2003 Dodge SRT-4 from North America - Comments

This site is about cars available to consumers, so Chrysler did not make an AWD Neon.

After all, if you go down that route you could say any car came in any configuration, since there are many many modifications made for racing, special purchases, and so on.

The Caliber SRT will just be another piece of crap you'll race like mad to get to the dealers for yet another repair.

It's interesting to read what everyone has to say about the SRT-4.

I'm a relatively new driver, and I've been looking into getting a used car (my family is very DaimlerChrysler oriented, and I've always shared parents' company cars and/or lease vehicles). I've read mostly good, but sometimes bad reviews about the SRT-4.

I searched online classifieds, etc. and FINALLY found a couple used 2004 SRT-4's for sale ($15,000-$17,000 with low miles... is this too much?) within like 25 miles of where I live, so I'm seriously looking into making a purchase. I know that it gets lousy gas mileage, but work/school/common destinations aren't too far from my house, so low-to-mid 20's isn't a huge issue for now. I've heard stories about west-coast tuner kids getting mashed like hamburger in accidents in SRT-4's, but I don't plan on modifying it (although I've done plenty of car projects with friends and family, so if I decided to, I wouldn't pour too many $'s into it and waste my money) or driving it too hard, and consider myself to be responsible enough. I mostly just want my own car, and if it happens to be a badass sport-compact like the SRT-4, well that's just dandy.

I've seen what STi's can do and quite frankly, I'm not all that impressed. I just can't think of any hair-pin turn scenarios in my daily driving where an AWD Subi would be worth the extra money. Maybe it's just my domestic-brand loyalty, but for the money, it sure seems like the SRT-4 is more my speed (pun intended).

So I guess I'm asking for others' opinions on what I should do in this situation. I don't even know if people check these posts regularly or not, but any input is greatly valued. Thanks.

There is a reason why the STi costs 12k more than than the Neon. And it's just not worth it! I have worked at a Dodge dealership and it was a rare day when we had a SRT in the shop, mostly for clutch pedal pads falling off. Just because your WRX is an import doesn't make it more reliable. WRXs are known to be quite unreliable, along with a good chunk of the subie family of cars. Maybe you should do your homework before opening your mouth. Actually you should race to your local Dodge dealership and trade your WRX for a nice used SRT!

Really? I know a Dodge mechanic that won't buy dodge. He plans to buy a Subaru!