Faults:

So many things went wrong I do not have room to list them all. From five hundred miles until the engine failed it was in the shop each week. There was a service file over four inches thick. From wiring to fuel injection to parts falling off to water flooding into the interior. The dash was replaced. The steering was replaced. The drivers door was replaced as it fell off. The body had so much flex that going around a corner the windows would pop out of their tracks.

General Comments:

Chrysler ripped off my money. IMO. I wanted my wonderful Mazda back, but it had already been sold. Those that got a good neon are very lucky. Most people did not. Sad when a two year old car is headed for the scrap yard.

Faults:

Not too much... granted, I've only had it for 3 years. There was an incident where it was leaking gas pretty badly and I had to take it in. The mechanic said that my rubber ring thing around the tank opening had gotten hard and cracked, which caused the leak.

I also had to have my brakes fixed this winter... they were squeaking even when I wasn't breaking. Which I thought was strange. It cost me about $400 to fix.

General Comments:

This was my first car, so I really haven't had anything to compare it to... but I like it. The gas mileage could be better... I think I'm getting like, 20 miles to the gallon. I drive really fast though, so that could be the problem.

I had it repainted a couple of years back, so it looks great. When the sun is shining it's all glittery and cute and I absolutely love it. It's a little rough on the highway and something could be done about the noise problem, but again, that could be due to my driving.

Also, it turns like a friggin monster. I can take sharp turns at whatever speed I want (usually about 40 mph) and I've never worried about flipping over or skidding or anything. I would like more power...it's tough trying to get up steep hills. I'm the girl that always tries to beat everybody at the stoplight, and I only win about half of the time.

If you're looking for a good, reliable first car, I would definitely suggest a Neon. I've never broken down on the highway or stalled at a light or been stranded in a parking lot because it wouldn't start up. Which I'm pretty happy about.

Faults:

Transmission slips, Engine was rebuilt professionally, but still sucks, bad alternator, Head gasket blown when I bought it.

General Comments:

I'd rather have a skooter.

This car was the worst investment of my life.

Faults:

Both tie-rod ends wore out.

Oxygen Sensor went out.

Small oil gasket replaced.

Minor oil leak.

General Comments:

We are very happy with this car!

Though inexpensive it has held up great for us. No major repairs or problems.

The fuel economy is great and it handles nicely.

It is roomy inside, but small outside.