Hi. I'm new here, just figured I'd ask something. I've got a 2002 Stratus SE+ (2.4L 4 cyl). I've been really happy with it, I haven't had any major problems with it (knock on wood). But I've always wanted an R/T. I'm really partial to the 2001-2002 body style. Any of the later body styles just don't do it for me.

I'm finally in a position to actively shop for an R/T, but now I'm second guessing myself. Basically, I'm just looking for opinions on whether you'd feel it was justifiable to trade mine in for an R/T. I'm not going to find an '01 or an '02 with < 40k miles on it, and mine would fetch about 5k in trade. So I'd essentially be spending 6-8k for a slightly different body style and a little more powerful engine.

I haven't modified my SE at all, save for tinted windows and an aftermarket sound system. I'd like to modify it more, but at the same time I feel like I'd be wasting my time modifying a 4 cylinder car. Any thoughts, suggestions?


-Jer.