first time poster, long time lurker

well, i have a 97 neon that when i turn on normally it first sounds like i have turned the key all the way and kept it there (you know the sound) and once its on it sounds like two metal pieces are grinding. the grinding sound gets louder as i push the gas pedal

well, what am i looking at here and whats the charge?

thank you in advance

edit - i thought it was in the 1st gen forum, my bad

 

Change your starter

 

for the record, i only get about 20-22 mpg on mixed higway and city driving, is that normal? from my driving habits which arent anything to be proud of or is something wrong from the car?

how much changing those should cost

 

If your heavy footed 20-22 miles on the highway is pretty good. You also have to take in traffic considerations as well, thats gonna have an impact.

Changing those really shouldnt run too much if you do the work yourself. Its really nothing too technicly difficult its just a pain in the *** gewtting around everything. If you have a lift (wich I doubt) it would be alot easier. Replacing exhaust on the ground is not alot of fun [8D]