Overview & Reviews

An R/T appearance package debuts. Improved option packages, LEV emissions and next-generation airbags round out the changes to the 1998 Dodge Neon.

• Zippy performance with 5-speed. Handles the twisties with aplomb. Good build quality. Great value.

• Loud interior. High-silled greenhouse results in that "sitting in a bathtub" feeling. Sketchy reliability history.

User Reviews:

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  fun for cheap - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By 98neonrt - February 20 - 2:00 am

  my experience has been good with the 98 neon r/t. just look at it for what its worth—a cheap car. build quality and dash components need some work. performance and fun are high points. car corners like a dream—only 2500 lbs— dodge has done a great job with suspension. the dohc requires premium gas, but you get better gas mileage (29/38 mpg) and more power from the engine (150hp.) the seats may feel tight for normal people, but just right for small/skinny people. abs, sun roof, dohc, etc. are some good options. the rear windows didnt come as automatic, though. 5th gear whines and can get a little loud. its a darn good car for the price.

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  Al Courts Evaluation - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Alan G. Court - February 4 - 2:00 am

  The Neon has plenty of pep. I find no fault with the appearance. My major concern is the space between the steering wheel and the drivers knees when there is no tilt wheel. I have Parkinsons and it takes 5 minutes for me to extract myself from the car.

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  Good car - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By boodog - January 14 - 2:00 am

  All in all a good little car. Fun to drive and king in corners.

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  Years have passed - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Capt M - November 25 - 2:00 am

  I have driven this car for 5 years and it has been wonderful. It performs better than cars costing twice as much. The only minor complaints are: head gasket went out (replaced by dealer) and that it is a bit buzzy on high speed interstate driving. Otherwise, I would recommend this car to anyone!

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  Neons Rock - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Qbert - October 9 - 2:00 am

  Dependability and good mileage. This car is rock solid. It has some road noise but what small car doesnt. 4.5 years now with nothing but gas and oil changes. Except for a bit of wind noise on the drivers side, frameless window, this car is the ultimate for price vs. performance. Unless you need a truck or have a three kids, I highly recommend this vehicle. Biggest complaints: All I see on the road is bumpers and headlights (hard to get away from that in a small car). Summary: Not a luxery vehicle but great return on investment:)

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  Great Car - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By SpeedyNeonR/T - September 5 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Neon R/T used with only 4,000 miles on it and have driven it for 3 years now. 70,000 miles and still going strong. I had the head gasket replaced under warranty at 35,000 miles. Other than that, no problems. Everything still works as new. I am impressed with the reliability of the engine and transmission. I have really put a beating on both of them and its sitll running as strong as ever.

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  Dodge Neon: Good Car at a Good Price - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By K-man - June 4 - 2:00 am

  I have owned my used 1998 Dodge Neon Sport(highline) since I bought it in Feb. of 2002, and have been happy with it since. I bought the car as a replacement for my 1992 Geo Tracker that was totaled in a side impact crash in Dec. 2001. So far, I have been very happy with my Dodge Neon. It runs good, it is comfortable, gets fairly good gas mileage, and is fun to drive. It also looks good (big plus to me and one of the reasons that I bought a US car insted of a import) and has a great accelartion great handling, and a great stereo!

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  Good car - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Nathan - March 2 - 12:50 am

  Ive had my 1998 Dodge Neon for five months now. So far its been great. I got in a wreck in which I went sideways into a twelve foot ditch. I came out completely fine. The car came out with a dent in the hood, a cracked bumper, and the driver side door was lowered a little bit. I got it fixed and now it is as fun to drive as ever. Even though it is an automatic it still gets great acceleration. It has a big engine sound to it too. Its pretty fast for a 4-cylinder.