1996 Neon Engine?

[69Rocketman]

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

 

[Chris & Mary]

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.

 

[69Rocketman]

Thanks a lot Chris (or Mary)

Any one else have an opinion?

 

[SRG]

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

 

[Bill 2]

Thanks a lot Chris (or Mary)

Any one else have an opinion?

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?

 

[Richard Ehrenberg]

Non US/Canada markets, there was also a 1.8L.
Definitely a fun-to-drive, bang-for-the-buck car.
Rick