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1758 messages, Last post on Sep 22, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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Need help, cuz the mechanics are stymied. Here's my story. Got a 95 sport sedan, last yr the a/c blew out. 13 months later (of course, 12 mos warranty on parts!) it went again! Had it replaced again. Since the replacement, the engine is running rough when just 'cruising', say on the freeway. It accelerates fine. The feeling is like a drive belt letting go and grabbing, or like an alignment problem (which I already know it's not). At the shop, they scope it, can't find anything, they drive it, same thing - they just don't know my car like I do!  Quite a while ago, somebody posted a similar problem, somebody else posted a possible solution, and for the life of me I can't find those two posts! If those folks are around, or if anybody has any ideas please help! Thx! BTW: 1) The shocks are real. Never had that problem in any other car. Maybe the power locks shorting? My locks don't 'snap' like they used to and the front psgr side is out of order altogether! 2) No head gasket problem (yet!), and 160K km. 3) Love the car, if I can get this shaking thing fixed I'll keep it for another 160K! |
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| ok I just started working for a car rental company and the shocks happen with ANY DAMN TYPE OF CAR. It largely depends on your shoes (I think) I wear dress shoes dress paints etc. Any time I get out of any make and model of car I get shocked about 75 percent of the time probably. We actually have a 98 neon and its the one car I actually don't really recall getting shocked on. weird but true | |
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In response to you question, The purchase price most likely had the $1500 rebate on it. So if you wanted the 0% financing instead they would have to add the rebate back on. Basically you have to choose between the rebate or the special financing. 3% over invoice is a good deal but again unlike our American counterparts, we Canadians don't have access to Canadian invoice pricing, so we would have to believe the dealer when he/she says its 3% over invoice. I'm here in Calgary and Varsity Chrysler has a website up that will sell you a Chrysler Neon for 2% over invoice and you can still get either the rebate or the financing rate. The site is www.chrysler4less.com . They can quote you a price within the hour, and will sell to anyone across Canada. hopes this helps |
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I'm glad somebody finally responded to my plea for help.  I really appreciate it dc and I'll definately check that out
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| I live in remote Alaska and am having a 2000 Neon flown into my town (3 miles of road, all gravel!) Could anyone recommend a place to order seat covers that fit the 2000 model? I also need a car cover to protect from dust. Can't afford any custom covers, just something basic to help protect vehicle. | |
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Well I just finished shopping for my first car (finally). Most of the cars I tried were econ cars and I just felt like giving all my opinions. First I didn't bother trying a focus cause its new to the market and I'm not a real big on its styling. The zx3 was growing on me looks wise but a two door hatchback sucks for friends getting in and out. Didn't bother checking any volkswagens two much money not enough car. And kia and daewoo nuff said. The Elantra -Cons- Incredibly noisy. everybody seems to cut up the Neon in this category but the elantra was way worse. The seatbelt chime is annoying as hell and the top model in canada ve I think has barely anything accept power win and doors and cruise yikes. The materials in it also felt pretty cheap and the cruise control on a lever instead of on the steering wheel was cheap looking and a pain to use. -Pros- Engine has good power 140 hp and the exterior styling is very sharp. side note (If a tibiron had been cheaper it would be a sweet car.) Sentra- cons- small interior and trunk. On the xe I tested I could feel every bump. It may handle well but your butt is going to be in pain after a long trip. Stereo wasn't that great either. Exterior styling decent but bland compared to the competition. pros- well engineered fairly quiet engine, interior was nice and usefull handling uh guess that's it. Protege- cons- more expensive then a neon, interior even in the top model felt cheap and seemed bare and overall pretty ugly. Not as ruff as the sentra but the bumps could definitely be felt. I believe the cruise control like the elantra was badly placed. (protege owners is it on a lever? I can't remember for sure) Pros- Decent engine, it has a 4 speed auto, Nice exterior simple yet sleek and eye catching, something that will still look decent after a few years. Handles very well, good visibility, fairly comfy to ride. Finally what I chose Neon Cons- trunk a bit too high hard to see out the back of the car. Lower it a bit at least? please? thus blind spots. 3 speed auto sucked when trying to accelerate but the engine was not yet broken which really didn't help either. Only power windows in the front and roll down windows in the back? a bit of wind noise but that's why we listen to music when we drive right? a little bit of body roll but still handles great. Pros- stereo with 4 disc player inside the car. by far the best factory stereo out of all these cars great bass, 6 speakers and for me that's important. handles great. still pretty peppy despite the 3 speed. cool colours I want silver or salsa red. Features are plentiful and fairly inexpensive to add compared to competition. alloy 15inch rims look sweeeeet!!! The interior feels the most luxurious and roomy out of the bunch. Best suspension finally an econ car that didn't let me feel every bump. Most of all this car looks sweet. Best looking of the econ's in my opinion. Well I know this was long but hopefully it helps someone with there decision making. Peace |
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I just did the 3000 mile oil change on my 2000 myself. I work shift work and it's too much bother to try and work in a trip to the dealer so I skipped the free oil change. On the filter I took off were the words "FACTORY INSTALLED". So if anyone is putting off that first oil change for too long and something does go wrong there's a smoking gun hanging on your engine to give DC room to weasel out of paying. I have a co-worker who is at 9000 miles on her Camry and hasn't yet changed the oil. I keep telling her, but she says she'll get to it someday.
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| Nice car, very comfortable, and I would reccommend it to anyone looking for an econ car in this price range...I have been doing a lot of driving with it and had it on several long trips already.I bought it in october 99 (there wasn't many out yet then and it really turned heads, especially with the Salsa Red I bought) The fit and finish on the car is really excellent and a body guy I met one day at lunchtime (after I waxed it) told me he thought it may be one of the best factory paint jobs he had ever seen!...So far the only thing I had go wrong on it has been a really noisey power steering pump (which they drained the fluid and replaced, letting some air out and fixed the problem)a fog light has burnt out, and my trunk lid latch has become loose, allowing a loud rattle over bumps and rough roads..I will take it in the fix those problems shortly. Just thought I'd post a review from a happy owner.. | |
| Just got a got my new silver neon. Looks sweet. What I wanted to know is how I should break it in? Mines the three speed auto (i know yuk. If you guys have any tips let me know. | |
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bought new '97 Neon in August 1997. Love it! One thing I have noticed over the years, some plastic trim at the door seems to have warped a bit from the Texas heat. Otherwise runs like a champ and fits my family of four. Like others, I shopped for a six weeks looking at comparable cars at all American manufacturers. Mine's a SOHC, 4dr highline. Nice car. |
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