- sedan 90,000
- 2,998 high price
- Laurel, MT
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- autoshopper.com
2001 dodge neon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New performance models reinvigorate model line. introductionperformance - the affordable and fun-to-drive kind of performance - has returned to the dodge neon lineup. We prefer the manual transmission for this car, but a 3-speed automatic transmission is optional 600). an option package 1,820) comes with air conditioning, nicer fabric, nicer seats, head restraints for the rear-seat passengers, 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and a nicer looking instrument panel with a tachometer. most fun to drive is the r/t. The r/t package 3,820) seems pricey at first glance, but it comes with the 150-horsepower high-output magnum version of the 2. 0-liter engine, a sport suspension, p195/50r16 goodyear rs-a tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 16:1 firm-feel steering, performance-tuned exhaust with bright dual tips, unique front and rear fascia, rear wing, front fog lamps, black headlamp bezels, color-keyed instrument cluster bezel, unique cloth seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. It passes on convenience features such as power windows as being heavy and complex. It carries many of the styling cues of the 1994-1999 models, but has been thoroughly modernized. The ovoid headlamps, for example, look familiar, but now feature jewel-like reflectors that add sophistication. The design of the front fascia is more integrated. A new tail lamp design along with more pronounced wheel arches offer a crisp, less rounded look. more significant is the change in the neon's side profile. The base of the front windshield has been moved forward 3 inches. This major design change gives the car a more raked, cab-forward appearance that's in keeping with the dodge intrepid and other chrysler sedans. The more aerodynamic windshield shape improves the neon's ability to deflect water away and it helps reduce wind noise. overall, the neon is longer and wider than the pre-2000 models. It rides on a longer wheelbase with a slightly wider track (the distance between the front wheels). These changes make for a roomier interior, but they also smooth out the ride quality and increase stability at high speeds. The ground clearance has been raised slightly to accommodate longer suspension travel, which further improves ride quality. Yet the floor pan has been lowered, which significantly increases trunk space. the new body structure is much more rigid, which ultimately results in a smoother, quieter, more controlled ride. Full frame doors reduce wind noise and create a tighter seat of door to body. The latest sound-deadening technology helps isolate the cabin from engine and road noise. interiorthe interior of the new neon was completely redesigned last year and is much nicer than before. For starters, there's more of it. The driver sits a little higher than before for improved visibility. back-seat passengers benefit the most from the larger interior with more head, shoulder and hip room. It's not a bad place to spend short- to medium-length trips. The trunk is significantly deeper than before. The rear seats split and fold down for carrying additional cargo. sporty gauges grace a redesigned instrument panel with a wide dashboard brow. Premium door trim and materials that are soft to the touch provide a richer appearance and feel. Everything is easy to use and works well except the stereo: it sounds mediocre at best and the buttons small and hard to operate while driving. driving impressionthe new neon rides smoother and quieter than before. There's less wind noise, less engine noise, less road noise and less vibration. The neon seems quieter and more refined than chevy's cavalier. chrysler redesigned the neon's fully independent macpherson-strut front and rear suspensions. The ground clearance was raised slightly to provide significantly more suspension travel. (jounce travel was improved by 15 percent in the front and by 30 percent in the rear.) this greatly improves overall ride quality while decreasing the chance of bottoming under heavy loads. Softer springs and premium shocks give the neon a smoother ride than before. neon's redesigned single overhead-cam 2. 0-liter engine feels more powerful than its predecessor. A new air induction system broadens the torque curve, which makes the car feel more powerful around town. A new exhaust manifold, cylinder head cover and timing belt cover, and attention to a myriad of details reduce noise. the brake pedal feels firmer. The brake system was redesigned for improved pedal feel. The thickness of the front brake rotors was increased and low-metallic linings were used to keep them from squealing. Whether slippery or dry, the antilock brake system helps drivers to maintain steering control in panic braking situations. Disc brakes are (in theory) less likely to fade out on mountain roads than the standard rear drum brakes. The abs option also includes traction control, which helps the driver maintain control when accelerating on slippery surfaces. the neon rides nicely, handles well and is more stable than the old neon. It's quite stable at high speeds. Handling response is much crisper and the engine is more responsive. Ride quality is acceptable. The steering is quicker with a 16:1 steering box replacing the standard 18:1 ratio. It's roomy and comfortable and it's smoother and quieter than pre-2000 models. Air conditioning, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry, power windows and other conveniences we're beginning to take for granted are all extra-cost options. model lineupneon 12,715). assembled inbelvedere, illinois. options as testedr/t package includes magnum engine, sport suspension, p195/50r16 goodyear rs-a tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 16:1 firm-feel steering, performance-tuned exhaust with bright dual tips, unique front and rear fascia, rear wing, front fog lamps, black headlamp bezels, color-keyed instrument cluster bezel, unique cloth seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power convenience group (power heated mirrors, power front windows with lighted switches), sentry key security group (alarm, sentry key theft-deterrent system, tachometer, power door locks with lighted switches, central locking, lockout protection, power trunk lid release), air conditioning, anti-lock brake group. model testedr/t 16,535). Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ AM/FM✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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