What would you do??

Tsi · 02-21-2005

I just posted up my Talon on a few forums to see if I could possibly sell it. I'm really lookin into the SRT-4's. I'd like to know your guys opinions on the SRT-4 and would you actually consider giving up your DSM for one?

**scheides** · 02-21-2005

Personally, FWD makes me sad. RWD makes me crazy! AWD is just right.

Probably a really fun car though. never driven one.

**1ViciousGSX** · 02-21-2005

Keep the DSM

TheBlizzard · 02-21-2005

SRT-4 is a good bang for the buck. But the DSM has way more potential in the long run.

CRAIG

Tsi · 02-21-2005

why is it that they depreciate in value soo quick, I see many srt-4's under14k with under 15xxx miles on them.

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 02-21-2005

Because they are neons.

Raptor · 02-21-2005

If you like buttloads of wheelspin, srt-4s are pretty cool, if you really want to stay quick, keep the DSM.

JustROLLIN · 02-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Raptor

If you like buttloads of wheelspin, srt-4s are pretty cool, if you really want to stay quick, keep the DSM.

Mike, that is a pretty one-sided statement. I know Ryan (Mr.Raced) had been working on an SRT-4 and with some simple upgrades Motor Mounts, better tires, etc. They were able to get a handle on the wheelspin. Granted, its nothing like AWD, but still not shabby for a FWD. Not to mention, you are driving a "new" car versus a car built over a decade ago. Mike, have you even driven any of the SRT-4s? I really liked the car, other than the lack of 5k launches. To each their own though.

**1ViciousGSX** · 02-21-2005

You asked for an opinion and you got it.

They may be 10 year old cars, but neither Mitsu or Dodge have matched the performance potential of them yet, in my opinion.

If you want a SRT-4, and it sounds like you do, then just get it.

MustGoFaster · 02-21-2005

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Originally Posted by 1ViciousGSX

You asked for an opinion and you got it.

They may be 10 year old cars, but neither Mitsu or Dodge have matched the performance potential of them yet, in my opinion.

EVO?

As for the SRT-4, well do what you want. It's your $$$, but I wouldn't go to a WWD car after having a AWD car. Just my opinion though. Go for a drive if you can get the $$ for one. Talk to Josh S at Rosedale Dodge if your serous about it.

**1ViciousGSX** · 02-21-2005

The EVO8 is a nice car, but I don't see any beating the performance of the 1g/2g platforms. If there are some, it's not many.

Jakey · 02-21-2005

If you are serious about buying a SRT-4 I'd try to find a use one due to the major depreciation from the moment you take a new one off of the lot. Depreciation is a fact of life when it comes to vehicles, particularily new ones. The depreciation factor obviously varies through the different makes of vehicles and the different models.

tpunx99GSX · 02-21-2005

I would rather keep the DSM. but i just have never really liked neons. there is no substitute for AWD.

JoeGengsta · 02-21-2005

well, since it's a talon, i'd get rid of it as fast as possible

sleepydsm · 02-21-2005

I test drove an 03 SRT4 with Mopar Stg 1 at Rosedale Dodge when they just came out. The car drove vrey nicely, turned a lot of heads too. I thought overall the fit and finish was not like normal chrysler/dodge products (that means it didnt feel cheap). And I personally think they look pretty nice, for a Neon = )

Raptor · 02-21-2005

Now we are getting into opinion. Don't even start going bad on mother mopar, chrysler has always owned the performance market. I can back that up so feel free to argue. You want to feel cheap, spend the same cash on a fomoco or GM product. They have all had good and bad over the years, but consistantly mopar has had the performance and that is what I care the most about. The SRT-4 is a decent car, would I take it over most other current crap in the same range, definately. Would I take it over a non-ghettoed 1G, never. Cost to performance is just not even comparable. Age is not relevant if condition is similar and it can be often given the range of potential owners of said vehicles. You can make a front drive hook okay, but why waste time and money trying to make that happen when both RWD and AWD are superior for the type of driving I prefer.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 02-21-2005

The SRT-4 is decent and responds well to mods, but it's FWD and has a very low rev limiter.

**Kracka** · 02-21-2005

Spend your money how you want, not what others want. Personally, it is very nice knowing that I know have a fairly new vehicle covered under warranty. I had my fun with old DSM's, but it was time to move on. Go test drive a SRT-4 and decide then. I considered buying one, but I did not like the interior at all and I was not comfortable in the seats. As far performance goes though, for the price its pretty good considering all the mods you can do w/o voiding the warranty.

john · 02-21-2005

They are nice but not all that fast compared to a modded dsm. I had no problem whooping the shit out of one from a roll. Honestly, I wish I never bought a dsm and had all the time and money I have wasted back.

**Goat Blower** · 02-21-2005

If I was upgrading, it'd be to a EVO or WRX. Once you've had AWD, there's no turning back.