2002 Neon Losing Power

2002 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
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RMOGSTAD
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I just bought this car 3 days ago (from a dealer), and all seemed fine during the test drive, and on the way home (there were no freeways around during the test drive however). Of course the car is As-Is, so I dont really know what my options will be, but the dealer has agreed to look at it for me anyhow.

When i get up into 5th gear (and occasionally in lower gears), going from about 50-65 is really jumpy, and the car seems to hesitate a lot. Once Im up to 65 or so it seems to go away, but it will intermittently come back as I drop in speed and need to speed up again. The last time this happened it took 5-10 seconds to go from 50-65 and the engine light came on for about 3 seconds, then went off when the problem went away.

Any ideas?
Feb 23, 2006 at 12:22 AM
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JPAM
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well seeing how u just bought the car, any good dealer should stand behind there cars... For hope of future sales from u and any one u recommend..
If not check ur states lemon laws../ know ur rights and use them to work for u. Be nice but kinda pushy and u should beable to get it fixed...and try to get them to give u loaner car while in garage(for free)
Jess S. P.S. Ive bought many vechiles and had these troubles myself.. goodluck
Feb 23, 2006 at 1:21 AM
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RMOGSTAD
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They are being more than helpful. I think they will fix the problem, I just want to know what to look at if for some reason they say everything is fine.
Feb 23, 2006 at 8:57 AM
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