Thoughts on SRT-4's Options

[supra12big]

I am thinking about getting a newer 04-05 srt-4, was just wondering any thoughts or input any of u guys have on them, maybe some owners?

[808celica]

friend got one cuz he needed an updated turbo 4door car. didnt want an evo or sti. he left his gen.2 all trac and bought one. he said that its easy and cheap to make them fast. IMO its alright

[supra12big]

well ya, see i can pick this one up for 10k with 19k on it, 05 so it shoudl be a good reliable car, plus winter should be to bad, i just plan on a stage 1 or so

[chucho]

yeah cheapest fastest car you can get w/o going mustang or camaro V8

[supra12big]

ya i guess, i aint going to much for the speed, but i still need it there, but more of a newer car

[forkee]

easy and cheap to upgrade. too bad you still have to roll down the windows in the back. power windows only in front

[95CelicaST]

My thoughts when I think of SRT-4's - D-bag drivers.

[Tigawoods]

ew...reject skittles imo

[97Celica]

Doesn't matter what motor you put on it,what rims,what system,what bodykit....at the end of the day,you still have to look at yourself in the mirror and say...



I DRIVE A NEON...

That's as bad as voting for Bush.

[Havok1997GT]

Doesn't matter what motor you put on it,what rims,what system,what bodykit....at the end of the day,you still have to look at yourself in the mirror and say...



I DRIVE A NEON...

That's as bad as voting for Bush.

Strong words.

But X2

[forkee]

you guys are being too harsh. thats like saying a gt4 is the same as the ST. but we all know its not the same even though it looks the same.

on a sidenote. nothing is as bad as voting for bush

[xs94st]

My thoughts when I think of SRT-4's - D-bag drivers.

seriously, its an absolute given. there should be a proof made to show that SRT-4 owners are douchebags. everytime i'm at a restaurant, at a starbucks, driving the streets, etc, i always here the same exhaust tone and revving the engine while in first and being 'cool.' i initially thought that they were okay. the neon made me uneasy about liking it, but it seemed like the best bang for a couple bucks. but seeing these idiots driving around thinking they are the hot sh!t, i have made my choice in thinking they suck.

[Supersprynt]

I don't respect the car at all.

[playr158]

people hate it because its damn good at what it was designed to do

its the way to own an import with out actually owning one.

This post has been edited by playr158: Jul 17, 2008 - 9:49 AM

[GotToyota]

What Playr said, people hate it because it's the fastest and cheapest in it's class. It's nothing but jealousy.

I dunno about you guys, I love my Celica, but if someone offered me an SRT-4, I'd take it. The Celicas (at least the US models), are NOT a performance vehicle.

-Matt

[Supersprynt]

So basically you like it or your jealous of it? That's ignoramus.

[GotToyota]

So basically you like it or your jealous of it? That's ignoramus.

Sorry, I like it.

People that don't like it are jealous (at least I think). And with japanese not building many performance vehicles these days (with exception of the Evo and Impreza), this is where most people will turn.

[jcaron9gt4]

I dont like it and im not jealous

[99Celica]

comparing celica's to mid 00's cars, yeah it doesn't fit the profile of a sports car. But compare it to cars in the mid 90's when it came out, I'd say it's a sports car.

In my area the D-bag drivers all drive the new SI's. I've had 2 in the last 3 weeks try to race me and then VTAK away when I don't.

Back on topic, if ur looking for a reliable car, you dont' want an SRT-4. If you want a sedan thats cheap and fast, then an SRT-4 fits the profile.

[Supersprynt]

I dont like it and im not jealous

x2

I don't like the Cadillac Seville either, am I jealous of that too?

[devilsden97]

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...CHILDREN OF ALL AGES!

I now direct you to this thread.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...394&hl=SRT4

You can only polish a turd so much... no matter how much or how hard u polish, its still a turd.



edit: on a more serious note, I believe dodge did hit the nail on the head for there target group, ie inexpensive, above average performance, with modest looks. My issue with it that its still a dodge, and when was the last time u saw a dodge click over...115k miles without something breaking that cost you < $3k to repair? i dont think i have.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jul 17, 2008 - 11:21 AM

[CAMAricer]

Can we add Mazda3 and 6 (Speed) to list of D-bag drivers too? Every time I pull up next to one at a light, they rev to get my attention (which I don't respond to) and then floor it to "win" their 1 person race.

[95st-celica]

first off...the srt-4s arent they best looking cars in the world but IMO they are very sexy and i do like them....secondly the power they put to the ground is very respectable for the amount of $$ you are going to be putting into it....if it was me and i could get a srt4 with low miles for 10 grand i say go for it...they are very nice cars, lots of potential..and they haul a$$ hands down

[DEATH]

edit: on a more serious note, I believe dodge did hit the nail on the head for there target group, ie inexpensive, above average performance, with modest looks. My issue with it that its still a dodge, and when was the last time u saw a dodge click over...115k miles without something breaking that cost you < $3k to repair? i dont think i have.

My thoughts exactly. Plus ugly to boot? No thanks.

[supra12big]

lol, like i said they are okay fast, i dunno how many people out there that a stock/ stage1-2 srt4 is fast, i have gotten a ride in both, they felt normal nothing special, and i race one from a 40 roll, it was a stage 2 at 22psi, i started in 3rd, he was in second, up to 90ish, and i beat him by a car, o and btw i was only at 10 pounds, sad but true, i laughed at him, so i guess i was the d bag at the time, but i just want a newer, decent fast car for the money

[bloodrain]

lol, like i said they are okay fast, i dunno how many people out there that a stock/ stage1-2 srt4 is fast, i have gotten a ride in both, they felt normal nothing special, and i race one from a 40 roll, it was a stage 2 at 22psi, i started in 3rd, he was in second, up to 90ish, and i beat him by a car, o and btw i was only at 10 pounds, sad but true, i laughed at him, so i guess i was the d bag at the time, but i just want a newer, decent fast car for the money

the real sad part is you were street racing, nobody wins. For all we know he beat you by 8 cars. Wheres the time slip to prove you won?

[supra12big]

thats true, we pulled up at the next light together and talked, he gave me a thumbs up, and we went on, i was just saying, no one has to believe me

[fastgt]

neon with a turbo....hmm...pass

[xs94st]

i dislike and am not jealous.

i already stated that i initially liked/admired the car for what it did. idiot drivers that annoy/trytobefckingcool have made me turn my cheek in the other direction.

plus those pics of the guy who blew his clutch through the hood. game over.

[tomazws]

I really don't care how fast that car go... it's a freaking NEON. It's.... YUCK!


Though, that V10 car in that same family looks freaking awesome.... ohohohohoh......

[playr158]

^ delicious

[97Celica]

There's this parts store where I live and when I used to get parts for my 92 Celica GT 5-speed...which was my WINTER CAR...the dude would always ask me about it and brag about his SRT-4...



DUDE, YOU WORK IN A PARTS STORE! Do you still live in your mother's basement to afford the payments?! I mean,seriously. The dude said he spend all his time and money on it...then what he told me he ran at the track it was embarrassing for him and me.


and as far as the Viper...I've driven one...they have CRAPPY handling...you are better off driving a Hyundai Accent.

[bloodrain]

There's this parts store where I live and when I used to get parts for my 92 Celica GT 5-speed...which was my WINTER CAR...the dude would always ask me about it and brag about his SRT-4...



DUDE, YOU WORK IN A PARTS STORE! Do you still live in your mother's basement to afford the payments?! I mean,seriously. The dude said he spend all his time and money on it...then what he told me he ran at the track it was embarrassing for him and me.


and as far as the Viper...I've driven one...they have CRAPPY handling...you are better off driving a Hyundai Accent.

Crappy handling? You must have really drove the Hyundai Accent, because the Viper i drove handled like a champ.

This post has been edited by bloodrain: Jul 18, 2008 - 8:20 AM

[playr158]

Vipers are notorious for being poor handlers IN THEIR CATEGORY.
But you spend a few more bills and you get the newer ACR Viper and you'll find handling has been much improved.

[bloodrain]

Vipers are notorious for being poor handlers IN THEIR CATEGORY.
But you spend a few more bills and you get the newer ACR Viper and you'll find handling has been much improved.

well ya I can see in their category, they are going up against a handful of porsches and corvettes. But to compare its handling to a Hyundai is just wrong, lol.

This post has been edited by bloodrain: Jul 18, 2008 - 8:41 AM

[99Celica]

lol, like i said they are okay fast, i dunno how many people out there that a stock/ stage1-2 srt4 is fast, i have gotten a ride in both, they felt normal nothing special, and i race one from a 40 roll, it was a stage 2 at 22psi, i started in 3rd, he was in second, up to 90ish, and i beat him by a car, o and btw i was only at 10 pounds, sad but true, i laughed at him, so i guess i was the d bag at the time, but i just want a newer, decent fast car for the money

go figure, the guy interested in buying the srt-4 is the d-bag driver that street races...

[95CelicaST]

lol, like i said they are okay fast, i dunno how many people out there that a stock/ stage1-2 srt4 is fast, i have gotten a ride in both, they felt normal nothing special, and i race one from a 40 roll, it was a stage 2 at 22psi, i started in 3rd, he was in second, up to 90ish, and i beat him by a car, o and btw i was only at 10 pounds, sad but true, i laughed at him, so i guess i was the d bag at the time, but i just want a newer, decent fast car for the money

go figure, the guy interested in buying the srt-4 is the d-bag driver that street races...

shocker

[supra12big]

y u say that? i know street racing is bad, but come on who hasn't ever raced/ gone above the speed limit before

[Valo666]

any one here been in a fast SRT?? I doubted them too untill i went back to work. My manager has a 04 SRT4 with stage 3 package in it..315WHP at 20PSI, daily driven. Honestly, his SRT can run with my buddies R32 GTR no problem. They are decivingly fast cars if built properly. I got another buddy from school whos running a 500whp drag SRT. Runs 10s w/o spray.

Every one rags on them for being a neon, but its a neon that can blow the doors off any 6th gen. Sorry to say. Ive kinda relized after i stopped driving my celica, that yea the celica is nice looking, interior is very ergonomic and laid out nicely, handels well with some minor mods, but even though there are cars out there that dont look nearly as nice, sometimes you gotta get past the looks of the car.

Personaly, I wouldnt buy one unless i got it for a smokin deal like my manager did ($14K cnd with 80xxxkm on it with all stock, stage 1, 2 sets of stage 2 parts, full stage 3, and 2 S10 beds full of spare stock parts), but i wouldnt put it past me to buy one.

[bloodrain]

y u say that? i know street racing is bad, but come on who hasn't ever raced/ gone above the speed limit before

I've never street raced before. To me its 110% pointless. Even if I lose, I will still say I won, and who would know the difference? And going over the speed limit is just a little less pointless. You risk getting a ticket, to save a few minutes on your drive? I dont know about you guys but I dont make enough money to justify getting a $65 speeding ticket to save 5 minutes of work time.

[supra12big]

well, i dunno how it is the have a 5s in my car, but all the cars i have owned, first one at 16 was a 90 300ZX TT, bpu around 300 wheel, i learned early, and yes i like to go fast, and i have never once got a speeding ticket, and have done many runs well over the speed limit, i did 145 in my Z, about 150ish in my 3s, and have never got caught, don't want to knock on wood here, but if u don't speed thats fine, i don't either when i DD, but sure when i race, u pay to play dont ya

[presure2]

woohoo street racing stories? awesome.
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