View Poll Results: What do you think of the SRT4?
The car is sick!! I\'d get one in a second...
29
18.47%
The performance is nuts, but the styling sucks
44
28.03%
It\'s alright for the money
49
31.21%
If I had nothing but money I\'d get one
14
8.92%
They suck, i\'ll never buy one!
21
13.38%
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Evolving Member
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: New York, NY
You mean the century1 guy? He's kinda got a point. The EVO started as a Lancer with a Galant VR4 drivetrain. Granted, they're much further apart now but either way using the "It's just a Neon" thing is being in a glass house and throwing stones.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Tamarac, FL
I actually didn't know that lancers were out that long. Thanks for clearing it up though. They are two different cars made for two completely different things. I realize this, but I hate when people just call the SRT crap because it really isn't at all. And they are just being ignorant. And overall if you call the SRT just a neon. Then the EVO has to be called just a Lancer.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: NC
man, those SRT pics of the SCCA cars are bad ***!!!! I'm liking the blue and white one a lot. I bet those things rip......I'd sure like to have some of the "better handling" goodies they have in there.
Evolving Member
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From: USA
Originally posted by Genya
Get the Srt-4, it is a good car if you pay no more than M.S.R.P. A WRX is also a good option if the weather is bad up there often. Unless he is a track/autocross pimp and there constantly the torque and drivability of the neon will be more useful than the other cars mentioned. most stock problems on the car can be adressed inexpensively. The neon is right up there in many handling test speeds. I have driven all the above cars and did not feel that the SRT-4 was 13,000 worse than my STi or my friends EVO during day to day tasks. Track and Mountains, rain, snow sure. But if he cant afford the Big dog cars he will be happy using the spare money to enjoy the car. Making it the car at 20k in my opinion.
Get the Srt-4, it is a good car if you pay no more than M.S.R.P. A WRX is also a good option if the weather is bad up there often. Unless he is a track/autocross pimp and there constantly the torque and drivability of the neon will be more useful than the other cars mentioned. most stock problems on the car can be adressed inexpensively. The neon is right up there in many handling test speeds. I have driven all the above cars and did not feel that the SRT-4 was 13,000 worse than my STi or my friends EVO during day to day tasks. Track and Mountains, rain, snow sure. But if he cant afford the Big dog cars he will be happy using the spare money to enjoy the car. Making it the car at 20k in my opinion.
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From: Mommy buy your car for you?
The 2004 SRT is different than the 2003. Besides the increased horsepower and torque, it has a Quaife differential that is supposed to be incredible in eliminating torque steer and improving handling. Great car for the money, too bad Chrysler chose to style them for kids instead of using a more mainstream approach.
I test drove an SRT a couple of weeks ago (gotta keep up on the competition, right?).
It had upgraded injectors (from the factory) and, I have to say, it was comparable to a stock EVO in acceleration.
I also liked the boost gauge that was incorporated into the dash.
As far as handling and braking, I did not get a chance to test those areas out.
Unfortunately, if people think the EVO and STI are styled for younger people, the SRT is for even more so! IMO
It had upgraded injectors (from the factory) and, I have to say, it was comparable to a stock EVO in acceleration.
I also liked the boost gauge that was incorporated into the dash.
As far as handling and braking, I did not get a chance to test those areas out.
Unfortunately, if people think the EVO and STI are styled for younger people, the SRT is for even more so! IMO
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From: Australind, Western Australia
Originally posted by Drive02Lancer
yeah cuz u see skylines everyday...
yeah cuz u see skylines everyday...
BTW, I think the RX7 will win.. i forgot to vote
(subliminal msg.. heres our cars together.. oh its my housemates
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From: Australind, Western Australia
Originally posted by Drive02Lancer
yeah cuz u see skylines everyday...
yeah cuz u see skylines everyday...
BTW, I think the RX7 will win.. i forgot to vote
(subliminal msg.. heres our cars together.. oh its my housemates
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From: Columbia, SC
RX-7 is a cooler car, but I would take the SRT-4 because the 3rd gen RX-7's rotary engines have to be rebuilt fairly often relative to a piston engine. If they were both stock I bet it would be pretty close but the RX-7 would probably win.
EVO, SRT-4, OR mach1?????????
I am graduating from college in 6 weeks, and as soon as i finish my last final, i am free to buy whatever i want my wife tells me!! so i am caught between a few here. i know they all have their pros and cons, but gimme an overall opinion on hwat you think a newbie should buy. BTW, i also considered an RSX-s w/adding a supercharger! heres the options:
EVO-271hp, runs low-mid 13's stock, 4-dor, awesome car, but 30K!!
SRT-4-230hp, runs 13's stock, and with just a few extra bucks can run with an EVO, but only costs me 20K!! (work for a ford/dodge dealer)
Mach 1-305hp 32valve DOHC all motor monster! huge brembo brakes, better suspension, seats, you name it! runs high 12's with drag radials.....can be had new for 23,500.
also consider i have a son coming any day and he will be riding with me on occasion if we arent in the wifes cherokee!! so i have to always consider the room!! ALSO, i am a drag racer.....might auto-x someday for the fun of it, but more of a straight line racer. always been a honda guy, but i want something FAST!! lemme know what you guys think and why.
frank
EVO-271hp, runs low-mid 13's stock, 4-dor, awesome car, but 30K!!
SRT-4-230hp, runs 13's stock, and with just a few extra bucks can run with an EVO, but only costs me 20K!! (work for a ford/dodge dealer)
Mach 1-305hp 32valve DOHC all motor monster! huge brembo brakes, better suspension, seats, you name it! runs high 12's with drag radials.....can be had new for 23,500.
also consider i have a son coming any day and he will be riding with me on occasion if we arent in the wifes cherokee!! so i have to always consider the room!! ALSO, i am a drag racer.....might auto-x someday for the fun of it, but more of a straight line racer. always been a honda guy, but i want something FAST!! lemme know what you guys think and why.
frank