I Finnally Did It

[IllBinfrontofya]

Because performance is the way to go. You're saying that the SRT-4 can outhandle my mazda 3 with the same tires on them, and same HP? MY LEFT ******* NUT!!! I will; after i get my hiboost kit, tires, and lsd; find a SRT-4 with a $15 home depot boost controller and video tape the entire race . . . won't be too hard at all really . . I'll jsut have to bolt it faceing the rear window . . . HAHAHAHA

 

[IllBinfrontofya]

Oh by the way, I still give props to your new car . . whoever traded in the mz3. If you are happy with it, then nothing else matter, DEF not what I or anyone else says. I'll say it again, I'm biased. But let me tell you this, " I'm biased with good intent.!"

 

[REMillers]

this is a srt4 trying to hang with a speed and rex around a very tight exit

hehe should we go searching this forum again for the pics of MSPs that lost it on a curvey road due to a "deer". Deer sure seem to have it out for the Proteges eh?

Not bashing but bad drivers plaque all areas of cars.

Though this will be the last comment. All cars have their strong point, all cars can be made fast when modified. Though again the time and money put there can be use to make the other faster.

Looks are a personal opinion.

and the SRT is faster (poke) (friday) enjoy whatever ride you value the most.

 

[Aricjm15]

Because performance is the way to go. You're saying that the SRT-4 can outhandle my mazda 3 with the same tires on them, and same HP? MY LEFT ******* NUT!!! I will; after i get my hiboost kit, tires, and lsd; find a SRT-4 with a $15 home depot boost controller and video tape the entire race . . . won't be too hard at all really . . I'll jsut have to bolt it faceing the rear window . . . HAHAHAHA

dude, its a neon that is faster than your car and almost the same price, and $ for $ an SRT will always be faster, and yes it probably does handle better.
but the mazda 3 has many more creature comforts than the Srt, the interior is far superior. the cars were made for two different things, SRT=fast mazda3 = creature comforts, its like getting pissed that you cant fit your luggage in the back of your ferrari
if you wanted a balls to the walls fast car you bought the wrong car

 

[mobomelter]

if you think the srt-4 handles good stock then you need to try reading some car magazines (sport compact, road and track, etc) most of them agree in a straight line the srt-4 is awesome but it sucks in the corners. also the srt-4 has terrible resale value. you might pay 22 for it but in 2 years you'll only get 15 or less.

 

[Airman Jack]

if you think the srt-4 handles good stock then you need to try reading some car magazines (sport compact, road and track, etc) most of them agree in a straight line the srt-4 is awesome but it sucks in the corners. also the srt-4 has terrible resale value. you might pay 22 for it but in 2 years you'll only get 15 or less.

now really, did you buy your car for it's eventual resale value? I bought mine to drive it, until the warranty runs out, then mod
A buddy of mine has an SRT-4 with the Mopar stage 3 kit, and he's putting down about 400hp at the wheels. He's sunk a LOT of money into the engine compartment of that little beast. He does some racing, but all of it in a straight line.

Everyone, use your car as you see fit, and choose the car that fits you!!
p.s. the 3 handles really nicely on a short twisty road course! I was keeping up with an RSX-s at Shannonville, and he had a swaybar and track tires

 

[marineaulu]

Dodge Neon = sh*tbox (my opinion after owning both a Chrysler and a GM vehicle for 6 years)
I've learn the hard way. American cars, never never again.
Once you go Japanese, you never go back.

Neon (SRT whatever it's called, cause it is really a Neon) may be fast out of the dealer' garage, but by the time you reach 80,000km, the only ticket you will get is for being illegally stalled on the side of the road.

Resale value is close to nothing. s*** cars are worth nothing on the resale market. Three years later, you may not even be able to sell the car at a cost that will pay off the remaining of your loan. I know, I had to keep my @%$@?? Chrysler for years, cause I could't sell it above the loan balance value. It depreciated too quiclky. (headshake

Look wise, it does look like the previous Neons, except with a body kit and new wheels, WOW, what an improvement. And the interior, well, your thing if you like it. Want another example, the Dodge Caravan. The 2005 is actually identical to the 1996, except for some minor changes, such as the dash style, front/rear bumber, side body lines, etc. In term of technology, totally retarded. But hey, they are cheap! Really cheap when compared to import mini-vans, which is why they sell so many.

Comfort: You just won't buy a Neon SRT for comfort, MacDonald plastic chairs are better than this (I know, I test drove one).

So really, not sure why people actually buy these cars. I imagine they get impressed when test driving one and sign up right after.

But hey, we are all free to buy the car we like. Good luck, enjoy the ride while it last. (freak)

 

[IllBinfrontofya]

dude, its a neon that is faster than your car and almost the same price, and $ for $ an SRT will always be faster, and yes it probably does handle better.
but the mazda 3 has many more creature comforts than the Srt, the interior is far superior. the cars were made for two different things, SRT=fast mazda3 = creature comforts, its like getting pissed that you cant fit your luggage in the back of your ferrari
if you wanted a balls to the walls fast car you bought the wrong car

I am loving this man, you keep giving me bullets to shoot you with!!!
How DARE you say the SRT is about the same price as a Mazda 3 S!! U should be smacked in the face for saying that! (headshake) (screwy) Now, using YOUR info, you say you can get a fully equipped SRT for 22 out the door(WHICH I HIGHLY DOUBT SEEING AS TAX AND REG HAVEN'T BEEN PUT IN . . . BUT WE'LL GIVE YA THAT JUST FOR FUN) I just priced one with EVERYTHING and it came out to 23,587 without tax or reg. And the SRT doesn't come with Navi, nor does it come with Seat warmers, NOR does it come with LEATHER INTERIOR, nor does it come with HIDS. So, If i were to build a comparative mazda 3 to the laytout of the SRT fully equipped I would come to around a 19k car(I'm being modest). SO . . . . that would mean there's a . . .hmmm . . 3k difference. IN PRICE. Put another 1200 into the diff and you got yourself a boosted 3 with MORE hp and MORE tq and WAY BETTER LOOKS.
And before you have a chance, yes you could take 1200 and put it into a boost controller and some new up and down pipes. But, let me tell you this, you put a 350 whp SRT(becuz that's what I'd believe they are with up and down pipes) up against a 350 whp mazda 3 in the turns . . watch as the SRT slowly begins to fall back after each turn but gain it up in the straight aways. (fuoops)
I'm done . . . I've had to much to smoke today . . . (smoke)

 

[IllBinfrontofya]

And I'm sorry in advance for upsetting you. I'm just VERY BIASED ABOUT MY BABY!

 

[Aricjm15]

I am loving this man, you keep giving me bullets to shoot you with!!!
How DARE you say the SRT is about the same price as a Mazda 3 S!! U should be smacked in the face for saying that! (headshake) (screwy) Now, using YOUR info, you say you can get a fully equipped SRT for 22 out the door(WHICH I HIGHLY DOUBT SEEING AS TAX AND REG HAVEN'T BEEN PUT IN . . . BUT WE'LL GIVE YA THAT JUST FOR FUN) I just priced one with EVERYTHING and it came out to 23,587 without tax or reg. And the SRT doesn't come with Navi, nor does it come with Seat warmers, NOR does it come with LEATHER INTERIOR, nor does it come with HIDS. So, If i were to build a comparative mazda 3 to the laytout of the SRT fully equipped I would come to around a 19k car(I'm being modest). SO . . . . that would mean there's a . . .hmmm . . 3k difference. IN PRICE. Put another 1200 into the diff and you got yourself a boosted 3 with MORE hp and MORE tq and WAY BETTER LOOKS.
And before you have a chance, yes you could take 1200 and put it into a boost controller and some new up and down pipes. But, let me tell you this, you put a 350 whp SRT(becuz that's what I'd believe they are with up and down pipes) up against a 350 whp mazda 3 in the turns . . watch as the SRT slowly begins to fall back after each turn but gain it up in the straight aways. (fuoops)
I'm done . . . I've had to much to smoke today . . . (smoke)

are you a ******* moron? dude I said the mazda 3 had way better creature comforts, where did you miss that? and SRT's do not handle "BAD" by any means, they are just not as good as a MAZDASPEED PROTEGE

 

[IllBinfrontofya]

I'm done with this, its an endless battel. . . .. .










I WIN!

 

[Aricjm15]

I'm done with this, its an endless battel. . . .. .










I WIN!

and when you blow your 350whp car what dealer are you going to get you engine fixed at?

you will never own a 250hp+ mazda3, you will end up like most of the people on here, a dreamer that bitches that everything is to much damn money, so really your argument is useless
sure you win

 

[Roywhitep5]

My Penis Is Bigger Than Your Penis!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[AzMz3]

I'm done with this, its an endless battel. . . .. .
I WIN!

There sure is alot of people that think they know what a SRT-4 is.
And there is alot of bad information floating in here also.
Both cars, Mazda3 and SRT-4 are pretty close in sticker price. The Srt-4 does handle very well, and having drove both I would say it does out handle a Mazda3.

Bottom line is that the SRT-4 is a low priced, high HP tuner car. There are lots of aftermarket support and even crazy factory support. You will probaly never find a car like this again.

Is it ugly, thats a matter of opinion. Is it reliable, I know a few 03's no problems at all.

And why shouldn't we show him so resprect and say nice car. If you were any type of true car enthusist you would, but I guess they are very few here.
Too many jealous uninformed kids here that only comment is "IT'S A NEON".

Congrats on the car... It is truely a bad ass ride.

IllBinfrontofya (screwy)
mobomelter (screwy)
goldwing2000 (screwy)

Some advice to the few uniformed...stop reading magazines, if you haven't done it in real life then you are only making yourself look like an ass with your magazine quotes. (dunno)

 

[IllBinfrontofya]

what you all need to realize is that this is all fun and games. This isn't i'll beat your ass for saying that. That's what makes forums so great. I can be a hardass without being one in real life!
Also, that's you're opinon Az . . .

 

[AzMz3]

what you all need to realize is that this is all fun and games. This isn't i'll beat your ass for saying that. That's what makes forums so great. I can be a hardass without being one in real life!
Also, that's you're opinon Az . . .

Being a hardass and knowing what you are taking about is totally different than what you and a few others were doing.
So being a hardass and not knowing what you are talking about shows nothing but ignorance.

Only thing I see that is opinion is that the SRT-4 is ugly....everything else is facts.

Kinda hard to win at anything when you lack knowledge.

Fun and games besides, show some respect and intelligence. It will make this forum look better. (headshake

 

[122 Vega]

FYI, I got my SRT-4 for $20,900 with everything but the Kicker system. That included registration as well. My MSP cost $20,500 (cause I bought it before the rebates and crap). the resale on the MSP? Lucky to get $12,500 right now. And the SRT? I got sticker ($21,600) trade in plus $4500 rebate on my Dakota. Paid less for a fully loaded Dakota Quad than for the SRT. Had my fun with it, and now my payment is less.

Britt

 

[VegasMSP]

There sure is alot of people that think they know what a SRT-4 is.
And there is alot of bad information floating in here also.
Both cars, Mazda3 and SRT-4 are pretty close in sticker price. The Srt-4 does handle very well, and having drove both I would say it does out handle a Mazda3.

Bottom line is that the SRT-4 is a low priced, high HP tuner car. There are lots of aftermarket support and even crazy factory support. You will probaly never find a car like this again.

Is it ugly, thats a matter of opinion. Is it reliable, I know a few 03's no problems at all.

And why shouldn't we show him so resprect and say nice car. If you were any type of true car enthusist you would, but I guess they are very few here.
Too many jealous uninformed kids here that only comment is "IT'S A NEON".

Congrats on the car... It is truely a bad ass ride.

IllBinfrontofya (screwy)
mobomelter (screwy)
goldwing2000 (screwy)

Some advice to the few uniformed...stop reading magazines, if you haven't done it in real life then you are only making yourself look like an ass with your magazine quotes. (dunno)

Well written AzMz3! That was the best post on this thread! As for everyone else here. Loosen up, did't you notice that most of the SRT 4 peeps here, are all former Mazda owners. That's including myself. We aren't some trolls trying to stir up the pot. Some of us ex-mazda owners still like this forum and doesn't really matter what we drive now. When I had my msp everyone here was like one big happy family, now that people are trading in there cars their is a little resistance. I loved my MSP, handling was amazing! But the motor was a ticking time bomb and I didn't want to get to deep into do engine work. So I went w/ the SRT 4 because of how reliable and capable motor is. For that reason, I didn't care about the looks of the car or the interior. Dodge took there time engineering the motor right. At least I waited on the 3rd year of the SRT4 so if any major issue arrised on the first year at least they would be taken care of in the following years. My msp I was at the dealer for warranty issue 3 times before 7000 miles on it. If the msp would have been around for a couple more years I'm sure Mazda would have cleaned up the issues. Plus I love the vendor support I get w/ my srt, with the MSP it was far and between. Mopar offers a stage 3 kit that runs up to 355hp/365tq that runs on stock internals Safely! and has been proven over and over again. It may still be a neon chasis, but performance wise it is all different.

I get crap about my car all the time from my friends, until we square up at the track or the light. Then they don't say much anymore after that, besides "Damn those things are f*cking fast!" (excuse my french). I had to shut my friend up in his V8 mustang, who kept riding me about my car at work day in and day out. One day he chased me down at lunch, reving his pipes and said lets go! Guess what! We started from a roll and I started pulling a half car away from him before reaching traffic. Now he says "Well now I have alot more respect for that car" and doesn't talk smack anymore. He couldn't believe the car was still stock! I told him "Yeah I love watching that boost gauge hitting that stock 15 psi everytime I get on it!"

Well enough ranting! Congrats Turbonetics! What color did you get btw?

As for everyone else! I know part my roots come from here. Shot my MSP was my first turbo car and a great learning experience. A lot of us that moved on to other vehicles still come here to hang out. I don't think my car is far superior then everyone else's, I'm just a car enthusiast like everyone is here!
CAN'T WE JUST GET ALONG (friday)

 

[goldwing2000]

Both cars, Mazda3 and SRT-4 are pretty close in sticker price.

SRT-4 MSRP: $22k
Mazda3s MSRP: $17k

$5,000 is "pretty close"?

Now who's (screwy)?

You must have a lot more money than I do.

 

[AzMz3]

SRT-4 MSRP: $22k
Mazda3s MSRP: $17k

$5,000 is "pretty close"?

Now who's (screwy)?

You must have a lot more money than I do.

Sticker here for the SRT-4 was $21K and the Mazda3 was $20K....so yes that is pretty close.

And as for money I might have!

I see that the uninformed just don't know when to quit.