* New car that can compete with SRT4

[vincentAMG]

I'm getting a new car soon.. I want something really fast, that can keep up/close to the SRT4 I dont know much about cars so bare with me.

not looking for a new car.. i'm looking for a USED car

must be/have:
under $15k
PREFER rwd
170hp+

Open to suggestions

[kman10587]

Well, there are a ton of cars in that category. Gotta narrow it down a bit more :P

[vincentAMG]

like what? I'm really just looking for a performance car, and a few suggestions at that, not just 1 or 2, so could you name a few?

[SporkLover]

Go with any Used ls1 car.

[vincentAMG]

ok, now we're narrowing it down.. correct me if i'm wrong but I want soemthing that's better with handling and corners.

[Beastiek2]

Somthing that handels nice and thats faster then an SRT-4
15k..Easy DONT HATE - Go with a late 90's civ si b16 motor drop a grand in suspesion and 4 more into the engine and you will take most cars on the road. Or get a stang or somthing if you want rear wheel drive. There arent really any 4 bangers that can compete with the SRT-4 for that price.

[vincentAMG]

something that comes relatively close at least.. and I'm talking stock.. or at least not a civic, I hate how everyone has it.
what about these?
nissan 240sx
integra gs-r
honda prelude

[Andydg]

Well if you are willing to put money into them DSM's aren't bad, well for reliability they are, but AWD is a shitload of fun when racing a car that just roasts it's tires off the line.

[Beastiek2]

240sx nice car - integra gs-r it sa civic with a diff body - honda prelude over rated - non of which can beat an SRT or compete, with out adding a few grand.

[Qwkslvr04]

Here's an idea...wait maybe a year and get a used Srt-4. Good luck with all those other cars...

[Steindawg]

"Here's an idea...wait maybe a year and get a used Srt-4." Good idea Qwkslvr04, but why waste your money on a Dodge?? Get something decent like a Ford! Just kiddin, SRT's are great. What about the new chevy cobalt, supposed to be around 15k?

[mprtech]

Srt4's have pretty bad resale value, I can pick em up through the auctions with under 15000 miles for 14,100. I would go with the used. Just make sure its a late model with limited slip.

[Neon1996]

I would check neons.org for a used srt-4 for 15 thousand and I have seen a few or go buy a 3000 dollar nissan 240 and pay about 3000 for the sr-20 swap then mod the heck outta that and yea there u go thats faster than an srt-4.

[kman10587]

Used LS1 F-Body. And don't tell me the handling sucks.

[Qwkslvr04]

Teh handling sucks.....