1998 Dodge Neon sport from North America - Comments

I got the car in march and right away it needed a radiator. I replaced that for 110$ threw radiator hot line, it needed the usual oil change and plugs and then I was driving and the power steering pump blew, replaced that for 87$ from advanced auto parts, then my brakes fail replace them and now there going again, my sunroof just makes clicking noises it doesn't move at all, my alternator belt broke last week and I needed new tires, also now my battery has gone dead and has blown some relays and fuses and now I have to replace the battery. this car has been nothing, but trouble. I want to sell it and get a 2000.

What did you expect from a Neon with 122k?

2000 was a big improvement, especially in looks, but those newer ones still have some problems as well, at least from what I hear.

Hmmm, sounds like the previous owner didn't take very good care of it.

A word of advice, JUST STAY AWAY FROM NEONS, period. I've been in an 02' with 8K, and that car ended up being a heap of trash. If you're set on American cars, go with a Focus or Cavalier. If not, I'd recommend a Corolla, Prizm, or Civic. Anything, but a Neon.

It sounds like the prev. owner didn't take care of it and dropped it off at the dealer...

This actually appears to be an example of a success story. The person bought an old, used car with high miles, and was able to fix the few, expected problems, relatively cheaply and simply. An 8-year-old car with 122,000 miles is going to need tires and brakes. Spend the $50 and replace the brake pads. Replacing your radiator for only $110, and replacing your power steering pump for only $87 are things to be proud of, not mad about. You should be saying "This is a great used car because I was able to fix it so cheaply even though the previous owner didn't take care of it!"

"If you're set on American cars, go with a Focus or Cavalier."

Cavalier? Maybe. Focus? You might want to rethink that one.

I am sick and tired of hearing about people complaining about the Neon. Does anyone know what the base price was for the Neon when they came out? It was around $8,900 or so... so what in the world do you guys expect? A Lexus?

The Neons are great automobiles for their class, and their racing record stands up to that. Do you see the Ford Focus winning in the SCCA? What about the Civic? All the races I've seen with the Civic, they are finished out of the top 20, or went out of because of mechanical problems.