Overview & Reviews
The fire-breathing 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 debuts, sporting a 215-horsepower turbocharged engine, a tweaked suspension and Viper-inspired sport seats. Zero to 60 is said to take about 6 seconds. All Neons receive a facelift in the form of new front and rear ends as well as interior changes that include a new steering wheel.
- Lacks refinement, some low-grade interior components.
User Reviews:
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Worth A Test Drive - 2003 Dodge Neon
By MR772 - September 25 - 2:00 amI have a 2000 neon bought new. Great car got fully loaded with all options except anti-lock breaks for a little over 12k. This car can stop on a dime. Great sound system. Great hp for a car in its class. have only had a few minor problems in 3 years and 60k miles. Best car with most options for the money (try finding a civic ex for the same price). get the manual transmission its the only one worth buying.
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So far so good - 2003 Dodge Neon
By Jay - August 5 - 1:02 amMake sure you buy the stick shift in this model. The automatic is really slow. Driving this model with the stick has been great. It more than keeps up with similar vehiles in this class. Havent had one single problem with the engine. Gas mileage is great, getting over 32mpg
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mostly positive - 2003 Dodge Neon
By dimples052000 - May 19 - 2:00 amI purchased a 2003 sxt 4 door in october. I havent had any problems with the car. The gas mileage really needs to be worked on. I have a friend who drives a 1995 neon and she gets better gas mileage than me. Even the chevy cavys got better gas mileage. The car handles curves and turns like a dream.
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Daily commute rocks! - 2003 Dodge Neon
By Eric - April 29 - 10:11 pmWe paid over MSRP in April 2003 when these just came out. We werent planning on a new car, but I was compelled by the performance and my wife had the same reaction to the styling. (Ours is yellow). We took a test drive, and the first thing we noticed is that this is NOT a Neon. The build was very tight. Special attention went into these cars. With limited production, Dodge wanted to make a statement. The SRT line was unveiled And we had to have it. Words to describe this car: Practical, economical, exhilarating, and reliable. We had to justify using this as a family car. A) the back seat was very roomy, and the trunk was spacious. B.) We get 29-30 MPG hwy and 25-26 daily driving.
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Fun to drive - 2003 Dodge Neon
By Fun to drive - March 13 - 8:57 pmI just bought a 2003 R/T and its really fun to drive. Good performance from the engine, although it could use a little more power. Many aftermarket parts are available to increase horsepower if you want that though. This is a great car to drive that feels like a sports car, and at a low cost compared to others of the same type. An especially good value if you buy it used like I did, only 24,000 miles and a fraction of the original cost.
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Positive Change - 2003 Dodge Neon
By Stanten M. - January 18 - 10:00 amThis year it seems that DaimerChrysler has put a little more work into the Neons styling, especially in offering the new SXT model which incorporates many sporty features such as a cd player, 6-speaker stereo, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, aluminum wheels, keyless entry and a rear spoiler standard at a discounted price (compare price of equally equipped SE model). I opted to purchase the 5 Speed Manual transaxle for the extra acceleration it provides- almost 5 seconds faster to 60mph than the 4 Speed Automatic.
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Fast - 2003 Dodge Neon
By iowaSRT-4 - January 1 - 10:00 amI 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.
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Beware at 50k - 2003 Dodge Neon
By jb - December 1 - 4:54 pmThis car was an absolute steal when I got it and I had it dubbed as the best compact Ive ever owned and Ive had em all. Until 50k - major short in the electrical system causes brainbox fuse to blow during, now get this rt hand turns only! 30 labor hours already (800.00) invested and still no one can find the fix. Cant wait until its repaired and back to normal because it was a great car until 50k.
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Better every year - 2003 Dodge Neon
By Dave - September 7 - 3:31 pmThis is my 3rd Neon. Previously owned was a 95 sedan and 97 coupe. My excellent owners experience with them in the past prompted me to buy this 03 SXT and Im glad I did. For 38,000+ miles its been near flawless. The only problems were the result of a minor accident and the subsequent improper repairs by the body shop which have since been corrected. The only option my car does not have is the engine block heater...seriously. The only option I required was ABS as its a VAST improvement over the standard non-ABS brakes. I wish it had a 5 speed for a little better performance but the new 4 speed auto is decent and much improved over the old 3 speed. Overall, best car Ive ever owned.
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2003 SRT4 - 2003 Dodge Neon
By SRTNJ - September 1 - 3:42 amThe SRT4 is really fun to drive and by far the best bang for the buck in performance. Hands down. I have owned one for two years now and the car has performed beyond my expectations, leaving a long list of other "quick cars" in the dust. Just to name a few, I have embarrased drivers of Mustang GTs, Camaro V8s, WRXs, 350 Zs, G35s, Sentra SERs, and Audi TTs. Some of these cars put up a better fight than others. The SRT was even able to keep up with such hot rods as the Audi S4 (4.2L V8, 340 HP) and the new Mustang GT (V8, 300 HP). Some will doubt this, naturally, but it is true in my experience. However, the car is a hot rod and should be driven with care, especially in bad weather.
