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#864 of 1758 SRT by beanboy Jan 03, 2002 (6:27 am)
2003.5 Neon SRT (Launch scheduled for three models on Dec 10) This definitely adds excitement to our Neon line up. The SRT will feature a 2.4L turbo engine with 225HP with a manual transmission and a top speed of 150mph. We plan on building 5,000 units per year. The SRT build definitely adds process and build complexity, as 193 unique parts will be required. The SRT will come in four exterior colors of Red, Solar Yellow, Black and Bright Silver. It will also feature 17" tires and race style pedal pads.
#865 of 1758 daye by snowman Jan 03, 2002 (2:09 pm)
Injectors might be dirty too.
#866 of 1758 to the 2000 neon owners with problems by hjr2 Jan 03, 2002 (3:20 pm)
one lady said engine mts needed replaced,electrical shocks, computer needed replaced...etc....   Now you know why i get mad when people bash Hyundai. ALl makes have some cars that have problems! Nuff said.
#867 of 1758 Neon SRT-4 by jsylvester Jan 04, 2002 (6:26 am)
Here is a link with everything you would want to know on the car. Looks promising, but it is a very competitive market segment. http://www.allpar.com/neon/neon-srt-4.html
#868 of 1758 Neon SRT-4 by moparbad Jan 04, 2002 (4:20 pm)
In terms of acceleration per dollar the Neon is going to spank it's competition.   Chrysler Group, trying to capitalize on the renewed popularity of compact race cars, or so-called pocket rockets, is introducing the 2003 Dodge SRT-4, a souped-up version of the automaker's Neon. The SRT-4 comes equipped with Viper-style racing seats, 17-inch aluminum performance wheels and performance gauges.   SRT-4 is the second-quickest car in the Dodge lineup, accelerating from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds, trailing only the Dodge Viper SRT-10. It has a 2.4-liter, turbocharged, 205-horsepower engine. Appropriately, "SRT" is an acronym for street, road and track. The car is priced at $19,995.
#869 of 1758 Hello....New guy with ????? by johnny282 Jan 07, 2002 (7:37 am)
Hello. I recently saw a 2002 Neon R/T on a dealer lot and am hoping to test drive it today. I can't believe how much I liked the car. As the owner of a 96 Plymouth Neon Sport Coupe I really didn't think I'd ever consider another Neon, but that R/T looks really cool and it seems like alot of performance for the money (just like my 96 was). Have the Neons really improved over the years? Are there any known problems with the new ones? Have they addressed/corrected past issues such as electrical, trim, and head gasket problems? Does it still feel like an anchor has been thrown overboard when the A/C is turned on? I read about the turbo coming in 2003, and not sure if I'm interested. I had an 86 Shelby Charger back in 1990 and have very ugly memories of numerous turbo problems. Considering that Dodge hasn't produced alot of turbo vehicles, I'm not sure if I'm ready to try one. Also, if anyone is considering a used 96 sport coupe I can say that other than minor electrical problems I've had 88,000 miles of trouble free, really fun driving. I still get 33 mpg and the car doesn't use oil. It has developed some valve/lifter noise that subsides eventually, perhaps a lifter that's slow to fill. $18000 will buy some pretty good cars these days, I'd just like to know from some of the owners here if the '02 R/T is worth the money. John
#870 of 1758 SRT-4 by tomcat630 Jan 07, 2002 (12:12 pm)
The SRT-4 is a huge improvement and I think it should just be called that, with no dippy "Neon" name attatched to it!
#871 of 1758 Damaged bumpers? by scotian Jan 15, 2002 (4:30 pm)
http://www.urethanesupply.com/v1n1.htm
#872 of 1758 blown head gasket by gisom Jan 20, 2002 (6:58 pm)
I bought neon in june of 94 new. It has 160,000 on it and finally the head gasket went. First problem with car. I was considering getting a new one because it has been such a charm to drive, but now I know about the horror stories on the head gaskets I will leave the neon alone. It was nice while it lasted. Greg
#873 of 1758 Head Gasket by jsylvester Jan 20, 2002 (9:32 pm)
Just to clarify, you are saying your Neon has a blown head gasket, and that is the only major problem in 160,000 miles and over 8 years of driving a $10,000 car?   I don't see how you can think that is a horrible reliability record. The bad thing about the Internet is people can claim anything, I take it all with a grain of salt.   I cannot think of a single person I personally know that has that many miles on their car. My friend has a 93 Lexus with 144,000 miles he's owned since new, and it has a bad oil usage problem. He has spend out the wazoo to perform all the scheduled maintenance as well.   If that was my only problem with a car in 160,000 miles, I'd buy another one without a second thought.

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