Chrysler Neon 1996
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £2200 at auction 18 months ago.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Head gasket very expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite nippy once it gets a few revs up.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Head corroded at 60k miles, gasket leaking, new head bolts cost £700 all up.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Just about ok.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats ok. No height adjustment, ride bumpy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still got it so either no one wants it or it's ok. Immobiliser u/s.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Helpful dealer when you can find one.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket, head corroded, bottom pulley seized on crank, immobiliser u/s, car still runs!

    Other

    CD u/s - driver's window seal poor, central lock intermittent fault.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No