1995 Dodge Neon Highline 4 door review from North America
"Cheap, reliable transportation up to 100,000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've replaced the turn signal switch 6 times (don't laugh, it's true!).
I've had to replace both of the oxygen sensors, ignition wires twice, belts once, brake pads once, engine mounts once, tires once, battery once, lower steering column coupler, rack and pinion, had to have one of my windows tightened - was loose, replaced the radio-tape casette - wouldn't work, and the list goes on.....
General comments?
It's an OK car. Basically it's started up every time I want to drive it, and it's only left me stranded on the side of the road twice (oxygen sensor, and once when the fuel line came off (mechanic's fault)).
It makes a lot of noise when it approaches speeds of 60mph plus (window problem?).
The windows are scratched from dirt stuck in the seals.
The paint peeled off the wiper blades.
I haven't had the head gasket problem yet (knock on wood).
It's not too bad in snow/ice.
It's not the greatest when you have small children as reverse facing car seats are tough to fit in the back if you have long legs.
Basically I feel I've gotten my money's worth out of this car, I've had it for almost 6 years and only paid 11 grand for it. I had a Dodge Aries K Wagon back in the late 80's - I got 150,000 miles out of it. If I can get 150,000 out of the Neon I'll be happy - but if I have to keep replacing stuff it's just not worth it.
Even though I've had good luck with them, my next car probably won't be a Dodge.
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| Not worth trading in, so I'll keep it 'til it dies |
| Reliable car when cared for! Very Sporty! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2000 |