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2002 Dodge Neon User Reviews

2002 Dodge Neon Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 22 reviews

  • Performance:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 10 reviews
"ride" 9 reviews
"power" 7 reviews
"handling" 6 reviews
"speed" 4 reviews
CONS
"small power" 3 reviews
"light" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Kristian writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
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Fast, sporty nice looking economic car.

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nothing!

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Neon Ftw! — Fast accelarating, excellent handling and very firm braking. Very good gas mileage - 35mpg! Sporty looking exterior and cosy interior! Cost of ownership is really low since it is an American vehicle. Does not have any major mehcanical problems. The car is really fun to drive and it has a lot of room for all your friends.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Justin writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
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Fun to drive

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Only 20ish mpg

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Excellent Inexpensive Starting Or Racing Car. — Have only had it for a few years, but it's a great car. Hasn't needed work other than basic maintenance and a new battery. Drives pretty much like any other sports car, great acceleration, great braking, excellent handling. Only downside is it only gets about 20ish mpg, which doesn't seem right to me. Could have a couple aftermarket parts, I haven't bothered to check. Was well worth the $6000 I paid for it used at I think 70k miles.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Renee writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr STD Sedan Review
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was freeeee

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is slowww and no fun

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Clyde! — meet clyde! he is automatic. NO FUN. slow basically. wasnt my choice of car, but for free, it was good. in good condition, hasnt had many problems. except the trunk freakin leaked water because the seal on the tail light was bad... yeah turns out it happens to a ton of neons but dodge is too lame to do a recall or whatever. so clyde smelled moldy for a while haaha. appearance is perfect, no dings or what not. "champagne" is not my color choice, but at least the dirt isnt noticeable LOL. gas mileage is mediocre... i like to put the pedal to the metal sometimes n im sure that doesnt help it any. i dont drive it thaaat often, so oil changes are far apart and i do it myself anyway. as for performance... brakes well, handling is a bit touchy but i dont mind that. acceleration kinda lags, i find myself goin into overdrive on accident sometimes bc i feel like clydes not movin much so i jus keep pushing the pedal lol

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jorge writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
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Nice car, one of the last sport-looking sedan, very comfortable and stable, fun to drive it.

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Expesive at its repairments and parts.

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Neon Days — Best model of Neon, low front, high back, looks pretty sport, nice handling, soft breaks, good acceleration, comfortable seats, the transmission feels nice and soft, I like it, you can drive as elegant or as furious as you want, it will be ready for it. The front panel could be better designed, the air panels are a little uncomfortable to adjust, all the parts and the services are little expensive but they worth it, has a little high fuel consumption over the city, but its reliable over highway.

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buickmantim writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
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Gas mileage

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Everything its a peice of crap

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Tiny Engine Knocking Peice Of Junk — I disliked everything I bought it cause its all the bank would give me I had it 6 months enough to build some credit than I bought a sexy fast Buick!! the oil pan feel out at 45000 miles the engine leaked the tranny jerked it was slow up hills the seats were uncomfortable I needed a cyropracter after words I guess the outside was kinda nice the interior was ugly engine knocked all day gas mileage was 250 a tank and had a 12 gallan tank its a good car for a teenage girl but not me I hate how it broke down at 45000 miles the stinking oilpan fell off while going 65 it almost blew up from that overall its a cute little car for teenage girls that is a peice of junk mine was my friend had a 2005 neon it was way better she hasn't had any problems maybe I just got a bad one

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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kaypman writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SXT Sedan Review
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Great Car with great gas mileage best car I have owned had it over 10 years and still running strong Over 150,000

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Not an SUV

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Great Affordable Car — Great little car for Students. Great Car with great gas mileage best car I have owned had it over 10 years and still running strong Over 150,000 miles. Sadly time to trade it in and get an SUV I shall miss the Neon

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Kris writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
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the fact that its mine

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a cylinder is not firing

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Its Mine — its a fun car with good handling and good style too. not running on all cylinders but still a peppy ride. i own it and it is awesome. it is a very fun car. the price is good and it is reliable.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Justin writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
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cheap performance

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addictive

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Well Rounded Econo Car That Has Some Pep — performance - comes with upgrades from the factory, easy to mod, and lots of aftermarket. Handles great, brakes are good, just needs a bit more pep. build quaility - i wont lie, it is a neon, but if you know its flaws and address them properly, these cars will last a long time. appearance - nice lines added from the body kit, agressive open front bumper to give it a sporty look. Dual exhaust with chrome tips for an added sophisticated look. cost of ownership - one of the cheapest cars to own and maintain. follow the service manual and you wont have hardly any issues fun factor - since its the r/t its ready to go the track and have fun, especially if you like autocross. even spirited driving is a blast on the highway.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Lisa writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr R/T Sedan Review
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The driver

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The horse power to weight ratio

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Neon — Well I love my car, however it is way to under powered. Reliable it never lets me down knock on wood! Bit of a gas pig lol but my go-kart is for sure fun to drive!!! Plus I love to beat civics!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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RAFA writes:
2002 Dodge Neon 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
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Great auto

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none

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A Great Car — The performance is great with acceleration, braking and handling. the built quality no need for repairs it did hear a big noise sometimes the appearance it looked sport and the color great silver the gas mileage a great saver and maintenance easy to maintain judt keep it up to date and it was fun to drive.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $4,330 Average Instant Market Value $6,254 Average Instant Market Value $9,414 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 31 36 27
Horsepower 132 115 215
Crash Test Rating 4 5 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 42.5 42.2

Reviews From Other Years

2005 Dodge Neon Reviews

Last Year Of The Neon By Brian

The dodge Neon's where nice basic cars that had trim models that even made some of the them look cool. The low cost to maintain the Neon is helps to make the care a real deal and the fact so many wher... Read More

Cute Car And Fun To Drive By bayleesmonga

The color and body style of the car is what caught my eye when I bought it. It has over 100,000 miles on it and we have never had any major problems with it. The reason I am looking for another car i... Read More

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2004 Dodge Neon Reviews

Fun Little Car. By Antonio2330

I love the car it fits my needs as the only driver. Easy to do minor mechanical jobs such as spark plug and wires, engine oil, transmission fluid, brakes, drive belt. Plenty of fandom behind its le... Read More

Kinda Pricey! By Nikki

Sorry this is the only photo I have of my car at the moment, but I will take another one soon. (I was actually taking a pic of my Jack Russell "Ruckus" in his Santa suit...and he was NOT amused!) Anyh... Read More

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2003 Dodge Neon Reviews

Good Buy By Ace9546

I like that it is red and has a spoiler. It has good acceleration and runs really smooth. The interiors are really great - red and black, instead of the beige that is so commonly found in used cars. I... Read More

Greay By Godswarrior

its a really fuel saver and great in mileage. Has been used for work and back home new paint not more than 6months old in the paint and great maintainance. althought it is not power locks and windows,... Read More

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2001 Dodge Neon Reviews

Great Transportation Or Teen Starter Car Parts Are Plentiful And Fairly Inexpensive By Tom

Cheap operation costs,easy to get parts,simplicity in design and construction. Controls are in easy reach and placed w thought. No real blind spots to complain about. The microscopic cup holders that ... Read More

Good Car For Anyone Who Like Quick 4 Doors. By Raul

2001 Dodge Neon R/T Overall pretty good for a 4 door 4 cylinder car. Its pretty quick off the line but kinda slow on the long run. Hoping to build it up a lil bit maybe put a Turbo in it. Not a Highwa... Read More

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2000 Dodge Neon Reviews

Great Commuter By Keven

reliable and easy to repair easy to work on unless you need to touch the belts. parts are dirt cheap and 90% of repairs i can do myself with little mechanical experience. fun to drive with some light ... Read More

Reliable,low Maint Cost,good Transportation. By tommcmanis

Dislike the four door only,two door should have been offered,lots of nice cheap plastic,overall not a stand out,ir remarkable car. Like) dependibility easy to Work on big supply of aftermarket upgrade... Read More

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