Well I have owned my 03 sxt neon for about a month now. After visiting the local dodge dealership they had a srt4 for 14,XXX with 15,XXX miles on it. I was thinking hmm... maybe i should trade my car in and whatever i owe just put it on to the $14,XXX that they want for the car and I will still be paying the same amount per month. Since the contract that I am in now is for 3 years at 189$ every two weeks, if I went through with this I would probably pay the same amount if not 15-30 dollars more every two weeks for a much better in my opinion car for the money i am paying out. Just wanted to know what you guys would do in this situation since moving from a sxt 03 to a srt4 04 is a big jump. thanks in advance for the input.

 

just DO IT

 

do it, doit, do it... you could not possibly be sorry...

 

everyone is saying DO IT so, this saturday I'm going to test drive a 04 black srt4. Hopefully everything turns out good and im a proud owner by sunday.

 

How old are you? Don't forget that car insurance rate WILL go up and the SRT-4 isn't the most ecomical when it comes to gas. These are also finacial situations you need to consider.

Owning a SRT-4 is going to cost you more than the SXT in operating and insurance costs..not to mention the cost of the vehicle.

 

I'm 19 going 20 in a few weeks, live on my own, and recently just got my new job so insurance/gas/school is paid for and i got a nice lump sum in savings so all that is not a problem for me its just the fact of the srt4's ability to stay reliable and not constantly break. I don't plan to drive like a idiot but spirited runs here and there won't hurt.

 

I've had my SRT-4 since October 2004 and the only problem I've had with it was the E-brake wasn't adjusted the way I liked it..the dealership said it was fine but I wanted them to tighten it up a bit. As far as reliability is concerned..as long as you "take care" of it and "maintain" it...I don't see why it won't last for a very, very long time.

 

hmm sounds good then thanks for the input

 

Sounds like you've got your head screwed on right Low ball the crap out of them and don't accept anything less than a grand over what you owe. If you aren't having any probs with your car. If you like your current car than fight for the best deal. I wish I would have fought for a better deal but I rushed into it because it was the only dealer without a mark up. Break'em down!

As far as reliability you will have a warranty and if anything has happened they have either already taken care of it or it will happen after you get it so don't get buyers remorse. You are getting a good deal considering I have an o4 and owe way more than what you will be paying for yours. I have mods and have stretched the legs on the srt and it runs and feels like a champ. I say "DO IT!"

 

ok I hit send twice-it's my first day