Used 1997 Plymouth Neon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Neon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Neon since its last redesign.
True Beliver
Chuck W., 07/26/2009
1996 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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This car was well taken care of and showed minimum wear for the amount of miles and year. Avg miles driven per yr. was about 11000. I purchased the car for my grandaughter who is 16. It is a 5 speed stick and gets about 25 to 27 miles per gal in town. The owner had all repair bills and service done on the car. This is the only reason I would purchase the car.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR
PCS, 08/18/2002
1996 Plymouth Neon 2dr Coupe
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I bought 2 Neons (new). The years were 1996 and 1997. I've had nothing but problems with these cars!At 60,000 miles, on each car, the heads cracked. . I put thousands into the 1996 and nothing can stop the oil leaks and electrical problems. When the head gasket blew on the 1997, after much arm twisting, Chrysler replaced the engine (at a cost of 1,000 to me). Of course, the head gasket blew on the newer engine as well and the oil leaks just don't seem to be able to be repaired. I will never, ever ever ever buy a Chrysler car again due to the unreliability and immense cost of repairs.
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boycotting Chrysler, 09/05/2002
1996 Plymouth Neon 4dr Sedan
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Within the first year, the weatherstripping on the right side of the car had to be replaced (covered under warrenty, but the new strip does not match the one on the left side of the car). The windows occassionally leak when it rains, as does the floor of the front passenger's seat. Recently, the trunk leaked and soaked everything inside. There are oil leaks, which a mechanic said is a factory defect and will cost a few hundred to fix. Finally, the paint is peeling off and exposing the primer. Chrysler is only willing to pay for 50% of the $1400 paint job. I've had it with Chrysler and their employees. I'm off to buy a Honda or Toyota!
When it runs it's a great car
redrees, 06/16/2002
1996 Plymouth Neon Highline 2dr Coupe
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When this car runs it's a great car. It is good on gas and with a 5-speed acceleration is good. However, this is the least reliable car I have ever owned. I have put over $1,200 into it in the 5 months I have owned it. I had the car just over a week before it needed it's first repair. If you are buying this car cough up the money for an extended warrenty.
Needs work under the hood
kirbycal, 09/17/2002
1996 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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This isn't a horrible car. It gets me to the train station and back. The problem is, like with many other neons out there, you need to replace the head gasket. My brother, who is a mechanic, has had to replace many of these and Chrystler will not recall it.