neons like with most chrysler based motors have problems with burning and leaking oil. there are a hell of a lot more parts for them aftermarket wise. you might want to hold out on either one because the dodge caliber is supposed to have an srt option since it is the successor to the neon. it should have a little more power and prolly be more reliable since it was made AFTER the germans cleaned up chrysler's mess. don't expect it to be easy on the eyes though because the calibers i have seen are as ugly as the new durrangos.