1997 Dodge Neon

Used 1997 Dodge Neon

Name: 1997 Dodge Neon
Brand: Dodge
Price: 1799 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.7 (274 reviews)

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1997 Dodge Neon Overview

1997 Dodge Neon Pricing

1997 Dodge Neon pricing starts at $1,610 for the Neon Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $12,230 when new. The range-topping 1997 Neon Highline Sedan 4D starts at $1,600 today, originally priced from $13,170.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Coupe 2D	$12,230	$1,610
Sedan 4D	$12,430	$1,610
Highline Coupe 2D	$12,970	$1,594
Highline Sedan 4D	$13,170	$1,600

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Dodge Neon models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Neon Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Dodge Neon (1995-1999) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 79% recommend it. These figures are based on 274 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Dodge Neon

"First car... still have it, still running."

"This was my first car. Had it since I was 18 years old. I have replaced things like the starter... alternator... belts... water pump... things like that. But it is still running. Sputters a bit and idles funny, but still running. Gets amazing MPG. I actually get about 44MPG strict highway driving, and I have NEVER gotten less than 24MPG anywhere. My only words of advise... do not let your water pump go bad. I actually purchased this car in non-working condition. Have your water pump replaced if you are in doubt. If it seazes, it could snap the timing belt and create chaos inside the engire, making it junk because the timing belt controls the valve and piston movement. I honestly couldn't be happier. Repairs are to be expected. I paid $2,000 for this 6 years ago, and I'll be selling it soon for $500 because I have more cars since I can afford them after driving this thing for so long!"

"great little cars"

"i get cars all the time from police auctions ive had 35 neons in the last 5 years cars are great on gas 300miles on full tank (12gallons) rotate the tires change oil cars run for 250000 all day. IF buying check timing belt or ask about the timing belt more than 120000 miles change timing belt if it breaks bends valves not cheap fix so just spend the $100 to change it and a neon 2.0 single /DOHC great car"

"Hasn't let me down, yet!"

"Have had the car four 4 years and had do the regular maintenance and the crankcase seal had to be replace due to a large piece of ice hitting the oil pan. When you start it, it has the common ticking that most cars have with the high milage. Otherwise I drive it daily and it has been dependable."

Overall 1997 Dodge Neon Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Dodge Neon is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Dodge Neon quality a 3.8 out of 5.

1997 Dodge Neon Reliability

The 1997 Dodge Neon receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Neon Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Neon, here are some of its best features:

Good on gas, cheap parts
Great MPG, very reliable, looks good
40mpg! fun, cute, simple, reasonable up-keep
In-expensive and good gas mileage.
Good on gas, can take wear and tear

1997 Dodge Neon MPG by Trim

1997 Neon Highline Coupe 2D - city 25 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

1997 Neon Highline Sedan 4D - city 25 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

1997 Neon Coupe 2D - city 25 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

1997 Neon Sedan 4D - city 25 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

1997 Neon Safety

1997 Dodge Neon Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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1997 Dodge Neon Styles

Style

Price

Combined Fuel Economy

Horsepower

Engine

Cargo Capacity

Torque

Curb Weight

4-Cyl, DOHC, 2.0 Liter

11.8 cu ft

133 lb-ft

2416 lbs

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1997 Dodge Neon Depreciation

A 1997 Dodge Neon has depreciated $63 or 5% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,133 and trade-in value of $433.

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1997 Dodge Neon Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$90	$1,196	$524
2023	$45	$1,151	$508
2024	$15	$1,136	$463
Now	$3	$1,133	$433

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Dodge Neon Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	2389 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	91.2 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	103.0 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	12.5 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.5 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	5.7 inches
	Overall Length	171.8 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	52.0 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	1000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	11.8 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	35.4 feet
	Wheel Base	104.0 inches
	Width with mirrors	67.6 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	25 mpg
	Highway	35 mpg
	Combined	29 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	5 speed	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	132 @ 6000 RPM
	Torque	129 @ 5000 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1997 Dodge Neon Safety

1997 Dodge Neon Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1997 Dodge Neon	Used 1997 Geo Metro	Used 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage	Used 1997 Plymouth Neon
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$1,610	$1,638	$1,762	$1,619
Consumer Rating	3.7	4.3	4.4	3.5
Fuel Economy	City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG	City 37/Hwy 44/Comb 40 MPG	City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG	City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	4	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	132 @ 6000 RPM	55 @ 5700 RPM	92 @ 5500 RPM	132 @ 6000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

1997 Dodge Neon Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1999 Oldsmobile Alero	170
#2	1997 Plymouth Neon	132
#3	1997 Dodge Neon	132
#4	2000 Mitsubishi Mirage	92

FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Dodge Neon?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Neon is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Dodge Neon 1997 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Neon is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Dodge Neon?

The 1997 Dodge Neon gets 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

Used 1997 Dodge Neon