Car financing: 1998 Dodge Neon
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Dodge Neon for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1998 Dodge Neon specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $15.19 |
1998 Dodge Neon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Dodge Neon
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (219), air bags (34) and structure (23). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V001000 | 1999-01-07 | structure:body | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1998 Dodge Neon
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1998 Dodge Neon for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 1998 Dodge Neon before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Neon
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated 8.1 L/100 km combined: about 24 litres every 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $12.56. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
What to expect from the Neon
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 311 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Neon for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Neon on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.56 in fuel.
Let us know
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Dodge Neon from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Dodge Neon
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Dodge Neon for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Dodge Neon
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Dodge Neon?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Dodge Neon before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Dodge Neon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Dodge Neon cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.