1996 Neon Engine?

Discussion in 'Neon' started by 69Rocketman, Jan 8, 2004.

  1. 69Rocketman

    69Rocketman Guest

    Did the 1996 Neon only come with the 2.0 engine in it? What other engine was
    available if any? Are they any good?

    I found a '96 Neon with only 110 000Km on it and was wondering if it would
    be a decent car to buy?

    RM
     
    69Rocketman, Jan 8, 2004
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  2. 69Rocketman

    Chris & Mary Guest

    Excellent car to buy, I have a 1995 with 240,000km and I know someone with
    one that has over 300,000km. 2.0 SOHC and 2.0 DOHC were the only engines.
     
    Chris & Mary, Jan 8, 2004
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  3. 69Rocketman

    69Rocketman Guest

    Thanks a lot Chris (or Mary)

    Any one else have an opinion?
     
    69Rocketman, Jan 8, 2004
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  4. 69Rocketman

    SRG Guest

    Great value, as long as you check to make sure the head gasket has been
    replaced- all Neons and Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze 2.0 and 2.4 L engines from 95
    5o 98 1/2 model years had bad head gasket problems. If the head gasket has
    been replaced, it should be ok, we still have a 97 that runs great.

    Good luck.

    SRG
     
    SRG, Jan 8, 2004
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  5. 69Rocketman

    Bill 2 Guest

    I had a 96 neon. Those are the only 2 engines. 2.0 SOHC being base engine,
    132HP, not too bad for the class.

    Check to see if the headgasket was replaced already. If not it will go and
    can be costly. Unless you argue with chrysler for hidden warrentee. The air
    conditioner is poorly designed and fails a lot. Back brakes can be loud. If
    properly greased problem disappears. We also had a headlight switch start to
    go and had internal arcing. Same switch used in the K car that caught on
    fire once. Windows can leak and it can be loud.It is fun to drive and cheap
    to own. Overall I like the car. I do however like 2000+ a lot more.

    What price and equipment does the car have?
     
    Bill 2, Jan 8, 2004
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  6. Non US/Canada markets, there was also a 1.8L.
    Definitely a fun-to-drive, bang-for-the-buck car.
    Rick
     
    Richard Ehrenberg, Jan 12, 2004
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