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Used 1997 Dodge Neon Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Keeps on Goin'!

RedneckDixie87, 05/26/2008
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was my first car and I love it its 2008 and I don't want a new car although we are having some problems with it now which is expected it is 11 years old but it gets up to speed fast and drives great. It's comfortable is roomy and with gas at $4 a gallon its great on gas! Haven't had to replace much only thing is the paint especially the green ones like mine i see have the rust spots.

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1.25 out of 5 stars

poor car

gman, 02/27/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

too many repairs to the transmission.costly repairs to the struts.poor electrical system and noisy interior.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Euly, 05/09/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Everyone had told me Neons were crap but that 97 was the year they started getting better. I realized that this wasn't true. I love my neon because it is fun to drive but I have had numerous problems with it. The EGR valve was a big issue because the car would completely shut off while I was slowing down. I also don't like driving on a windy day because it feels so flimsy. It is a very unsafe car. Buying from a very dishonest car dealership did not help the situation either.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Totally reliable, economical little car!

*~Kelli~*, 05/13/2003
1997 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Neon new in April of 1997 and I have been more than pleased with it ever since! When it was new there was an issue with the transmission that was promptly replaced without any problems and ever since then, it has only been to the shop for scheduled maintenance (knock on wood). It gets SUPER gas mileage! Even today, it is still getting 39mpg hwy and 35mpg city consistently. For a 4cyl car it has alot of power and speed. We now have a Chrysler LHS to use for a luxurious family car, but my husband still drives the Neon daily with no trouble for his 150 mile round trip commute.

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5 out of 5 stars

1997 Neon by Brian

BrianGriffis, 02/28/2010
1997 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

love the milage, style and handling

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