I paid cash for it from a friend back in 2011 and it is already an old car being that it is 1998 Dodge Neon, yet it is very dependable, reliable, cheap to fix and the city taxes on it as well as even emission pricing and insurance costs. I have driven many many many miles on it taking my husband to work to far places from home on a daily basis, all of my doctors appointments, my autistic sons appointments for everything. I have had to repair very little considering how much I have driven it and how many miles I have put on it. When I have to repair it, it is usually cheap for the parts and for the mechanic. It really isn't too hard to fix. I like that it is made of metal, unlike the newer cars, thank goodness cause I was rear-ended 2 times in a 3 month period. There were no dents whatsoever on my car-yet the 2 people that hit the rear end of my car-their newer made vehicles were all smooshed in and I am sure it costs them a whole lot of money to repair their vehicle from their mistake. I am so glad that I have this lil dodge neon, and an older made car. The metal makes me feel safer and obviously, if I get rear-ended, it hasn't even hurt my car. The only thing I do not like about this car is it is so small. I prefer a larger, higher up off the ground vehicle. I have recently even drove it to a huge big move across the country, from Arizona to South Carolina, where I now live. It made it here with no problems. I would definitely recommend this lil car to a friend. The size is the Only thing I feel uncomfortable with, with this car.

While the car is small and larger or taller users might find it a bit cramped or find that using it to move from one place or another isn't it's strong suit this vehicle really shines when it comes to fuel economy. On the interstate I get about 35 mpg and in city it is about 30. While not spacious the car is still a four door despite having a spoiler on it thus giving it a sporty look with out sacrificing utility and ease of access that you gain from having four doors. Despite it's light weight and small size it performs admirably in the snow and wet roads. This car can get upwards of 80 mph before she begins to shake, I am not sure if that is because of a faulty component some where or if that is just how much the car can take. The interior is set up fairly well with a lift-able arm rest for extra storage, spacious side compartments on the doors and seats that can slide all of the way back to for those with longer legs. This cars biggest fault is it's lack of cruise control making long trips harder due to your constant need to monitor speed.

The neon was strong, quick, and great on gas. It wasn't a race car but it could get on to the road when a car was coming. I drove this car hard without the upkeep it deserved and it still lasted many years. I accidentally hit a deer going a little too fast in the dark morning hours and even though I needed a new headlamp bulb it wasn't cracked or dented any where from the impact. This car would get around in the winter, up and down. It was a good strong car all the way through. I had this car "jimmy rigged" and running for quite a long time.