January 13, 2009
Car of the Year for 2004: The Dodge Neon
When you think of the "Dodge Neon" what will usually come to mind for Dodge enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Neon has been one of the premier vehicles of the Dodge line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2004 model is no exception. The Dodge Neon falls into the sedan for the family category.
2004 Dodge Neon R/T Specs
Standard equipment in the Neon for 2003 and 2004 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Chrysler, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Neon.
The 2004 Neon's exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 12.50 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Neon uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Neon R/T are 67.40 inches wide by 174.40 inches long. It sits 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,640 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,412. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/84 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Neon R/T received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty nine in-city driving and thirty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Dodge Neon
There are several reasons why the Dodge Neon R/T sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Neon.
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Comments on Car of the Year for 2004: The Dodge Neon »
William Nicholas @ 1:41 am
Pass on this! This sedan blows.
Carrie Petersen @ 3:58 am
Has anyone put any big-time kilometers on this? Just need to know…