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12-26-2003, 07:11 PM
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OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
I had fully intended on purchasing a used 2002 or 2003 (bug-eye) WRX. Then the SRT-4 caught my eye...
http://www.dodge.com/srt-4/index.html I definately like the looks of the WRX better, but I still sorta like the SRT-4's looks too. It actually reminds me of a VW Bug and of course the Neon. But, I'm wondering what you Subaru experts think about this new turbo car. I couldn't find out exactly, but I'm pretty sure it's 2 wheel / front-wheel drive. Big minus for me after looking at Subarus. Is it worth a test drive come buying time? |
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12-26-2003, 07:19 PM
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Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
It's front wheel drive. That's the worst part.
Another bad part is that Dodge has been giving magazines cheater cars that register a full 230whp. Any company that gives out cheater cars is a poor company in my book. And it's an american car. Give it a test drive if you want, but I wouldn't be caught dead in one (especially considering the fact that I can't fit into the car... if you're above 6'2, you probably won't be able to either. I'm a full 2" too tall for it) |
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12-26-2003, 09:44 PM
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Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
Yeah, kinda my thoughts too. As far as it being an American car (a.k.a. "domestic" for me), I'm kind of torn. I've heard that domestic cars are generally cheaper to maintain and insure than foreign cars. Plus I've heard that cars from Detroit have become much better, quality-wise.
But... I'm willing to trust proven japanese companies over the fragile Ford cars (or other domestic companies) I've dealt with over the years. |
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12-26-2003, 10:37 PM
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Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
Keeping in mind that it takes a 2.4 turbo in the Dodge to get that "230hp" whereas the WRX is pulling 227hp out of a 2.0 also rates in the WRX's favor in my book.
Alldar, it's not a Neon, compare the SRT-4 and Neon side-by-side, they're different. |
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12-26-2003, 10:45 PM
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Re: Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
And saying that it takes them a 2.4l to put out a little more power than a 2.0l is like saying that the Skyline sucks because it takes 3.0l to make 280hp, but the STi makes 300hp with only 2.5l. That's just a ridiculous thing to say.
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12-26-2003, 10:58 PM
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Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
A guy a know has one and even with a few mods his best time ever is 14.7 and has yet to beat that time, so yea go ahead and get one...be slow, i dont care.....
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12-26-2003, 11:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
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IIRC, the Skyline produces more power than that, it is only 'listed' at that (I work with a Japanese engineer who is assigned here on a project and owns an R34, I have a feeling he knows what he is talking about when he told me about his car) |
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12-26-2003, 11:58 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
Let me say that I completely agree with you on your secondary comparison (the advertisement) and I realize that the skyline really does make more power. Your first statement just wasn't worded as well as it could've been. No problemo.
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12-27-2003, 12:38 AM
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Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
A friend of mine has a srt-4 and runs 14.7 stock.. and he beats WRX's all the time ( not sti's).. But the WRX is way better looking IMO.. Id get the WRX.. but the Srt-4 is fast.
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12-27-2003, 05:13 AM
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Re: WRX vs. new Dodge SRT-4?
Like Freakray said.. Depends on the driver
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12-27-2003, 05:22 AM
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Re: Re: OK, so how 'bout the new Dodge SRT-4?
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yo do you realise that the srt4's 230 is whp while the wrx's 227 is crank right? anyway we have a huge thread on this topic in the street racing forum btw do not underestimate those srt4 they will surprise you....and if you think they are overated just test drive one back to back with a wrx
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