1997 Dodge Neon highline review from North America
"For being a throw away car, it has been a good runner in 9 years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 oxygen sensors went out, one at 30,000 and one at 60,000 miles.
Head gasket went out at 150,000 miles.
Speedometer is weird, it works then it don't.
Fuel pickup/sender broke at 125,000.
General comments?
I have read a few of these reviews, and now it is time I stick up for the little neon.
I will start by saying everything that I read is true (no electrical problems that I know of).
Up until recently, 150,000 miles, nothing has gone wrong on my little car.
I did end up changing the head gasket at 150,000 miles, cost... $1200!
Everyone said it would go out before 60,000 or right after the warranty expired. Ha!
Gas mileage is incredible, I once nailed 43mpg on 93 octane, before you needed to re mortgage your house for gas to go town.
The paint is great, I spotted some cancer last year. Not bad for 8 year old paint.
Not all are bad.
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| A good car to go to work/school in |
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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 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2006 |