2001 Plymouth Neon Consumer Reviews

Better car than 1st Gen Neon

Written by: whippingpostguy on 06/05/2003

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have averaged 20,000 miles a year on a Neon since 1996. The second generation, while a little heavier, is a much better car. Excellent car to buy used, it's a better built car than it's reputation, and you can get a bargain price.

Favorite Features

Large trunk for small car.

Suggested Improvements

While ride noise is much less than 1st generation, further improvement here would be great.

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Plymouth Neon LX owner

Written by: Brad Billeen on 05/19/2003

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is my third Neon. The 1996 was the best one so far, but the 2001 is close behind. I have an automatic and wish I would have gotten a standard. The automatics are loud, but the car is still fun to drive. Take a Neon for a drive you'll love it in the long run.

Favorite Features

Style - every stop light and every gas station some one wants to see my car. Also the leather and sun top are so swwweeett.

Suggested Improvements

less noise in the shifting. less pause in the shifting on cold days. better warranty (bumber to bumper). and on the 2003 what happened - you took a nice car and gave it a >< eyed look.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Travelin

Written by: deaggle on 03/23/2003

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We bought a 2001 Neon LX in 2002, the car overall does exceptionaly well, has enough power. The sound system is magnificient, comes loaded with a 4 disc in-dash changer and a 6 speaker system. It's very reliable and comfortable for heavy traveling. Fuel Economey is above average for a 2500 lbs car that was fully loaded, but it could be better. A good idea would be to put 4 disc brakes with ABS. We would suggest it as a good starter car for anyone with a small family.

Favorite Features

4 disc in-dash changer, Roomey, Comfortable, Enough power to move out of the way quickly, Above average fuel economey.

Suggested Improvements

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This car STINKS

Written by: crunkone on 03/08/2003

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My Neon is a very attractive, fun to drive car but it is too weak. And a compact car means nothing if you can't get good gas milage. And the car gives off a strong sulphuric smell that apparently no one can fix. Also it needs a 2-door model. A Civic is a better buy.

Favorite Features

The spoiler and fog lights are nice. It has great speaker to be stock and the chrome peices make it more attractive.

Suggested Improvements

GET A TWO-PACKAGE and get rid of that smell.

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Cheap but with many Questions

Written by: whitespirit on 02/01/2003

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just bought a 2001 Plymouth neon today. It was an Automatic with only a rear window defroster as an option. It had 7200 miles and only cost $7500. My old car was a 99 Chervy prizm compared to it the noen has morepower and room. The interior parts look cheaper and the mileage is worse. Over all it feels good and was a great price. I am 6"3' 300 pounds and this car is easy to get into, and my shorter friends can drive it too. The interior is very roomy.

Favorite Features

I like the power, it lets you smoke other cars. The price is a huge seller. The dash lights up blue, which is nice since all the others I've had were green. The interior is HUGE!!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Better mileage, higher quality interior parts, and get rid of the 3-speed tranny. A $12,000 Hyundai Accent has a four speed. The tranny also shifts hard.

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great car small price

Written by: tbbucsr1 on 07/17/2002

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We have had no problems with this car at all. We have out grown it & have to trade it in. I would recommend this car to anyone starting out looking for a small payment.

Favorite Features

We have the 5-spd & it has a lot of power for such a small engine.

Suggested Improvements

body integrity.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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dodge makes fun happen

Written by: Gralun Poole on 05/13/2002

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

i bought this car as a daily driver and have since turned it in to a street machine i can easily beat cars that cost more and the have a higher hp rateing. it is a fun car and plan to own the new srt-4 also.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

more power in 2nd gear.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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BadBrakes2

Written by: notmyneon on 03/25/2002

Vehicle

2001 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car the middle of last year and had to replace the brakes already once, the repair shop couldn't believe that they had already worn out! Neither could I. They also squeal almost everytime you push on them from slowing dow, my rating on the brakes? .02!

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1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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