Neon? Srt-4? DONE FOR?

ShiftyGears · 10-18-2005

Most of you know that the first neons came out in 1994. They are not much to look at and didn't even perform well. Then came the SRT-4, The fastest production car under 30,000 dollars. And stops faster from 80-0 then a 911. the SRT-4 line dropped.

fast forward to
2007.... Caliber.

The 2007 Caliber takes the place of the neon. Yes, There will be an SRT model.
Most of you by now think heh WEAK!.... but here me out. It will have the same A855 2.4l DOHC engine putting out over 235 hp. And now you say that she won't be able to get traction. WRONG. it will have AWD. Maybe now I can run with some of ya DSMer's out of the hole.

oh.... the caliber is a hatchback and is very ugly.

FattyBoomBatty · 10-18-2005

titty wop

but thanks for the update

ahh yesh!

sleepydsm · 10-18-2005

Oh yeah, many of us on this site care for the info. Thanks!

1slowdsm · 10-18-2005

Is it a SUV now or just a really big four-door?

thom1301 · 10-18-2005

I wouldn't call it sporty, but I don't find it offensive. I think its kinda coo.

Picture it with a front mount in the lower bumper and 4 drag radials aired down to about 13 psi.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 10-18-2005

If that is it above, then it looks like a wagon to me. Wagon, the Mini-van of the 70s.

thom1301 · 10-18-2005

Maybe a wagon bred with some kind of small dinosaur.

Khadgar · 10-18-2005

bleh lookin

Steeltwo · 10-18-2005

it's curb weight is going to be north of 3500
so do not expect anything past a high 14 stock.

Super Bleeder!! · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by ShiftyGears

Then came the SRT-4, The fastest production car under 30,000 dollars.

The Evo RS is under 30,000. so i guess the claim is sorta void isn't it? ooooOOOOO

fievel · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by notnormal

The Evo RS is under 30,000. so i guess the claim is sorta void isn't it? ooooOOOOO

you showed him johnny!!

LaunchHard · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by notnormal

The Evo RS is under 30,000. so i guess the claim is sorta void isn't it? ooooOOOOO

I guess it depends on what dealer you go to cause where i went, they wanted 31,000$ for an RS Evo.

Outlaw1 · 10-19-2005

Fastest production car for under $30,000? This is a Neon. $30,000. Neon. $30,000. Neon. Am I the only person that get's it?

**Kracka** · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by LaunchHard

I guess it depends on what dealer you go to cause where i went, they wanted 31,000$ for an RS Evo.

MSRP for an EVO RS is $29,149. Even at that, anyone who pays MSRP for a vehicle (especially a Mitsu) is a fool.

Tauni · 10-19-2005

So let me get this straight.. It's an SUV/Mini Van thing? No.. Alec.. Come on now...

Why is everyone complaining about it being ugly... 1g's are ugly.. and don't even try to say they aren't.. I know a lot of DSMers who admitt it!

Alpine TSi · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by tALoNGiRL118

Why is everyone complaining about it being ugly... 1g's are ugly.. and don't even try to say they aren't.. I know a lot of DSMers who admitt it!

I would have to say my 1G is one of the best looking vehicles I have seen, and I see a lot of vehicles. These newer SUV/Van hybrids are turning out ugly as shit. Nissan Murano, Subaru B9, Chevy HHR, etc.. They all look like pure ass. Some of these vehicles are starting to look like we thought things would look like in the future. Too kiddie space age like. The 1G body is simple, functional and looks great.

New car designers are just getting really out of hand with these stupid designs.

tpunx99GSX · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Alpine TSi

They all look like pure ass.

Damn... i thought a pure ass was a good thing, times are a changin.
Neons sucks bar none. Remember what happened to that last noob that liked them on this site. LOL jk
Tauni perhaps likes them because her car has a neon motor. OOOOoooo Diss.

Outlaw1 · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by tALoNGiRL118

So let me get this straight.. It's an SUV/Mini Van thing? No.. Alec.. Come on now...

Why is everyone complaining about it being ugly... 1g's are ugly.. and don't even try to say they aren't.. I know a lot of DSMers who admitt it!

I guess it just depends on your opinion. I think the same about the 2g's. The majority of the 2g people are more concerned with carbon fiber hoods, lowering kits, body kits and wheels than performance.

Tauni · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Super4x4Duty

I guess it just depends on your opinion. I think the same about the 2g's. The majority of the 2g people are more concerned with carbon fiber hoods, lowering kits, body kits and wheels than performance.

Haha, like you just stated, it's a matter of opinion. I can't talk though, but mine's slow so it doesn't count. any 2g should have a lowering kit.. most don't look right with out it. And I'm not saying I wouldn't ever get a 1g either, I want one next spring, but we will have to wait and see.

Steeltwo · 10-24-2005

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Originally Posted by tALoNGiRL118

So let me get this straight.. It's an SUV/Mini Van thing? No.. Alec.. Come on now...

it's a suv thats been lowered. So basically it is a subaru outback.

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Why is everyone complaining about it being ugly... 1g's are ugly.. and don't even try to say they aren't.. I know a lot of DSMers who admitt it!

1g's are too pretty for you.