:me2:
The friction point on my dad's clutch is also pretty high for a brand-new
car, IMO. So I don't like their clutches much. :)
-Jon
""Pindell, Tim"" <TPindell@otterbein.edu> wrote in message
news:812E00034E1CFA4FA406EB2B88D648C01BB95D@ocexchange2003.otterbein.edu...
>
> One of my sisters bought a 2003 Neon SXT brand spankin' new. It's a
> fantastic little car. She routinely gets 35mpg out of it. She records
> mileage for tax reasons. I've driven it a few times. It handles well,
> rides nice, and only cost her about $14k. I would not hesitate to buy
> one myself were I in the market for a small sedan. I only had one
> problem: the clutch pedal is a little too light for my tastes.
>
> tim
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>>truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Joseph A. Orsini
>>Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 3:16 PM
>>To: Dakota-Truck
>>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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