RSX Type-S or Neon SRT-4 [Archive] - TriStateTuners.com

ThePrimerSuspect

02-27-2008, 01:31 AM

they arnt NEONS.. no where on the car does it say neon!!! the body is based off the neon.. ARGG but go with the SRT-4

dude. its a neon. i gave up on defending the SRT. because when people ask me what i drive, they either dont know what an SRT4 is, or if they do they ask to drive it or pester me with stupid questions. now i just say "i drive a neon" and it ends the conversation abruptly.

05Accent

02-27-2008, 01:32 AM

dude. its a neon. i gave up on defending the SRT. because when people ask me what i drive, they either dont know what an SRT4 is, or if they do they ask to drive it or pester me with stupid questions. now i just say "i drive a neon" and it ends the conversation abruptly.

haha!! thats excatly what my friend said when he had his 450hp SRT.. "its just a neon"

ThePrimerSuspect

02-27-2008, 01:39 AM

i use it for work every once in a while, people say im crazy, i say its just a neon.

deb38

02-27-2008, 01:46 AM

20th edition GTI!

04 Turbo Spec

02-27-2008, 02:36 AM

i cant make up my mind, but im leaning toward this Stage 3 SRT-4 i found

yellow2000S/R

02-27-2008, 03:11 AM

they arnt NEONS.. no where on the car does it say neon!!! the body is based off the neon.. ARGG but go with the SRT-4

Bah... that would be like a 98-03 ZX2 owner saying that there car isnt an Escort. The hell ZX2s arent Escorts. ( I have a ZX2... and it IS an Escort... just like SRT-4s are Neons).

As for the topic... I like the RSX more... but SRT-4s arent bad either.

OMGz Turbo

02-27-2008, 09:17 AM

i still say its a neon till this day.

SRT!

Scapegoat

02-27-2008, 09:18 AM

you can buy my near stock srt-4 for 15k

PaleDSM

02-27-2008, 09:37 AM

This is going to be for a DD? RSX. Gas is getting expensive these days.

mr_eh

02-27-2008, 09:38 AM

buy my srt4 for 15k... 385whp :)

D.K.

02-27-2008, 10:18 AM

my friend bought a stage 3 "neon" and the car is beet to heel. it looks good from the outside, ran grate but when we pulled it apart all the internals are f'ed in the A.

CleanNeon98

02-27-2008, 10:28 AM

Type-S

james_ls

02-27-2008, 10:52 AM

RSX Type S > Neon SRT-4.

All day, every day.

TalonTsi97

02-27-2008, 12:36 PM

SRT-4 especially with a stage3 kit would be a great daily that would be a lot of fun.

doug

02-27-2008, 01:34 PM

neither.

04 Turbo Spec

02-27-2008, 01:39 PM

neither.

what would you suggest?

rodknock02

02-27-2008, 01:47 PM

go awd thats practical

doug

02-27-2008, 02:01 PM

what would you suggest?

http://www.edmunds.com/media/advice/specialreports/cars.comeback/05.subaru.legacy.gt.500.jpg

PUREKDM

02-27-2008, 02:06 PM

::cough:: z ::cough::

im not even going to start in here...http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50333

doug

02-27-2008, 02:08 PM

::cough:: z ::cough::

Why would he go from an not practical car to another not practical car?

Full Boost

02-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Keep the S2000, here is what you do for praticality. :lol:

PUREKDM

02-27-2008, 02:25 PM

Why would he go from an not practical car to another not practical car?

practical is different for every person... so far 2 days i've had my car it has been impractial because of the snow...and i guess that would've meant for me 2 days YOUR car WOULD be practical...

Butercp5

02-27-2008, 02:26 PM

You need to get a GLI lol but please dont be stupid like this girl Jackie and get an automatic..

doug

02-27-2008, 02:28 PM

practical is different for every person... so far 2 days i've had my car it has been impractial because of the snow...and i guess that would mean 2 days YOUR car HAS been practical...

He was saying the practicality issue was the two seater...

PUREKDM

02-27-2008, 02:32 PM

again...the original post didn't mention anything about what kind of car he had or how many seats or how many wheel drive it had or what his definition of practical was...i was just listing my choice because he also said he was open to suggestions and my car is very practical for me...

EDIT: didn't even look at his ride...i mean even between the z and the s2k there are major differences...just thought i'd throw it out there...

doug

02-27-2008, 02:35 PM

Yeah.. like trunk space.. lol. The Z at least has some.

PUREKDM

02-27-2008, 02:38 PM

ill say it again...it would all be in his definition of practical...hardtop with a lot more storage....i mean the only real difference between the rsx's interior and mine is the half of a back seat that half of a midget might fit in w/o hitting his head on the roof

04 Turbo Spec

02-27-2008, 02:52 PM

Yeah.. like trunk space.. lol. The Z at least has some.
ding ding ding!!
http://www.edmunds.com/media/advice/specialreports/cars.comeback/05.subaru.legacy.gt.500.jpg

soo nice but to much money

doug

02-27-2008, 03:10 PM

You could probably find a used one for a good deal.. for sure.

jules

02-27-2008, 04:02 PM

honestly i would have to asked what particularly r u wanting more seats, more trunk space, better all weather performance, my next question is do yuo mind lower mpg's like 15-20 then from there 1 can make a truely educated decision.... i don't know about you a a 3000gt vr-4 would meet alot of the criteria above but it's upto what you need most..

RSX Type-Slow

03-01-2008, 06:16 PM

cant go wrong with 200hp, 6spd, leather everywhere, bose sound system, sunroof, big trunk, ALL MOTOR, and the fact that it's a honda and it'll run for ever

Type-s all the way but i'm biased

handles well, goes well, 8k redline, best sub 25k car interior, and nice looks. plus it sounds better saying you own an acura rather than a neon srt-4

420sx

03-01-2008, 06:34 PM

Save yourself 4-5 grand, and get a much better car.

A WRX. The definition of "practicality."

AWD, 4 doors, turbo, and you can pic them up as low as 9 grand. Whats not to like?

DelayedZ

03-01-2008, 08:15 PM

Bah... that would be like a 98-03 ZX2 owner saying that there car isnt an Escort. The hell ZX2s arent Escorts. ( I have a ZX2... and it IS an Escort... just like SRT-4s are Neons).

As for the topic... I like the RSX more... but SRT-4s arent bad either.

I used to have a ZX2, though ya, just called it an Escort lol, it was too hard to explain. Then I had the tC that was a little easier cept no one knows what a Scion is, now I finally have the Z and everyone knows what that is, lol.

PhillyLS1

03-01-2008, 10:31 PM

I have an SRT-4 and I'll give you a completely biased opinion :mrgreen:

Look it's up to you. You wanna win drag races, get the neon. But you're sacrifice'n creature comforts.
You wanna have leather and stuff get the RSX.

They both handle about the same. Road and track did a comparision and the neon "I believe" beat the RSX in performance all around. Note the "I believe" I can't find the artice.

Both cars have stigmas attached. Neons have an inforiority complex and RSX have the Honda boy-racer image.

It is a neon. It has a neon interior and it has neon cheap written all over it. My SRT-4 gets 28-30 when not beating the piss out of it. It has an iron block, fordged rods, and it's boosted from the factory. The trans sucks and it has a giant wing :banana:

AWDboostin

03-03-2008, 10:31 PM

srt4 all the way! so much power with minor bolt on's,rsx, not really any power until its turbo'ed

Gregory

03-03-2008, 10:36 PM

Geo Metro.

dragonfly2k3

03-03-2008, 10:49 PM

how about a civic Si? It wont really be around the 14-15k yet, but a guy on another forum Im on bought an 07 with 8k at the auction for 17k. Other than that i say the rsx, they're ass

Evo8kid

03-04-2008, 09:46 PM

get a yellow s2000

Scapegoat

03-04-2008, 10:35 PM

It is a neon. It has a neon interior and it has neon cheap written all over it. My SRT-4 gets 28-30 when not beating the piss out of it. It has an iron block, fordged rods, and it's boosted from the factory. The trans sucks and it has a giant wing :banana:

eh, the trans isn't bad... it just feels like you're shifting a truck lol and sometimes you gotta push'er into gear... the wing serves its purpose... it blocks peoples head lights from blinding you :D

I test drove an RSX-S before the SRT-4... oooo revving to 7k.. the was... um... fun? and no power till you got there... oh wait... 200bhp is power? :lol:

the interior was nice...

on that note, I can't wait to take my srt to the autocross track where my stock race seats keep me in place as I carefully walk the line between too much throttle and losing traction (due to the 260whp and 300ft/tq that I got for just under $300) to rocketing through corners.

but hey, if you want a nicer looking car with a leather interior and 6 useless gears (a car with that low power and that high revs needs a CVT damnit), where all you're going to hear is a bitchy 4 banger when you're in your power band.. get the rsx-s

as you can tell, I was highly unimpressed by the rsx-s when I drove it. It was more subtle looking and the interior had a nicer finish. Not to mention its a honda product so the durability is there in stock form.

But the SRT-4... the first time you lay on the gas... it literally grabs you by your nuts, whistles at you (yay turbo whine), and runs screaming while pulling you along for the ride.

And then, as if thats enough... it starts begging to be modded... with a stock block capable of nearly 500whp... you can't help yourself...

EFsquad

03-09-2008, 04:42 PM

im a honda acura person but rsx isnt fast so take the SRT-4 NEON

92TurboCivic

03-09-2008, 06:06 PM

im a honda acura person but rsx isnt fast so take the SRT-4 NEON

who cares, i would take an rsx over an NEON anyday, i dont even care if its an SRT-4, just my opinion

Übel GLI

03-10-2008, 11:16 PM

20th Anni. GTI, 337 or GLI... but I might be biased :P

92dxman

03-11-2008, 01:52 AM

I'd go with the Type S just because it's a hatchback. How about an Svt Focus? You could defenitely find one in your price range.

Raven18940

03-11-2008, 08:33 AM

PhillyLS1

03-11-2008, 03:53 PM

For 14K you could pick a very nice condition used 9-5 Aero. Stock for stock, I toast SRT4s, RSXs and Legacy GTs. I could keep going on about how it's the clearly superior choice, but I'll instead just offer you a test drive some time if you want it.
He's right they are nice cars. A friend of mine had a special edition (ok he claims he did I don't know **** about these cars) it had a little badge on the back. Began with a V. It was quick.

R22B

03-11-2008, 05:26 PM

they arnt NEONS.. no where on the car does it say neon!!! the body is based off the neon.. ARGG but go with the SRT-4

Trying to argue a SRT-4 isn't a Neon is like trying to argue that an WRX STI isn't an Impreza.

Scapegoat

03-11-2008, 05:29 PM

Trying to argue a SRT-4 isn't a Neon is like trying to argue that an WRX STI isn't an Impreza.

haha, yea buddy... its a neon... big deal. A car is a certain car based on the body, not whats under the hood, not the suspension, not the seats, not the gauge cluster, etc.

Of course, if the old adage holds ground here... "if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and looks like a duck... well, it must be a duck" the srt-4 isn't a neon ;)

but seriously... 05accent, its a neon. Of course its got a better 0-60 and 1/4 time that a porsche cayman, so I'm ok with that :)

4drstunner

03-11-2008, 05:53 PM

eh, the trans isn't bad... it just feels like you're shifting a truck lol and sometimes you gotta push'er into gear... the wing serves its purpose... it blocks peoples head lights from blinding you :D

I test drove an RSX-S before the SRT-4... oooo revving to 7k.. the was... um... fun? and no power till you got there... oh wait... 200bhp is power? :lol:

the interior was nice...

on that note, I can't wait to take my srt to the autocross track where my stock race seats keep me in place as I carefully walk the line between too much throttle and losing traction (due to the 260whp and 300ft/tq that I got for just under $300) to rocketing through corners.

but hey, if you want a nicer looking car with a leather interior and 6 useless gears (a car with that low power and that high revs needs a CVT damnit), where all you're going to hear is a bitchy 4 banger when you're in your power band.. get the rsx-s

as you can tell, I was highly unimpressed by the rsx-s when I drove it. It was more subtle looking and the interior had a nicer finish. Not to mention its a honda product so the durability is there in stock form.

But the SRT-4... the first time you lay on the gas... it literally grabs you by your nuts, whistles at you (yay turbo whine), and runs screaming while pulling you along for the ride.

And then, as if thats enough... it starts begging to be modded... with a stock block capable of nearly 500whp... you can't help yourself...

Amen! x2! I dont hate hondas or the rsx for that matter but what are you looking for from this car. Speed srt all day everyday. A clean lil somewhat luxuary car then go Rsx. But let me tell you from my experience the rsx type is a slooooooow pos stock, I dont care if you shift it at 10000 rpms. Its still slow, the 6 speed is a waste and IMO the seats are uncomfartable. I may be a lil bias here but SRT FTW! :wiggle:

R22B

03-11-2008, 06:28 PM

haha, yea buddy... its a neon... big deal. A car is a certain car based on the body, not whats under the hood, not the suspension, not the seats, not the gauge cluster, etc.

Of course, if the old adage holds ground here... "if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and looks like a duck... well, it must be a duck" the srt-4 isn't a neon ;)

but seriously... 05accent, its a neon. Of course its got a better 0-60 and 1/4 time that a porsche cayman, so I'm ok with that :)

I don't see anything bad with calling it a Neon, personally. Hell, I see 70 year old ladies driving my car around. Should I call my car a granny car? Nevermind, don't answer that.

As for getting an RSX or a SRT-4... why not a Bugeye WRX? ;)

Scapegoat

03-11-2008, 06:36 PM

I don't see anything bad with calling it a Neon, personally. Hell, I see 70 year old ladies driving my car around. Should I call my car a granny car? Nevermind, don't answer that.

As for getting an RSX or a SRT-4... why not a Bugeye WRX? ;)

I was agreeing with you. 05accent has a stick up his ass about the whole neon thing.

Raven18940

03-12-2008, 10:32 AM

He's right they are nice cars. A friend of mine had a special edition (ok he claims he did I don't know **** about these cars) it had a little badge on the back. Began with a V. It was quick.
Viggen, yeah, that's the hottest of the stock SAABs. Slightly faster than my car(less weight mostly), but they have chassis stiffness issues so they torque steer like nobody's business. The 9-5 aero has the same engine, a much stiffer chassis and more advanced suspension. It's just a lot better at put it's power down, but the stock suspension lets it down.

I was agreeing with you. 05accent has a stick up his ass about the whole neon thing.
I pretty much automatically hate anyone who pulls the card "it doesn't say Neon on it." The SRT4 as a muscle car. They took a cheap, basic car and put a awesome engine in it and suspension and brakes to help it not crash.

GsrSiHatchie

03-27-2008, 12:24 PM

you might as well get a honda, because everyone goes through that phase... but then again

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qE1UvliZtDM

Scapegoat

03-27-2008, 12:55 PM

you might as well get a honda, because everyone goes through that phase... but then again

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qE1UvliZtDM

that better be a modified rsx-s... or a really ****ty driver in the srt

Kevin

03-27-2008, 12:59 PM

Look at these ****ing idiots messing up your thread with there psychobabel.

I'm not biased at all and have driven both. I would go with the majority on this one and get the Type-S. It's much more practical with the gas prices and they aren't slow at all. They move, the best 2.0 n/a motor I've ever beat on. Hell with a reflash and some bolt ons you can rip that thing and have the car look sexy as hell. Car gets the girls wet too. It's reliable, good on gas, etc.

You could save up for a supercharger if you felt the need to take it on the highway and embarrass srt-4's all day long.

Charged SVTF

03-29-2008, 07:49 PM

I like both cars. Both would need some minor adjustments to make me happy. I woudl definitely say get a blower on a Type S. Love the comptech and jackson racing on there. Make good power with just 5 psi. and there is room to grow on that. SRT-4. Make sure its an 04 and up for the Dif and just work the suspension. With the SRT, never liked the interior, mainly due to the big older shifter (pt cruiser issue). However, you have to respect both engines and make the decision thats right for you.

For me, its a toss up. Bolt ons with blower Type S would be Sex. Suspensioned SRT-4 would be Sex. Choice is yours.

Good point of view here from the supercharged Type S:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAOqS7ghl1w&feature=related

Srt 4 idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ednhs3f7Myo

omgjacki

03-29-2008, 08:31 PM

Uh...

RSX.

PhillyLS1

03-29-2008, 09:40 PM

1st. LOL it's a ****ing neon. All day.
2nd. I wouldn't be so quick to take the fuel route. I get 30mpg on the highway. I used to drive from my duty station to Philly all the time and averaged that driving like a retard. RSX guys correct me here, don't you have to use premium?

They are both good cars. If you want a touch of class take the RSX. If you want something to build up go with the SRT-4. Just me though.

Charged SVTF

03-30-2008, 12:21 AM

agreed.

Munky

03-30-2008, 12:32 AM

Omghi2u2!!! Neyawn Ftmfw!!!!

Evo8kid

03-30-2008, 01:53 AM

he bought the SRT4. /Thread

Kevin

03-30-2008, 04:46 AM

Ban him Bryan.

turbo4g63

03-30-2008, 11:15 AM

type s hands down. 99% of "neons" are beat to hell. Plus the rsx has a much nicer interior and i'd bet the gas mileage is way better in the rsx

04 Turbo Spec

03-30-2008, 01:58 PM

i already bought a 2004 SRT from a 50 year old dude, it had 13800 miles on it. This thing was his mid-life crisis car so he washed it more than drove it. The car is extremely immaculate and in like new condition.

no need for the debate to continue

BlackSSNick

03-30-2008, 02:34 PM

cobalt ss supercharged

CleanNeon98

03-30-2008, 02:43 PM

wow...fail??

not you greg lol

OMGz Turbo

03-31-2008, 08:14 AM

Was the one you bought black and was his name gary?? LOL

And i dont wanna hear oh RSX's aernt beat on....i think 9 times out of 10 i have had them trying to race....so throw that one out the window

04 Turbo Spec

04-01-2008, 04:00 PM

Was the one you bought black and was his name gary?? LOL

And i dont wanna hear oh RSX's aernt beat on....i think 9 times out of 10 i have had them trying to race....so throw that one out the window

no it was red and bought from a guy named craig

MoreBoostPlease

04-03-2008, 03:08 PM

To the OP, it depends on how you define "practical".

What is it you are looking for in a car? For me, a practical daily driver meant 4 doors, pretty good gas mileage, relatively inexpensive, and reliable. Just as important as all of that though, was I wanted something fun. I had never wanted an SRT-4 simply because it was a neon…..until of course I drove one. It has been 100% reliable since day one, even after being modded. Around town driving will net me 20mpg as long as I don't hang out in the boost too much. Cruising on the highway returns 30mpg.

I'm a fan of all cars, having owned vehicles such as a GSR, Cobra, etc. Put thought into your purchase and buy it for the right reasons,...not just because the Honda or Dodge fans tell you their car is the best. Do your research.