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Wow
Jon B, 02/05/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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For the money this car cannot be ebat
Red Rocket
jlball1727, 05/22/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is awesome. It is very fun to drive. Very good value for the price. Its NOT a NEON!!! It may resemble a neon, but you will have to drive one to truely understand.
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Bang for the Buck!
dwood1999, 05/28/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I haven't driven many cars, the SRT-4 is only my second automobile, but I really like this car. This car is for someone who mostly wants a sports car, but wants to be practical. I've gotten 30MPG on the freeway driving like a lesser endowed person, but when you got it you can't help but race around where ever you go. For the money can't get a faster car, it's alot of BANG for the BUCK!
Easy on a daily commute
ricoy, 05/27/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought an SXT 2003. Great to drive on a daily basis. Mileage could be better. Gas tank should be bigger! I have not been able to put more than 9 gallons of gas.(or maybe it is my Neon only). Great sund system.
only my opinion
hdcon88, 06/01/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well this is our third neon we owned We shopped around a lot and found very few neons on lots in our area as well as several states while we were in, the reason we bought another neon was the fact that the only way to get anything out of it in resale was to deal only with dodge again,because no one else would give us over 2000 for our 99 neon with 77000 miles on it.Well as for the new car my wife likes it so far ( only 200 miles) but my biggest complaint is the seats are not very forgiving or supportive for my 6'6"
Fast
iowaSRT-4, 05/29/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I just bought mine and only have a couple miles on it. I guess some of the big things that need to change are; Add Cruise Control! If with the sporty attitude of the car, Cruise would still be nice. The front seats are very supportive and do their job very well, but they are hard to get in and out of. You have to tilt the wheel out of the way just to get in and out of the car. The Sound that this car makes is worth any of the things listed above. The way it pops and crackles in between shifts and while off the gas is unlike anything in the 4 cylinder market.
A steal @ $9995
sweaterlover, 06/01/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We happened upon a Dodge Neon looking for basic tranportation, and walked away with a steal. With a sticker price of $15460, it is overpriced, but when the deal discounted the cae, including a $2500 rebate, down to $9995, no one could pass this up. With a manual transmission at that price, many may pass it up, but a manual makes the car more fun to drive, as it is slightly underpowered (been driving a 200 horsepower van for years).
2003 Neon
ufarab, 06/06/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun car to drive. Mileage could be better (26.5 on highway). Add power windows to rear. Exterior road noise too load. Otherwise, I like the car.
Not Dissapointed
Davkuy, 06/05/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am a return Neon buyer who learned an important lesson recently about buying a car based on reliability alone. I tried to buy a 03 Corolla, and found that its reliable as long as you keep it out of the wind and off the highway. My 99 Neon did better in most respects. I now have a 03 Neon SXT, and I love it. I cant say it will last me as long as the Toyota would, but at least it will be an easier commute.
Love car, love price
mt2, 06/13/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is designed for me, willow springs, street fun, rallies. Best car up to $35K!! I love the race seats - esp on high speed continuous turns. I love the brakes, stops absolutely straight. I love the power to weight (the "real" power to weight ratio). I love the looks, and the attention from everyone. I love the four door race car!!
great car!
AC, 03/15/2008
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first brand new car! Bought it with 32 miles on it and have enjoyed it immensely. I had had a Honda Accord, followed by a minivan (3 boys) and I was ready for a fun car for myself again. I looked at Hondas but for the mileage I put on them, needed lots of room for many years of ownership. I have only done routine maintenance and tires (brakes done this year). It's small so my extra large husband doesn't like it at all but that is ok with me. I get 37 mpg on my road trips to visit family 500 miles away and around 30 in town. I need a better vehicle in snow, however, and am going to trade in for a small SUV. I'll miss the gas mileage, but this is NOT a snow car!
SRT-4 Life
Srt-4 lIFE, 06/22/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I remember in 2000 reading an article on Dodge bringing a supercharged Neon to the market. At the time I owned a first generation Neon, and was very satisfied,but I new I had to get it.I waited to hear more of this car but nothing, so I forgot about it. Finally in 2002 I read about Dodge unveilig of the turbocharged SRT-4. All I could do was hope that it was as good as they made it out to be. Dodge you have made me proud to own one.The design may not be all new, but it turns a lot of heads. I am constantly being complemented on my car, and respected by street racers.When I am driving my car all that comes to mind is sweeeet! The Dodge SRT-4 Rocks!!!!!
Best Sport Compact on the Market
SRT TURBO, 06/22/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I have 3000 miles on this vehicle. I have had a small oil leak & the shift linkage seems to be very notchy when downshifting, has a little more body roll than expected, other than that this car looks, performs & sounds like no other on the market. I get approx. 20mpg, but the more you kick in the 14psi of boost the mileage is noticeably less.Dodge is now offering stageI & stageII turbo kits that make this car close to 300HP!!!!!!! Car is well worth the $19,995 sticker price.
Fast and Furious killer foundation
celsius, 06/28/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The sole point of buying this car was to get the fastest stock vehicle for my money (limit $30,000). The looking started a couple of years ago, and covered the RSX, RSX Type-S, WRX, WRX STi, and the new Z. With 0-60 from 5.4 - 5.9, and 14 sec 1/4 mi @ 102, the SRT-4 blew everything else away in it's price range ($19,500), let alone $10000 above. Now I can have the dealership install the future stage 3 Mopar kit which will take it over 400hp and it will still be under the 7yr/70,000 warranty. Warning: this car cruises at 100mph like it was 60, and doesn't even strain at 140. Rock on Dodge!
Wonderful car
rick78, 07/02/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The accelarating is much better that honda's & tooyota's
Great Car
way2fast59, 07/09/2003
2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For under 20K, I do not think you could ask for anything better. The only problem was that the sales rep that sold me the car did not know ANYTHING about the SRT-4. All in all, I am pleased with the performance of the car. Just keep your foot out of the gas.
Great lil car
lil red, 04/04/2008
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great little car could ask for a better quality car. I'm disappointed they stopped making them.
Not the best of luck I guess
KaylaG, 05/06/2008
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wow. This car was great in the beginning. After about 40k miles it crapped out on me. Countless visits to the repair shop for my transmission, my engine lights always popping on, and new brakes about a million times, let me not forget the gas tank too little doesn't hold nothin! Oh and the darn thing has no oomph doesn't like to go! There's only a few things that I can actually say good about it. The sound systems great! And its cute.
Bad Reviews?
larry s., 05/25/2008
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Can't understand the bad reviews on this car. The 5 speed manual is plenty quick; yet, some say performance ain't good? I get 30+ mpg on highway. Brand new the car cost me $11,000. Not many cars were cheaper in 2003 (except junk cars like a Yugo)! I have 58,000 mi. on it, highest cost item to repair was $320 for front end bushings. No new brakes, yet one post says brakes are poor? I also have a 98 Neon Sport with 73,000 (60% highway) on it, no new brakes yet!! With gas prices at $4+ a gallon, Dodge dumped the Neon for a mini SUV that's $7,000 more, lower mpg, boxy looking?? They're building very low mpg muscle cars and trucks that cost $1,000's more in gas a year?? Bring back the Neon!
Great Car...if you upgrade
Jeff, 08/31/2009
2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for three years now. Bought it with 44,000 miles on it and have taken it to 100,000. Really fun car to drive. As an experienced mech, i new that dodge parts are not even close to par, so i installed aftermarket parts for nearly every system on the car. Costly yes, but well worth it. The only original parts that have had to be replaced due to fault are the Cam position sensor (which all dodges are notorious for), EVAP canister(naturally due to mileage), and the timing belt(again, naturally due to mileage). Other than that, great car for the price. I would suggest you are at least somewhat of an experienced mech though. Parts are SOOOO cheap for this car. Labor is not.
Overall
Michael, 05/03/2010
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle in October of 09 i have a 5-speed tranny which shifts very nicely. Acceleration is good, with plenty of torque for a small sedan. I have replaced the front factory speakers, and put subs in the back. The car is a good car for keeping the sound quality in. Not much rattling. I have not had to do any repairs on the car only changing the oil.
Fantastic car
Sabersoul, 01/11/2004
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a great car, plenty of pep even with the 4-speed auto and for around $15K driveout you can't beat the room in the car for the money. I'm 6'4" and have no problems sitting in any seat in the car.
Nothing but problems since i bought it
ohiomommy82, 06/03/2010
2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
Well i just bought this car 2 months ago and its been to the mechanic 7 times, things I've had fixed have been 3 motor mounts, Brakes master cylinder, Rotors, and pads, brakes completely went out on me while on the interstate , Idler pulley, belts were replaced, tire blew out on me, Struts need replaced and now I'm starting to wonder about the tranny so not worth it.