1997 Dodge Neon review from North America
"A total disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went approximately 1 month after I bought the car used. 2 weeks after having the head gasket replaced, the rear main seal went on the car. Total cost of repairs was $1200.
Now I'm noticing the automatic transmission is slipping and there is an awful grinding noise coming from the front on the drivers side.
General comments?
I bought this used car because it had low mileage, thinking it would be cheap and reliable. Boy was I ever wrong!
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2004 |