WRX or SRT-4?????
WRX would be my choice, as I'm not a big fan of FWD.... From what it sounds like, the SRT-4 is not as good a build quality most likely won't handle as well as the WRX. It'll kill it from a roll, no doubt, but I guess it just all depends on what your friend wants.
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Originally Posted by plokivos
have fun trying to get dealer support after they discontinue srt-ford
sorry we are no longer selling that particular car. even though your warranty isn't up we aren't going to service your car.
that makes a lot of sence.
my sebing just pasted 78k+ miles. not one problem. (basically an eclipse) at 50k+ i got a letter in the mail asking if i wanted an extended power train warranty upto 120k+. i bought it for $1000. Boy was i glad i did when the tranny went at 79k. even with all the mods on the car Chrysler footed the bill for a new tranny. car runs like a champ.
i just crossed 30k+ in my SRT4. (i have not had to take it to the dealer once.) just got my letter for an extended warranty on my SRT4 also.
as far as which one YOU like better. test drive them both and see what you want.
Originally Posted by hotpants
Boy was i glad i did when the tranny went at 79k.
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The problem with it being discontinued (along with the entire neon line) is that in the future when your extended warranty needs to be used b/c something broke it is going to be very hard to find enough parts to fix all of these cars. So the price for repairs will increase dramatically since new parts arent being produced anymore.
If you want a stripped down race car, for really cheap, and you live where it doesnt snow then you can live w/ a SRT-4. But if you live in the real world, and you like traction, you dont like picking up chicks and making them "roll down the windows" and you enjoy reliability then get the WRX.
If you want a stripped down race car, for really cheap, and you live where it doesnt snow then you can live w/ a SRT-4. But if you live in the real world, and you like traction, you dont like picking up chicks and making them "roll down the windows" and you enjoy reliability then get the WRX.
Originally Posted by trueno429
i was wondering..which one is more reliable? he's planning on having the car for atleast 5 years or longer 
Originally Posted by D0WNxSH1FT
If you want a stripped down race car, for really cheap, and you live where it doesnt snow then you can live w/ a SRT-4. But if you live in the real world, and you like traction, you dont like picking up chicks and making them "roll down the windows" and you enjoy reliability then get the WRX.
Originally Posted by Lancer Lady
WRX 2.0 turbocharged AWD vs. some FWD neon with a turbo in it. Sorry, I just don't agree with Neon's. I think it's just me FWD + turbo = an accident waiting to happen. Just my opinion. I have some friends who have put their own turbo kits in their FWD.
Originally Posted by wiretap
Subaru...
SRT? wtf? lol.. Although its still way faster than my lancer, if someone wanted to trade me I'd say no effing way. Those things BLOW. The car feels like a piece of cardboard/rubbermaid on rolling wheels. They aren't going to last very long at all.. just like the rest of the neons. Quality = Poorest. Sorry bout that.. I've seen a srt4 in my area that already has rust developing.. I gatta get a picture of it once it gets into full swing of the typical chrystler product. Then I'll post it up here. Livin in the motor city is great, they just need to make better quality cars, not quantity. They make such crappy cars, the foreign automakers are outselling them in their own home town. Now they have to run their $8000 rebate specials just to get people to buy them, and they are still losing. They have so much overstock, they don't even have enough room on the lots for the new ones that are being pumped out.
SRT? wtf? lol.. Although its still way faster than my lancer, if someone wanted to trade me I'd say no effing way. Those things BLOW. The car feels like a piece of cardboard/rubbermaid on rolling wheels. They aren't going to last very long at all.. just like the rest of the neons. Quality = Poorest. Sorry bout that.. I've seen a srt4 in my area that already has rust developing.. I gatta get a picture of it once it gets into full swing of the typical chrystler product. Then I'll post it up here. Livin in the motor city is great, they just need to make better quality cars, not quantity. They make such crappy cars, the foreign automakers are outselling them in their own home town. Now they have to run their $8000 rebate specials just to get people to buy them, and they are still losing. They have so much overstock, they don't even have enough room on the lots for the new ones that are being pumped out.
Looks like you are pro "JDM"... of course you hate domestics... do you think your opinion is a tad biased?
what do you drive again.... oh wait.... HAHAHAHAH!
(get the subie... apparently AWD>Jesus)
I don't hate all domestics, just pieces of ****.. if you search some other topics you will find I like quite a few domestics. 
Thats all my mom and dad own, and for that matter most of the neighborhood.. I live in the motor city. 
Thats all my mom and dad own, and for that matter most of the neighborhood.. I live in the motor city.
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I would choose the WRX.
There's decent power stock, all-wheel drive, a nice interior plus there's a lot of aftermarket support in case you want to do some stuff to your car.
The boxer engine also sounds quite nice.
There's decent power stock, all-wheel drive, a nice interior plus there's a lot of aftermarket support in case you want to do some stuff to your car.
The boxer engine also sounds quite nice.
