Chrysler Neon 1996
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Why can't Peugeot, Citroen, Ford and Vauxhall put as much spec on their base models as Chrysler have put on this dream machine. Excellent spec and great value only not many people have realised yet.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In my year of ownership I only paid for road tax and insurance when bought the car, plus petrol for a year and a new tyre.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great handling and smooth and comfortable ride with minimum noise.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very fast for a family saloon when you need to overtake people plus great fuel economy and a fuel gauge needle that never seems to move from the full tank indication.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never had any reliability problems and it had 66,000 miles on the clock when i bought it.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I like the car as it is distinctive with the round headlamps and cool frame-less sports car style doors also it is unusual and rare unlike cars such as Astra, Focus, 306 and Megane.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable velour interior and centre arm rest and some excellent gizmos uinque to this car plus i had one of the rarer models with an electric sunroof.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very safe with remote locking, alarm, immobiliser and unique security features which will confuse thieves.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I didn't buy from a Chrysler Jeep main dealer. Bought from Arnold Clark Proton franchise and ex-fleet centre in Glasgow and they were very helpful and pleasant.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems whatsoever.

    Other

    Having to get a new tyre and the car needing new front wheel bearings on the day I was supposed to get car.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes