My dad's got an '04 2.0l/5-speed that he claims to routinely get 40MPG out
of. I wouldn't be surprised. My Stratus, which is a bigger, heavier car,
routinely gives me mid-30s highway (once going as high as 43.2 on a trip).
""Joseph A. Orsini"" <Joeman@gbonline.com> wrote in message
news:MABBLJJNLFOLFKFHHCJPGELBDBAA.Joeman@gbonline.com...
>
> 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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