I recently (Friday night) purchased a 2000 Dodge Neon with 41K miles. It cost me $4800, which I was told is a great deal (lease return through the bank I work for).
Features: 2.0L 16 valve, four door, beige, no power locks or windows, single disc CD, cruise, power steering, dual airbags, to name just a few of the features.
The tires will need to be replaced, and my dad said that the front brakes will need to be repaired soon. These are the least of my concerns...
A few questions for all:
1) The auction that I bought it from did not know if there was a manufacturer warranty available. I've heard of a 7/70,000 from Dodge. Might this apply to my Neon?
2) What kind of tires should I get for this car for less than $300?
3) The engine seems to run REALLY loud. My dad looked everything over and has determined that the engine must be naturally very loud. There is no sound-deadening between the driver and under the hood. (All fluids were OK, the engine looked clean, etc.) Are Neons unusually loud? Someone suggested to see if my O2 sensor needs replacement. It also seems to idle unusually loud and shaky...I'm slightly concerned. (My 1996 Pontiac Grand Am ran a lot more quietly, even with 93K.)
4) Are there any problems that plague the 2000 Neon that I should keep a heads-up for?
Thank you!