Chrysler Corporation introduced the Plymouth Neon, also known as the Dodge Neon, in January 1994 in response to the success of Japanese automakers in the U.S. with their compact cars. By the time the 1999 Plymouth Neon rolled in as the last model-year entry for the first of two generations of production, it had become a popular choice for the budget-minded driver, particularly those who wanted cheaper, domestic alternatives to high-performance import cars. Its base trim was the Highline, which came as a sedan and coupe.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline has a 2-liter, 132-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine, although it is not unusual to spot a few with engines that have an extra 18 horses. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual overdrive, although the choice of having a 3-speed automatic gearbox was available. Neons with the manual transmission get a fuel economy of 28 / 39 mpg. Those with the automatic transmission get a fuel economy of 23 / 32 mpg.
Safety Features
Driver and passenger airbags were standard on the 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline. The sedan version also has child safety door locks. Completely absent, however, are other popular safety features, such as traction control, power door locks, traction control and vehicle anti-theft system.
Interior Features
Standard interior features for the 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline included a radio system, tilt steering, air conditioning and tachometer. Other features like cruise control, CD player and sunroof were not made available at all for this vehicle during its production run.
Exterior Features
The 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline rides on 14-inch steel wheels, and has a rear window defogger. Features that were either made standard or optional for several other compact cars--such as interval wipers, fog lamps, automatic headlamps and rear spoiler--are completely absent from the 1999 Neon.
Cost
Since resale value is comparatively low for the 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline, primarily due to its below-average reliability reputation, buying one is cheap. A 1999 Plymouth Neon Highline, as of 2010, can be purchased for around $2,700 to $3,100; it originally had a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) in the high $11,000s.
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