We still have a 97 Neon. It’s the SOHC version so no head gasket leaks. At 160k it leaks oil at a rate of 1-to-2 qts. per 3k OCI (looks like oil pan gasket). Also, the paint is falling off like there’s no tomorrow. Other than that, the car always starts, runs reasonably well, and gets us from points A to B.
Can’t say its best car ever built, but in many areas it’s met the objectives of moderately reliable/economical transportation.
Can’t say its best car ever built, but in many areas it’s met the objectives of moderately reliable/economical transportation.