Used Dodge Neon for Sale near Grand Island, NE
Dodge Neon Overview
The Neon never really got a fighting chance. Introduced in 1995 as both a Dodge and Plymouth (it replaced the Shadow and Sundance) this four-door sedan or two-door coupe subcompact was always considered second-class to the Civic or Corolla. It had its fair share of mechanical problems in its first years that aggravated many buyers, but what is not well known is that the Dodge Neon was faster, roomier, and sportier than any of its competition for many years.
It initially offered a unique twin-cam engine in its Sport coupe that made the Neon fly at the slightest touch of its gas pedal. The cab-forward design, which lengthened and widened the wheelbase by bringing the wheels farther out to the edges of the car, added stability and extra interior room. The backseat, while not spacious, was much more comfortable than other subcompacts, offering more legroom and headroom.
A subcompact is all about affordability, because it is oftenthe first car choice for most people. But the Neon seemed to be more focused on performance and style as well, offering sport packages and trims, which made it popular early on because it was so fun to drive. As a result, it never offered many creature comforts, and as other subcompacts did, drivers gravitated towards those cars. Over the years, it fell more in line with other subcompacts and dropped its sport trims and its coupe, but a reputation for unreliability left the Neon still struggling to prove its worth.
The Dodge Neon's biggest selling points always remained its roomy interior and its powerful engine. Handling was smooth, easy, and agile, and it tackled snow and wet roads surprisingly well. Despite Chrysler's attempts to fix problems such as head gasket failures, excessive wind noise, and options packages, the Neon never quite got it right in those departments.
3.9 Overall rating
(496 reviews)Customers say
The Dodge Neon has garnered a mixed but largely positive reputation over the years. Most owners appreciate its fun driving experience, good fuel economy, and reliability, making it a popular choice for daily commuting and as a first car. Drivers often highlight the spacious interiors and comfortable ride as big advantages. However, critiques consistently focus on its build quality, with many reporting issues like inadequate power, handling limitations, and reliability concerns, particularly in earlier models. Despite these drawbacks, the car remains a favored option for economical and enjoyable driving.
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What people say
It is a very nice and affordable car. Mine is at 105k miles and the only thing that I had a problem with was the crank Position Sensor, somehow oil had leaked through to the electronics and was shorting out. But the part is only 65 bucks at autozone so not a huge deal. It looks nice, (I prefer the look and performance of the years 03-05), But the earlier ones are much cheaper. Mine is a manual and it has averaged 32-33 miles per gallon, without any modifications. I have a base of the line model so I do not have any features, but I have gotten a nice radio for it and the factory speakers are decent. This car is pretty fun to drive around, the acceleration is a little slow but I found a way to speed up faster is to shift at about 15,25,35,45 miles per hour (instead of about 10,20,30,40). Keep in mind since you are going faster that you will have to give it gas while you are letting off the clutch or it will slow you down and and make your mileage worse. Fun car though, and great for the new/young driver (most of them are 4 door and do not increase your insurance).
It is one of the easiest cars to drive, besides its youthful design. It accelerates steadily and is easy to custom. Yet I think the alarm system could be more efficient :) And as a tall person... I can say that the space is incredible, I never had problems with height and length of the seat, nor the steering wheel!
It drives so easy. And it's so easy on gas! I drive it every where and I couldn't be happier with it. It's very low maintanance and costs maybe 100- 150 in gas a month. I love driving this car around. I recommend this car to all my friends and family.
I drove this car for 13 years & it always ran like a champ. Reliable, economical, easy to park and just a great car. Low maintenance costs and great fuel economy makes this a winner. I'd drive it all over again.
I bought my 2002 Neon RT about 6 months ago with 98,000 kms. I think it is a different car altogether than the base 2nd gen. neons(132 hp). I also owned a 2005 sx 2.0 (neon)for one year. The RT is much quicker, and the handling is beyond the base model. The RT pulls hard right up to the 6800 rpm redline, umlike the base model which loses hp after about 5500 rpms. It is one of the quickest N/A four cylinder cars on the road. There are many aftermarket performance parts available also. It has been a very reliable ride so far, even after spending a few nights in -35 C temperatures, it started without a problem.(not plugged in either). I love the leather interior and the factory sound is impressive. Two things I dislike about this car are: 1. The optional CD changer is mounted so low under the center controls, it is almost impossible to put in or take out a CD while driving. 2. Power front windows, and manual rear windows.(I really hate the roll-up rear windows). However, this puppy can take alot of punishment. I drive like I am in a race wherever I go. I travel about 60 kms each day to work; about half is highway. I reach 190kms/h quite often. I rev this car out in every gear because I love the pull and the sweet note my intake makes as I'm accelerating(I just dropped in a K&N filter and left the top off my air filter box). I know some will claim sucking warm air from the engine compartment will make less power, but I really feel this thing pull harder and it has more low end grunt. I think it is a good all-around car. It is quick when you feel like kicking your adrenaline up a notch, it corners very sharply, and the interior is very roomy. It also has 4 disc anti-lock brakes and traction control. With good winter tires this car is an excellent winter driver. It is a nice family/sports car. I have two kids and it works well for me.
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