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Dodge Neon and Chrysler Cirrus -
04-24-2007
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Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were |
of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial
symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old
gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new
gasket.
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:55 -0400, "DodgeDriver" wingnut (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were initially covererd under warranty with a re-designed HG, but I had one of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new gasket. |
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Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. |
that it was built in Feb. 1999 or later, or you can otherwise ensure
that the headgasket has been replaced with the newer multi-layered
steel one. This was a common problem with the early Neon and "cloud
cars."
If you can get the vehicle's VIN, you can go to Chrysler's web site
and check to see if there are any pending recalls. I have a 2000
Cirrus, and I need to get it in for the high pressure steering hose
recall. I believe that the link is "owner services" or something like
that.
If you are considering a Cirrus, you may wish to consider the Dodge
Stratus and Plymouth Breeze too. They are cousins to the Cirrus. 2000
was the last year for the Breeze and Cirrus. Starting with 2001, the
Cirrus was re-badged as the Sebring sedan.
-KM
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:55 -0400, "DodgeDriver" wing... (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were initially covererd under warranty with a re-designed HG, but I had one of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new gasket. |
car runs great and now we have 258000 on the original motor and it
will probly go another 100000 before a rebuild great cars
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:55 -0400, "DodgeDriver" wingnut (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were initially covererd under warranty with a re-designed HG, but I had one of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new gasket. Actually if replaced by the dealer under warranty they are more likely |
guys had a "shortcut" to beat flat rate, and they didn't always get
the surfaces immaculately clean.(the head didn't actually come OFF, it
was just lifted)
The front of the hood rusts through on all neons and "cloud cars" in
the rust belt - often while still under warranty.
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Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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I bought a 2000 Cirrus for my daughter. 84,000 miles - no problems. I've had it for 10 months. David "QX" <nomail (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote in message news:arju23p3jagdun3t6mogl39dor7j6g70ed (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:55 -0400, "DodgeDriver" wingnut (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were initially covererd under warranty with a re-designed HG, but I had one of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new gasket. My daughter bought my sister's '98 twin cam. It uses a bit of oil, has |
and jam up the rear wheel (in the middle of a terrible blizzard,
non-the-less - I had to go pull the wheel, pop the shoes off, and
drive it home with no brakes, in the middle of the storm) but
otherwize it's been a great little car.
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Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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On Apr 24, 5:41 pm, "DodgeDriver" <wing... (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. If you find either of these with a 2.0 or 2.4 engine, either make sure that it was built in Feb. 1999 or later, or you can otherwise ensure that the headgasket has been replaced with the newer multi-layered steel one. This was a common problem with the early Neon and "cloud cars." If you can get the vehicle's VIN, you can go to Chrysler's web site and check to see if there are any pending recalls. I have a 2000 Cirrus, and I need to get it in for the high pressure steering hose recall. I believe that the link is "owner services" or something like that. If you are considering a Cirrus, you may wish to consider the Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze too. They are cousins to the Cirrus. 2000 was the last year for the Breeze and Cirrus. Starting with 2001, the Cirrus was re-badged as the Sebring sedan. -KM Thanks to all who responded to my we request. We are looking at the above |
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On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:58:10 -0700, QX <nom... (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote: On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:55 -0400, "DodgeDriver" wing... (AT) invalid (DOT) net> wrote: Looking for a car for my granddaughter. Are there particular model years to stay away from if we get interested in a Neon or Cirrus? Thanks for your help. 96-98 Neons had major problems with blown head gaskets. They were initially covererd under warranty with a re-designed HG, but I had one of the new ones blow also. Increases in engine temp were the initial symptoms. Also had water leaks around the taillight housing. Old gasket material became brittle. Easily corrected though with a new gasket. Actually if replaced by the dealer under warranty they are more likely to blow again then if done by an independent shop, as the flat rate guys had a "shortcut" to beat flat rate, and they didn't always get the surfaces immaculately clean.(the head didn't actually come OFF, it was just lifted) The front of the hood rusts through on all neons and "cloud cars" in the rust belt - often while still under warranty. -- Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com |
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If you find either of these with a 2.0 or 2.4 engine, either make sure that it was built in Feb. 1999 or later, or you can otherwise ensure that the headgasket has been replaced with the newer multi-layered steel one. This was a common problem with the early Neon and "cloud cars." |
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