front.
General comments?
The Neon R/T model is fun to drive daily. The most bang for buck among all the small compact cars in this field.
The R/T handles great and the 4 wheel disc brakes provide excellent braking.
For what you pay new or used, you simply can't beat a Neon.
The most logical complaints would be the windows that rattle after a few thousand miles.
Poorly placed headlight switch, power window switches, and poorly placed cup holders.
These Neon's may have gotten a bad rap early on, but I highly recommend any Neon. Easy to work on and ton's of aftermarket parts available for the budget minded to hop these vehicles up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70650 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2003 |