Some cars can be a surprisingly fun drive, despite their mediocre looks and a lackluster reputation on the street, according to one car blogger.

Sam Barer, writing for the CarDomain.com blog, recently compiled a list of “guilty-pleasure cars that are more fun to drive than you’d expect.”

One of the cars Barer mentions is the Dodge Neon, a vehicle the blogger admits “was (and will always be) a lousy car to own” because almost every component of the car was “engineered to the same quality levels as a Chinese elementary school.”

However, the car enthusiast concedes that despite the car’s shortcomings, it is “simply a blast to drive really hard,” according to the article.

Barer references the vehicle’s ample horsepower, its “ultra-nimble” handling and the performance of the steering and brake pedal feedback.

While reportedly fun, the Dodge Neon may also be the car for the current time, since more Americans are looking at used vehicles to cut down on transportation costs. Used Neons, especially now, may be a cost-effective purchase for people in need of a reliable and “fun” car.

Just don’t expect it to heighten your street cred when you roll it around the neighborhood.

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