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WaterDR · 10-09-2006, 06:10 PM

In about two years you won't hear boo about these things anymore since they don't make them. And the ones that are left will either be blown apart from running 22 lbs of boost, or run into a tree by the inexperienced 17 year olds that drive them.

No self-respecting adult man would own one of these. This is the kind of car you buy for your teenage daughter and drive it every once in a while for kicks.

Are they fast? Sure. So what. I could strap a rocket on my back and hop on a sooter and beat a Vette, but I would still take the Vette.

Now, on the plus side about SRT-4's (man, is this going to get me bashed), in some ways an SRT-4 is not much different then a Mustang back in the 60's. The first Mustangs were cheap secretaries cars (ie just like Neons). Early Mustangs had no respect, but, they were cheap and sporty looking. Fact is, in the first 18 months of production, Ford sold a million Mustangs and most of them were slow-ass V-6 models.

As a joke, Shelby took one and made it fast. At first, he was embarrassed to be associated with the car, but he did it anyway. As a result, the Mustang has shared a storied history. In some ways, Dodge has tried the same old trick.

In 2025 if there is an SRT-4 featured at the Barret Jackson auction, then I will eat my words.....but I somehow doubt it.

10-09-2006, 06:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,600	In about two years you won't hear boo about these things anymore since they don't make them. And the ones that are left will either be blown apart from running 22 lbs of boost, or run into a tree by the inexperienced 17 year olds that drive them. No self-respecting adult man would own one of these. This is the kind of car you buy for your teenage daughter and drive it every once in a while for kicks. Are they fast? Sure. So what. I could strap a rocket on my back and hop on a sooter and beat a Vette, but I would still take the Vette. Now, on the plus side about SRT-4's (man, is this going to get me bashed), in some ways an SRT-4 is not much different then a Mustang back in the 60's. The first Mustangs were cheap secretaries cars (ie just like Neons). Early Mustangs had no respect, but, they were cheap and sporty looking. Fact is, in the first 18 months of production, Ford sold a million Mustangs and most of them were slow-ass V-6 models. As a joke, Shelby took one and made it fast. At first, he was embarrassed to be associated with the car, but he did it anyway. As a result, the Mustang has shared a storied history. In some ways, Dodge has tried the same old trick. In 2025 if there is an SRT-4 featured at the Barret Jackson auction, then I will eat my words.....but I somehow doubt it. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Hi-Tech Stage 2 Cam; LT's; ProChamber with SLP LM1 cat back; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump (waiting on dyno)