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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  Perfection Thy Name is Neon! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By BC Reed - May 12 - 2:00 am

  This car is fantastic! I have an Iceman cold air intake on it and it gets 30/40 mpg easily with a gain in performance. I am over six feet tall, yet it is comfortable to drive on long trips or around town. I have yet to find a car that combines the power (150 plus HP) with the mpg and the room that this little baby offers. I have had zero trouble with it and I will keep it until it dies. I HIGHLY recommend a Neon to anyone who wants a performance car that has all of these pluses and still runs on regular gas.

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  very safe car! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By BLUEGREENNEONLUVR - April 7 - 2:00 am

  I think this is a GREAT car, I was in a accident where i was hit in the rear really hard, and the persons car went up under my car and just scratched my rear I feel so safe in this car,I lost my other car in an accident, this was my second car, i really like it allot. Nice design, my husband has a sound system in it and it sounds great! It good on gas,handles well. I recommend it.

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  Never buy a Neon - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Jinx-y - March 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Dodge Neon used with 40,000 miles. Now, at 70,000 miles, I cannot wait to get it off my hands. The car is poorly constructed. Ive spent way too much of my free time fixing the car. Only 3 months ago I dropped almost a grand on a tune-up. Now, the head gasket is broken and I have engine damage. Why did Dodge continue to make this car when they knew the head gaskets would go with so few miles? Its a very expensive thing to fix. For a little more money, I could have had a reliable car and peace of mind.

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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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  The best Cheap car Money can buy - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By ftsmithpaul - January 28 - 2:00 am

  The most fun and bang for the buck of any car on the road. What other car does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, 1/4 mile in 15.9 seconds and slams the top speed limiter at 130 MPH, and only listed for $13,700... and there was a $1,500 cash rebate to Boot. Looks... well okay... but it was TOPS in its Road Race and Autocross class.

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  dawn - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Dawn - January 17 - 2:00 am

  runs good looks good

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  dawn - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By dawn - January 17 - 2:00 am

  runs good looks good

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  An OK car - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Swine - January 16 - 2:00 am

  Neon R/Ts are fun to drive horrible to maintain. The sunroof broke (in the open position) twice under warranty, and again out of the warranty (I refuse to fix it). Transmission broke 10,000 miles past warranty due to "defective gasket." Head gasket blew at 65,000. Currently, mine overheats, regardless of what the outside temperature, due to what my mechanic describes as "poor engineering." Also, one window rolls down faster than the other. (??)

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  Surprise, surprise!! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Blue beast - January 16 - 2:00 am

  This car was bought as a simple commuting vehicle. I soon discovered how much fun it is to drive. The 5 speed trans and DOHC engine were more than sufficient. However, a polished and ported head, racing cams, headers, bigger throttle body and exhaust make for a truly exciting driving experience. A body kit is being added so looks match performance.