1997 Plymouth Neon 4-Dr Sedan 2.0L from North America   Nice,
roomy economical with mechanical problems   Trunk was always wet
(first noticed at 35000 km), which produced a damp smell.  Rear
passenger seat floormats were constantly wet (first noticed at
41000 km).  Oil & transmission fluids were leaking (64000 km).
Car was sluggish and choking (ignition coil & wires replaced at
73000 km).  Head gasket blown at 75000 km, which resulted in
$950 in repairs (which the Chrysler dealership blamed on me for
'neglecting' the car).  Motor oil and coolant were mixing (first
noticed at 81500 km), resulted in $800 repairs.  Oil light came
on constantly, especially when making turns or going down hill
(reason being: there was no oil in the engine because it was
leaking once again).  After 90000 km, (3 separate occasions) the
thermostat melted (yes, that's right... melted)... I was
fortunate this happened in the winter time, as I noticed on
those subzero days that my temperature gauge would never rise at
all).  The car wa