Help me. Talk me out of buying a SRT-4

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Old May 21, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Or you could always buy my used and already modified WRX Wagon. Though I've never done 1/4 mile it should perform in the low to mid 13s and it has an awesome STi suspension.

Had to get my plug in!



Good luck on your decision.
Old May 21, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Or you could always buy my used and already modified WRX Wagon. Though I've never done 1/4 mile it should perform in the low to mid 13s and it has an awesome STi suspension.

Had to get my plug in!



Good luck on your decision.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Help me. Talk me out of buying a SRT-4

Originally posted by Mister 2
Okay folks, I need to pickup a new car soon. I really like the STi or Evo 8 but with have plans on buying a house this summer so I have to scale back. The WRX would be nice but for less money (and a lot less to mod) I can get a SRT-4 and run low 13s, high 12s (and yes I do more than drive in a straight line but I'd love to have a 12 sec street car).

What I like about the SRT-4 is the bang for the buck and I'd also feel more at ease parking it here in this industrial environment (Pearl Harbor). What I don't like is the fugly looks, and questionable build quality and reliability (haven't owned an American made car since my '70 Challenger in High School).

Comments, discussion please. TIA.

I got a good used blue WRX call my cell 224-6902
WE CAN FINANCE.
ask for jeff.


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Old May 21, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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I got a good used blue WRX
Who's is that?
Old May 21, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by Mach5WRX
Who's is that?

Your old car.

We fixed all the door dings dropped in 03 synchros and the car is cherry!
It is still coverd by warranty!

If you have door dings this guy is the one to see.
Tonys easy dent.

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Old May 21, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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Your old car.
That is a good car.
Shoot, I may come in and buy it "again" for Rebecca.
Old May 21, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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I got this in an email from someone. This is supposedly the turbo setup in the SRT-4. I could possible be wrong though....
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Its a freaking NEON!

If that does't help, than you should buy one.
This is also a good point.

Bad re-sale.

so-so quality.

But it's a cool car.
Old May 21, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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I got this in an email from someone. This is supposedly the turbo setup in the SRT-4. I could possible be wrong though....
Yeah Wes, that looks like it though I've never seen it from that angle before. The manifold incorporates the turbine housing with a elbow off that which connects to the downpipe (where the four studs are).

edit: also I think the BOV is part of the compressor housing, or some wierd setup like that.
Old May 21, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Looks like it would be hard to work on.
Old May 21, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Help me. Talk me out of buying a SRT-4

Originally posted by el jeffe
Your old car.

We fixed all the door dings dropped in 03 synchros and the car is cherry!
It is still coverd by warranty!
03 synchros and dents are covered by warrenty. all us 02 should get hooked up.

oops or did i read that too fast and the car it self is still covered by warrenty if someone buys it.
Old May 21, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Hey if it is what you want then get like everybody has already said it is a Neon but Dodge has been making fast cars longer than Subaru. Now if they just make the Neon 4wd then I would go down and buy one today but they don't. But what do I know I don't even own a WRX just a RS... Good luck in what ever you decide to buy.
Old May 21, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by silver satin
Hey if it is what you want then get like everybody has already said it is a Neon but Dodge has been making fast cars longer than Subaru. But what do I know I don't even own a WRX just a RS... Good luck in what ever you decide to buy.
same boat with the RS.

Mister 2 no matter where you post you are always going to get skewed/bias opinions. i say if your heart is set on having a 12 sec car then go for it. total butt whooping at the 1/4 mile from a neon. i'm not going to say subarus are better than neons but just go with what you will be happy with. as you said you don't care for the neon looks and well image is 50% of the car. even if it is a head turner at the tracks you won't fully love your car. but with time you will hopefully love it if you go that route. as for me i was sold on my impreza even before i sat in it. my first impression at the dealership sold me and 4 hours later was driving away with a new car (total impulse since i wasn't planning on buying a car) and to this day i still love my car even though i want a wrx.

test drive both cars and see what suits you because no matter where you ask here or the neon site you will get both sides of the story as both being good. in the end you will live with what you have so make sure it is truly want you want (not everyone else) with no regrets. good luck!
Old May 21, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Re: SRT

Originally posted by silver satin
Now if they just make the Neon 4wd then I would go down and buy one today
a 4wd Neon...isnt that called an Evo? hehehe. I had seen pictures posted up on speedhawaii a while ago. They kinda looked a like. Arent Dodge and Mitsubishi in bed? Like the Stealth and 3000gt....Talon and Eclipse?


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