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The replacement to the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance, the Dode Neon was a compact car built in 1995 by DaimlerChrysler's Dodge and Plymouth brands.
The Neon was a front wheel drive car that was introduced in January of 1994. Available as a 2-door coupe or as a 4-door sedan, the Neon was available with a 3-speed automoatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
Various versions of this vehicle were produced throughout the years, but none as popular as the Dodge SRT-4 model, mainly due to its low price and excellent performance.
The Neon shared comparable horsepower with several vehicles of the day, and overpowered with its torque output.
Unfortunately, Neons came with a number of issues that effected its reliability, the most famous being head gasket failure. This problem was solved in 1998 by replacing the head gasket with a new Multi Layer Steek design that controlled the issue.
The first-generation models also suffered with poor paint finish, which caused the paint to fall off in sheets. These earlier issues were eventually reconstructed on older models and became standard on new models, but the reputation for unreliability and poor quality remained a stigma for the Dodge Neon.
Other issues that effected the reputation of the Neon was the lack of power windows in the rear doors, and the inconvenient design of the vent/AC. The automatic setup of the defroster activitating the air conditioner was a feature that many drivers found disagreeable.
The lack of updated features greatly hurt the Neons chance of selling potential.
Neons have been known for having a strong racing record, first-generation and second-generation models were highly competitive in SCCa Solo autocross racing. Affordable amateur racing cars equipped with SOHC or DOHC, they were available as either a sedan or coupe, and carried many features. These versions came with four-wheel disc brakes, suspensions that were performance oriented with stiff front springs and much more.
In Europe, the Neon was available with a 1.8 L engine, and the Australian market Chrysler Neon offered two models, the SE and the more equipped LX. The LX eventually was replaced by a more updated model the LE in 1999.Elizabeth Johnson
The Neon was a front wheel drive car that was introduced in January of 1994. Available as a 2-door coupe or as a 4-door sedan, the Neon was available with a 3-speed automoatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
Various versions of this vehicle were produced throughout the years, but none as popular as the Dodge SRT-4 model, mainly due to its low price and excellent performance.
The Neon shared comparable horsepower with several vehicles of the day, and overpowered with its torque output.
Unfortunately, Neons came with a number of issues that effected its reliability, the most famous being head gasket failure. This problem was solved in 1998 by replacing the head gasket with a new Multi Layer Steek design that controlled the issue.
The first-generation models also suffered with poor paint finish, which caused the paint to fall off in sheets. These earlier issues were eventually reconstructed on older models and became standard on new models, but the reputation for unreliability and poor quality remained a stigma for the Dodge Neon.
Other issues that effected the reputation of the Neon was the lack of power windows in the rear doors, and the inconvenient design of the vent/AC. The automatic setup of the defroster activitating the air conditioner was a feature that many drivers found disagreeable.
The lack of updated features greatly hurt the Neons chance of selling potential.
Neons have been known for having a strong racing record, first-generation and second-generation models were highly competitive in SCCa Solo autocross racing. Affordable amateur racing cars equipped with SOHC or DOHC, they were available as either a sedan or coupe, and carried many features. These versions came with four-wheel disc brakes, suspensions that were performance oriented with stiff front springs and much more.
In Europe, the Neon was available with a 1.8 L engine, and the Australian market Chrysler Neon offered two models, the SE and the more equipped LX. The LX eventually was replaced by a more updated model the LE in 1999.Elizabeth Johnson
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1998 Dodge Neon |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Neon |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1994 - 1999 |
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| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Turbocharged |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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