I've owned at a dozen Neons my 1st gen got 30+mpg's,lasted over 400Kmiles(hard to believe) the rest good and a few mutts. i figure for bout 10k or less this can be done. changing motors on these are a breeze. i have a chance to get an Alum.motor6, wonder if its worth it? though i ve owned many 6's long time ago never really tuned them. they were so plentiful. easier to change motor.