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by jsylvester
Mar 11, 2002 (4:34 pm)
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My brother's 99 Neon Expresso is driven every day for commuting to work. The grand total of problems so far - one. The cigar lighter did not work when new.
 
Incidental, yes. However, as cheap as they are used, I would buy one without too much hesistancy - checked out first of course.
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My 2 cents by snowman
Mar 15, 2002 (2:45 pm)
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I used to be a loyal import driver mainly for Honda Accords and one time Civic. Now...? I am driving 2000 Taurus and my wife drives 2000 Neon. Both cars are performing very well. We paid 11.5K to Neon (ABS, CD, 4 Wheel Disc, Auto) and paid 12.7K for Taurus (it was demo car). Neon was at the shop for power steering pump-they took out bubbles from the system. That is all. Performance of Neon is awesome, fast and very responsive that you can only find in EX Civic for 17K or 18K. Taurus is very comfortable, strong nothing has been done except oil changes.
Will I buy import again, Not likely. I don't want to dump my money for a car that I can easyly substitute with domestic counterparts.
I believe that majority of the problems are caused by incompetent techs and mechanics even at dealers.
For who bashes domestic brands constantly, I think they don't read Toyota's sludge, Accord and Civic problem topics. Honda and Toyota are still good cars BUT not as good as they used to be. And they don't deserve the price difference.
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new R/T on order by iowabigguy
Mar 16, 2002 (3:23 pm)
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I have a new Neon R/T on order and have a question. I did not order any optional packages that show they include the Sentry Key. Does the 2002 Neon R/T package include the sentry key. I have gotten quotes from dealers from $40 to $60+ each for extra keys. Does anyone here have a 2002 R/T that can verify if it does or doesn't have the "sentry key". Thanks, Rick
I'd check one on the lot but there are none to be found in the 5 dealers in the local area.
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95 head gasket leak: any chance for reimbursement ? by green_ob
Mar 18, 2002 (10:48 am)
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I have a 95 Plymouth Neon Sport with 131K miles. About 3 years ago at about 100K I had all the oil leak / head gasket problems. It cost me about $2K for repairs including a new water pump and head.
 
I was never aware that this was a common problem. Is there any chance of getting some kind of reimbursement from C-D at this point ? The work was done at a dealership (Stoneridge Chrysler in Dublin, CA) and I still have the work order /receipts. How should I go about getting some kind of refund ?
 
thanks
chris
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by kirstie_h HOST
Mar 18, 2002 (12:55 pm)
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green_ob by buoyant
Mar 19, 2002 (12:31 pm)
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You'd have better luck finding a well-maintained home in Spokane than you would getting any type of refund for those repairs today for 2 reasons: the repairs were made 3 years ago (last century) and the car had 100K on it at the time.
 
It's your time, but I think any attempt to get money back now would be futile. Good luck though.
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head gasket problem by frenchy2002
Mar 21, 2002 (8:56 pm)
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I have a 1996 plymouth neon with 60,000 miles and I just found out that the head gasket is leaking oil....a deja vue I believe! Since this is due to a defective design of the head gasket, has anyone managed to have Chrysler pay for the repair? If so, how? Is it a process where I am going to have to use my French?!! Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Frenchy.. by vocus
Mar 22, 2002 (10:59 am)
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I think the warranty is 7 years or 100,000 miles. Go to http://www.lemonaidcars.com and click on "secret warranty" to read more about it.
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Power Window Gremlins by cdornema
Apr 02, 2002 (12:00 pm)
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Hi,
I'm have an intermittent problem with the power windows in my 1998 coupe. The switches only work once out of a hundred tries, and when they work, they work just fine. I'm thinking bad relay or ground, not the switches. I think a relay is probably the culprit since it has been getting progressively worse. All three switches exhibit the same problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Power windows by 71charger
Apr 04, 2002 (12:22 pm)
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There isn't usually a relay in a power window circuit as power usually flows through a fairly substantial wire to the switch. You don't say which window. Is it just the passenger? Just the driver? Both? I don't have a wiring diagram for the Neons. The last power window system I had to trouble shoot was an 87 Shelby Lancer. It was the switch on that car. Same basic principle though. You're going to have to pull the driver's switch and veryify that there is power to it. If there is power to it and it still doesn't operate you'll have to use a jumper from the hot lead to power the window motor. If the motor actuates it's probably the switch. Power for the pass. window most probably flows through the driver's switch first. I don't know how Neon switches are constructed. But in the 80s you could take the switches apart, clean them, adjust the contacts, and make them as good as new. If your Neon is like the 2000 where only two windows are powered your job is two windows easier. Four power windows can be a b*&#. A wiring diagram will be your best friend if you can get hold of one.

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