Sunroof failed to close properly.
Washer fluid pump stopped working.
Air leak around passenger-side window.
Rough idle - fixed by changing plugs and wires.
I owned my Neon for about 16 months and am now having a tough time finding a good replacement for it.
Some of the positives:
- My Neon 4dr 5spd had the DOHC engine with 150hp and was a lot of fun to drive.
- It had all the power I needed and got fantastic fuel economy, even well over the speed limit (seems rare in engines of this size).
- My Neon was tight (had no rattles) and was very comfortable.
- Two little 'smart' things about the car: 1) easiest oil change I've ever done due to intelligent oil filter location. 2) right-side gas fill (handier than you might guess).
- I got this car for a great price and it was well-spec'd.
My complaints are minor, but as follows:
- poor drink holders/lower console design.
- hardtop design is foolish. The outer seals around the windows take a lot of abuse in cold weather and ended up developing a fold in one spot, which then made it noisy on the highway and allowed slight leakage when washing the vehicle.
- The sunroof and other problems already mentioned.
My Neon was recently killed in an accident and I am now faced with replacing it. I am considering other vehicles b/c of the great ratings they get here, but don't understand why people are apparently so happy with cars that they have to spend a lot of money on. My Neon was cheap to buy, maintain, and drive unlike the Nissan and Honda I've had in the past.
All I can say is that my neon beat the hell outta of a 1999 kia sephia ls. And that mother is one fun ride if you got the 5 speed manual tranny.
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