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by phoenix2207
Aug 26 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: fun to drive, comfy seats, interior laid out well
Cons: head gasket, awful weatherstripping on windows and trunk
The Bottom Line: depends on car condition and owner's tolerance for little problems. Still better than a Geo :P
I bought this car as one of my "first" cars. I've had it going on 5 years and up until recently, it ...
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by durksteel
Jan 23 '03 - Updated Jan 03 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Always seems to start instantly, only falls apart while driving.
Cons: Failed components: EGR-valve, O2 sensors, numerous gaskets, timing belt, alternator belt, ignition switch, brakes jammed!
The Bottom Line: The problems experienced on my Neon are becoming more common on other Chrysler products. Chrysler offers little or no help. Especially Paul Willison Plymouth Chrysler in Toronto Canada.
Bought brand-new in 97...after first six months dealer couldn't explain why engine light kept coming on. Found out by a private mechanic it was a leaky head gasket. Every six months after a major repair something else fails on the car. For all the ...
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by bunny22
Oct 05 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: alot of space for a little car. gas mileage, have gotten compliments on the color(purple/blue)
Cons: starter went out, paint was chipping, sticking turn signal ,head gasket replaced, squeaky brakes
The Bottom Line: do not buy this car. you can get a better quality car, for the same price, or cheaper.
i bought my car 2 days before my 16th birthday. i had worked 10 hour days all summer to save up to put a $1000.00 down-payment on it b/c i new my parents didnt have good credit & i wanted a car extremely bad.
when i did get my neon, a week...
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by adamjet
Aug 21 '01 - Updated Aug 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy interior, responsive steering and handling, smooth styling.
Cons: Mushy suspension, factory defects galore, poor reliability and safety record
The Bottom Line: The Dodge and Plymouth Neon are unsafe, unreliable, underpowered, and unimpressive automobiles that should be avoided at all costs.
A friend of mine owns a 1997 Plymouth Neon sedan and I recently had the opportunity to take it for a drive.
Inside the Neon you'll find a relatively easy to use dash, which is poorly fitted I might add. The seating position is very low and...
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by erinjw
Jul 30 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Peppy engine
Cons: Too many to list here
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this car to anyone unless you have a lot of extra $$ to spend on repairs.
I purchased my 1997 Plymouth Neon Coupe when I was 21 years old. I was excited as this was the first new car I had ever owned. I was attracted by the sporty look, peppy engine and low price.
I did some phone shopping to several dealers and...
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by labarinth
Jul 03 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Price, Decent Sized interior
Cons: No Power, Very Unreliable, Engine Design is horrible
The Bottom Line: Overall, the Plymouth Neon is one of the worst cars I have ever seen or driven surpassed only by the Suzuki Swift. I would defiantly STAY AWAY from this car!!!
The 1997 Plymouth Neon is by far one of the worst cars I have ever seen or driven. Luckily I don't own one, but unfortunately my girlfriend does (hers is a 1996, but nothing has changed). Before I get into the specs of the neon let me tell you a little...
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by jackatack99
Jun 16 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Safe, dependable, economical, over all great little car.
Cons: Brakes are very noisy , but usually just when moisture gets in there.
The Bottom Line: Most certainly will recommend this car to anyone. Safety is the key in all we do!! And from personal experience, I know this is one safe car to drive.
I bought my Neon 4 Dr Highline in 1999 when it had nearly 40,000 miles on it. On June 9, 2001, it was totaled when someone pulled out directly in front of me and my 3 children and I T-boned her in her passenger side. Both air bags blew and there were no...
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by xkeys
May 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Good pickup, nimble handling, roomie for a compact
Cons: typical for brakes to squeal and for headgasket problems at 80,000 miles
The Bottom Line: If you HAVE to get a Neon look for the newer models. Hopefully, they will have ironed out some of the problems that plauged the 1997 models.
I bought my Neon Sedan new and drove it hard for 4 years putting about 84,000 miles on it.
I liked the engine pick-up and nimble handling of the car. You could really zip in and out of traffic with it in the city and on the highways.
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by crapcar
Jan 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Not many, but good on gas
Cons: The quality of the automobile is horrible
Well where should I begin. I have had my neon for about four years. And I have had nothing but problems from the beginning. The first problem was I had to have my engine mount replaced. Then came the wet floor, anytime it rained hard, my floor on the...
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by DjMayhem
Nov 15 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very affordable, and fast for an economy car
Cons: Material its made out of
What better advice about the neon, than from someone who drives one?
I got the neon in christmas of 96', and let me tell you i never thought it would last. My mom was in line for a new car, so she bought me one too. I loved my nissan maxima, but...
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by RedDuchess
Sep 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable, looks good, comfortable seats, drives nicely, nothing but routine maitence in the way of repairs.
Cons: window seal on passenger side is a little noisy, a little more trunk space would be nice.
I bought this car in April of 1997 new. I was upgrading from a 1991 Ford Escort that I had experienced several problems with and was excited to be getting something brand new. I choose to spend my money on the neon for a number of reasons. I really liked...
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by DMCTOM
Sep 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: compact for parking, cab forward design creates a bigger feel.
Cons: quality issues all around, smelly air ducts, clunking from front suspension
intital quality for the Neon is good overall but after awhile it's true
colors come out. From the very first of ownership we noticed trim/weatherstripping quality issues that were fixed under warranty. Next came a faulty fuel pump that created a...
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by tolivercrash
Aug 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Strong engine
Cons: Noisy brakes, noisy steering, noisy manual transmission, windows don't seal
I purchased the 1997 "Expresso" 2 door Neon coupe for my girlfriend. I bought it used with about 50,000 miles on it. The engine is a 16 valve 4 cylinder, so it's quite peppy. The "Expresso" package gives the car the 16 valve engine,...
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by sleater
Jun 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: good gas mileage
Cons: numerous noises, leaks, bad brakes
When I got my 97 neon, I was pretty excited. After all, it was my first car and I had always thought neons were cute. I was looking for something that would get good gas mileage and the size seemed perfect. However, when it rained one day shortly...
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by NINJASPICE
May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Cute, affordable if you take care of it
Cons: Dents easily, probably not that safe
I bought my Neon because I thought they were cute from the moment they came out! And it was the only car that I could afford to buy brand new - at least one that I would drive. Right after I bought the car, I was a little worried that I would have all of...
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