The 05 Neon lineup (kinda funny)

[Leppy]

Went to the Dodge dealership today to test drive an SRT-4. Nice car, but way too soft suspension, kinda ugly, and the brakes suck compared even to my LX's front disc/rear drum setup.

but the funny part is Dodge is gonna sell 4 different trim levels of the Neon for the 05 model year.

Neon SE, Neon SXT, Neon SRT-4 and (get this) Neon SRT-Design.

it's basically a Neon SXT with the SRT hood scoop (rendered non-functional by filling in the hole with a graphic), rear SRT spoiler, and 15 inch chrome wheels. It has the stock 2.0l engine, 5 speed, no turbo, no suspension mods and the front disc/rear drum brake setup. I'd scan the brochure if my scanner works..

If I get a request, i'll take a shot of the brochure pictures with my digital and post them.

I find this funny cuz most people like the SRT-4 performance but hate the looks. Dodge is releasing a car that looks like the SRT-4 WITHOUT the performance.

(bang) :wtf: (yupnope)

 

[MazdaDryvr]

I pulled into a gas station the other day and while I was filling I was looking around and the guy on the other side says "Nice car" I said thanks and looked at his ride. It was a red SRT-4. I never even noticed it until I really looked. My brain has classified it as "Neon" before I got a good look. I guess that's one reason why I bought an MSP.

 

[mp5jeff]

thats going to be pretty dumb when i race a "srt-4" and its not really the srt-4 engine/tranny, nothing but a fake!, waste gas =(

 

[JunkPunch]

That is pretty absurd. That would be like, I don't know, taking a Protege LX and sticking an MSP wing on it.

 

[Leppy]

naw, the protege is pretty! and the MSP is prettier!

 

[mp3moose]

Thats sad. I mean, has dodge or any car company for that matter never heard of rice??

 

[Leppy]

car company's hear: "Hey, it's ugly but it sells! Let's put it on the market!"

 

[mp5jeff]

yea, unfortunately, young kids with not enough money for the real thing, can buy the "fake" one, im guessing they will sell pretty decently

 

[Leppy]

yeah, I can imagine it'll sell for a lil bit more than the SXT. since it's just an SXT/SE with a body kit.

 

[Pretzellogic]

Rice from the factory. They won't be able to keep them in the showrooms.

 

[Leppy]

Rice from the factory. They won't be able to keep them in the showrooms.

haha

 

[protegeV]

pics

 

[Roywhitep5]

sxt-4 = gay

 

[protegeV]

lol...well Im going to the dealer tomorrow and i j ust happens to be a Mazda/Dodge dealer so I'll have to check this out (lol2)

 

[Pretzellogic]

Be sure to get a pic of the non-functioning hood scoop.

 

[protegeV]

no prob (lol2)

 

[Leppy]

I'll get pictures in the morning for ya'll

 

[Leppy]

 

[protegeV]

eex, it looks like a fish...seems basically the same hood and bumper as an srt-4 except its lacking two extra holes in the grill or something...

 

[Karl Marx]

their sports appearance package includes 15" alluminium wheels.

I need to trade my car in.