2005 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

2nd Amazing Neon, still have the first !

Written by: Dodge Man on 06/12/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Absolutely excellent little car. 20,000 miles so far, w/o a hitch. 30 city/37 hwy with 5 speed. I'd never own an automatic anything! I own a '95 model, purchased new in April of '94. Still going strong with 115,000 miles.... I take very good care of my equipment and it lasts.

Favorite Features

MPG...always....more comfy than the older one, bigger trunk and more passenger room....

Suggested Improvements

more insulation from road noise....

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Love this CAR

Written by: Tonks on 06/09/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car brand new in 12/2005 with a whole 99 miles on it!!! I now have 91,000 miles on it and it is still running great I have had no mechanical problems with it and love to drive it everywhere the gas mileage is amazing!!!!

Favorite Features

Body style I love how my car looks!

Suggested Improvements

None

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Funnnn

Written by: srt forlife on 04/06/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have had this car for a year n bought it used but have had little issues with it mostly wear and tear. love the power and the look you get when u drive by someone lol. the gas milage isnt bad for what performance it puts out

Favorite Features

Seats, Turbo, Body kit

Suggested Improvements

Better clutch\shifter.Better interior

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Best car I've had for gas mileage

Written by: mopar4ever on 02/14/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my Neon in June of 2005 with 5,000 miles on it. It is now Feb of 2009 and I have a little over 105,000 miles on it. There has never been anything wrong with the car except routine work like oil, spark plugs, wires, etc. I did however have a transmission cooler liner split when it had 104,000 miles but that is a normal wear and tear item as well. My passenger CV shaft is acting up as well now but it has 105,000 miles on it plus with me doing the burnouts I do with it doesn't help. Overall it is a great car all in all.

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage 28-30 city and 32-37 highway. Comfortable and very convenient interior. Rides great even with my seventeens with 40 series tires. Handles amazing and surprisingly for what it is. I beat v6 not v8 Mustangs and Camaros with it.

Suggested Improvements

Rear power windows but it's not a must have. Really nothing else.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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2005 SRT-4

Written by: MoparSRT-4Life on 02/04/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have always wanted a turbo-charges street legal car, and I'm a big Mopar fan, so why not. I bought an ACR Srt-4 Orange blast Neon. I have been researching them since they came on to the car scene in 2003, Couldn't get my hands on an ACR because only a limited amount of them where made in 2005. But finally found one, and got a great deal for the performance I got! All I can say mainly about this car is that ultimately if you're looking for something with power, and don't want to spend tons of money, buy an SRT-4. Don't let people fool you, it's not just a Neon!

Favorite Features

The functional hood scoop. The rear spoiler. The racing seats, dual exhaust

Suggested Improvements

Shifter is kind of cheesie! Interior upgrades

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good Car

Written by: paramedic423 on 01/03/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT for my wife in 2005. This car gets great gas mileage. The only problem we have had with this car is we had to replace a sensor. This car always starts right up even on the coldest days. Took a long road trip earlier this fall and gas mileage was great. Just wished it would of had cruise control.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Should have put power windows in the back. Wish the car had cruise control on it for long road trips.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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SRT-4

Written by: moparfiend on 12/29/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Third owner of the car. I own three old MOPARS and find that this is actually the most fun to drive. I consistantly get 30+ MPG and do not drive below the speed limit. I commute 75 miles round trip a day on the interstate. I have lowered the car, replaced the brakes, shocks, intake, exhaust and now have the T3R Mopar system completely installed. There are very few vehicles that can accelerate or keep up when the pedal is to the metal.

Favorite Features

Motor. The car could have used the 6 speed that Chrysler decided to put into the Caliber SRT-4. Other than that, no complaints at all.

Suggested Improvements

Wish Chrysler had kept the Neon SRT-4 and made it into a 2 door version.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best of the Best

Written by: Neon Lover on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I owned my 05 Neon for almost 3 years and drove the heck out of it! Purchased at 7800 miles and wrecked 2 weeks ago at 54000. I have driven this car as a daily commuter as well as our main travel car. I drove it cross country last summer. I have to say this car is amazing! It has never had any problems, any at all. It drives well has good handling and response. Cup holders have great placement, I love the arm rest. My model had power windows in front only- I saved about $500 and not once did I miss having power back seat windows. I did replace the tires and brakes at 53000 but they said I would have had a few months left. I got about 24-27mpg city not great but highway 33.

Favorite Features

Easy access air and radio controls- cute styling, interior and exterior very decent for all those miles, super comfy seats - even after driving and driving, great cup holder placement, arm rest was great. We had 3k equity in this car with a 2.5 years of payments left and no down payment --excellent

Suggested Improvements

Paint -- did have small areas of missing paint and small rust spots.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Hate this car

Written by: soltantoneisogni on 12/08/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I hate this car. It knows it too and hates me right back. It has just over 50000 miles on it and I've already had to replace the cam shaft sensor, due to the car not starting last summer, and now I have to put $400 into the transmission. This car gets regular oil changes and maitanence and it is the biggest mistake I've ever made. I owe too much to trade it in, but it is the biggest piece of garbage I've ever owned. It has completely turned me off American cars. Never again. If you love pouring money into a hopeless case, the Neon is for you. It is the worst mistake I have ever made. Ever. I wish I could rewind my life and take it back. Hate the Neon. N.E.O.N = never ever own Neons. Garbage.

Favorite Features

The fact that I can trade it in in three months.

Suggested Improvements

Considering they already stopped making the model, which was my only suggested improvement, none.

2 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Very fast for price

Written by: dougie on 11/21/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have owned 2 SRT-4s. I love the power. A sleeper car that can run with cars that cost twice as much. Has issues on takeoffs but no problem on highways. Great for the family man that wants to have fun and have a family. Fell in love with the car first time I drove it.

Favorite Features

Turbo, looks, Viper inspired seats, weight, speed, and gas

Suggested Improvements

AWD and 6 speed

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