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The Neon is practical, inexpensive and roomy, and plenty fun to drive. It's quicker than most cars in its class and it feels sporty on winding roads, with a good balance of ride quality and handling agility. Relatively long suspension travel helps Neon avoid bottoming out on bad roads, and it gets good fuel mileage. Best of all, the models on the lots now promise better deals than ever.

That's because the Neons sold in 2006 will be straight carryover from 2005. Dodge will stop building the current Neon at its Belvedere, Illinois, factory to retool for an all-new small car for 2007. Yet before that new car hits showrooms, there will be plenty of the current Neon models left to sell. In any circumstances, the Neon is a solid car at a good price, typically with some heavy dealer incentives. In 2006, smart shoppers should be able to buy Neon at clearance prices.

The frugal Neon SE ($13,800) comes with the essentials and not much more. The SXT ($16,110) comes loaded with popular features, before the sales incentives, and it can be decked out with plenty of appearance items.

Driving enthusiasts love the Neon SRT4 ($20,700), which boasts a 230-horsepower turbocharged engine, sports suspension, heavy-duty gearbox, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and 17-inch performance tires. While it's much more expensive than the other Neons, the SRT4 delivers a lot of bang for the buck. It's the most powerful compact you can buy, and it's fast. Of course, those who don't appreciate the SRT4's improved handling may think its ride is too stiff, but this Neon has typically sold for full sticker. The 2006 sell-down may or may not change that.