1998 Dodge Neon Expresso review from North America

When I first bought the car, I had electrical problems. The entire dash went dead a month after I bought it. The dealer repaired the faulty circuit and a week later, the dash died again. On my way back to the dealer, I received a speeding ticket because the speedometer was dead. But, the dealer was wonderful and repaired the car a second time and even paid for my ticket. I haven't had any electrical trouble since.

That was back in 1999 and since then the only problem I've had is water leaking into the trunk. It was an easy repair with a new coat of sealant around the bolts that attach the spoiler to the trunk. The cost was just the tube of sealant since I did the work myself.

Overall, I love the neon. It doesn't have as much power as some cars, but it is a good reliable car. For a small car it is roomy, with a deep trunk and plenty of leg room for all passengers. It has moved me to college, from North Carolina to Florida, from North Carolina to Virgina twice for internships and will be moving me back to Virgina for an internship in January with little complaint.

The only downfall is that the Neon loses value quickly and shows very little promise of a healthy trade in.