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Used 1997 Dodge Neon Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Neon Sport 4Dr

neondriver76575, 09/09/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Sport 4dr Sedan
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I have driven this car for about 2 years (it now has 55000 miles), and have had no major problems. The brakes are noisy, and the parking brake always need re-adjusting, but it's been great. I wish I had the ABS, but oh well. It does slide a bit on wet roads. It is a reliable, and fun to drive car, as long as you aren't friends with too many "car" people.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Neon

byron_caroline, 06/24/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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My Neon has held up relatively well over the years. Most of the k's are highway driving. I have, however, been extremely disappointed by Chrysler and their lack of help. I have had to have the seals on the rear lights replaced because water was leaking into the trunk. I have also had constant issues with the head gasket. In both cases, Chrysler has refused to help at all. I will not buy another Chrysler product.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

totally dependable

spin, 05/01/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car was well worth the low cost. I have driven in the cold and snow as well as the desert, it has always performed great for me. It handles nice and has a remarkable response. Hugs the curves and turns tight. The brakes have always been noisy but they still stop. I just got an oil leak but 3 different mech cannot find it.

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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

97 plymouth neon

neonHappy, 10/27/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car as a year old, with 20,000 miles. I never had any problems with reliability - the car always ran great and started without a problem. I drove the car for 4 years until someone hit me and the car was totaled. My only problem was that sometimes the back passenger side door would ajar lose after a bumpy road and the interior light would go on, as well as the "door open" light. On particularly bumpy, dirt roads this would be frustrating!

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