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#859 of 1758 Which digit of the VIN on a 2000 indicates engine? by 71charger Dec 18, 2001 (1:04 pm)
I went to register the Neon on one of the auto parts websites and it asked if the engine code was a Y or a C. I have both in my VIN. Which digit indicated the engine. I thought there was only one in 2000. Maybe one is federal and the other California, I don't know. Anyone with a service manual that can check for me?
#860 of 1758 "Pre-owned" by majorthomecho Dec 19, 2001 (3:20 pm)
It is called a pre-owned vehicle and not used because the pre is short for previously.   Yes, I know my answer is a serious answer to a not so serious post.
#861 of 1758 Smoke from exhaust pipe by daye Dec 29, 2001 (12:09 pm)
I am looking at buying this 1999 Plymouth Neon. There's a lot of reasons not to buy a Neon, but with all the constraints, this is the car I am seriously considering.    Anyway, nothing wrong was found in the $40 Goodyear buyer's check. The guy at the garage mentioned that the dealer has detailed the engine, so they wouldn't be able to tell whether there had been anything wrong (ie gasget) in the past. He said the tire pressure was 'funny', because they are 'perfectly' right. The dealer must be an extremly careful man. The car runs good in 3 speed automatics trans (very smooth). However, when I accelorate it really hard (which means push the padel to the end for a good 5 seconds from 60mph) on the highway, my wife (driving another car behind) noticed a light 'gray' smoke came out of the exhaustion pipe. At more than 60mph, the smoke was gone in a second, can did not came out again. After a half hour drive, the pipe is dry and there's no residuals.    Could this be a 'sign' of problem? If so, what kind of problem could it be? Please help, thanks.
#862 of 1758 tailpipe "smoke" by buoyant Dec 29, 2001 (8:16 pm)
It's normal to see gray exhaust when a car hasn't yet warmed up or it is cold outside. In fact, up here in MN, your car can be running all day in the winter (completely warmed up) and you'll still see gray exhaust if you punch it or travel at high speeds down the freeway.   Be concerned if you see bluish exhaust (burning oil) or lots of whitish/light grey exhaust on a warmed up car on a mild or warm day (blown head gasket).   That said, the prev generation Neon has had its fair share of head gasket problems, but I believe it usually resulted in actual engine oil leakage rather than coolant mixing in with the oil. Then again, I could be wrong.
#863 of 1758 HELP! by mustardgrrl Dec 31, 2001 (12:08 am)
I am thinking of buying a used Neon... I saw one good post from a used Neon owner... Consumer reports appear to be poor... are there any other good feelings about used Neons out there?
#864 of 1758 SRT by beanboy Jan 03, 2002 (6:27 am)
2003.5 Neon SRT (Launch scheduled for three models on Dec 10) This definitely adds excitement to our Neon line up. The SRT will feature a 2.4L turbo engine with 225HP with a manual transmission and a top speed of 150mph. We plan on building 5,000 units per year. The SRT build definitely adds process and build complexity, as 193 unique parts will be required. The SRT will come in four exterior colors of Red, Solar Yellow, Black and Bright Silver. It will also feature 17" tires and race style pedal pads.
#865 of 1758 daye by snowman Jan 03, 2002 (2:09 pm)
Injectors might be dirty too.
#866 of 1758 to the 2000 neon owners with problems by hjr2 Jan 03, 2002 (3:20 pm)
one lady said engine mts needed replaced,electrical shocks, computer needed replaced...etc....   Now you know why i get mad when people bash Hyundai. ALl makes have some cars that have problems! Nuff said.
#867 of 1758 Neon SRT-4 by jsylvester Jan 04, 2002 (6:26 am)
Here is a link with everything you would want to know on the car. Looks promising, but it is a very competitive market segment. http://www.allpar.com/neon/neon-srt-4.html
#868 of 1758 Neon SRT-4 by moparbad Jan 04, 2002 (4:20 pm)
In terms of acceleration per dollar the Neon is going to spank it's competition.   Chrysler Group, trying to capitalize on the renewed popularity of compact race cars, or so-called pocket rockets, is introducing the 2003 Dodge SRT-4, a souped-up version of the automaker's Neon. The SRT-4 comes equipped with Viper-style racing seats, 17-inch aluminum performance wheels and performance gauges.   SRT-4 is the second-quickest car in the Dodge lineup, accelerating from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds, trailing only the Dodge Viper SRT-10. It has a 2.4-liter, turbocharged, 205-horsepower engine. Appropriately, "SRT" is an acronym for street, road and track. The car is priced at $19,995.

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