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| 1998 Dodge Neon Review, J. White, From South Dartmouth
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Plymouth Neon
| | Model of the car: | Plymouth Neon | | | General comments: | I bought this vehicle as a freshman in college to replace an aging Nissan. I did not want a neon but knew they were quick and also cheap (0% APR for 60 Mos.) For under $200 a month with only a thousand down, I was able to drive a brand new car. I have regretted purchasing this vehicle since delivery as when i received it the window molding was falling off and later in the day the airbag light would not shut off. Several months later it left me stranded at 3AM. I would have traded this car in immediately had it not depreciated so much in such a short period of time. I am graduating in several months and am in the process of purchasing a new VW. This car is noisy, uncomfortable on long trips and has a poor service record. It is not even a good vehicle for a poor college student and I would not feel safe having a loved one own one. Anyone wanna buy my '98 for $4,000???? | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | Not much torque. Have to constanly shift (gets annoying)The neon "image"*Poor Build Quality:Paint scratches and chips easilyBody dents easilyCheap plastic parts (crack and warp)Poor stock brakes*Numerous Mechancial and Electrical ProblemsHeadgasket replaced @ 50,000Exhaust Donut replaced @ 20,000First oil leak @ 18,000Brake light problems @ 10,000Clutch @ 55,000Another Oil Leak at 58,000Transmission Problems @ 3,000 (Had to be towed off the highway @ 3AM)Suspension Problems (Since New) - Dealer repaired 3 timesLeaky Trunk @ 40,000Wind Noise (Seals replaced 3 times)Takes a long time to start if < 1 | | | Previous car: | 98 Jetta - No comparison. Jetta Rocks.94 Ford Escort - Again No Comparison. Escort = reliable. |
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