Chrysler neon 1999+

Hi all,

I'm a Brit and was looking for cars around the £5k mark which you dont see
so
often in the UK and one that came up was the chrysler neon 2.0 lx 2001. The
spec
impressed me for the value and low mileage.

Any views on this car?

I can only find very good reviews and the odd problem but overall seems like
good car for the money.

One major fault is on the honestjohn website which says there is a problem
with steering columns snapping
but I can only find proof of this related to the mark I 1996-1999 model. The
reviewer says he can't remember
where he got his info from but this is a serious allegation.

Are there any known faults with the 1999+ mark II neon that I should know
of?

Thanks!

L

 

head gasket leaks to n\s rear of cylinder head

 

Could you explain this in further detail as I am not so mechanically
inclinded. Is this an expensive / difficult repair ... how common to
occur... etc

Thanks
L

 

I'd disagree with the prior poster.

From 1999 on, the headgasket problem was greatly reduced since
Chrysler introduced a new multilayered steel headgasket.

The problems generally only occurred with the 1995 to 1998 models.

Doug

 

Thanks for the advice. Yes I have seen so many more problems with the
earlier mark I as chrysler seem to have gotten their act together for the
Mark II but their rep was damaged.

Any other comments you could provide with regard to the mark II? I am really
worried about ending up with a car with endless bills but the luxury for the
money and low mileage is a real temptation. The service periods are a little
short but it doesnt bother me because I do that in a year anyway and so it
fits my usage.

Thanks,
L