Trunk lock keeps sticking.
Head gasket failure, which I am finding out is an engineering defect that will occur with almost all Neon's - if it hasn't happened to you yet it will so tuck a $1000 away for when it does (I have seen this on more than one Neon).
Air vent on the passenger side dashboard pops out on its own (I have seen this on more than one Neon).
Brakes will never quiet down completely, they always squeak for the first few minutes of driving (I have seen this on more than one Neon).
Do not buy older Neon's.
Do not buy older Neon's.
Do not buy older Neon's.
Just in case you didn't understand me.
Do not buy older Neon's.
I have am 1995 plymouth neon and I have had no troubles with mine as of yet. it is in great runnung condition and I have no complaints about it. I would recommened this car to anyone and have. I plan on racing it soon with a few changes to the motor and clutch and I expect good things from her.
I bought one for $2500 with high miles.. that looked brand new.. nice little airfoil.. cherry red..appeared to drive OK no smoking etc.. then after 2 weeks.. engine mounts..clunk..then oil cam went thru block.. gushing oil..500 dollars repair.. then overheated after water pump.went..another 300.and heads are bad.. now dead in the water.. this car makes a slot machine at Vegas look like a united way charity!
I won't sell it because I don't want anyone else going through the same.. I am junking it..stay away from it..
I got goosebumps as I read the article. "Ditto" here.
If you get a good older Neon they will last you forever. We have 2 1995 Neons. (one was built within the first month of production) and they both have over 200,000 miles and are still ticking along.
The interiors are in great shape (besides the stains) and the exterior looks almost brand new (except for scratches and fadeness on the trunklid a little).
I'm planning on buying a few more of these little Neons within the next couple of months.
I also have a '95 neon. I must have gotten the luck of the draw because my car has been anything, but a lemon. Every now and then she gives me a problem, but its nothing major and is easily and cheaply fixed. I'm so happy I chose this car over a grand prix!
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