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Thank you.
Also, got into my friend's sister's 2000 Neon too. And it does NOT vibrate like his 2000 Neon ES does. So I guess it's back to the dealer again.
Anyway, we got a recall on the PCV valve yesterday in the mail. I don't know exactly what it said. Something to the affect that in cold weather, the valve will freeze or something. I do know the effect would be the gas pedal sticking a little. I have that now, so maybe that's what the problem is. And I just took the damn car to the dealer about 1.5 weeks ago and they said they couldn't fix it then. Thing is, I got the recall yesterday and it went to my old address first. So they probably sent it out right about 1.5 weeks ago. If so, I am going to get the BBB involved because they basically refused to fix my car.
Plymouth(Neon),will still be available for one more year.
About the 4-speed it´s coming,when that I don´t know for sure,but it will be available for 2001.
BTW most 2000 neons have a electronic lock-up´torque converter,it really feels different from a normal 3-speed tranny.
If your dealer doesn´t give you a loaner,try Chrysler give them a call,let them know the problems you still have,AND REQUEST! a service rep. to meet you at the dealer.
When you will meet him insist on the POOR SERVICE,the inconveniences you had,and ASK HIM FOR A LOANER,for sure he will give you one try it!.
Good luck!
with the windows open. Its repetitive and
increases in frequency with speed.
The sound is gone when the hub caps are removed!!
I can't figure out why the hub caps cause that
noise since they were on quite tight....
Ancu- Something is wrong with your caps,take a closer look at the bolt-on feature,but you may well ask for a set of new caps,if the noise persist.
ANY NEWS ABOUT THE 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION ON THE NEON 2001?
Also, I got the chance to drive a 1996 Neon "Expresso" when the 2000 was in the shop (my friend's ex-wife has one). I thought the 2000 was bad in the respect of NVH. The 1996 was 3-4 times worse! Also, the 2000 is a LOT roomier IMO than thr 1996 was. The new Neon was a leap, but unfortunately, maybe not a big-enough one.
Regards,
Larry
So grab a Ford or something else.
You must be a heavy driver.
It gets even better when he asks his other friend who also doesnt own a Neon to start posting here as well.
I check this board 2-3 times a week to share experiences (mine have been all positive) and see what other Neon owners are doing with their cars.
Its getting to be a pointless excercise.
I'm going to take a brake for a while and let the non Neon owning person post away and see how long he can have a conversation with himself.
Regards,
Protegextwo
I sincerely am mad at Chrysler about the quality of this product. I like driving the car, but what good does it do me in the freaking shop once a week??? It's just a little exasperating when even the manufacturer turns its back on you when you need help.
And as far as owning a Neon or not, that is no one's business but my own. I drive my roommate's Neon occasionally because we trade cars back and forth. And just because I am having quality problems with the car doesn't make it bad (everyone else's seems to be holding up, right?). It just makes me mad that we got a lemon is all. And if no one likes me voicing my opinion (edswords) then don't read the forum, because I will not stop.
Oh..., you don't remember that do you? Let me refresh your memory;
"To Copperhead: Find me a publication ANYWHERE that
says the Neon is a reliable mode of transportation
and I will leave this forum and not come back.
Even Consumer Reports slams the Neon. A shame,
because it's a nice package. If it was more
reliable, then it would sell better"
After that, a publication found ANYWHERE (but actually on the Web) was presented to you to let you eat your words.
Were you man or woman enough to comply with the promise that YOU yourself had made..,? No! your response was that the publication was not up to your standards of credibility.How convenient. You set up the parameters, and then discard them when they prove your wrong.Classic
But hey!,as you've said in the past "You really do like the Neon".
Between yourself, and your other friend. both of you are not NEON owners yet. you both spend a great deal of your time on a Neon forum.You also go to other DC forums and bless them with "your words of non-DC owner wisdom".I for one saw you for what you were weeks ago.., a simple troll.Tell your friend ProtegeXtwo,that he's becoming a good student in your footsteps.His mastery of flowery deception is improving
Case in point, this post:
#392 of 399: Where has everyone gone...... (protegextwo) Fri 08 Sep '00 (02:23 AM)
Vocus, call them back. They were very nice people.
I just asked my friend and a very happy Neon owner
to check out this owner's topic. He will be very
lonely?
Regards,
Larry
Yeah right.
I put little stock in what you, Vocus have to say anymore, because, your word and promise is of no value. I write this mainly for EDSWORDS benefit and others who may be lurking (like me).
Actions speak louder than words, and your purpose here is obvious to anyone who just looks at all of your posts as a guideline.
Man or Woman,child or adult,you're a troll, who's opinions are just that.., the opinions of a troll.
Enjoy yourselves boys/girls, conversations become dull when you're the only ones talking.
Take care.
Respectfully,
protegextwo
Larry
But i don't lose the interest now this month aim going to buy a 2001 neon this month. any body ho wants a used neon 2000?
"any body ho wants a used neon 2000?". I really, love you, my friend. ;-o
LOL
Larry
Vocus. My son made a deal yesterday,let me tell you that he was at a restaurant,and a salesman approach him there and asked him if he would like ton sell his 98 Neon,he answered that if he gets a good deal he will do it.
The salesman invited him to the dealership(FORD),and tried to sell him a Focus,after a long test drive my son said to him,that he liked better his Neon,but the salesman insisted in selling him a car,they offered him for his neon with 40000 miles $9,400.
After several options,my son traded his 98 Neon for a used 2000 New beetle with ALL the goodies,which was a demo with 2850 miles on it,and he paid $4000.- for the deal including everything.
How does that sound to you? the Neon held very good it´s resale value,and think it was a very wise decision to trade the Neon for the Beetle,so cheaply.
What do you think????
I think the trade from the Neon to the Beetle was a wise one. But are you sure the Beetle was a demo and not a car someone brought back due to gremlins? I have heard more than a few electrical problems with the NB. Hope it all comes out in the wash for your son though and hope he enjoys his new car as well.
NEAR OF THE BORDER.
You will like it,it´s a much better and faster car.
Vocus.-
as I said it here before to all of you,I think the Neon has a good resale value,since the paid good money for ours.
And the New Beetle we bought it was a VW´s executive car,the dealer bought the car to them,and the executive is a top one,we already have the name of the executive who drove the 2850 miles in the Beetle.
The car drives nice,it´s another kind of car,there is no way you can compare the Beetle with any other car in the market,it´s a 2.0l engine 5-speed,and yellow.We are glad we made the deal,and we like the car,I hope the car will be as good as the Neon was for us,we still have VW support.
And Vocus,if CarMax,and others are not giving you what you want for your car,it can be maybe because they see your car is not in good conditions,just think of this,if the Ford dealer made the deal with us,was because they made money in the Beetle,and they WILL MAKE MONEY with our Neon.
I want to try for a VW Golf, but the negative equity from this damn Neon is holding me back. That sucks!
What i can say about it i can defend me against her.
Does she knows more about cars,and if she knows more,she has to know that the new Neon R/T is a different car,it´s more car,you should wait to buy it,it will cost you some more money,but it´s worth it.
If you will not wait for it,and you buy just the stock 2001 neon you will make a big mistake,just wait for it,and if you will have the chance to hear the muffler sound with the twin pipes you will love it,and what can I tell you about how it drives and accelerates,Terrific!
WAIT!!
Vocus.-
What I´m pointing out is; that I can openly all tell you "The Neon is a good car and has a good resale value".
And with no offense to you,let me tell you that I do feel sorry for you,because if you aren´t going to buy a Chrysler product because of your Neon,I think you are wrong,because I always keep thinking that those products are the best for the money you spent.
Give them a closer look the next time you plan to buy a new vehicle,drive a new one,drive several and different Chrysler products,you´ll see how much better they are now.It doesn´t matter if you are not for a new car,spend some time and hava several test drives,you´ll agree with me.
Well,just my 2 cents.
But mi battle is not over i plant to equip the car step by step.
My only satisfaction is that my brother get so much stimulated with my 2ky neon that he plans to get a neon r/t.
Ochoa- Enjoy your car,and don´t cry when you´ll see a Neon R/T,specialy on the Highway.
In 15 months we put on only 7700 trouble free miles. We thoroughly enjoyed the car. We got $11,000 trade-in.
So to the other Neon owners, we bid you farewell and good luck. Maybe we will be back if and when we decide to buy another Neon.
Well Vocus,Protegextwo, congratulations! There's no one left to hear your tales of your "experience" with your "friend's" Neon.
Maybe you can try talking to yourself for support.Kinda like me now ,cause the 16th was the last time anyone posted here.
Then again, there's always other DC sites that can benefit from your profound experience in owning a Neon.
Why not give them the benefit of your experience?