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With less than 2000 dollars, you can get an SRT-4 into the 12's. Even with FI on the Z, the car is a high 12 second / low 13 second car. Underneath the dodge exterior is a car that can easily beat a Z any day of the week. It just seems that many Z owners DO feel like they have an inferiority complex when a 20k dodge can equal or even better their 27-35k cars. You can say all you want, its ugly, its a dodge, its cheap, but at the end of the day, when that 20k dodge with hood scoop and big wing beats you, you'll be feeling 
If anything, I have nothing but respect for those little neons. I just wish I could find one in NYC late at night so I can see how quick they really are!
If anything, I have nothing but respect for those little neons. I just wish I could find one in NYC late at night so I can see how quick they really are!
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^^ I agree with this guy. Some of you people need to quit being such fanboys. The SRT-4 is indeed capable of beating a Z, and vice-versa. Of course I'd have to say the Z still has a slight edge. Anyways, welcome on board 
The SRT-4 is a nice car, just ignore the fanboys.
The SRT-4 is a nice car, just ignore the fanboys.
I agree that the SRT4 can probably easily beat the Z in straight line performance but, if I want a drag car I would still have my pro-street stang. I think that the Z is an overall better package.
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for under $20K you can have a used LS1 with some mods & run 12s...........
I actually LIKE Neons. I believe his race since these damn Neons accelerate about the same as the 350z.
Welcome to the forum & please realize our cars have very similar straight line performance & you might run into a better driver & lose one of these days.
I actually LIKE Neons. I believe his race since these damn Neons accelerate about the same as the 350z.
Welcome to the forum & please realize our cars have very similar straight line performance & you might run into a better driver & lose one of these days.
Originally posted by yobri
"... pull, pull, PULL..."
"You got it."
"No, he's got it."
"... pull, pull, PULL..."
"You got it."
"No, he's got it."
I had to laugh at this post. But, don't mind all the negative comments. Welcome to the forum.
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guys guys guys, quit being so damn **** about everything, seriously. geeezzzzzz, cut the guy some slack, he is just a fellow car enthusiast just like you and i, only with a diffrent car....
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SRT-4's are turbocharged at 230 horse. THe 350Z is 287 non turbo. So the Z is definatly faster off the line cause no turbo lag. So i think the man is lieing. He just wishes he spent 8 g's more and got a real car. Not no neon.
Aren't SRT-4s AWD? That would explain the their ability to launch well. Also supercharged cars are far easier to mod effectively.
I wouldnt drive a nean but thats personal and dosen't mean its not a "real car."
slikmo22:
Don't be ignorant.
I wouldnt drive a nean but thats personal and dosen't mean its not a "real car."
slikmo22:
Don't be ignorant.
Originally posted by mpol99
for under $20K you can have a used LS1 with some mods & run 12s...........
I actually LIKE Neons. I believe his race since these damn Neons accelerate about the same as the 350z.
Welcome to the forum & please realize our cars have very similar straight line performance & you might run into a better driver & lose one of these days.
for under $20K you can have a used LS1 with some mods & run 12s...........
I actually LIKE Neons. I believe his race since these damn Neons accelerate about the same as the 350z.
Welcome to the forum & please realize our cars have very similar straight line performance & you might run into a better driver & lose one of these days.
yeah, but a used car is not under warranty, like the neon which is covered under the the 7yr/70k powertrain warranty dodge offers. something goes wrong on an LS1, $$. Break something on the new neon, dealer fixes it. And the neon has the added advantage (could be disadvantage in performance aspect) of FWD, which make it practical for all-season driving.
Originally posted by slikmo22
SRT-4's are turbocharged at 230 horse. THe 350Z is 287 non turbo. So the Z is definatly faster off the line cause no turbo lag. So i think the man is lieing. He just wishes he spent 8 g's more and got a real car. Not no neon.
SRT-4's are turbocharged at 230 horse. THe 350Z is 287 non turbo. So the Z is definatly faster off the line cause no turbo lag. So i think the man is lieing. He just wishes he spent 8 g's more and got a real car. Not no neon.
350z - 235-245 whp
Neon - 230 whp
Neon = 400 lb weight advantage = winner
I think the neon is every bit as real as any car out there. I hope you of all people will go out, find an SRT-4 to race and get your *** handed by him... maybe you'll think... "damn i could have saved 8 grand and bought something faster".
The Neon isn't much of a looker, but it isn't an Aztec or a PT cruiser either.
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Originally posted by themyst
yeah, but a used car is not under warranty, like the neon which is covered under the the 7yr/70k powertrain warranty dodge offers. something goes wrong on an LS1, $$. Break something on the new neon, dealer fixes it. And the neon has the added advantage (could be disadvantage in performance aspect) of FWD, which make it practical for all-season driving.
yeah, but a used car is not under warranty, like the neon which is covered under the the 7yr/70k powertrain warranty dodge offers. something goes wrong on an LS1, $$. Break something on the new neon, dealer fixes it. And the neon has the added advantage (could be disadvantage in performance aspect) of FWD, which make it practical for all-season driving.
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Originally posted by JFritz
cedusett, are we really bashing?
#1 we all know the Srt-4 is not faster than the z stock.
#2 Compared to other forums, I think we're being easy on him.
#3 What other reason did he have to come to our forum and post his first post as a "beat a Z" post.
Aggression? I think not.
Skepticism and retort, I think so.
cedusett, are we really bashing?
#1 we all know the Srt-4 is not faster than the z stock.
#2 Compared to other forums, I think we're being easy on him.
#3 What other reason did he have to come to our forum and post his first post as a "beat a Z" post.
Aggression? I think not.
Skepticism and retort, I think so.
Oh and p.s.........
We dont have the fastest production cars in the world...Actually for a "SPORTS" car the Zis pretty damn SLOW in stock form...
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Originally posted by daking350
Ummm...Actually I hate to break it to you but the SRT IS faster than a stock Z.....
Oh and p.s......... We dont have the fastest production cars in the world...Actually for a "SPORTS" car the Zis pretty damn SLOW in stock form...
Ummm...Actually I hate to break it to you but the SRT IS faster than a stock Z.....
Oh and p.s.........
We dont have the fastest production cars in the world...Actually for a "SPORTS" car the Zis pretty damn SLOW in stock form...
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Myself, I think there is more to life than how fast you get from point A to point B. Speed is of course important, or we wouldn't mod our toys now would we? 
I have to think the way our car looks is what made us buy one.
It all comes down to the driver. I have played with SRT4's at three seperate times and all three times I had no problem pulling away from them. All three times it was while in motion, at around 30-40mph area, not from a dead stop. It's kind of funny, they'd roll up on me fast like they had something to prove. Go figure.
I know the SRT4 is quick, and being a Dodge...MOPAR has some serious goodies for it that makes it crazy quick but when you pull up at the lights, you think people drool over the Neon and ask the Neon owner all sorts of questions? Maybe.... Think Neon owners get asked if "that's the new Porsche"? lol
To each his/her own, the SRT4 is a great car and for what you pay... wow, I can't think of a car better for the buck. I just think it's pointless to argue over which is better, the question should be... which is better for you.
just my 2 cents
I have to think the way our car looks is what made us buy one.It all comes down to the driver. I have played with SRT4's at three seperate times and all three times I had no problem pulling away from them. All three times it was while in motion, at around 30-40mph area, not from a dead stop. It's kind of funny, they'd roll up on me fast like they had something to prove. Go figure.
I know the SRT4 is quick, and being a Dodge...MOPAR has some serious goodies for it that makes it crazy quick but when you pull up at the lights, you think people drool over the Neon and ask the Neon owner all sorts of questions? Maybe.... Think Neon owners get asked if "that's the new Porsche"? lol
To each his/her own, the SRT4 is a great car and for what you pay... wow, I can't think of a car better for the buck. I just think it's pointless to argue over which is better, the question should be... which is better for you.
just my 2 cents
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Arn't you all being a little childish, "My car is faster then yours,"
Please guys this is really getting old.
Arguing over the internet, is like winning the special olympics.
In the end your still retarded...
Please guys this is really getting old.
Arguing over the internet, is like winning the special olympics.
In the end your still retarded...