2005 Dodge Neon Overview
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Review
2By sharong61 on 03/05/11 14:30 PM (PST) I also purchased mine new in 2005 and have 92,000 miles on it as she's still going strong! I love how she hugs the curves, for a little 4 banger, she goes! I went to Tennessee and back last summer (1100 miles totalled) on 2.5 tanks of gas (30 gal. aprox) which averages out to 32-33mpg!! My stereo is kickass! I love the seats folding down in back (almost like a hatchback)and have had to put very little maintenance on her! Did get new tires 2 years ago and replaced brakes once and of course oil changes. She starts when it's cold, the a/c works great even after almost 6 years. Some lady slid into my rear at about 30mph last year, she even picked me up off the ground as we were both going down a hill! She demolished the whole front of her 2007 Ford Fusion, my bumper had 2 very small scratches and she put a dent in my muffler! I never even had it fixed to this day and people can't tell! My only gripe at all about Neons is that they slide easy on packed snow or ice as they are lightweight. Mine will be paid off in a few months and am debating on weather to sell her too as I don't think I'll find as good a car again! Chrysler was crazy to discontinue them! They'd be selling them like hotcakes right now!
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Available Dodge Neon 2005 Submodel Types: Sedan, SRT-4
Available Trims: SXT, SE, Highline, SRT-4, Base
Exterior Colors: Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Electric Blue Pearlcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat, Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Stone White Clearcoat, Blaze Red Crystal Clearcoat, Blaze Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Bright White Clearcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clearcoat, Midnight Blue Pearlcoat, Poppy Red, Solar Yellow Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Dark Slate Gray, Taupe
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Alarm, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
