The head gasket was replaced before I got the car, at 76000 miles. It was replaced with the latest version of the gasket. I haven't had any problems with is since I got the car.
The car leaks in dust and dirt. I drive on gravel roads a lot and it seeps in either around the trunk or the rear door.
Windows don't always seal right after rolling them up at highway speeds. Makes annoying wind noise.
First I would like to say that since I have owned this car, it has never been babied, and its been abused at times. being in 2 accidents, the car is still going strong.
The interior has held up well. I have a small rip in the seat at the seam. The clip that holds the visor on is broke. But at 132000 miles, this is not something to complain about.
The exterior is holding up well too. No peeling paint here. I've had the bumpers pop out of their clips,but, only after hitting something.
The suspension is OK, and is what I would expect out of a high mile car.
Engine is starting to make a clicking sound that started at 120k.
Brakes were replaced before I got the car and are holding up fine, but, the do make noise before they get warm. I live in the country and use my brakes far less than city folk would.
All things considered this has been a great car. It puts up with my use and abuse. It has never ever ever left me stranded.
I have a 1996 black neon, I have to say all the family enjoy the car, the room and we think the car goes very well indeed. I like the look of the car and call it my little Porsche as a joke. If you wind the car up they really do go and I can more than keep up the a BMW!!!. I have been very lucky so fa r then as I do have a full service history with the car by a Chrysler dealer however, I have just developed a problem, the car service light keeps coming on and the car sometimes doesn't start first go, I would like to know if anyone has had the same problem as I am getting quite annoyed with it!!
Debbie A-UK.
We have a 1997 Neon and have just replaced the head gasket and cambelt also had the had skimmed at 64,500. The garage we took it to had problems taking the cambelt of and it took them 3 weeks. After we got the car back our 'service soon 'light comes on and then goes out as it does the car slowed down. Also when you are in traffic often the car cuts out.
Katie
Southampton UK.
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