Death of a silent Legend- The Dodge Neon - Page 2

Iroc-Z89 · Nov 20, 2005, 10:49 PM

I like how they posted a 0-50 time, and how it gets 4 more miles to the gallon than my 8 cylinder,, looks like a VW

Attaus · Nov 20, 2005, 11:48 PM

This car wasn't built to revolutionize the market, or hell, even make an impact. Its like the Civic. Ok, Honda took the most economical, affordable, and practical package they could and threw in into a cute little car, and sold it. It was never meant to change the market, or start a cult. It was meant to be a kid's first car. Something they could wreck, and nobody would give a damn. They still are today. As you well know, ricers came abroad. Of course not all of the kids were interested in style, some were into speed, so they did what they could. There isn't much on the market today that you couldn't make faster. So they did, and thats probably how the racing team came to be. Anyway, the Neon is like a Civic, but without a good build quality. I'm sorry, but I hate everything about this car. The "buggish" eyes, rounded or "bloated" body style, cheap wheels, cheap interior, weak engine, and an ability to keep you away from the shop every other week.

PS - I'm really not trying to offend you Mopar, I didnt notice you wrote it until just now.. lol. Please dont take it the wrong way, I just dont like the Neon.

Kirstyn · Nov 21, 2005, 7:37 AM

Ofcourse it's going to have a cheap interior, weaker engine, and cheap wheels when they're selling the damn car for $14k. A $14k Civic is no Bentley, my friend. However, most Civics don't sell for $14k, they go higher.
And for $14k, you're getting the 138hp 2L I4. Honda can't match that for the price.

Maybe some of the older people on SCF might remember this.

Tom Kristensen · Nov 21, 2005, 7:56 AM

All legends are gonna die. The Ford GT will die in in 2006. And the 911 will be killed at it's own 50 years anniversary!
The SL will live forever, thanks to the Gullwing.

Kirstyn · Nov 21, 2005, 8:01 AM

Uhhhhh what? The Ford GT isn't a legend, the GT40 is.

Tom Kristensen · Nov 21, 2005, 8:17 AM

Yeah. But over here we will only get 500 Ford GTs. So it's a freshly made legend, like the Enzo.

Mopar68 · Nov 21, 2005, 10:32 AM

I can't say I didn't try. Do you guys even read, or do you just look at the title and make assumptions based on the title?

Every dog has it's day, even if it's just one. So I'm not saying you should all praise this car. I think it deserves a little respect. Nothing more, nothing less.

porsche911 · Nov 21, 2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar68

I can't say I didn't try. Do you guys even read, or do you just look at the title and make assumptions based on the title?

Every dog has it's day, even if it's just one. So I'm not saying you should all praise this car. I think it deserves a little respect. Nothing more, nothing less.

It didn't really do anything, I don't get it. But if you say so dude.

Once again. Chevy Cavalier.

Tom Kristensen · Nov 21, 2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar68

I can't say I didn't try. Do you guys even read, or do you just look at the title and make assumptions based on the title?

LOL. I do that

Mopar68 · Nov 21, 2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche911

It didn't really do anything, I don't get it. But if you say so dude.

Once again. Chevy Cavalier.

I didn't say you did anything. What's not to get? I've stated it over and over again. The Neon was a American economy car styling breakthrough, and it did have a reputation on the track (even if it was short lived). I'm not saying it's a great car. I'm saying it deserves just an ounce of respect.

jjo · Nov 21, 2005, 4:30 PM

Well if u "haters" didn't like the old neon,
take a gander at the replacement...

Attaus · Nov 21, 2005, 4:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirstyn

Ofcourse it's going to have a cheap interior, weaker engine, and cheap wheels when they're selling the damn car for $14k. A $14k Civic is no Bentley, my friend. However, most Civics don't sell for $14k, they go higher.
And for $14k, you're getting the 138hp 2L I4. Honda can't match that for the price.

I'm not saying those things as a general statement, I'm saying them comparatively. Im not comparing it to exotics or anything like that.. you could atleast give me that much credit. If I was saying it as a general statement, it would've been much worse. Yes, Honda can match that price. I was surprised too when I found some of the prices on 2002 and above models. They're only like.. 10k I believe. 2004 Models range from $12,900 - $19,750.

Luchini · Nov 21, 2005, 4:57 PM

Personally, i think the neon is one of the gayest cars ever made.

Maserati Man · Nov 21, 2005, 6:06 PM

ill admit, it was a styling... well, i wouldnt say breakthrough, but it was atleast made an impact. other than the styling, i see dont see how it was any better than a Focus, Cavalier, Corolla, Civic or anything else.

but good thread mopar. i appreciate people who accually think and form their own opinions. not like people who base their opinions on other's.

porsche911 · Nov 21, 2005, 6:10 PM

I based my opinion on owning 2 of them and they suck. If you don't care about cars and make less than minimum wage, then yes the Neon is an incredibly good car. Performance aside, just because a car sells for around $14,000 doesn't mean it has to be ugly! You can make a car that looks good and sell it cheap, but they didn't and that's why they are getting rid of it!

Nov 20, 2005, 11:48 PM	#17
Attaus Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Lone Star State Ride: 2003 330Ci Posts: 10,546	This car wasn't built to revolutionize the market, or hell, even make an impact. Its like the Civic. Ok, Honda took the most economical, affordable, and practical package they could and threw in into a cute little car, and sold it. It was never meant to change the market, or start a cult. It was meant to be a kid's first car. Something they could wreck, and nobody would give a damn. They still are today. As you well know, ricers came abroad. Of course not all of the kids were interested in style, some were into speed, so they did what they could. There isn't much on the market today that you couldn't make faster. So they did, and thats probably how the racing team came to be. Anyway, the Neon is like a Civic, but without a good build quality. I'm sorry, but I hate everything about this car. The "buggish" eyes, rounded or "bloated" body style, cheap wheels, cheap interior, weak engine, and an ability to keep you away from the shop every other week. PS - I'm really not trying to offend you Mopar, I didnt notice you wrote it until just now.. lol. Please dont take it the wrong way, I just dont like the Neon. __________________ "Political discussion are like Nyquil." - Rav

Nov 21, 2005, 10:32 AM	#22
Mopar68 The anti-hippie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westfield, New Jersey Posts: 7,488	I can't say I didn't try. Do you guys even read, or do you just look at the title and make assumptions based on the title? Every dog has it's day, even if it's just one. So I'm not saying you should all praise this car. I think it deserves a little respect. Nothing more, nothing less. __________________ "....give it everything you've got cause it'll throw you back more than you could ever imagine." -WP

Nov 21, 2005, 4:30 PM	#26
jjo Dodge This ! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,386	Well if u "haters" didn't like the old neon, take a gander at the replacement... __________________ /10 Challenger SRT8 Last edited by jjo : Jan 09, 2006 at 11:15 AM.

Nov 21, 2005, 4:57 PM	#28
Luchini Experienced Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 537	Personally, i think the neon is one of the gayest cars ever made. __________________ I eat from trash cans at abortion clinics

Nov 21, 2005, 6:06 PM	#29
Maserati Man CCC for life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tucson A to the Z Posts: 4,559	ill admit, it was a styling... well, i wouldnt say breakthrough, but it was atleast made an impact. other than the styling, i see dont see how it was any better than a Focus, Cavalier, Corolla, Civic or anything else. but good thread mopar. i appreciate people who accually think and form their own opinions. not like people who base their opinions on other's. __________________ "I wouldn't marry a salad bar... Unless it had pudding." - Penn Jillette

Nov 20, 2005, 10:49 PM	#16
Iroc-Z89 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jamaica, NY Posts: 2,176	I like how they posted a 0-50 time, and how it gets 4 more miles to the gallon than my 8 cylinder,, looks like a VW

Nov 21, 2005, 7:37 AM	#18
Kirstyn Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Just Outside Reality Posts: 7,101	Ofcourse it's going to have a cheap interior, weaker engine, and cheap wheels when they're selling the damn car for $14k. A $14k Civic is no Bentley, my friend. However, most Civics don't sell for $14k, they go higher. And for $14k, you're getting the 138hp 2L I4. Honda can't match that for the price. Maybe some of the older people on SCF might remember this.

Nov 21, 2005, 7:56 AM	#19
Tom Kristensen SCF Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,628	All legends are gonna die. The Ford GT will die in in 2006. And the 911 will be killed at it's own 50 years anniversary! The SL will live forever, thanks to the Gullwing.

Nov 21, 2005, 8:01 AM	#20
Kirstyn Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Just Outside Reality Posts: 7,101	Uhhhhh what? The Ford GT isn't a legend, the GT40 is.

Nov 21, 2005, 8:17 AM	#21
Tom Kristensen SCF Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,628	Yeah. But over here we will only get 500 Ford GTs. So it's a freshly made legend, like the Enzo.

Nov 21, 2005, 6:10 PM	#30
porsche911 PCA Memeber/Euro Snob Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,652	I based my opinion on owning 2 of them and they suck. If you don't care about cars and make less than minimum wage, then yes the Neon is an incredibly good car. Performance aside, just because a car sells for around $14,000 doesn't mean it has to be ugly! You can make a car that looks good and sell it cheap, but they didn't and that's why they are getting rid of it! __________________ RIP Monkey. Thanks for all you've done....

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