Our Review 1998 Plymouth Neon
The Plymouth Neon for 1998
Made in UNITED STATES for Plymouth, the Neon for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $11,680 USD with a invoice price of $10,833 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V engine gets 24 - 29 miles/gallon city and 33 - 41 miles/gallon highway off a 12.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Neon are also available.
Pricing
The Neon retails for $11,680 USD with a invoice price of $10,833 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Neon comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 3-Speed Automatic transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2518 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Neon Dimensions
In 1998 the Neon has an overall length of 171.80 inches and a width of 67.50 inches. It sits a total of 54.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Neon a turning radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 104.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Rear Window Defogger. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer.
Exterior color choices include Alpine Green Pearl Coat, Black Clear Coat, Bright Platinum Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Candy Apple Red Metallic, Champagne Pearl Metallic, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, Deep Cranberrry Pearl Coat, Deep Slate Pearl Coat, Flame Red Clear Coat, Forest Green Pearl Coat, Intense Blue Pearl Coat, Strawberry Pearl Coat with interior choices of Agate Cloth, Agate Cloth/Vinyl, Camel Cloth, Camel Cloth/Vinyl. The Neon seats 5 people with 42.50 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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