View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
2008 Nismo 350z
6
30.00%
2011+ Subaru STi sedan
10
50.00%
2008 Caliber SRT4
4
20.00%
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Which would you choose...?
#1
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Which would you choose...?
Okay, so here's the deal. One of my friends has a 2004 Dodge Neon SRT4 with ~95k miles. He's in the market for a new vehicle and can't decide what to do. He changes his mind every 20 minutes and he thinks everything I say is stupid.
Here's the options:
1. 2008 Nismo 350z.
$17,500
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys this.
PROS:
-Great handling
-Decent power
-Under value (due to rebuilt title)
CONS:
-Rebuilt title
-Not really sure on the damages and how well it was repaired.
-Costs a lot to make decent power (~400whp+)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3000508713.html
2. 2011 Subaru WRX STi
$30,000+
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys an STi.
PROS:
-AWD
-mods aren't crazy expensive for decent whp (~400whp)
-looks
-resale value is amazing
CONS:
-$30k+
3. 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
$13,500
He would sell the Neon for this.
PROS:
-mpg
-back seat
-turbo'd
CONS:
-some parts discontinued
-weird shifter position
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3003933249.html
It's a wide range of options, and wide range of price but we have narrowed it down to these three. ANY and ALL comments welcome.
Here's the options:
1. 2008 Nismo 350z.
$17,500
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys this.
PROS:
-Great handling
-Decent power
-Under value (due to rebuilt title)
CONS:
-Rebuilt title
-Not really sure on the damages and how well it was repaired.
-Costs a lot to make decent power (~400whp+)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3000508713.html
2. 2011 Subaru WRX STi
$30,000+
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys an STi.
PROS:
-AWD
-mods aren't crazy expensive for decent whp (~400whp)
-looks
-resale value is amazing
CONS:
-$30k+
3. 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
$13,500
He would sell the Neon for this.
PROS:
-mpg
-back seat
-turbo'd
CONS:
-some parts discontinued
-weird shifter position
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3003933249.html
It's a wide range of options, and wide range of price but we have narrowed it down to these three. ANY and ALL comments welcome.
#2
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Originally Posted by OHYEANICE
Okay, so here's the deal. One of my friends has a 2004 Dodge Neon SRT4 with ~95k miles. He's in the market for a new vehicle and can't decide what to do. He changes his mind every 20 minutes and he thinks everything I say is stupid.
Here's the options:
1. 2008 Nismo 350z.
$17,500
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys this.
PROS:
-Great handling
-Decent power
-Under value (due to rebuilt title)
CONS:
-Rebuilt title
-Not really sure on the damages and how well it was repaired.
-Costs a lot to make decent power (~400whp+)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3000508713.html
2. 2011 Subaru WRX STi
$30,000+
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys an STi.
PROS:
-AWD
-mods aren't crazy expensive for decent whp (~400whp)
-looks
-resale value is amazing
CONS:
-$30k+
3. 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
$13,500
He would sell the Neon for this.
PROS:
-mpg
-back seat
-turbo'd
CONS:
-some parts discontinued
-weird shifter position
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3003933249.html
It's a wide range of options, and wide range of price but we have narrowed it down to these three. ANY and ALL comments welcome.
Here's the options:
1. 2008 Nismo 350z.
$17,500
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys this.
PROS:
-Great handling
-Decent power
-Under value (due to rebuilt title)
CONS:
-Rebuilt title
-Not really sure on the damages and how well it was repaired.
-Costs a lot to make decent power (~400whp+)
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3000508713.html
2. 2011 Subaru WRX STi
$30,000+
He would keep the Neon as a DD if he buys an STi.
PROS:
-AWD
-mods aren't crazy expensive for decent whp (~400whp)
-looks
-resale value is amazing
CONS:
-$30k+
3. 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
$13,500
He would sell the Neon for this.
PROS:
-mpg
-back seat
-turbo'd
CONS:
-some parts discontinued
-weird shifter position
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3003933249.html
It's a wide range of options, and wide range of price but we have narrowed it down to these three. ANY and ALL comments welcome.
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If it were me, I'd go with the Nismo but only if it was soundly rebuilt. Nissan makes a high revving motor that can take HEAT. This is why the 3.7L comes factory stock with twin turbos on the 370z? I'd build the bottom end up on the 3.5L V6 and twin it! Those cars can be crazy fun with enough power to the ground. My lady just wrecked her SRT4 a couple of months ago. Dynoed and built to 313whp. That thing was crazy underpowered but so light that she could romp on Subbies, Mustangs, and various other things.
Thanks for your input.
#6
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Originally Posted by OHYEANICE
The 370z's come N/A from the factory. The Nismo puts down about 500whp at 8psi when twin turbo'd on stock block but it costs a lot to get it to that point. What did you do to the SRT4? They should be putting down more power than 313whp if they're built.
Thanks for your input.
How much is a lot of money exactly?
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Boost controller and suspension parts as well as an aftermarket intercooler and forged internals. Like I said, it was the gf's car and her daily whp was 318 but her boost controller could go up to 18psi. Until the wall met the car and the SRT's demise was immediate. I was bummed I didn't get to drive it.
How much is a lot of money exactly?
How much is a lot of money exactly?
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STI hands down. All you need is a downpipe and Cobb Access Port and it will run 12.8's-13 flat. And not to mention it will rape on a road course with springs and sways.
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Agreed, nothing on the list seems all that stand-out, especially in Texas where the sube's AWD advantage isn't that great (unless he is a manly man and runs around with the traction control off).
I looked through the Mustang listings from 13-30k, they seem a bit pricey for what they are asking in the S-197 cars.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/search/...0&maxAsk=30000
I looked through the Mustang listings from 13-30k, they seem a bit pricey for what they are asking in the S-197 cars.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/search/...0&maxAsk=30000
#18
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wouldnt buy the wrecked 350, espeically if you aren't sure of it's repairs
the subie is too much, and too ugly
and the caliber should never be bought by anyone, ever.
the subie is too much, and too ugly
and the caliber should never be bought by anyone, ever.