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Best car I've sold out of.
rmercer, 11/29/2006
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I travel the Houston, Texas area and am very happy with this car. The dealer recommended this one and I was skeptical. He was right. It looks small but is very roomy. I get excellant gas mileage and this car is holding up very well in the city atmosphere. Stop and go or on the highway this car is awesome!
Neon SXT
Scott, 12/29/2006
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive this car everyday. It is solid, no squeaks or rattles. I have a 5spd rated 29city/36hwy. My mileage was averaging 32-33 in mixed driving. Once the engine was broken in around 5k miles it felt quite a bit stronger.The idle speed solenoid failed at around 18k miles. No other problems to date. This is the last year of the Neon. The 2nd generation Neons (2000- 2005) are a big improvement over the 1st generation in terms of quality. I also have a 2004 SRT-4 and that has been an excellent car as well.
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Great car!
modernmom, 01/15/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car for a general drive around. I have done 2 road trips from MO to MN. I love this car $60 for gas round trip! Great stereo, great handling, no repairs other than general maintenance. I love the 28-35 mpg. Nice get up and go. I am a 40 something mom and let me tell you this car makes me feel 25! I would recommend this car to anyone. Downside, noisy brakes and inconvenient console storage. Everything else is a win win!
Purchased for highway driving.
Sean, 03/31/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I commute to work, 40 miles each way, so a car advertising high gas mileage and low pricing was key. I bought the car in October '06 when the weather was changing. It made it through the winter no problem; starts promptly, never overheats but I have noticed a few things about the car: Gas mileage advertised is for 60mph. Anything over that, kiss the 32mpg highway goodbye. Engine idles at 6k rpm when stopped, which causes a slight vibration in the cabin. Coolant gauge's normal range varies between top end of cold and first quarter line. Brakes squeak. A lot. Don't be fooled though, they work extremely well! Dodge transmission, expect problems! Already rough at 41.5k.
2nd Neon Purchace
Kay, 06/08/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second Dodge Neon purchase. I bought the 2005 Dodge Neon STX model with rear spoiler this time. This model is sporty stylish and still turns heads. It's roomy and has pep when you put your foot on the gas. I love this car for the price and gas miles. Relieable so far.
BUY CHEAP....BUY TWICE!!
Bob in Ohio, 10/23/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Cheap made economy car. Gets you from point A to point B and that's all the good things I have to say about it. Fuel economy is not very good for this size of car. BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES THEY SOUND LIKE A TRAIN COMING TO A STOP !!!!
Fun and inexpensive
wax, 11/18/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second Neon. I love it. I blast around full throttle and still get close to 35 mpg. I think we drove every small car made before we made our decision. The only one that even came close to the performance of the Neon was the Mazda. I drive a lot of miles, and buy new cars often.
Used to like it...
Julie, 05/23/2008
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I originally loved my bright orange Neon SXT, but the thing has had nothing but problems since we bought it. Right now we are trying to figure out why the engine keeps sputtering and cutting out which, upon further research, is common in Neons. The fabric interior shows every wet mark that ever hits it and the car, both inside and outside, scratches and damages very easily. I love the look and color of my car, but that it about all anymore. I'm going to get rid of it the next chance I get.
Best little car for students!
Mani, 06/23/2017
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I am a college student and even though my little Betty has her days, she has always got me to A & B + C if she needed to! No major issues w/ my neon and I wouldn't ask for a better car. Great gas and fun to drive.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Gas mileage?
moviebuff, 05/30/2008
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car used. It was in Hawaii as a rental. This has been yet another great Dodge product! The only thing I don't get is that it gets better gas mileage at 75-80 MPH then at 65-70. I know another guy that had an older Neon and he said it didn't start running good until you got it up to at least 60 MPH+.
Big Guy/Little Car
Thomas, 08/19/2008
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this one after getting a '96 strictly for fuel economy. I am 6'4" the wife is 6'1" and we can travel without having our knees in our chest. Good response to throttle, handling great, and again fuel economy, all in a little car that so far has been VERY reliable. The stereo is great for a car that retailed for only $16,000, especially when you see luxury cars with stereos that aren't much better. Will definitely buy another to "play" with and keep this one for peace of mind on trips. By the way, standing 1/4 mile is 80 MPH, not bad for a economy car.
Neon SXT
George Russo, 02/17/2005
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Its a great car for commuting. Comfortable with the pep that you need. I would definitely recomend this for a first car or for someone that drives a good distance for work. I like the 6 disk changer in the dash and the sound system, even though it could go a little louder.
Neons rock!
Lis, 02/17/2005
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm one of those who must own a car every three years. All but one have been Neons, and the latest is definitely the best. Noise level is drastically reduced. Gas mileage is excellent. Its wide wheel base hugs curves beautifully. Its pep makes it so much fun to drive! You think its small engine can't do much, but hit the interstate and take it to 70mph, and you'll see it really get up and go. There's still some road noise, but the awesome stereo takes care of that. The recent exterior redesign makes it look sharper than ever, and I love my car's electric blue color. It's a great car for a low price!
I Like This Car!
John, 07/23/2005
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far this 2005 Neon of mine has been a real jewel. The car is very attractive and clean. The interior is simple, but very roomy(I'm 6'0") and pretty comfortable. I think the dash is very handsome too. Not too mention the trunk is very large and the gas mileage is unbelievable.
best new affordable car
diane , 01/20/2005
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our first new car. This car has plenty of room for our family. It is great on gas. The car is sporty lookiing and handles great. If you are looking for a nice looking car, buy this one. You won't regret it
Great fun little car
andy, 08/02/2006
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Neon has had a bad reputation over the years but Dodge really hit something with the 2005. I bought it just because it had decent gas mileage, but it turned out to be better than I thought it would. I average around 30 mpg with a good variation of both city and highway driving. The sound system that came with it is awesome for it being factory installed. The outside looks great and it is a really sporty car. I love the smooth ride and comfortable interior it offers. I love the power that it has too. Nothing that will blow your socks off ,but it is a really quick car, especially for not being turbocharged.
Very underrated car
Rick, 05/04/2007
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for my college-bound daughter after much debate vs. a small Honda or Toyota. Could not be happier with the decision. This car is stylish, fun to drive, trouble-free, and we saved a lot of money on the purchase vs. competitive models. We had a 1998 Neon and this redesign is a completely different automobile.