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Used 1997 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Save Yourself.

don't do it., 02/22/2010
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Chipped paint, burns oil like crazy, coolant leak, fuel pump is going out, serpentine belt is squeaking, the backseat is a joke -- really, nobody can fit in this car. There are some good things. I love the acceleration. Love the manual trans. I like how it handles and parking it is great. But there are so many other better cars out there. You may get it for cheap -- but it will cost you more in the long run.

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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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4.5 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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

h j, 09/26/2008
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just purchased for a sweet 16 gift, i rebuilt and went through everything on the car. i have been driving it to make sure it is a safe car for her, This is a great compact car, smooth ride, great handling, great on the gas mileage. it is a very comfortable car to ride in

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