Looking to get a Neon

joshmitch05 · #1 07-17-2006, 11:31 PM

I've heard these cars are problems. Any info on the 97 2dr with SOHC? Lot of problems? Common issues?

joshmitch05 · #2 07-18-2006, 02:38 PM

Also, he did state the head gasket and timing belt have been replaced--car has 88,000 miles on it right now. From what I have seen, those are the two biggest problems, right?

joshmitch05 · #3 07-18-2006, 10:30 PM

Well god damnit. I will just stick with my S10 forum, I get answers there.

HPNOTIQracing · #4 07-19-2006, 07:16 AM

you didnt get answers because a little researching in this forum would have turned up answers.

G-man422 · #5 07-19-2006, 08:42 AM

The older neons (pre 2001) have MANY issues. I wouldnt buy one unless its newer.

HPNOTIQracing · #6 07-19-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by G-man422

The older neons (pre 2001) have MANY issues. I wouldnt buy one unless its newer.

which might you own and what are these issues? ive only owned 1st gens and only "heard" bad thing about 2nd gens. ive driven my several first gens very hard and never had any fail in major ways. so i would like you lo enlighten use please.

skatendestroy · #7 07-22-2006, 11:23 PM

yes there are issues if you take neglect of maintance sanme as any car.

the big issue with 1st gens were the head gaskets, but as you stated its already been changed. Other issuse are just little things like making sure you keep your tires balanced to prevent thge 72 mph wheel shake.

wnt2rd · #8 07-22-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by skatendestroy

72 mph wheel shake.

I got that in Mexico once.

bwahahhaha

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