1997 Dodge Neon review from North America
"A tragedy of peeling paint"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump failed, had to replace.
Lapis blue paint began peeling in chunks on the door.
Beginning to peel/crack on top.
Leaks fluids regularly.
General comments?
The number one trait of all neons of this time is the inevitable peeling paint. At first I thought it was exclusive to the lapis blue color, but it truly is not. I purchased a small bottle of paint from the dodge dealer and after patching some areas up have stopped a lot of the peeling.
The car has not given me a lot of mechanical problems.
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| It looks and sounds good, parked with the motor off |
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| Cheap "beater" daily driver car possessed by demons and has gremlins living under the hood |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2003 |