- sedan 90,985
- 87 below average
- 3,495 fair
- Springfield, PA
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- autoshopper.com
- 87 below average sedan 90,985 white automatic
2005 dodge neon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Roomy, comfortable, affordable, fun. introductiondodge neon is a practical, inexpensive car with a roomy interior. It's also fun to drive. It's quicker than most compacts and feels sporty on winding roads. Neon's suspension nicely balances ride quality and handling agility. Its relatively long suspension travel and high ground clearance help it avoid bottoming out on bad roads. the 2005 dodge neon sxt comes loaded with popular features and a retail price of just $15,925 (plus big cash incentives that can lower the final price). And it gets good fuel economy. Only a viper is quicker in the dodge lineup. lineupthe 2005 dodge neon lineup has been streamlined. Air conditioning costs extra 1,000). Mirrors and body-side moldings are black. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. Power rack-and-pinion steering is standard on both models. We highly recommend opting for abs as it allows the driver to maintain steering control in a panic-braking situation. srt-4 20,650) comes with a turbocharged 2. 4-liter dual-overhead cam inline-4 rated at 230 horsepower. A sunroof is optional 695). Srt-4 is available only with manual transmission. the kicker audio package 795) for sxt and srt-4 consists of a 208-watt kicker amplifier, eight speakers, sub-woofer, and six-disc cd changer. safety features: seat-mounted side-impact air bags are optional 390) on all neons; we strongly recommend them. Three-point seat belts are provided for all three rear-seat positions. The latch child safety-seat anchor system, an emergency inside release for the trunk lid, and child-protection door locks are standard on all 2005 dodge neons. walkarounddodge neon is distinguished from other small cars by its cab-forward profile, arched roofline, and ovoid headlamps. Redesigned front and rear fascias, exterior door handles, bodyside moldings and other detail work freshened the neon for 2003, and its appearance hasn't changed since then. neon's long wheelbase and wide track contribute to its roomy interior, smooth ride quality and high-speed stability. Full-frame doors reduce wind noise and create a tight seal. The current neon has a more rigid body structure than first-generation models, which results in a smoother, quieter, more controlled ride. dodge has made some effort this year to distance the high-performance srt-4 from other neons. Some factory literature even calls it the 'dodge srt-4,' dropping the neon label entirely. Just behind the lower opening sits a cast-aluminum intercooler; dodge left it visible in keeping with the car's intent. A functional hood scoop and fog lamps set into what look like brake ducts emphasize srt-4's road racer demeanor. out back, srt-4's tall basket-handle spoiler is designed to look outrageous, and it succeeds. (it also restricts rearward vision, but not unduly.) sill-mounted ground effects give srt-4 the look of a sport compact. Big tires fill the wheel well openings. Special wheels are designed to channel air to the brakes to help keep them cool. 2005 srt-4s are available in a coppery color called orange blast. interiorthe neon boasts a roomy cabin. The driver sits high for good visibility. The neon's front seating area has lots of hip room and legroom. Compared to the honda civic, neon has more front seat hip room, comparable legroom, and less headroom. the sxt's seats are quite comfortable, cushy and supportive. The side bolster appears a bit soft, but felt fine while driving. The cloth upholstery feels good and looks durable. Vinyl trim on the front edges of the seats gives them a nicely finished look and feel. dash and door trim are made of a premium material that's soft to the touch, providing an attractive appearance and feel and avoiding the plastic look that afflicts so many compacts. The body-color bezels that come with the sport appearance and srt design packages add a racy accent to the sxt. The standard stereo sounded mediocre. And having to press a button to get the key out of the ignition slot is an annoying extra step. back-seat riders benefit from the neon's big interior. The back seat of a neon is not a bad place for short-to-medium-length trips. Gooseneck hinges intrude into the cargo space, but afford a relatively large trunk opening. Lift-over height is on the high side. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down for carrying additional cargo. srt-4 comes with special interior trim, including a satin-silver center stack, shift knob and door handles. Srt-4 seats are modeled after those in the dodge viper with enhanced lumbar and lateral sections for better support when cornering. Agate-colored cloth is designed to grip the driver. Cast aluminum pedals look like those seen in race cars. A neon sxt can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 8. 5 seconds, which makes it quicker than many more-expensive compacts. There's a small rush of power that starts somewhere around 4000 rpm, but there isn't great gobs of it. New motor mounts introduced for 2003 reduced noise somewhat; still, the 2. 0-liter engine is relatively unrefined, and its boomy and raucous behavior is transmitted into the cabin. The manual gearbox works well enough, but has a clunky feel. the suspension nicely balances ride quality and handling agility, making the neon fun to drive on winding roads but pleasant when cruising around. The neon responds well in emergency lane-change maneuvers. Soft springs and premium shocks are tuned to enhance the neon's ride quality. Indeed, we found that the neon does not bottom out the way many cars do. When we hit a sharp dip, the neon's suspension was soft enough to absorb the harshness of the dip, yet it was firm enough and had enough travel to avoid bottoming. This makes for a more comfortable ride, with less need to slow to a walking pace for dips. the front disc/rear drum brakes that come standard on the neon stop the car quickly and are stable under hard use. Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Power Mirrors✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Changer✔ Aluminum Wheels
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