CHRYSLER NEON 2.0 SE 4dr (1999)

Chrysler Neon - Decent all rounder, just not the biggest car

For a car that's getting on for 12 years old, I reckon my Chrysler Neon is doing ok really. It's had no major repairs needed in all that time, just the normal stuff like belts, exhaust, tyres, that sort of thing. There was something to do with the suspension that my other half sorted out when I was away once, but I don't recall it being expensive. Reliability is a big thing for me so it's always impressed me in that respect, and it'll take some beating.

I try not to drive too madly most of the time but I give it some exercise sometimes if I'm bored and have a nice stretch in front of me. I thought the Chrysler Neon looked fairly sporty and it does ok, but it's not all that confident on the corners when you push it. It's also not all that good with overtaking between 30 and 50, quite an odd arrangement of the gears and engine.

Another problem is visibility. The pillars are a bit tricky to see around, and I also have some trouble seeing up to traffic lights, have to bend down a bit sometimes. Not major problems, but I might be looking for a taller car next time around.

Inside the Neon has enough room for me up front, but I reckon the back seats could be a bit cramped for adults on longer journeys. I can't really remember the last time we had anyone in the back who wasn't a child, so I can't say that for sure, but it's worth checking if you're looking at a Chrysler Neon any time soon. Meanwhile the boot could do with being a bit bigger I'd say. We got a roof rack quite early on for trips and things, so we don't feel that limitation quite so much these days, but I might be looking for more next time. The petrol consumption is also getting a bit much. I think I average low 30s mpg in mixed town and motorway driving, and from what I'm seeing in more modern cars I could do quite a bit better than that.