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If time permits tomorrow, I may be taking one out for a test drive. Hope the weather holds up to allow for a spirited test drive. Yes, it's a Dodge, but heck, I have to test out what is on the market. Results tomorrow, if I do indeed take one out for a spin. 
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Where'd you find it?
Haven't even seen one yet and the dealer around here dosen't think he's gonna get one.
96 LX 3.0L MTX - Black/Tan
K&N; 12lb F/W & uprated clutch
2.5" Pipe; SVT bits; Mystery Mod; Pull-tie Mod;
UN-tuned Mod; 3rd Gear Synro-Crunch Mod
280K on the Shell, and 40ish on the Motor... 1/4 mile??
Yeah, it's a fun daily driver...
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Originally posted by touredon:
Where'd you find it?
Haven't even seen one yet and the dealer around here dosen't think he's gonna get one.
There are lots of them around the west end of Toronto and into Mississauga. I found 5 of them, and will be going to a couple of dealers to see what pricing I can get.
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Chris would that mean that you are more interested in the SRT-4 than a Turbo SVT Contour?  It'll be interesting to read what you think of it.
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Chris, I have a desire to work with something new, and having a supercharged SVT, I realistically can't see myself with 2, one turbo'd and one supercharged. It was an interesting thought at one point earlier this summer, but I would like to try something different.
Why look at the SRT-4? Look at the performance numbers out of the box. Granted, performance isn't everything. Have to look at factory features, availability of aftermarket mods, and finally price. Price has to be considered given the potential expenditure on mods.
Weather is not looking good right now but I hope the rain lets up so that I can test drive one. I think I am going to go have a look any way.
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Gents, the Neon is one of my other vehicles. I would ask that you check out floridaneons.org and see what the noise is all about. I believe you will be pleased. Any of these enthusiasts will be more than willing to help answer questions. Great bunch of guys/gals. I am remote (Portland, Oregon) but have my Neon currently at Mom's house in Jacksonville, Fl. It has issues, yet neonspeedrt and others have come to bat when I asked for assistance with remote troubleshooting. What more can I say; these folks will assist with data points and more.
btw - I recently had an occasion to help a nopn CEG'r out with his daughters Contour, broken in Provo, Ut. As in the floridaneons.org northwest forum, these gents in the CEG Southwest forum rose to the occassion in GRAND STYLE!!!
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Well, despite the rainy weather, I was allowed a test drive of a bright silver SRT-4 today. Given that I couldn't really push it (no traction in 1st or 2nd), I was able to punch it in 3rd from 70kph up to 130kph. I will admit, it hauls a$$ in stock trim. It would definitely give my SVT a good run, already, and that is before installing a Stage kit on the SRT-4.
It may very well be that I will have one of these, this coming week, but I left the deal conditional so that I can take the time to think it out over this weekend. Did I make the right decision? That's why I have a condition on the deal. There are lots of pros and cons, one con is that it is a Neon, but what else is there in this market segment, for a similar price with similar performance? I can think of 3 and they fall short on the performance side of the spectrum unless heavily modded.
Hmmm, any thoughts?
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What are they asking $$$ for them?
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I thought I saw an add for $27000 the other day. At that price I wouldn't think twice on taking one over a SVT Focus. I still think though that I would prefer a Turbo or SC SVT Contour just because of the handling and interior is preferable to the neon IMHO. Granted I haven't tested a neon in a few years now. 
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Originally posted by Alex T.:
What are they asking $$$ for them?
They start at $26950, add sunroof $795, add A/C tax $100, add freight $850, and all the rest of the BS fees.
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