1998 Dodge Neon R/T Test Drive

The Dodge Neon has always been inexpensive and fun to drive. But the 1998 models were much more pleasant to live with on a daily basis. Nearly one-third of the Neon’s components were changed since its 1994 Four model years later, Chrysler spent a lot of quality time on the old drawing board. They’ve engineered small solutions to address minor deficiencies. As a result, the 1998 Neons were much more refined than the early cars. Noise, vibration and harshness were substantially improved. More convenience features made the Neon attractive to people who want a lot more out of life than a fast economy car. But what about that small group of enthusiasts who applauded the Neon’s acceleration performance and appreciated its entertainment value? Were they left out in the cold? The answer comes in the form of the new Dodge Neon R/T, an enthusiast’s model that focused more on performance than frills. For less than $15,000, the R/T came with Viper stripes and most of the hot rod hardware found on the ACR competition model that helped the Neon win three consecutive National championships in SCCA Showroom Stock racing.