2002 Chrysler Neon LX 2.0L 16v

Summary:

This car is CRAP

Faults:

EVERYTHING From Electronics, engine, cooling, ac, head lights, horn not working, paint pealing.

Worst 3 years of car ownership I have ever had.

DO NOT BUY A NEON UNLESS you get a good warranty with it, and if its used, have a third party auto shop look at it.

General Comments:

I have really nothing good to say about the car, other than it looks good.

Nice red paint...

But a Lemon, Finally the bank is buying this car off me for the original selling price.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 2nd April, 2005

14th Jan 2007, 07:56

Ever since I bought my neon 2.0L LX in 2002 it has never had any problems, except for the battery that I had to change recently. Just what I expect from a regularly car, I enjoy every journey I take with it - I just love how it handles at high speeds.

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2002 Chrysler Neon LE 2.0L Gas

Summary:

Good power,nice looking, but think twice

Faults:

The engine when started cold makes a loud knocking sound for about two minutes. (Piston slap?).

When shifting into second gear from first there is often a couple second delay.

Squeaky brakes even though they appear to be just like new.

When driving with the defrost on the car bucks and makes it look like I cannot drive a standard.

Oil leak between engine and transmission.

General Comments:

I like the way the car looks and handles, but I wish that it didn't have so many things wrong with it for being so new, and having so low kms.

My wife and I each bought one at the same time because the price was so good, but now two years later I wish that we spent a little more and bought a toyota or honda instead.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st February, 2005

11th Jun 2005, 09:58

Neon LE.

The comments made by other Neon owners read so true.

Nice looking car, great stereo, but unreliable and costly.

Brand new car was in the shop 5 times in less than 3 months. Two transmission over-hauls in less than one year.

Hesitates, doesn't slip into gear, shutters, stalls. The car was covered under warranty and we still lost thousands in repairs.

I too wish I had bought a Honda or Toyota even though they may not be as pleasing to the eye.

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2002 Chrysler Neon LE 2.0

Summary:

A reliable, good looking, good performing compact car.

Faults:

Had to replace 1 tire as it had a metal spike in the sidewall. $140 Canadian (With Tax - Goodyear Eagle LS Performance Tire)

General Comments:

This is a quick and nimble car that handles very well and looks great.

Lots of interior space for a compact thanks to the cab forward design.

Wide (poor) turning radius due to the cab forward design.

Great 6 speaker stereo system.

Good gas mileage.

Doesn't get pushed around in the wind.

Great aerodynamics.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st December, 2003

2002 Chrysler Neon LE 2.0

Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car yet.

General Comments:

Nicest looking small car on the road. Pretty quick for an American four banger. Comfortable commuter car. Best sounding factory stereo out of all entry level cars tested. Great heating/air conditioning system. Classy instrument cluster.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th August, 2003