SRT 4 or S2000
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Then I wouldn't be able to use cookie monster as my avatar anymore. It just wouldn't look right. rotfl
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Then I wouldn't be able to use cookie monster as my avatar anymore. It just wouldn't look right. rotfl
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Alright back on freaking topic... fun is over!
SRT-4 or S2K for the OP's needs...
Both has positives and negatives so why not get opinions from its owners and or previous owners as well as those who have driven either or.
I read that the S2K is not forgiving in some weather conditions such as rain. But here is a negative for the SRT-4. If its on stock suspension height and stock suspension in general, just swerving lanes (even a swift lane change) the rear end of the car could "lift" and if your inexperienced you will lose control. They aren't that great in the rain depending on tires. Just a slight bit of gas the car can go spinning. Another negative is the crash rating. It is not a safe car persay. Many have rolled them. I can't talk for the S2K but I can talk about the SRT-4 itself.
The positive, its a non-interference motor. So there is a good average that if the timing belt breaks you can slap another one on and be good to go. Stock motor is capable up to 500whp WITH a safe tune though but I wouldn't try to draw the line on the threshold. The motor is pretty solid. Perform regular maintenance and not rag on the car you should have little to no problems. The car is pretty much easy to work on with the exception of a few things. It can be a well balanced car depending on what you use it for.
The negative, the turbo is located in the back making it a pita to do anything turbo related. The transmission itself, you can and could eventually have problems with the 3/4 gear synchro's. Proper maintenance and care could avoid this from happening sooner rather then later. The one's equipped with sunroof, the sunroof either gets stuck, breaks, and leaks water in. Some have had issues with the Multifunction Switch which can catch on fire. Some have had water leakage on the passenger side which has been stated its coming some how from the AC condenser (I believe there is a solution somewhere). The car is known for always having a boost leak of some sort so boost leak tests are atleast needed to be down at the minimum of every 3 months. The exterior paint itself... cheap.
That is just some of what I have to say for the SRT-4. I posted a lot more negative then positive because mostly people are concerned of the faults with a car when purchasing.
SRT-4 or S2K for the OP's needs...
Both has positives and negatives so why not get opinions from its owners and or previous owners as well as those who have driven either or.
I read that the S2K is not forgiving in some weather conditions such as rain. But here is a negative for the SRT-4. If its on stock suspension height and stock suspension in general, just swerving lanes (even a swift lane change) the rear end of the car could "lift" and if your inexperienced you will lose control. They aren't that great in the rain depending on tires. Just a slight bit of gas the car can go spinning. Another negative is the crash rating. It is not a safe car persay. Many have rolled them. I can't talk for the S2K but I can talk about the SRT-4 itself.
The positive, its a non-interference motor. So there is a good average that if the timing belt breaks you can slap another one on and be good to go. Stock motor is capable up to 500whp WITH a safe tune though but I wouldn't try to draw the line on the threshold. The motor is pretty solid. Perform regular maintenance and not rag on the car you should have little to no problems. The car is pretty much easy to work on with the exception of a few things. It can be a well balanced car depending on what you use it for.
The negative, the turbo is located in the back making it a pita to do anything turbo related. The transmission itself, you can and could eventually have problems with the 3/4 gear synchro's. Proper maintenance and care could avoid this from happening sooner rather then later. The one's equipped with sunroof, the sunroof either gets stuck, breaks, and leaks water in. Some have had issues with the Multifunction Switch which can catch on fire. Some have had water leakage on the passenger side which has been stated its coming some how from the AC condenser (I believe there is a solution somewhere). The car is known for always having a boost leak of some sort so boost leak tests are atleast needed to be down at the minimum of every 3 months. The exterior paint itself... cheap.
That is just some of what I have to say for the SRT-4. I posted a lot more negative then positive because mostly people are concerned of the faults with a car when purchasing.
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now i didnt read 100% of this thread, but honestly i'd take the srt, but i'm also a serious honda hater. but honestly, no need for everyone to rag on this dude for one of his two choices, cause there's someone hating on your car to.
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chuki （中期） - middle period
zenki （前期） - early period
Kouki （後期）- later period (pronounced Koh-Key...not koo-key)
it's really laymen nomenclature as its found nowhere in industry terminology.
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Alright back on freaking topic... fun is over!
SRT-4 or S2K for the OP's needs...
Both has positives and negatives so why not get opinions from its owners and or previous owners as well as those who have driven either or.
I read that the S2K is not forgiving in some weather conditions such as rain. But here is a negative for the SRT-4. If its on stock suspension height and stock suspension in general, just swerving lanes (even a swift lane change) the rear end of the car could "lift" and if your inexperienced you will lose control. They aren't that great in the rain depending on tires. Just a slight bit of gas the car can go spinning. Another negative is the crash rating. It is not a safe car persay. Many have rolled them. I can't talk for the S2K but I can talk about the SRT-4 itself.
The positive, its a non-interference motor. So there is a good average that if the timing belt breaks you can slap another one on and be good to go. Stock motor is capable up to 500whp WITH a safe tune though but I wouldn't try to draw the line on the threshold. The motor is pretty solid. Perform regular maintenance and not rag on the car you should have little to no problems. The car is pretty much easy to work on with the exception of a few things. It can be a well balanced car depending on what you use it for.
The negative, the turbo is located in the back making it a pita to do anything turbo related. The transmission itself, you can and could eventually have problems with the 3/4 gear synchro's. Proper maintenance and care could avoid this from happening sooner rather then later. The one's equipped with sunroof, the sunroof either gets stuck, breaks, and leaks water in. Some have had issues with the Multifunction Switch which can catch on fire. Some have had water leakage on the passenger side which has been stated its coming some how from the AC condenser (I believe there is a solution somewhere). The car is known for always having a boost leak of some sort so boost leak tests are atleast needed to be down at the minimum of every 3 months. The exterior paint itself... cheap.
That is just some of what I have to say for the SRT-4. I posted a lot more negative then positive because mostly people are concerned of the faults with a car when purchasing.
SRT-4 or S2K for the OP's needs...
Both has positives and negatives so why not get opinions from its owners and or previous owners as well as those who have driven either or.
I read that the S2K is not forgiving in some weather conditions such as rain. But here is a negative for the SRT-4. If its on stock suspension height and stock suspension in general, just swerving lanes (even a swift lane change) the rear end of the car could "lift" and if your inexperienced you will lose control. They aren't that great in the rain depending on tires. Just a slight bit of gas the car can go spinning. Another negative is the crash rating. It is not a safe car persay. Many have rolled them. I can't talk for the S2K but I can talk about the SRT-4 itself.
The positive, its a non-interference motor. So there is a good average that if the timing belt breaks you can slap another one on and be good to go. Stock motor is capable up to 500whp WITH a safe tune though but I wouldn't try to draw the line on the threshold. The motor is pretty solid. Perform regular maintenance and not rag on the car you should have little to no problems. The car is pretty much easy to work on with the exception of a few things. It can be a well balanced car depending on what you use it for.
The negative, the turbo is located in the back making it a pita to do anything turbo related. The transmission itself, you can and could eventually have problems with the 3/4 gear synchro's. Proper maintenance and care could avoid this from happening sooner rather then later. The one's equipped with sunroof, the sunroof either gets stuck, breaks, and leaks water in. Some have had issues with the Multifunction Switch which can catch on fire. Some have had water leakage on the passenger side which has been stated its coming some how from the AC condenser (I believe there is a solution somewhere). The car is known for always having a boost leak of some sort so boost leak tests are atleast needed to be down at the minimum of every 3 months. The exterior paint itself... cheap.
That is just some of what I have to say for the SRT-4. I posted a lot more negative then positive because mostly people are concerned of the faults with a car when purchasing.
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If you are really wanting to comapre the two in straight line performance, then a quick look through youtube yeilds some pretty interesting heads up races betweem the S2000 vs. SRT-4 with a majority of the wins going to the SRT-4, mod'd or stock.
It's an odd comparison really, it's like comparing an olympic speed skater (S2000)to a stout running back (SRT-4) and asking who is the better athlete?
It really depends on what you want your car to do. And I'd imagine the retail prices between each is vastly more for the used S2000 over the used SRT-4. If money wasn't a deciding factor and I personally had to pick between the two, I'd take the S2000 just because I wouldn't mind having a soft-top, nimble sportscar in my garage. But, if you do account for $ figure, the SRT-4 no doubt is a budget minded, durable little hot rod, that can seat 4, haul ass, and is not too bad on gas.
Both are good cars....so, pick what you like for what you can afford. Be damned the naysayers...on both sides of the fence.
It's an odd comparison really, it's like comparing an olympic speed skater (S2000)to a stout running back (SRT-4) and asking who is the better athlete?
It really depends on what you want your car to do. And I'd imagine the retail prices between each is vastly more for the used S2000 over the used SRT-4. If money wasn't a deciding factor and I personally had to pick between the two, I'd take the S2000 just because I wouldn't mind having a soft-top, nimble sportscar in my garage. But, if you do account for $ figure, the SRT-4 no doubt is a budget minded, durable little hot rod, that can seat 4, haul ass, and is not too bad on gas.
Both are good cars....so, pick what you like for what you can afford. Be damned the naysayers...on both sides of the fence.
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i have a 2005 srt4 and havent had any problems with it yet except for the routine wear items. I dont rag the shit out of it every gear, i drive it like a normal person and not a ricer and it treats me well. Would i rather have another car? of course, but all those cars are out of my price range. For the amount of money it cost me to buy its fun to drive, FWD vs RWD doesnt matter to me since i dont race/drift/autox. The only things i honestly dont like about it is U-turns are a bitch because the turn radius blows ass, and most of the engine is plastic
and it treats me well. Would i rather have another car? of course, but all those cars are out of my price range. For the amount of money it cost me to buy its fun to drive, FWD vs RWD doesnt matter to me since i dont race/drift/autox. The only things i honestly dont like about it is U-turns are a bitch because the turn radius blows ass, and most of the engine is plastic
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formally known as d33flat
1991 nissan 300zx - Sold
1989 240sx sil80. not stock anymore yay!(dead in the driveway)
2005 Dodge SRT4 (new DD!)
