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Used 1997 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

I expected something better

It@doesntmatter.com, 08/21/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2dr Coupe
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I'm very disappointed. Less that 40K miles and have had too many things go wrong. Currently have it in the shop, all dials (water, speedometer, tach, odometer, etc) stopped moving. I'm told it's due to a bad circuit board, $440 to fix. Also have gone through two sets of tires and approaching the third already.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

not pleased

not pleased, 09/03/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Got it at 42k. I have put another 45k on it, but have also put tons of repair money too. This year alone I have put a new headgasket, brakes(again), suspension, ignition wires, battery (again), and it still needs work on the AC. The sticker price might not me too high, but you'll make it up in repairs. Although I hear later models have improved.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My commuter car

mswing11, 02/11/2003
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's just plain fun to drive, even to work. For a small car, it fits a tall guy quite well. It has been very dependable. For a used car to need no repairs except a battery and front brake pads is awesome. An easy car to service.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

too many repairs

Very displeased, 01/06/2003
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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I do not suggest buying this car unless you are a mechanic, or someone else who gets cheap parts and labour, because otherwise you will probably spend more money repairing it than you did buying it! short list of problems I have had -leaky trunk -framless windows that dont seal and leak into car -faulty head gasket -smelly AC -squeaky brakes that never shut up -radiator fan relay died -steering seizes up when you drive through puddles -bad wiring

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Good little car.

jarriop, 05/14/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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I purchased the Neon for my girl friend. But found that this little car quite fun to drive. Aside from the little noises, the drivers door opening sensor not working (Even after having dodge fix it.) This little car is a brisk accelerater. Ihave currently begun modifying the car, starting with a cold air intake, and next is my exsaust.(Manifold is shot, as is my muffler.) I purchased the car with 62000 miles on it.

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