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Gorilla Unit 33 · 08-09-2005, 10:30 AM

i was just wondering cause i went and test drove an srt4 lastr week and im going back tonight to do it again.... dont get any ideas lol but HOW MANY PEOPLE HERE HAVE AN SRT4 and what are the pros and cons to them? i know there the best times & power for the money plus my insurance is only gonna be 190 a month so im totally down with getttin one ..... Oooppsss

shhhh

... just answer my questions and ill check back to see whats up

SilverTurboRidin · 08-09-2005, 10:47 AM

Well depends...Every car has its downfall...

What year are you looking at...brand new?

Gorilla Unit 33 · 08-09-2005, 12:18 PM

still havent made my decision i got plenty of time though i gotta sell my lancer for 12grand (which im not askin much) and then ill be buyin one within hours of that, but do all of them only have crank down rear windows none have power? you name the downfalls for each year that way it will help me make my decision easier thanx

CarbonIS · 08-09-2005, 01:11 PM

I'd actually be interested in people's responses here too.......

htheduck · 08-09-2005, 03:22 PM

I own one. Pros you've listed VALUE-that was my primary reason. Some more off the top of my head:

-03 & 04.5 model years had a power train warranty of 7/70k right from Dodge-I can't think of another manf. that could match that in the same year-perhaps Hundai?
-gas mileage (if conservative) approx 27 mpg for a 230 hp rated vehicle: my best demonstrated: 27mpg, worst: 8.3mpg
-go and review the results of 1 Lap-SRT4 did well in it's class
-easily upgradeable & relative cost for: suspension & engine
-04 & 05 models have LSDs, bigger injectors, few more hp
-sturdy tranny and engine overall if driven normal

Cons:
-gas mileage poor (if you like boost)
-03 model-NO LSD
-questionable support/warranty for Mopar Stage upgrades from dealers
-stock rake
-rear tension strut bushings, soft
-narrow stock wheels: 17x6
-rear windows are manual: all years (already stated)
-lack of muffler (stock design) vs. local law enforcement
-no cruise control

That is all that I can think of right now. If you want to do more research I would suggest SRTForums.com. Good luck.
-H

SilverTurboRidin · 08-09-2005, 04:33 PM

Law enforcement cant do squat....Just take that ticket to the dealer, have them right off that its stock, say bye to the ticket.

smoger · 08-10-2005, 02:54 PM

As for the power rear windows.. if it really bothers you THAT much.. there is a kit sold on srtforums for about 200 i believe, maybe a little more, maybe a little less to convert them to power

i ride in the drivers seat so i couldnt care less if theres cranks back there or not.

lets see.. mine is an 03 and i have 35,450 miles as of the last time i parked it in the garage.

ive been back to the dealership for 1 problem, bad headlight lenses which seemed to be a problem on early 03's but i havent seen anyone with an 04+ with the problem. the dealer was totally cool and had a new set(w/ revised part #) for me within a week, no questions asked.

wheelhop is a problem of course but that comes with the territory. solid front lower control arm bushings and upgraded motormounts will get rid of it COMPLETELY.

i have seen a bunch of '05 owners with tranny problems(but being covered under warranty). as howard said.. 03's and early 04's have the 7/70, whereas 05's do not.

basically.. for every nag of the car there is a relatively simple fix.

and of course the mopar stage kits are awesome for easy to install and reliable performance.

oh and the other major problem, if you consider it one, is that NOONE will take the car seriously or give it respect.. heck based on your first post you seemed ashamed to want to get one so you know first hand.

any other specific questions let me know and ill do my best to answer

PSI Chick · 08-10-2005, 07:12 PM

you all forgot the 3000 ft turning radius. that's my only real complaint. everything else that you want to nitpick about the car can be fixed for pretty cheap from the aftermarket. there's a huge aftermarket segement for the car now.

i have a 03 with 20k on her. no major issues other than the ones i've caused by modding and going to the track. i like to break stuff at the track

smoger · 08-10-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PSI Chick

you all forgot the 3000 ft turning radius. that's my only real complaint. everything else that you want to nitpick about the car can be fixed for pretty cheap from the aftermarket. there's a huge aftermarket segement for the car now.

i have a 03 with 20k on her. no major issues other than the ones i've caused by modding and going to the track. i like to break stuff at the track

lol, i did forget about that.. but then again who makes a car buying decision based on that?

it does make my neon feel like it has 4 wheel steering though, lol

Gorilla Unit 33 · 08-11-2005, 04:49 PM

ok so it sounds like the 2004 is the best deal really it has lsd and the warranty would carry over to me being the owner (already checked with dealership) and as long as theres no "red flags" on the vin then its all good and ill be able to keep modding it with mopar stuff and keep the warrenty

smoger · 08-11-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

ok so it sounds like the 2004 is the best deal really it has lsd and the warranty would carry over to me being the owner (already checked with dealership) and as long as theres no "red flags" on the vin then its all good and ill be able to keep modding it with mopar stuff and keep the warrenty

as long as you are not the third owner. only first and second owner get the warranty.

SRTREX · 08-11-2005, 10:11 PM

It is a great car and can stand up to alot of abuse. Keep it stock and it will last for a long time. No one gives them respect until they race you and realize. I can't wait to see the look on some people's faces when they come across me on the street with my new setup. I had no major problems with a bigger turbo for over 1 yr. Turning radius does suck though.

SilverTurboRidin · 08-12-2005, 01:49 AM

hmm your going over 600hp?? How so.

smoger · 08-12-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

hmm your going over 600hp?? How so.

probably the same way as the guy on srtforums pushing over 400 with the stock turbo

..or at least he ran that for a day when he managed to have his car in one peice and make it to a dyno, lol

SilverTurboRidin · 08-12-2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smoger

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Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

hmm your going over 600hp?? How so.

probably the same way as the guy on srtforums pushing over 400 with the stock turbo

..or at least he ran that for a day when he managed to have his car in one peice and make it to a dyno, lol

Yeah, i was just interested. I love see high horsepower srt's....But we all know how reliable they are :thumbdow:

smoger · 08-12-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

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Originally Posted by smoger

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Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

hmm your going over 600hp?? How so.

probably the same way as the guy on srtforums pushing over 400 with the stock turbo

..or at least he ran that for a day when he managed to have his car in one peice and make it to a dyno, lol

Yeah, i was just interested. I love see high horsepower srt's....But we all know how reliable they are :thumbdow:

yeah i dont know what the deal is, theres a lot of guys pushing 500+whp but none of them seem to be able to do anything.

then you have guys like tiny, who i believe only dynoed 3xx(albeit the setup may have changed since then, and he may have a newer/higher dyno) to the wheels, running 11's all day long. just goes to show theres more to the game then the high #'s

SilverTurboRidin · 08-12-2005, 08:40 AM

Yup....Its cool having 500+HP but can you get it to the ground..and how fast.

htheduck · 08-12-2005, 09:11 AM

At that point of pushing 500+ HP you have to ask yourself, what is the LIMITING FACTOR HERE? You need enough beefing up of the tranny to match the engine.

PSI Chick · 08-12-2005, 11:22 AM

the tranny's not the problem, plain old traction is.

SilverTurboRidin · 08-12-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PSI Chick

the tranny's not the problem, plain old traction is.

lol thats why i asked if you could get it to the ground.

08-09-2005, 10:30 AM	#1
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	srt4 check in i was just wondering cause i went and test drove an srt4 lastr week and im going back tonight to do it again.... dont get any ideas lol but HOW MANY PEOPLE HERE HAVE AN SRT4 and what are the pros and cons to them? i know there the best times & power for the money plus my insurance is only gonna be 190 a month so im totally down with getttin one ..... Oooppsss shhhh ... just answer my questions and ill check back to see whats up __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

08-09-2005, 10:47 AM	#2
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Well depends...Every car has its downfall... What year are you looking at...brand new? __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-09-2005, 12:18 PM	#3
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	still havent made my decision i got plenty of time though i gotta sell my lancer for 12grand (which im not askin much) and then ill be buyin one within hours of that, but do all of them only have crank down rear windows none have power? you name the downfalls for each year that way it will help me make my decision easier thanx __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

08-09-2005, 03:22 PM	#5
htheduck Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Member #583 iTrader: (0)	I own one. Pros you've listed VALUE-that was my primary reason. Some more off the top of my head: -03 & 04.5 model years had a power train warranty of 7/70k right from Dodge-I can't think of another manf. that could match that in the same year-perhaps Hundai? -gas mileage (if conservative) approx 27 mpg for a 230 hp rated vehicle: my best demonstrated: 27mpg, worst: 8.3mpg -go and review the results of 1 Lap-SRT4 did well in it's class -easily upgradeable & relative cost for: suspension & engine -04 & 05 models have LSDs, bigger injectors, few more hp -sturdy tranny and engine overall if driven normal Cons: -gas mileage poor (if you like boost) -03 model-NO LSD -questionable support/warranty for Mopar Stage upgrades from dealers -stock rake -rear tension strut bushings, soft -narrow stock wheels: 17x6 -rear windows are manual: all years (already stated) -lack of muffler (stock design) vs. local law enforcement -no cruise control That is all that I can think of right now. If you want to do more research I would suggest SRTForums.com. Good luck. -H __________________ -H To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 94 Integra LS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Law enforcement cant do squat....Just take that ticket to the dealer, have them right off that its stock, say bye to the ticket. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-10-2005, 02:54 PM	#7
smoger Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: philly Member #64 iTrader: (1)	As for the power rear windows.. if it really bothers you THAT much.. there is a kit sold on srtforums for about 200 i believe, maybe a little more, maybe a little less to convert them to power i ride in the drivers seat so i couldnt care less if theres cranks back there or not. lets see.. mine is an 03 and i have 35,450 miles as of the last time i parked it in the garage. ive been back to the dealership for 1 problem, bad headlight lenses which seemed to be a problem on early 03's but i havent seen anyone with an 04+ with the problem. the dealer was totally cool and had a new set(w/ revised part #) for me within a week, no questions asked. wheelhop is a problem of course but that comes with the territory. solid front lower control arm bushings and upgraded motormounts will get rid of it COMPLETELY. i have seen a bunch of '05 owners with tranny problems(but being covered under warranty). as howard said.. 03's and early 04's have the 7/70, whereas 05's do not. basically.. for every nag of the car there is a relatively simple fix. and of course the mopar stage kits are awesome for easy to install and reliable performance. oh and the other major problem, if you consider it one, is that NOONE will take the car seriously or give it respect.. heck based on your first post you seemed ashamed to want to get one so you know first hand. any other specific questions let me know and ill do my best to answer __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| 2000 Black Acura 3.2TL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. .. all car enthusiasts are welcome

08-10-2005, 07:12 PM	#8
PSI Chick Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY Member #67 iTrader: (0)	you all forgot the 3000 ft turning radius. that's my only real complaint. everything else that you want to nitpick about the car can be fixed for pretty cheap from the aftermarket. there's a huge aftermarket segement for the car now. i have a 03 with 20k on her. no major issues other than the ones i've caused by modding and going to the track. i like to break stuff at the track

08-11-2005, 04:49 PM	#10
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	ok so it sounds like the 2004 is the best deal really it has lsd and the warranty would carry over to me being the owner (already checked with dealership) and as long as theres no "red flags" on the vin then its all good and ill be able to keep modding it with mopar stuff and keep the warrenty __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

08-11-2005, 10:11 PM	#12
SRTREX Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA Member #292 My Ride: 02 Z06, 03 SRT4, 02 WRX iTrader: (0)	SRT It is a great car and can stand up to alot of abuse. Keep it stock and it will last for a long time. No one gives them respect until they race you and realize. I can't wait to see the look on some people's faces when they come across me on the street with my new setup. I had no major problems with a bigger turbo for over 1 yr. Turning radius does suck though. __________________ 03 SRT4 - 716whp, 35psi 02 Torch Red ZO6 - 584whp 534trq,(9psi) Paxton Novi 2000,ARH, Meth Inj,BB Exaust, Tial BOV 02 SVT Lightning - Built motor, Ported Eaton(16psi) 150 Wet shot 02 WRX - For Sale

08-12-2005, 01:49 AM	#13
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	hmm your going over 600hp?? How so. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-12-2005, 08:40 AM	#17
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Yup....Its cool having 500+HP but can you get it to the ground..and how fast. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-12-2005, 09:11 AM	#18
htheduck Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Member #583 iTrader: (0)	At that point of pushing 500+ HP you have to ask yourself, what is the LIMITING FACTOR HERE? You need enough beefing up of the tranny to match the engine.

08-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#19
PSI Chick Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY Member #67 iTrader: (0)	the tranny's not the problem, plain old traction is.

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