2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Consumer Reviews

Mistress for an elderly man

Written by: tapjuice on 01/05/2008

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

That's it! This is gonna be buried with me.. No squeaks or rattles Twenty g's, performance options abound, as much road presence as an Enzo, faster than a speeding bullet, corners as if on rails, mileage of a Fit{ told the wife that was the only reason I bought it}. 65,000 miles and no trouble at all. Stage three is impossibly, perfectly tuned. Suspension options add more grip than is needed. Of all the cars I've owned in my short 72 years on this ball of mud, this car is the is the snottiest thing in my price range ever.

Favorite Features

Out of the box reliability from new.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control, power rear windows.

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Will own this car forever!

Written by: Paul on 07/14/2007

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Will never sell this car. Best/favorite car ever owned. Cheap to fix or mod up. Beats many other much higher priced cars on road and track. Use mine at Road tracks like Pocono and Watkins Glenn every year and found with various Mopar and Non Mopar upgrades the car is able to contend with cars like Lotus. Car is truly amazing. Even in winter months you can take car out in worst conditions and it performs better than any other 2wd on the market. Granted I have studded snows for car, but never had a car with snows that could go up any icy/snowy hill and stop on a dime up or down hill. Don't drive car in winter anymore though. Gotta get another stock SRT-4 for winter.

Favorite Features

Favorite features would have to be the modability of car and how fast it is on the road/track. Think the car looks good too with styling. Little Viper. Always got people staring at my car when I go down any road anywhere.

Suggested Improvements

Wish car came with Stage 3 coilovers and other better suspension parts stock. Also brakes could have been a little better. I've replaced my brakes with powerslot rotors and Hawk HP Plus race pads. Much better now with improved suspension and brakes. Also Stage 2 power is nice and good value.

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Great all around car

Written by: quiksilver723 on 03/15/2007

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Well I've had this car for 3 years now and the thing has held up beautifully. I do enjoy the pick up and go that this car has, but I also like the fact that it has plenty of space for the weekly grocery store trip. On the downside though it is just a Neon so it's not like a BMW in terms of elegance or styling. But for me, I really wanted to have performance at a low cost and the SRT-4 definitely fit that description. So if you're a gear head and want something to build, the SRT-4 is a great place to start. It's relatively cheap and there are a lot of aftermarket parts out there. And after a few modifications you can really hang with most of the bigger guys out there.

Favorite Features

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Fast for Cheap, Great Buy

Written by: SRTswizz on 03/14/2007

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This is such a fun car. It is very quick from the factory and it has lots of aftermarket parts to make it faster. The interior actually isn't too bad. Just the long dash takes bit to get used to. The seats are amazing and make all other seats seem weak. The transmission is notchy, and stock throws are long. Stock ride is not too harsh but it is pretty bumpy but not any worse than my brothers G35 coupe. The exhaust sounds are unique and it sounds great. It is also pretty spacious for a small car, a lot better than WRX, especially rear seats. Makes me smile everytime I drive it.

Favorite Features

Turbo! Seats. The exterior styling. Kicker system. Exhaust note. Gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Transmission. Stiffen the steering feel. Hard turbo piping. Improve turning radius because a semi makes the same u-turns I could.

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Good car for the most part

Written by: MENACE/SRT4 on 12/01/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Well what can I say, is faster than I expected. For the price is worth it for the most part. I bought my SRT about 5 months ago. It had 27k miles on it. For the first couple months it ran good, but I started to notice oil leaks. I took it back to the dealer. It turns out to be the oil pan. That's what they said the first time. Well I've been to the dealer more than six times and they still can't fix that leak. Oil pan has been replaced twice. From what I hear these cars have oil leak problems. My SRT is at the dealer right now. It's the fastest under $20k but if you are thinking of buying you better get extended warranty..

Favorite Features

Loud pipes. Viper seats. Boost gauge

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control. Better mounts. Better tranny (rough shifts). Back power windows. Hard turbo piping. Power seats

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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SRT-4 Fun to Drive

Written by: Jess on 11/10/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I'm not a Neon fan, but I love turbo motors and Dodge built this one right! With minor mods, I was able to boost the SRT from 228HP and 253ft/tq at the wheels to 246HP and 276 ft/tb at the wheels. This car is by far the best bang for the buck sports sedan out there!

Favorite Features

The best feature is the 2.4L Turbo motor.

Suggested Improvements

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Fast for Cheap, Sleeper from Factory

Written by: CMonsterGT on 07/02/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I'm a 300 lb guy. I wanted a fast car that was relatively easy to get in and out of. At first in my car shopping experience, the SRT4 didn't even show up in my searches due to the fact that it only comes in a 4 door. It's one of the sharpest 4 doors I've ever seen. Even better looking than the WRX and Evo8. It still needs to be dropped at least an inch, though. This car is fast and fun, and with 4 doors, you can still have a family and enjoy this car! Plenty of room and plenty of sound from the kicker sound package. Make sure you get the sunroof! It feels great to drive, and it's hard to keep your foot out of the gas. Plenty of room in the trunk, and the Viper seats keep you planted!

Favorite Features

The boost! I like the seats and sunroof and the kicker livin' loud sound system. You can mod this thing for cheap! An extra $3k in the car and you can get it up to 290hp! I would suggest looking into the turbo timer and cruise control. Those make having this car as a daily driver much easier.

Suggested Improvements

The black plastic surrounding the windows starts to fade after 30000 miles, and brings down the sharpness of the car. The gas tank is pretty small. The turning radius is worse than an F- 150, but if you aren't squealing tires when making a U-turn, then you aren't driving the car correctly!

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Hate to say it.

Written by: Carlos on 05/29/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have seen nothing but good reviews and thats why I bought this car. I have put 7k on it. Turbo leaks are infamous. The tranny is a headache also. Many many people report tranny issues and I'm one of them. This car is a blast to drive but I feel like its going to fall apart anyday now. It has a stubborn transmission and shifts like crap especially in the cold. Maybe I got unlucky.

Favorite Features

When not leaking boost, fast car. Beat on Mustangs all day long. It's loud, the kicker system is good.

Suggested Improvements

Bad transmission, Car will leak oil from manifold into intercooler pipe connected through the throttle body. This is a defect from factory. Oil catch can is needed. Stock mounts are no good. Stock wires melt from heat, need aftermarket and plugs, automatic trans fluid used in manual trans. Go Dodge!

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GLH!!

Written by: Mike on 04/15/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This car is by far the fastest, most responsive and most fun vehicle you can get for the price. Period. It will run with the bigger dogs, able to keep up with cars 10-15K dollars more that it's price (perfect example: this will out run the most expensive, upgraded $32,000 version of the RX-8). It looks great (although I do have to admit that other than the dual exhaust and wicked huge spoiler, the back end looks a little plain) inside and out. And I can't say enough of how I love those seats! Spectacular support without sacrifice of comfort. The tires look great, and perform wonderfully no matter what the road conditions (I was amazed at the grip they had in the winter months). Awesome.

Favorite Features

Ridiculous speed, unbeatable price, and a unique and awesome look.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control, wider tires, more flare for the back end (tuner tail lights factory).

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Great fun for $20,000

Written by: youngsrt4 on 01/23/2006

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This car is way too much fun. Get on the pedal and this baby will fly. I love that they added a limited slip ATB differential as it gives this powerhouse hardly any noticeable torque steer. Just point and hold on. I am also very pleased with the fuel economy for a car with this much performance. I have averaged about 26 mpg with it (getting 29 at least 4 times) even with the winter weather. This car also has far more performance that anything even close to its price range. Even my friend who is a foreign car lover (he drives nothing but Toyotas) loves it. He told me it's like riding in a car from the Fast and the Furious. If I can get someone like that to love it, anyone can.

Favorite Features

Ridiculously fast, smooth yet firm perfectly tuned suspension, and great looks make this a sure fire way to make other tuner car owners jealous.

Suggested Improvements

About the only thing I would like to have seen (or heard in this case) to be different is the ride. The car has a somewhat noisy road ride. Also, although it's extremely fun to drive, I'd like to get a cruise control, but everywhere I've gone, no one seems to be able to put one on it.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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