Lancer gets worst crash rating, Neon gets lowest residual
02-01-2005, 10:14 AM
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Lancer gets worst crash rating, Neon gets lowest residual
So the base version of two WRX competitors bite:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6816862/
chew on that =)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6816862/
chew on that =)
02-01-2005, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
too bad the base versions of those cars are nothing like the actual competitors.
02-01-2005, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
Thank goodness the SRT-4 didn't make they list.
I'm getting ready to trade my WRX for an SRT-4.
I'm getting ready to trade my WRX for an SRT-4.
02-02-2005, 09:06 AM
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As the others noted, the Lancer and Neon are by no means, in any way shape or form, competiton for the Impreza series. However, the resale value problem is a very real one for American car owners. There is NOTHING more worthless than a 5-year-old American car, unless that car is a pickup truck; you lose $5,000 driving the car off the lot, and it only goes downhill from there.
02-02-2005, 09:38 AM
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I have known two people with Neons lets just say they no longer have them, what POS!! An impreza is by far superior to any contraption an American auto maker turns out (except for trucks), they should leave cars to Japan and Europe and only make trucks, seriously.
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^^^That might be a good thought...perhaps they could build some really mean azz trucks.
I'm interested to see how the SRT4 does in the residual value department in a couple of years. Will it feel the pain of being a NEON much less a DODGE?
I'm interested to see how the SRT4 does in the residual value department in a couple of years. Will it feel the pain of being a NEON much less a DODGE?
02-03-2005, 07:04 PM
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Look at it this way....
The WRX has a lot better history to stand on than the SRT-4.
Dodge and Chevy are "trying" to nip at the WRX and Evo market that has been steadily growing since their debut.
Bottom line...
Which car has the better reputation? Subaru WRX or Dodge SRT-4?
Dodge and Chevy are "trying" to nip at the WRX and Evo market that has been steadily growing since their debut.
Bottom line...
Which car has the better reputation? Subaru WRX or Dodge SRT-4?
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Also in regards to the crash data....
From what I remember of the Lancers in Japan, there is really little difference in the structural department between the base line Lancer and the Evolution.
There is some strengthening to take the additional handling, and power, but depending on the area of the impacts on the car tested in the crash test, there may be no difference between base model and Evo.
From what I remember of the Lancers in Japan, there is really little difference in the structural department between the base line Lancer and the Evolution.
There is some strengthening to take the additional handling, and power, but depending on the area of the impacts on the car tested in the crash test, there may be no difference between base model and Evo.
03-07-2005, 10:34 AM
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look at this http://www.nbc4.tv/automotive/4259321/detail.html
The Dodge Neon was the worst performer. The institute called it "a disaster," noting that because of a poor structure the crash test dummies' heads were hit by the barrier during the crash test.
The Dodge Neon was the worst performer. The institute called it "a disaster," noting that because of a poor structure the crash test dummies' heads were hit by the barrier during the crash test.