2005 Dodge Neon Srt-4 (original Owner, Clean Title) on 2040-cars
Lemon Grove, California, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:2.4L Turbo 4-cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Dodge
Model: Neon
Trim: SRT-4
Warranty: Vehicle sold AS IS
Drive Type: FWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 81,600
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: SRT-4
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
I've decided to sell my 2005 Dodge SRT-4 (no trades). I'm selling the car to focus my efforts on a project car that I'm building to be my daily driver. I'm the original owner of the car, having purchased it new in July 2005, and I still have the original window sticker and owner's manuals, as well as the extra coded ignition key that came with the car. The car has just over 81,600 miles, and is in excellent condition. The paint does have a few spots where it isn't perfect (parts of the hood and trunk, just under the passenger windows - see pictures), which is common with this generation of SRT-4s. The car fires right up, has excellent power, and averages 23 MPG in the city and 28-30 MPG on the highway. With the exception of a K&N air filter and upgraded ignition wires and spark plugs, the engine is (and always has been) completely stock. All oil changes have been made with fully synthetic 5W30, either Mobil 1 or Royal Purple. The only modifications to the car are:
(1) Custom 3" exhaust that was built and installed by Ed Hanson's Muffler Service (Spring Valley)
(2) Vogtland lowering springs (1.6" front and rear)
(3) Kyowa Racing 18" x 7.5" wheels (Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/40r18 tires (est. 70% front/50% rear)
(4) Maddog short-throw shifter (50% throw reduction)
The car is completely smog legal (the exhaust is cat-back). I had it dynoed before I had the exhaust done, and it put 209 HP and 240 lb/ft of torque to the wheels. I've taken the car on some back-country roads, but it has never been raced. I don't get right on it before the car is warmed up, and I always let the turbo cool down before shutting the car off.
The car has a Python 900 pager alarm and a full aftermarket stereo system. The head unit is a Pioneer DEH-P7100BT with XM radio controls, fully integrated Bluetooth capability, and a very convenient steering wheel-mounted wireless remote. The speakers in the doors and rear deck are PHD (http://www.phd.it/welcome_to/index.asp), and the dash speakers and 10" sub are Hertz Audio. An Orion 6002 amp is powering the sub, an Orion 4002 amp is powering the speakers in the doors and the rear deck, and the head unit is powering the dash speakers.
The interior is in mint condition. There are no rips or stains in the seats, the dash is perfect, and there is only minor wear on the steering wheel. The only other issues with the car are that it could use a new windshield (2' crack from top of passenger side - easily driveable but worth replacing), and the sunroof has been acting up a bit. The sunroof opens fine, but is tempermental when closing.
This is a fun and practical car that still gets a lot of compliments. For a reasonable offer on the car, I'll throw in a custom-fit car cover ($250 new) and an Apexi turbo timer ($100-120 new) that I never got around to having installed. PLEASE SEND ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAR TO THE E-MAIL LISTED ABOVE.
Dodge Neon for Sale
Auto Services in California
Z Auto Sales & Leasing ★★★★★
X-treme Auto Care ★★★★★
Wrona`s Quality Auto Repair ★★★★★
Woody`s Truck & Auto Body ★★★★★
Winter Chevrolet - Honda ★★★★★
Western Towing ★★★★★
Auto blog
Chrysler recalling 2009-2010 Ram 1500, Dodge Dakota pickups over axle pinion nut
Mon, 08 Oct 2012Chrysler is issuing a recall for the 2009 and 2010 Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks due to improper installation of the rear axle pinion nut. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of 44,300 trucks are affected by the recall, and there have been 12 confirmed incidents including one crash.
The issue on both trucks is that the pinion nut is loosening on some trucks due to a lack of thread adhesive, and it is causing the rear axle to lock up resulting in loss of vehicle control. NHTSA's recall notice says that eight incidents occurred at speeds over 35 miles per hour and most also exhibited driveshaft failures as well since the loss of the pinion nut would cause the gear to separate from the driveshaft. In one complaint, the driveshaft separated from the rear axle and punctured the gas tank.
Chrysler will begin sending out recall notices to affected owners in November, but scroll down to see the official NHTSA notice.
Motorweek goes retro with '80s hot hatch shootout
Mon, 03 Nov 2014Motorweek's decades of history on television make it the perfect medium to look back into the automotive past and see how things are different now. It recently added old road test videos to its YouTube channel of the Acura NSX and Toyota Supra, as well as the Ferrari F40. For one of its newest flashback clips, Motorweek has exhumed an affordable five-car challenge of 1986's premiere hot hatches.
By today's standards, this is an eclectic field that features fondly remembered classics like the Volkswagen GTI 16-valve and Acura Integra. However, it also throws in some nearly forgotten contenders like the Dodge Colt Turbo and Ford Escort GT. The angular Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S rounds out the group.
It's fascinating to watch Motorweek run the quintet through the slalom, down the drag strip and on various roads. What's most striking in this clip is the difference in the definition of a performance car between then and now. With its 16-valve, 1.8-liter four-cylinder, the GTI is the burliest of the contenders with 123 horsepower, but it still takes 8.8 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. By today's standards, that would make it a plain-jane economy car, and not even a particularly quick one.
2015 Ford Mustang vs. Camaro and Challenger [w/poll]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014The horsepower wars are tightening among the Detroit Three, as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger are getting bigger, more powerful, and yes, more fuel efficient.
That came into sharper focus this week as more information was revealed about the most insane Challenger ever - the 707-horsepower Hellcat - followed quickly by Ford's in-depth showcase of the 2015 Mustang in Dearborn.
It's shaping up to be a golden age for enthusiasts, and what's under the hood is becoming more important than ever.