Used 2001 Dodge Neon for Sale

Don't expect above average performance. You get what you pay for. This car has lasted me a long time but, like anyone who's owned a car for a significant amount of time, I've had my share of troubles with it. Overall though, I've traveled to many places in the US with this car and had no problems on trips. It was purchased used, so it still had some miles on it (37,000+) however, it performed like new when I first got it. It's great on gas, so you'll save money at the pump.

I am still driving a 2001 Dodge Neon. The fact that I am still driving a 14 year old car tells you what I like best about it: It can keep chugging along for a long time. Also, it was a very affordable car, which I appreciated, when I needed to purchase a car on a graduate student salary. I am not a car expert, so I can't say anything too sophisticated about performance. I can say that the car seemed to struggle a bit when going up hills, and I felt that at times other cars were flying past me. Otherwise, though, it is an easy car to drive, with automatic transmission, and intuitive controls and dashboard displays. The fuel economy is reasonable, since it is a small car. The interior is comfortable, if not especially stylish. The trunk is decently sized -- I have carried out a number apartment moves with a lot of my stuff packed into that trunk -- and there are panels in the backseat that can fold inward, allowing for greater trunk space.

The Dodge Neon is a car built of disposable parts. There's plastic built into the weirdest places, and the car drives and handles like a house cat on a leash. It's underpowered and underperforming. Despite that, it's kept on chugging through years of abuse and neglect. It's made it up and down icy roads in the winter, survived worn axle rods, who knows how many miles, and multiple owners despite feeling as flimsy as a dollar store toy.