Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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My wife had an 03 we bought in 05 or so with 35K on it, we kept it until it had 75K. It was a great car, never had any trouble with it. I ran it 90-100mph on the way to nashville one time with a group of cars doing the same and it still got like 30mpg.
Only odd thing was the insurance as kind of high. We sold it and got an Acura TL that is double everything of the neon, power, price, etc etc and the insurance was actually cheaper than it was on the neon.
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 12:23 PM
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I can't speak for the auto, but I've had my 5-speed '04 R/T since new and I still enjoy the car. I've replaced the struts, lower control arms, brake pads, timing belt, water pump, battery, and muffler. Water pump and timing belt were preventative maintenance. I also replaced the headlights when they became too hazy. While living overseas, I daily drove an employer-provided '12 Honda Civic for a few years and I can honestly say that the '04 Neon was a better car in every way except trunk space.
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 03:02 PM
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I bought an 05 new, 5 speed though, and put 70k on it when I traded it. I had one issue, an AC hose leaked but it was warrantied out.
I'd stay away from any SRT version as they tend to get serious messed with between "mechanics" putting ricky racer parts on it to driver's hammering it.
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 04:03 PM
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Had an 03 Pt had 180K plus when we sold it/Timing belt is a bit of work and if not done should be.Other than that it was prety much maintaince in over 170K miles.Lower control arm bushings go bad and need replaced.last one I did just got a new arm from Rock Auto at cheap price.Rocky
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 10:46 PM
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I had an '01 R/T. I got it with 180,000 on it and got rid of it when it blew up at 210,000. I've also had a '98 and a '99 that I put a ton of miles on. Both had a catastrophic failure that made me dump them. Good cars up until their demise, though. Lol.
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 11:02 PM
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Unless you have proof the belt was changed recently, change it. Much over 100K on it and you're on borrowed time.
Other than that they seem bulletproof.
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Re: Opinions on an 04 Dodge Neon
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01/14/18 11:14 PM
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therocks
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Do the water pump when you do the belt.also double check the tensioner.That and the motor mounts also.They are cheap thru Rock Auto if you need them.Rocky
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