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The Dodge Neon R/T for 2004: Improving on 2003

It is common to find buyers of the Dodge Neon enthusiastic about their purchase. 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. The Neon inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Dodges year after year

Dodge Neon Engine 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 fuel system for the 2004 Neon is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Neon uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Neon is 174.40 inches long, 67.40 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $17,640, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,412. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-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 2004 Neon gets 36 miles/gallon on the highway and only 29 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

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.