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| 1998 Dodge Neon Review, Manuel Camacho, From El Paso,
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Dodge Neon Sport 4 Dr.
| | Model of the car: | Dodge Neon Sport 4 Dr. | | | General comments: | an excellent vehicle up to this point for being a used vehicle. bought it with very low mi. (18k mi. in yr 2000). daughter drives it to school and work. had to teach her how to drive a stick, so she has been conservative and gentle with the gears. vehicle has only 23k now, so i still think its a new car bearly broken in. good vroom sound with factory exahust and dohc motor. the engine has some poop to it. wow!, i'm really bothered about other neon owners with serious problems once the miles stack up. no head gasket problems, no oil leaks, no water leaks, no brake problems, keeping my fingers crossed. | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | not sure about mpg. all driving has been stop and go in urban area, so havent really taken advantage of 5th gear. feels like it should be better mileage though. do not like filling with recommended premium fuel. have interchanged at times with unleaded plus (88 octane) and premium (91 octane)....with no visible difference. shift pattern is kinda of long. would prefer more shorter, crisper shifts. my own preference. the daughter doesnt seem to care. 1st gear could use more torque. high rear end....poorer visibility. not sure about rubber sealing around doors. no problem yet, but they look like they will come loose soon. dark green metallic color is not good color for dry, hot southwest, paint is holding up. did replace wiper blades. did not like that had to buy two different sizes for each side. i'm really disappointed with the resale value. | | | Previous car: | other daughter drives '99 pontiac sunfire, but its a coupe. ergonomically, the neon with its 4 dr is easier to digest, though will admit that sunfire looks nicer as a coupe. |
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