2000 Dodge Neon

Sedan

2.0L 1996CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspir

Manual

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Clear

GAS

My Mother would still be driving this car if she hadn't had her hip replaced two years ago and can't handle the clutch pedal anymore. She still says the car has the most comfortable seats of any car she's been in. I've been using on and off since then but I have other vehicles and could now use the space. The Neon has been owned since new and was service by the dealership up until about 100,000 miles. But as good as she was at keeping five years of insurance cards in the glove box she didn't manage to save every service record, just a few got tucked into the owners manual somehow. Mostly the pictures should speak for themselves it's a very clean car despite it's age, going on 14 years old. She always took care in washing and keeping the car clean. Oddly one section of the right rear quarter panel has the paint bubbling, and other than a small ding in the hood are the only two notable blemishes on the car. As with a older car there are some other little blemishes but they aren't noticeable until you get up real close. Miles are low since my mother has a job fairly close to home, averaging under 8000 miles per year. Gets great gas mileage even over 100k miles it will often get over 30 mpg. Drives great and has tires with a lot of tread still on them. Here is a review of the Neon from Edmunds.com What's New for 2000Everything's new inside and out, as the second-generation 2000 Dodge Neon grows up, not old. A totally redesigned suspension and steering system, low-speed traction control, and a complete exterior redesign head up the notable changes.IntroductionThe race to build the first 2000-model-year production car goes to DaimlerChrysler with the all-new Dodge and Plymouth Neons. However, the company's claim that "the 2000 Neon will be the first car of the new millennium" is not accurate; remember, historians, the new millennium technically starts in 2001. But "the first car of the last year of the old millennium" is probably too wordy for marketing purposes.DaimlerChrysler is also billing the 2000 Neon as "quiet, sophisticated and still a lot of fun." Fun seems to be the catch word for the Neon. It's used repeatedly by the manufacturer including, "fun-to-drive handling and steering" and "fun-to-drive attributes." Its maker obviously wants people to know that while the Neon has grown up, it hasn't grown old. It's probably worthwhile for them to stress the fun factor, since the coupe version has initially been scrapped, meaning that a four-door sedan will have to suffice for all the entry-level economy car thrill-seekers.Under the hood is the familiar 132-horsepower 2.0-liter inline four, but improvements to the air induction and intake manifold system provide torque over a broader rpm range. A new exhaust manifold, cylinder head and timing-belt cover also decrease overall engine noise, further boosting the new Neon's civilized character. Unfortunately, the 150-horsepower DOHC engine is not available for the year 2000- and the automatic transmission still only offers three forward gears.Thanks to increased wheel travel, the ride is smoother, and it's further enhanced with premium shock absorbers and rear sway bars. The power rack-and-pinion and revamped suspension also contribute to the cruising quality. Stopping power comes from a front disc/rear drum combo, but buyers may want to opt for four-wheel discs with ABS and traction control.You won't have any problems distinguishing the 2000 model from previous Neons. Exterior changes include new, jewel-like headlamps, a smoother roofline and updated taillamps. By increasing the wheelbase and widening the track, the new Neon offers more interior room and a more stable ride than did its predecessor. And the Neon has a few interior "surprise and delight" features that include a radio/cassette and four Big Gulp-sized cupholders.The small increase in price from a year ago is reflected in the Neon's lack of features. The top end model doesn't even have power rear windows or cruise control. If Chrysler wants to continue to compete in this market, they better up the feature content level.