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It's a shame they stopped making these!
MadScotsMan, 12/05/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was originally purchased for my wife in 2002. I have been driving it regularly since 2006. It has 122,000 miles on it it runs like a champ. No major issues at all. I drive about 50% dirt roads and it handles great in all road/weather conditions...particularly good in snow with good tires. I drive in some pretty awful conditions and am quite confident in the Neon. This has proven to be one of the most reliable, fun to drive and economical cars I've ever purchased. The only problem I've had is leaky window and trunk seals. I look forward to many more enjoyable miles out of this fun and terribly underrated car. Excellent rally-cross capabilities!
2000 Plymouth Neon
Gary Bader, 06/28/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is a great car. I had very little problems with it. I would buy another one. Great in the snow.
Great Car.
ecd2d, 05/07/2005
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Neon 4 years ago, for most of those years, I put 20,000+ miles plus per year, the car is now at 108,000, just had timing belt replaced, the car runs magically. Compared to my husband's Honda, the Neon is doing better.
Best for the MONEY!!
elite_iv, 06/28/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Many people are of the opinion that Neons are junk, but I tell you I have had one for three years and have never had a problem with it. They revamped the Neon in 2000 to make a statement in both styling and performance. The car is solid handles well and is enjoyable to drive. If you are looking for a sporty little 4 door with a nice factory sound system this is the car for you.
My First Car
JustinP, 11/01/2009
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for 1500 and despite having only one previous owner, this person didn't do ANY maintenance on the car, and left all of that up to the next owner, me. The front power windows haven't worked since the purchase. A/C went out after 1 year. Chipping paint is pretty common on the front bumper. The front passenger speaker blew around 80k mi, and the in-dash speaker on the same side went as well around 92k. I have all aftermarket speakers in the car now. I had problems with the alternator twice, but only had to replace it once. It is comfy however; lots of room for 5 passengers. The CD changer broke on me when I tried playing burnt CDs, which lead to the replacement of the stereo.
Look Elsewhere
Jason, 06/02/2005
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Did not have a great experience with this car. Build quality was horrible. The brake pads fell off locking the wheel on way to work. Also had the brakes not work at all (vacuum problem) and almost ended up in the Bay. Lots of rattles, bumper faded (seems to be a usual problem with red Neons). Car feels small, but did have a comfortable seat. With seats down, you could fit quite a bit of stuff. Had a 5 speed manual transmission (automatic was only 3 speed!) which was a bit clunky. The rubberized plastic parts were peeling before I bought it, and only got worse (even with my obsessive car detailing!).
My aching back!
cardawg4ever, 01/05/2004
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ok, great gas mileage, excellent factory sound system! The drivers seat lumbar area is horrible. My back kills me after more than 15 minutes driving it. The breaks squeek constantly, and be prepared for major transmission work, or replacement.
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline
sfox74, 01/10/2004
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2000 Neon is a great economical car. I have not had any problems with it other than the normal things that would need done to a car while owning it. I would recommend this car to anyone look for something cheap to drive that looks pretty good too!
Runs like a champ
GVLakerGuy, 04/19/2004
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Neon used with 42,000 miles. Since then I have driven 12,000 miles and I have no complaints. Its sometimes sluggish off the line, and a little noisy on the freeway. It has great styling and an awesome factory sound system. I also like all the options including a sunroof and disc changer. No problems so far with regular maintainence. Only drawbacks are the lack of cruise control and the 3-speed transmission has no place in the 21st century.
Nice car
mechcanix, 04/01/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought car used 8 years ago now have 180,000 mi. A bit noisy at highway speeds. Engine has rear main oil leak and sprak plug tubes leak oil but the car is very depenable always starts. I've taken it on long trips. Great mileage
Not the safest car
Dink2008, 11/04/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just received this car from my parents and I absolutely dislike it. When driving it, I can never feel comfortable because it does not feel like a safe car at all. The vehicle is thrown all over the road and has no power while going uphill. On the other hand the gas mileage is pretty fair, and the sound is alright. Over all I believe there are more downs than ups for this car and I would not recommend it if you are looking for a safe car.
A great little car
Lmschwa, 06/30/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drive a lot for my job, so I spend a lot of time in my car. First of all, the gas mileage is great (27 mpg on average)! Also, Neons are really inexpensive to begin with, so this is a very thrifty car. Also, it is very visually appealing and doesn't look "cheap." I love this car and hope to have it for many years to come!
Perfect $4.00 a Gallon Car
MadScotsMan, 06/09/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Neon in 2002 with 12,000 miles. It now has 113,000 miles and contrary to what some might say, this has been a reliable, fun and economical car. I still average over 30 mpg, my best being 39.9 on a long highway trip. There have been no unusual repairs, just the normal repairs. At 113k, I have finally replaced the springs, struts and stabilizer bars (went with SRT4 springs/bars/STS)and am in need of brakes. That's it. This is the fifth Neon in my family and I'd definitely buy another if they were still made. Great car, a blast to drive, good in snow and really reliable...and I am in no way easy on cars!
good
Prescott White, 04/17/2002
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
runs great interior great a little ding on the drivers back door other then that great low miles good on gas nice smooth ride
Great Car for Low Cost
KTB, 01/03/2009
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good-looking, comfortable car with great gas mileage. Almost steered clear of buying a Neon, not sure why, but thought they had a junky reputation until I researched the vehicle and found the 2000 year and beyond to have great consumer satisfaction. My daughter and I love this car for its price range. We have been very happy with ours.
Great Car, Great Price
Neon LX, 05/15/2002
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After driving this car for almost a year and a half now, I have nothing but praise for it. It's spunky, the handling is great, and the interior is quite comfortable. To top it off, the factory sound system is marvelous. Mechanically, the car has been excellent--no repairs have been needed. Overall, this is a very tight & solid car. I think anyone looking at smaller, more economical cars should do themselves a favor by checking out a Neon...
Loved my first car
lmatracia, 11/10/2012
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My dad got my first car, 2000 Plymouth Neon, with 44k for $3500 in 2010. The only major problem I ever encountered was the radiator went out at about 60k (which is VERY typical). I also had the tie rod end snap, but that was only because when the original owner replaced it they put the wrong part on. Overall I loved this car, i never worried about it breaking down and it got great mpg. Very reliable and worth the money. Unfortunately it was wrecked in the front end when someone hit me in a truck head on and drove off, i only had state minimum so was unable to fix the car. :( was very sad to see it go. I now drive a 2000 pt cruiser (which i also enjoy driving)
LOVE my car
Traverse City, 01/15/2010
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my neon brand new, and have yet to have anything mechanical go wrong. Only normal upkeep on the usual things like breaks. I'm around 145,000 miles now and plan on driving it til it dies, which I'm sure won't be for another few years. The only things that have gone wrong have all been electrical. Motor burned out in the moon roof switch, 1 speaker has a vibration sound in it, and first cd changer didn't work but was replaced the first month of ownership and has worked fine ever since. I would absolutely purchase another Plymouth and am sad that they are no longer made. Also, my first car was a Plymouth, Reliant and was also a very reliable car.
Best car I've ever owned
Crzy8, 06/12/2010
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Owned and driven for about 7 years; average daily commute of 70 miles. Purchased at 60,000 miles; now at 163,000 and going strong. It's had a chronic oil leak since around 90,000 - tried to have a couple different mechanics chase it down, but it's deep in the engine and repair estimate was more than half the $4,000 I paid for the car. But it runs fine and I don't mind a little incontinence. Otherwise, it handles nice, always starts, and has been extremely low maintenance.
I'll get another when she's gone
smisley, 08/29/2010
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
209,000 miles. Never a prob. Its all about maintenence. I will def get another when it does kick it! Had a Ford contour for a yr and it had 7 recalls on it. Not secure in driving. Had this car 9 yrs. Give or take. Not one recall!
good car but not very big
john w. lange, 09/01/2002
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
good car but being 6'2" not big for a man my size
Neon # 2
pyro498, 11/25/2002
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Neon. The first was a 1995 that I purchased brand new. I was able to get the mileage up to 189,000 before a dumb mistake roasted the engine. The 2000 Neon is styled nicely. The windows take getting used to. The interior is improved as is the space. The engine is a little easier to work on, except the jack point ins not really in a great area. Overall the Neon is a good starter car or just a runner.
GREAT CHOICE
T FOSTER, 12/06/2002
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I THINK THE nEON IS GREAT, ITS STYLISH WITH THE BUBBLE EYES. THE GAS MILEAGE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, I MEAN $13.00 TO FILL UP, EVEN WITH GAS PRICES BEING $1.40 PER GALLON. VERY VERY ECONOMICAL. IT IS COMFORTABLE, HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE TO LOAD KIDS OR HAVE A NEED TO HAUL THINGS, IT IS NOT MUCH SPACE. GREAT FOR TRAVELING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PACK ALOT. THE SOUND SYSTEM IS GREAT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS IN NEARLY 4 YEARS, ONLY REGULAR ROUTINE MAITENANCE AND THATS ONLY INCLUDED: OIL CHANGES, BRAKES, & TIRES. THAT'S IT!
Reliable and great value
vplsek, 02/19/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very good reliable car.
it's all good, not great but good
jmca1583, 08/13/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I heaerd all kinds of rumors that neons fell apart within a year after purchase, but I've had mine for 3 years without a single major problem. i've done really well with maintenance aside from a few late oil changes, and the car has held up really well. I'm up to 96,000 miles on the thing (i drive EVERYWHERE) and it's been without a problem.
Great 1st car
nimnut, 07/21/2005
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and I bought it with 23,000 miles on it. I had to replace the clockswitch within a year, but that was due to a poor repair job the first time. No other major repairs in 4 years after driving about 500 miles back and forth from college to home 4 or 5 times a year. My only complaints: brakes squeak a lot when wet or if not used in a couple of days even when brand new. No trunk latch! It's horrible to have to turn off the car to open the trunk. Paint has been cracked and peeling on the bumper for about 2 years. There is some vibration and noise from the engine that started about a year after purchase. Fabulous, cheap, first car purchase.
do not buy!!!!
ucf21, 04/28/2004
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my neon in Nov. '99. It was great for the 1st 3 years except for the plastic molding on the driver side door cracked. Then my warrany expired- my driver side door lock broke. I took it in to the dealership and they replaced the door lock but since then all it does is lock and unlock itself numerous times- even when i drive. I took it back it and they told me - very rudely that there was nothing wrong
on the road again!
shrtstuf1960, 10/13/2004
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I do love my 2000 Plymouth Neon. I have had several problems with it though. Recall on brake boosters, 2 years old and needed new motor mounts, also front struts at 2 years old, trunk flooded and needed re-adjusted and now at 4 years old, the A/C went out and needs a new evaporator core, drier, freon and expansion valve. Very expensive up-keep. Also, my clear cote has bubbled and peeled and the door handles are falling apart. Car has a vibration. I have taken very good care of my car, oil changes, flushes ect. when time for. I'm broke but still love my Neon!!
Pleased with my Neon
satifsfied neon owne, 10/15/2005
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Plymouth Neon in 2001 with 26,000 miles on it. It now has 113,000 miles! I am pleased with it, considering I only paid $8,500 for it in 2001. When I got it, I had three different people tell me that I made a mistake when I bought it, so I was scared. After 4.5 years, I am pleased. I had an oil leak and replaced a valve cover gasket, cam sensor, and rear seal. It fixed it. That cost around $350-$400 to fix. I have changed the brake pads, spark plugs/wires, air filters and oil changes. This is all I have done to car. Hopefully the car will last me another year or two.
Fun to drive - 5 speed
TomG, 01/28/2006
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my wife when it was new in 2000. Except for the fact that since it was new, it has always seemed like it has an occasional engine misfire (the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires under warranty), the car has been great and with over 92,000 miles, the only thing I have needed to do besides normal maintenance (oil changes, etc.) is replace the front brake pads which I did myself for about $25. The best thing I did was to replace the OEM tires with some 195-60R15 Firestone Indy 500 tires. What a difference that made in handling! After the warranty expires, I've been using synthetic oil with 10 - 15000 miles between oil changes, but changing filters at 5,000 miles.
One of the Best! :)
Pete13, 07/19/2006
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Neon I have owned and this is the even better that the first. Very good reliability and spunky at the same time. The body is well designed and it is very quiet and quick on the highways/interstate. Would feel safe to drive anywhere.
2000 NEON
Will B., 07/25/2007
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only thing i dont like about this car is the power when driving uphill. the engin gets week, when its on low RPM's uphill! (rounds per mints...) it can do it pretty well when your on 4000 rpm's and higher. but thats not an abuse to the motor, but it take lots of power from the engin. other than that its an exelent stock car for the money. Mine is the LX model with power front windows,locks,AC, and no hevy alloys wheels just hubcaps. Dont forget those NEON'S can be upgraged like crazy from proformance wise to looks and addons. :)
Love it!
mk, 08/28/2007
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Neon used in 2004, and have put 80,000 miles on it for a total of 170,000. I have hit large road debris twice,a huge deer carcass once and a tire carcass another time. Aside from repairs to the radiator and bumper due to those incidents, I have had no repair needs outside of routine oil changes, new tires, balance and alignment. This car is inexpensive and gets great mileage and costs extremely little to maintain. The manual transmission makes it a fun little car to drive, and it does seat 4 comfortably, with a decent sized trunk. I love this little car!
Transmission Failure
transmissiontrouble, 05/03/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a bummer, 41,000 miles and the transmission decided to stop working. The ten transmission shops I contacted were quick to explain that these transmissions are quite possibly the worst ever manufactured by any one company. The lowest quote I recieved for the rebuild was 2,300. Ok run the blue book on the car, or better yet contact some local dealers and have them tell you what its worth. Darn near nothing. Its to bad,I liked this car but will never purchase another Chrysler product again. Maybe I'll look at Hyundai, hey 10 100k powertrain warrranty, how could I go wrong?
Wonderful Car
Jason Medeiros, 05/07/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Buy this car no problems fubn to drive
GREAT first car!
tinytike458, 03/13/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a college commuter, and to drive home to work. It had 55,000 miles when bought, and 104,000 miles after it was totalled. I had normal upkeep with this car, never cause a major problem. The driver side door lock wouldn't work from the outside, and no trunk release was annoying. It handled great in the snow belt of Lake Erie, and great on gas. The trunk space was great especially for a constanly moving college student. The stereo system had a great sound. The motor was quiet and it accelerated well. I would reconmend this car to anyone!
Love Our 2000 NEON
Satisfied In Salem, 05/29/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We just purchased a 2000 Plymouth Neon, and love it so far. It is an automatic, and while some reviews say the auto. offers less power, we think it's quite peppy. We love the roominess of the interior, and the sleek design of the exterior. I would recommend this car to anyone looking to buy an economical and reliable car.
Love my NEON!!!
javaman39, 07/02/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had other "same size/quality" cars like my Neon before, but I have to admit that I got the most for my dollar with this purchase! Great on Gas, Handles well on all roads, great interior as well as a sporty exterior makes this a fun car to drive, not to mention the fantastic audio system!
As much car as one person needs
Str8ShootR, 03/30/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I commute 70 miles each day, and this car can make it through an entire week without a refill (auto trans). Bought in '04 at 60K miles; 120K thru '08. Accelerates well enough to get into the flow of traffic on short on-ramps. Decent steering response. The budget sound system has some kick, which is needed at speeds over 35 mph because the cab is quite noisy. CD player is moody with normal discs and dislikes CD- R/RW media. Heater can be a furnace on the coldest of Midwest winter days, but only when the engine is pulling the car at 45+ mph. Surprising roominess on the driver side can accomodate even a larger man, though at the expense of anyone unfortunate enough to be sitting in the back.
Best car purchase I've made
Robert, 04/21/2008
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new with 14 miles on it, 7 were my test drive, the other 7 were at the plant as it was a Quality Control test car. I get 30 miles to the gallon, regularly driving 120 miles at 65 to 85 mph (60 miles one way to work). My LX is the loaded version, Silver, 5spd man w/traction control and 4 wheel disc brakes, sun roof, premium sound w/4disc cd & cassette. For the pounding this car has taken, I have more than gotten my $16,425 out of the car. At 183000 miles I replaced the timing belt (before failure) even though rated at 100k miles, your milaege may vary & it is recommended to do at 100k because of the newer type engines easily damage when the belt goes.
I love it
Debbie, 02/16/2018
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Neon in November of 1999. It is still going strong at 227,500 miles, most of which were Atlanta rush hour traffic 2 hours a day ! I prefer it over my husbands Lincoln except for on road trips.
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
HOLLIS, 06/07/2003
2000 Plymouth Neon LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I LIKE THE PLYMOUTH NEON BETTER THAN THE DODGE. I HAVE OWNED BOTH. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY NEON.VERY RELIABLE.EXCELLENT ON GAS.