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09-28-2009, 10:49 PM
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| Caliber SRT-4
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Just a few specs:
285hp / 265 lb-ft
2.4L Turbo VVT engine
6 speed Getrag manual transmission
19 inch polished aluminum wheels
Brembo brakes
Aerodynamic body spoilers, functional hood scoop and rear spoiler
Bucket premium cloth seats
Short shifter
Suspension Lowered MacPherson strut front suspension includes unique suspension knuckles and tuned dampers with performance spring rates. Front suspension also includes coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Multilink independent rear suspension includes coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar and gas-charged shock absorbers. SRT4 features front (24 mm) and rear (18 mm) sway bars.
OPTIONS:
Navigation including 30gig HD, 13 speaker Kicker sound
Sunroof
Leather bucket seats with faux suede inserts
And you get this bucket of magnificence for $28,500 all optioned out. (It starts at $24,500 before the afformentioned options)
Yes its got a rubbish badge and its not built with very much care. But what car that offers even a modicate of performance is? Its not a track car but for daily driving the SRT-4 looks like great value for money. Going to take one for a spin.
Same money you get a mid-load mazda3, base GTI, lancer GTS, base Civic Si. Check it out.
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09-28-2009, 10:56 PM
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Uhm, okay? 
Anyway, I had one for a couple days. I actually had loads of fun in it. Pretty quick car for what it is. It even kept up with a buddy's (admittedly fairly untuned) 350whp turbo V6... The only thing I hated about it was the cheap man's "LSD." Even considered buying one over the summer.
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09-28-2009, 10:59 PM
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I thought the caliber version of the srt-4 was out for quite some time now?
anyways i would rather own the original skittle based on the neon.. 
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09-28-2009, 10:59 PM
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They stopped making it due to poor sales perhaps?
I forgot was it MotorTrend or C&D did a comparsion test between all the compact sports hatch/sedan on the market.
This Dodge came in last, even after the VTEC Si 
Found it, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvouOW785JE
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09-28-2009, 11:03 PM
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still being made, just like the regular caliber Quote:
Originally Posted by Lomac  Uhm, okay? | oh haha.. im looking for a winter beater
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09-28-2009, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by maxx still being made, just like the regular caliber
oh haha.. im looking for a winter beater | THAT as a winter beater?
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09-28-2009, 11:54 PM
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An older SRT4 would be a better bet if you're looking for a winter beater. Similar power, much better handling, a Quaife LSD (04+) from the factory, and cheaper to boot.
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they have a stroked out version of the 4b11T, known as the 4b12T...which is pretty much a stroked out evo engine 
Good bang for buck for straight line performance.
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09-29-2009, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackygor they have a stroked out version of the 4b11T, known as the 4b12T...which is pretty much a stroked out evo engine
Good bang for buck for straight line performance. | evo motor or not the old srt-4 is no slouch
wih mopar stage upgrades from the dealer the car could reliably make 300hp
with aftermarket upgrades like the 50 trim from agp It's not uncommon to see 400whp with pump gas http://www.agpturbo.com/home.php?cat=248 | |
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09-29-2009, 05:58 AM
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Good for going straight and that's about it. Overpriced too. Cobalt SS >>>> Caliber SRT-4 and it costs less.
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09-29-2009, 06:53 AM
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So, i got a loner car from MB Repair yesterday... and they gave me this thing to drive...
Aside from the powerplant, this car is a pile of crap. So much plastic, and so much vibration driving it around..the blind spots are enormous. I dont like.
shes fast going straight...thats about it.
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09-29-2009, 06:54 AM
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^ +1 but you lose the practicality, neways I test drove an SRT-4 and at highway speeds didn't feel very planted, maybe the wheels were misaligned or something during my test drive 
But I like the styling of the SRT-4 over the cobalt but as a drivers car it's no comparison
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i guess old SRT 4 > new SRT 4?
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09-29-2009, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cococly They stopped making it due to poor sales perhaps?
I forgot was it MotorTrend or C&D did a comparsion test between all the compact sports hatch/sedan on the market.
This Dodge came in last, even after the VTEC Si
Found it, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvouOW785JE | Civic Si came out last
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09-29-2009, 03:49 PM
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^why would they ask that guy to do the narration on the video >.<
It was so annoying!
Maybe in the end the caliber comes out last
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Originally Posted by Great68 Good for going straight and that's about it. Overpriced too. Cobalt SS >>>> Caliber SRT-4 and it costs less. | Actually the Dodge is better value for money. It comes with navigation, keyless go, polished 19 inch wheels and supercar goodyears 3 season tires, leather and a killer 13 speaker stereo. Chevy's got none of that. Quote:
Originally Posted by Supafly So, i got a loner car from MB Repair yesterday... and they gave me this thing to drive...
Aside from the powerplant, this car is a pile of crap. So much plastic, and so much vibration driving it around..the blind spots are enormous. I dont like.
shes fast going straight...thats about it. | i pretty much got the same feedback, but for 25k - whos counting?
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09-29-2009, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by maxx Actually the Dodge is better value for money. It comes with navigation, keyless go, polished 19 inch wheels and supercar goodyears 3 season tires, leather and a killer 13 speaker stereo. Chevy's got none of that. | It looks like shit so that's a deal breaker already. If I wanted a cheap, fast domestic car, it'd be the cobalt ss.
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09-29-2009, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by maxx Actually the Dodge is better value for money. It comes with navigation, keyless go, polished 19 inch wheels and supercar goodyears 3 season tires, leather and a killer 13 speaker stereo. Chevy's got none of that.
i pretty much got the same feedback, but for 25k - whos counting? | Hmm now that I think of it, if you're looking at around 25k for a winter beater, why not a used wrx or STI? seems like more fun to me, and awd so makes even more sense
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09-29-2009, 06:04 PM
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^^ i dont want a used car. but im still looking
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu ^why would they ask that guy to do the narration on the video >.<
It was so annoying!
Maybe in the end the caliber comes out last | i know! who the hell let him speak
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09-29-2009, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Supafly So, i got a loner car from MB Repair yesterday... and they gave me this thing to drive...
Aside from the powerplant, this car is a pile of crap. So much plastic, and so much vibration driving it around..the blind spots are enormous. I dont like.
shes fast going straight...thats about it. | how can you compare it to the dodge avenger? my friend got that as a loner car. one of the drawbacks too was the plastic and huuuuuge blind spot (c pillars)
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Originally Posted by maxx Actually the Dodge is better value for money. It comes with navigation, keyless go, polished 19 inch wheels and supercar goodyears 3 season tires, leather and a killer 13 speaker stereo. Chevy's got none of that.
i pretty much got the same feedback, but for 25k - whos counting? | Dodge SRT4) depreciation value.
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Originally Posted by maxx ^^ i dont want a used car. but im still looking | I thought you have a land rover.
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Originally Posted by maxx Actually the Dodge is better value for money. | Actually, it depends what you consider "value". Performance or frills and options.
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