My preference is that the Neons are great little cars; both of my step
sisters have them, my dad's ex-wife has one; and Dad's now got a new SRT-4.
I don't recall mileage figures for them, but they do much better than my
2.5L Dak did. Biggest factor for mileage is driving habits, since they can
run when asked.. they'll also be thirsty at times. IF you behave with it..
I wouldn't be surprised to see better than 35mpg( I've done that on my '86
Dodge Turbo).
I vote to go for the pair of Neons; even if you ever do lose a head gasket
on one of them.. It'd be an easy & inexpensive fix to do yourself. People
are scared off because they think of how much the stealership charges to fix
things.
Aaron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph A. Orsini" <Joeman@gbonline.com>
To: "Dakota-Truck" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 2:16 PM
Subject: DML: OT: Neons?
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Am thinking about getting a pair of gas sippers for the wife and myself.
> Have been considering Neons. Anyone have thoughts or comments on these?
> They seem like decent cars for the price (looking used 2000 or older) and
> from what I have read they are undervalued for perceived defects are
aren't
> really as big a problem as they are made out to be. I have found a couple
> 2000's for under $1500 What do I need to check on these? What years had
the
> head gasket problems? What kind of mileage do they get with the 5spd?
Any
> other suggestions for a gas sipper? We had a Jetta for about three years
> and it got good mileage but I hated the shift pattern on their 5 spd. I
was
> thinking a VW TDI but those are a tad pricey. I would prefer to buy
> American so are there any better choices than the Neon? Any good web
sites
> for Neon info?
>
> Thank guys and gals,
>
> -Joe
>
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