Just bought today a new to me 2001 neon. It has 78k miles on it. Looks clean. I did have them throw in the extended warranty. Its only for 90 days though (3rd party insurance).

Question? How good are the transmissions? My previous experience says Crystler doesnt have good transmisisons. Is the neon better? I am going to take it and have it drained. Looks dirty. Not burnt or anything. Shifts fine.
Any areas I should fix or be concerned? Timing belt, etc?
What about upgrades? I saw a few that have dual tip exhaust (srt or rt bolt-on)? K&N filters? Etc?

Thanks...

 

In both of my Neon's, my trannies were/have been fine.

RT/SRT exhausts are probably one of the easiest upgrades next to replacing the air filter. Everything bolts right up.

 

Is the exhaust loud though? Where is the cheapest place? I found this place...Is there cheaper?
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/neon/Mo...P7953C158.aspx

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This one includes the adapter
https://www.dodgeparts.com/product_i...oducts_id/1496

 

I am assuming you bought an atx?
The atx are ok, I havn't heard many stories of them breaking down, the mtx's are way better and faster.
Nothing really to be that concerned about. Timing belt regularly doesn't have to be chnaged till about 100k. I would change the spark plugs If I were you.

 

What is atx and mtx for the needbies

 

i have a 03neon where can i get the tranny fixed

 

atx= automatic transmission & mtx= manual transmission

 

At your local tranny shop.

 

I have had many transmissions done. Not all shops are the same. Best bet, go with someone who has been there 15+ years OR ask them about what parts or how to beaf it up. The ones who say "stock is good" walk away. Been there done that. They guys who know performance know what to look for and how to prefent it from happening again (more line pressure and external coolers are a start).

My $.02

 

When you do the tranny flush make sure you drop the pan and use Mopar ATF+4