1998 Plymouth Neon Expresso from North America - Comments

Nothing, car runs Fine.

I really have had no problems with this car. My only complaints are: 1. A sound that comes from the passenger side window at high speed, this can be fixed by removing the antenna, 2. It tends to lose power over 8,000 feet (I live in Colorado).

I love the acceleration, I have made very few modifications, I changed the air filter to a Fram AirHog, and added a sport racing chip. Now I do 0-60 in 5.2 seconds, and I can outrun a Camero anytime.

The simple design makes installing aftermarket parts very easy, even for someone with no mechanical knowledge (like me).

I have heard that DOHC neons don't run well after 40000 miles. I think these people are just not using the right gas. You have to put 91 octane or higher in this car. I also put "STP Octane Boost" in every time I gas up. Regular oil and coolant checks are also needed.

The car handles very well. I wouldn't try power sliding without 17" drift rims and a lower suspension though.

I feel sorry for all the people with faulty neons. But you have to realize that if one or two thousand neons break down, that doesn't mean all 135,000 of them are bad.

The DOHC I4 engine present in your car makes 150 horsepower and 131 lb./ft of torque stock. The base engine, not the DOHC, with an automatic transmission accelerates to 60 in 8.9 seconds. I seriously doubt that with the extra 20 horsepower, plus those two upgrades, that your car can get to 60 in almost 5 seconds.

I have a Neon Espresso as well. I have had no problems with it and I've had it for almost seven years now. I don't know why the Neon has such a bad reputation. Its the perfect little car.

I recently purchased a 1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso DOHC and I must say that it's a great car. I don't under stand why they get such a bad reputation. My neon accelerates and handles wonderfully. I have found no problems whatsoever with this car. It is highly recommended.

Yes you certainly can outrun a "Camero" anytime.

I'll bet you could outrun a "Musting" or a Carvette" too, with your little sled.

No mechanical knowledge?

How bout, no knowledge at all hehe.

I must agree with the comment containing the 8.9 second 0-60 time. However, since all reviews and comments are anonymous, anyone can post false information. Therefore, in the spirit of this review, I submit that my old 1992 Corolla, with 205,000 miles on the odometer and no modifications, can reach 60 mph in less than zero seconds. Yes, if I use 93 octane gasoline, I can go back and watch myself get in the car, which, as you can imagine, creates quite a paradox.