There comes a point in your life where the "my car is faster than your car attitude" just doesn't cut it any more. When I was 17, I had a 79 Z28....I didn't car how it looked, I cared how fast it was and who I could beat with it. Now that I'm a "little" older, my priorities have changed. I want something that is quick, comfortable and reflects more of what point I'm at in my life. I understand exactly what Antonio is saying. Your Neon is a great bang for the buck car, but when you want to take your parents or friends out to dinner, you don't all want to climb into a Neon......I'm not ripping on you, I'm just saying that when you get a little older, and start making a little more $$$, you'll understand.
First of all, ATL, not ALT. Secondly, I know 9 people in Atlanta that own SRT-4's, at 25 years old, I'm the youngest and the only one without kids of my own (most have gray hair). My mom who is 47 this year drives 2002 Trans-AM WS6, she appreciates a fast car as much as I do, reguardless of whether or not it was built from a neon chassis (for the record there is not ONE neon badge on this vehicle from the factory). I see the point your attempting to convey and I understand that you're not trying to be insulting. I cleared $40K working in Mid-Town Atlanta (where 3 and 5 series BMW's are more common than Accords), wearing a tie to work every day last year. That's enough to buy a more expensive car (that I could beat with my 'neon'), but that's not what I want. I'll cut to the chase: My point is, that not everyone goes the same direction in life.
Secondly, I know 9 people in Atlanta that own SRT-4's, at 25 years old, I'm the youngest and the only one without kids of my own (most have gray hair). My mom who is 47 this year drives 2002 Trans-AM WS6, she appreciates a fast car as much as I do, reguardless of whether or not it was built from a neon chassis (for the record there is not ONE neon badge on this vehicle from the factory). I see the point your attempting to convey and I understand that you're not trying to be insulting. I cleared $40K working in Mid-Town Atlanta (where 3 and 5 series BMW's are more common than Accords), wearing a tie to work every day last year. That's enough to buy a more expensive car (that I could beat with my 'neon'), but that's not what I want. I'll cut to the chase: My point is, that not everyone goes the same direction in life. 
