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Here is the problem. My 2001 ES has about 130k+ on it. The A/C compressor is shot (my A/C stopped blowing cold air and the compressor would not kick on so I assumed that the compressor was blown). Now two days ago my heat was not blowing hot air (so I thought my heater went). Then last night my thermostat, which should be at 1/4, rose to 3/4. Right probably leaking coolant. So, today was oil change day, so I opened my hood and my engine looked almost wet, or covered in something. I realized it was my coolant and then I found the leak at the top of my radiator.

Now I have two choices fix my neon or buy this coupe.

The neon i assume will need at worst a new radiator, a/c compressor, heater, and while I'm at it have my timing belt and water pump service done since i have never had that done (yes I know it should be done at 60k).. Do I really want to dump the money into this car with 130+K on the clock..


Or. Do I want to buy this coupe?
Description below
Price: $5,500

List of modifications:
Engine- 2.4L Vin X
Turbo- Tdo4-LR 16 GK ( 12,00 miles since brand new )
Walboro 255l/ph Fuel pump, 60 lb SRT-4 Regulator, 45lb Injectors
Authentic Greddy “Trust” Type-S BOV
Intercooler- Aluminum bar and plate style. 28”x11”x3”
Transmission- A-578 (NV-T350) 3.55 Final Drive, perfect for boosted application.
SPEC stg. 3+ Clutch, ( best clutch I have ever driven on )
B&M Billet Short Throw Shifter.
Prothane Shifter Bushing kit.
Prothane Engine and Transmission mount kit.
Prothane Sway Bar Bushing kit.
Prothane Total l Body kit.
Eibach Sportline Springs
Rear sway bar from 99’ R/T
Rear disk brake conversion from 99’ R/T
Greddy Full Auto Timer ( Silver )
2005 SRT-4 Seats. Front and Rear. Perfect condition.
Custom Gauge pod mounted center dash.
Autometer Booost, Air/Fuel, and Oil Pressure gauges.
Hallman Pro Series RX Boost Controller.
Alpine Head-unit
Pioneer speakers at all 4.
Car set up for Amp/Sub combo in trunk.
Optima Blue-Top Battery
Full Window Tint.
New Rack and Pinion, Inner tie rod ends, Outter tie rod ends,and Ball-joints.

Price negotiable

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all the pictures can be viewed here http://s372.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Dodge%20Neon/

That exhaust is horrific. Other than that, seems like a solid built car. Find out if the bottom end is built before you buy it though. I wouldn't pay $5k for a 1st gen, maybe 4500 with all that work into it.

Also, what year is that car, and what is it running on? Megasquirt, or stock computer and fuel regulator BS?

coupe seems a little bit more rewarding.

i wouldnt be comfortable in dumping that much into 130+ k

heyitsstock wrote:Here is the problem. My 2001 ES has about 130k+ on it. The A/C compressor is shot (my A/C stopped blowing cold air and the compressor would not kick on so I assumed that the compressor was blown). Now two days ago my heat was not blowing hot air (so I thought my heater went). Then last night my thermostat, which should be at 1/4, rose to 3/4. Right probably leaking coolant. So, today was oil change day, so I opened my hood and my engine looked almost wet, or covered in something. I realized it was my coolant and then I found the leak at the top of my radiator.

Now I have two choices fix my neon or buy this coupe.

The neon i assume will need at worst a new radiator, a/c compressor, heater, and while I'm at it have my timing belt and water pump service done since i have never had that done (yes I know it should be done at 60k).. Do I really want to dump the money into this car with 130+K on the clock..

Wowaa... slow down.

You are not getting heat because your cooling system is empty or has very little coolant in it. That issue will get fixed when you get the leak repaired.

If you decide to fix it... fix the coolant leak and getting the timing belt job done first as the AC issue will keep.

Paul56 wrote:
Wowaa... slow down.

You are not getting heat because your cooling system is empty or has very little coolant in it. That issue will get fixed when you get the leak repaired.

If you decide to fix it... fix the coolant leak and getting the timing belt job done first as the AC issue will keep.

Buy a radiator, then buy the coupe.

Good point Paul. Thanks for the tip.

Well judging by what I have said, what would you guys estimate the most money I would pay for repairs?

I was going to off him 3500 due to the fact that i would have to replace the back bumper and exhaust and Im not sure how the car is in general.

I just replaced the thermostat and radiator in my 98 and it cost me $200 (alittle less).

neons are cheap to fix.

If you can get that 1gn for 3500 I would buy it. Fix your other car for what you would have paid for the 1gn and now you have two cars.

Here's a radiator from APW: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/searc ... 65406+9235

Add $8 for a thermostat, and another $20 for hoses, and your coolant leak is fixed.

If your '01 is paid off, just get the 1gn, and you have a winter car (2gn) and a summer fun car (1gn).