<![CDATA[Seriously thinking about a SRT-4.]]>Today me and my GF test drove a 2005 SRT-4. This was not our first time out in a SRT-4 because we had thought about getting a 2003 and drove a 2003. My GF currently owns a 2000 Neon which I abhor due to its lack or power. The only thing that is nice about it is that is does outperform my car in terms of MPG.

The car we drove today was like a Bronze color she called it a burnt orange but in reality the color really doesn't matter much to me. The exhaust tone from the car was beautiful IMO. I am hoping for something similar when I have SLS build my exhaust for the Talon.

The car felt a little more powerful than the 2003 model that I had previously driven. It felt about the same as my Talon as far as power goes but then I really didn't get to put it through its paces. Plus the car only had like 103 miles on it. The seats are really nice but I worry about long drive comfort. The interior seemed a little more distant than my Talon but it could have been how I was sitting.

The shifting on the car felt 3000X better than my Talon (obviously) because not only did it not grind but the throws were much shorter. I guess for the 2005 model they added a heavy-duty tranny. Anyone know how much difference there is in the Tranny?

Also trunk space is more than adequate for our needs so I was really pleased with that aspect. The wing is kind of ghey but I will deal with it. Other than that I really like this car and hope to be able to get it with my GF because it would be her car in place of her current Neon.

I wasn't able to get much detailed info on certain things like stock injector sizes, fuel pump size, and factory upgrade packages so I was wondering if you guys would know any more info?

Here are some questions that I have:

  1. How hard is this vehicle on your insurance?
  2. What things can you do to mod this car without voiding the warranty?
  3. What seems to be the hp that you gain from basic bolt-ons?
  4. Gas mileage?
  5. How is the factory radio? (Never got the chance to try it out)
  6. Is it worth it to go with the 2005 over the 2004?

If I think of some more I will add them as I think of them. I am currently planning on picking one up in the beginning of Summer.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/1214/seriously-thinking-about-a-srt-4.RSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 02:08:01 GMTSat, 08 Jan 2005 03:46:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:17:14 GMT]]>This car was supposed to be my GF's but we have decided against getting one because of our current financial instability.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22804https://fargostreet.com/post/22804Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:13:57 GMT]]>I would suggest getting a 2004 over a 2005, for a couple of reasons. For one, the 2004's still have the 7yr/70k mile powertrain warranty, as the 2005's dropped it down to a 3yr/36k mile warranty. Also the Mopar staged upgrades aren't working on the 05's, something to do with a different pcm.

As far as insurance goes, I have State Farm and I'm paying about $110/month for my car. I'm 20 and have 2 vehicles insured.

The only mods that wont' void the warranty is Stage 1, I believe. Something like Stage 2 or Stage 3 will void it, but only if it causes the problem. Simple mods like exhaust shouldn't cause any problems.

The changes from '03 to '04 were a LSD and some bigger injectors. There were no changes from '04 to '05, except they dropped the Electric Blue Pearl color, and added the Orange Blast color.

These cars take to mods pretty easily, and with the Staged upgrades, everything is pretuned, so its basically hassle free.

A great source of information is here. That or you can send me a pm and ask me if you have any questions. I have nothing to do after work, so I basically try to learn as much as I can about these cars, to a point.

Hope I have been of some help.

-Eric

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Bad93ex wrote:
Aren't you able to get a better financing rate with a new car rather than a used car?

You can get better rates but it depends on your credit history and the difference in price of the new car vs the price of the used car. If, for arguments sake, if the used car is 4000 less than the new one is the difference in interest rate on the new car low enough to offset the difference?

When I bought my Mazda6 back in June '04 I was given the choice of a $1500 rebate or 1.9% financing. I went with the rebate because it came out to be the better deal over the length of the loan vs the increased interest rate.

Also, FWIW, I guess credit unions will give the best interest rates.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22447https://fargostreet.com/post/22447Sun, 09 Jan 2005 06:07:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sun, 09 Jan 2005 05:52:41 GMT]]>If go fast is what you want I would think an the neon is a decent choice for the price although it is a Neon so it's probably not going to prove to be the best built around.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22445https://fargostreet.com/post/22445Sun, 09 Jan 2005 05:52:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sun, 09 Jan 2005 02:18:11 GMT]]>ahh come on we need to get more people out there to make it fun, the nights i was there you would get done racing, get in line and 2 races later you were staging again... nothing like last year or 2003 i guess when the lines were huge. Probably saved me burning a clutch at the track having to wait in line.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22417https://fargostreet.com/post/22417Sun, 09 Jan 2005 02:18:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sun, 09 Jan 2005 01:26:53 GMT]]>Maybe... Depends on if I'm up here or move down to the cities....

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22410https://fargostreet.com/post/22410Sun, 09 Jan 2005 01:26:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sun, 09 Jan 2005 01:04:29 GMT]]>You taking yours to the track this year, Kuvas?

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tjamz wrote:
HOLY CRAP! Not trying to whore this but $3k a year for insurance???? How's your driving record and what is your age? I just got off the phone to my insurance agent the other day complaining that my insurance went up to $90/month for 2 vehicles (02 WRX & 99 Rav4) full coverage w/ 250 deductibles (I know, I'm old and married, but the most I ever paid was like $100/mo for my brand new neon in 96 when my driving record sucked and I was 21 and single)
My bad I don't know exactly what I am paying.. I believe it's $1500 a yr or something.. Going to school so my mom pays it... It wasn't much more than what I was paying for my avenger.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22408https://fargostreet.com/post/22408Sun, 09 Jan 2005 00:49:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 17:19:27 GMT]]>Right now it is about $800 for 6 months for my Talon and I only have one speeding ticket. Good student really helps out with the insurance. I dont think a SRT-4 would be much more than my Talon but hey I could be wrong.

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bluesrt4 wrote:
For me; insurance isn't bad $250 a mo. or so.HOLY CRAP! Not trying to whore this but $3k a year for insurance???? How's your driving record and what is your age? I just got off the phone to my insurance agent the other day complaining that my insurance went up to $90/month for 2 vehicles (02 WRX & 99 Rav4) full coverage w/ 250 deductibles (I know, I'm old and married, but the most I ever paid was like $100/mo for my brand new neon in 96 when my driving record sucked and I was 21 and single)

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22340https://fargostreet.com/post/22340Sat, 08 Jan 2005 15:10:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 15:05:28 GMT]]>i think its because of your mad driving skills that you beat him jim

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Bad93ex wrote:
What do you have done to your Eclipse. The SRT-4 felt very close to how my Talon is now.

16g @ 20 something psi, intercooler pipes, fuel pump, dyno tuned, 3" turbo back

I dyno'd and I really don't have that much more power then an SRT-4

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22336https://fargostreet.com/post/22336Sat, 08 Jan 2005 08:05:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 06:47:06 GMT]]>i have a neon! oh and if you have any questions about the srt4 pm me, i know a bit about em and if i dont know waht you want, i can get you the information from a friend. he is in HCI in the next month or so i believe. He is at 424 hp on pump gas

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Jim wrote:
idk... i've raced several srt-4's and they don't seem like 230 whp... i mean im not ripping on them, i'm just saying

What do you have done to your Eclipse. The SRT-4 felt very close to how my Talon is now.

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PSiedTSi wrote:
yeah those are to the wheels not at the crank...well basically its not scientific but most dyno about 230whp stock

idk... i've raced several srt-4's and they don't seem like 230 whp... i mean im not ripping on them, i'm just saying

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22323https://fargostreet.com/post/22323Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:44:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:44:24 GMT]]>The thing is that we want to do a trade-in and that kind of cuts us down and where we can get the car from but I have found some 04's that were still on dealer lots.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22322https://fargostreet.com/post/22322Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:44:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:42:33 GMT]]>Not too sure; I went thru a Local bank... Made my payments a lot easier 🙂 It also depends on your credit/history on what type of interest rate you get.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22320https://fargostreet.com/post/22320Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:42:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:38:26 GMT]]>Aren't you able to get a better financing rate with a new car rather than a used car?

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STiSchucky wrote:
Everybody and their sister has a neon 😉
Not w/ a Turbo 🙂

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22314https://fargostreet.com/post/22314Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:25:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:21:50 GMT]]>Everybody and their sister has a neon 😉

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btleier wrote:
one thing I would very seriously consider before you purchase is how much value that car will lose as soon as you drive it off the lot... i would put some serious time thinking about a low mileage 2004. just my opinion
That's how I ended up with mine. Got a 2004 with low miles (2500) so I was like Great! Already broken in and purchased at a used price w/ a warranty still in tact. So I got it for like $4,000 or so from the MSRP price.
As for mods check into Stage 1/2/3.. I was told @ Corwin if they are dealer installed they would hold up on the warranty work. For me; insurance isn't bad $250 a mo. or so.
Only downsides of the car is small gas tank; 12.5 gallons and the fuel light comes on like when you have 3 gallons left. No cruise control (longer rides kinda suck) that's about it for downsides.
2004 is the LSD; 2005 didn't change up much...
Ya it's a neon (even though it doesn't say it anywhere on there) but my other option was a WRX; well 1) every1 and there mom drives a WRX 2) 2nd gear likes to break if you beat on it a little too hard cuz either they are going out or already have.
Gas mileage; roughly from Fargo to the Cities; but I'd reccomend a fill up 3/4 of the way for just in case reasons.
A lot of aspects I like about it.. Stock Autometer boost gauge. Etc.
But not too many of them in town.. Give it time and there will be a lot I am sure.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22311https://fargostreet.com/post/22311Sat, 08 Jan 2005 04:56:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 04:34:03 GMT]]>one thing I would very seriously consider before you purchase is how much value that car will lose as soon as you drive it off the lot... i would put some serious time thinking about a low mileage 2004. just my opinion

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/22309https://fargostreet.com/post/22309Sat, 08 Jan 2005 04:34:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Seriously thinking about a SRT-4. on Sat, 08 Jan 2005 04:06:57 GMT]]>yeah those are to the wheels not at the crank...well basically its not scientific but most dyno about 230whp stock

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Legacy99 wrote:
Dude I was seriously thining about getting one too... but then I realized it was a neon.
A Neon that can walk away from my Talon stock. I dont much merit into the "It's just a Neon" statement.

These cars are also very underrated when it comes to their power figures.

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