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Hate this car
soltantoneisogni, 12/08/2008
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Buy extended warranty
Jeff, 07/16/2009
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded a 99 model for this 05,mainly for upgrades.At 19000 miles the temperature gauge quit working.Gauge is part of $515 instrument cluster. Had Chrysler max care extended warranty so cost me $100 to fix. These cars were after all the cheapest Chrysler made,so an extended warranty is a good idea.Also they were most likely the only cars Chrysler actually made any money on and stopping production was kind of stupid in my opinion. Not saying it would have kept them out of bankruptcy procedings but who knows. Maybe they will bring it back as a Fiat!
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- SRT-4 SedanMSRP: $9,980152 mi away
- SXT SedanMSRP: $4,495329 mi away
- SXT SedanMSRP: $3,995554 mi away
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Do Not Take In Rain
angelgirl11684, 02/09/2011
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 3-1/2 years now and i cannot wait till i can get rid of it. I have to hold onto it for at least another three months and have constantly had problems with it not starting and the radio going out. Also my front passanger window can now only go up using the drivers side and supposedly theres no problem with it. But the worst thing almost everytime it rains the car loses control and wont stop. I've had to replace the tires and breaks and it still happened. I would not suggest this car to anyone, espically if you have alot of rain. I have had to take to having people lend me their cars in rain or drive me to be safe.
35000 Miles at 308 whp and 328 torque!!
Singh, 09/18/2015
2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
A really strong engine. They are dynoed at 220 whp-230 whp stock. (They make about 250 hp at the crank). There is no need to build the stock engine with forged internals. I am now looking to go e85 with a big wheel stock turbo soon and according to my tuner I should be over 340 whp and over 400 lb ft torque.The srt-4 engine can handle 400 whp all day in stock form. At 110,000 miles the only thing I had replaced on the engine was the cam sensor, magnet and coil pack. Total cost of about $160. I have had no problem with the transmission. However I had many suspension related problem but this is typical with the any high mileage vehicle (especially american made) .
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MadatMopar, 05/24/2010
2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 1000 miles so far. I bought it with 65k and now has 66k. The engine burns oil, at least 2Q a week, and now there is a ticking sound. The motor is new as well as the turbo. The car is not drivable anymore and now requires a mechanic to diagnose and fix the problem. First Mopar vehicle and I am very dissatisfied. Stay away from the SRT-4 unless you have endless amounts of money to pay for repairs and parts.