Driver's Log.(News)(Buyers Guide)

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Date in fleet: March 4-18 As-tested price: $21,335 Powertrain: 2.4-liter I4; fwd, five-speed manual Output: 230 hp @ 5300 rpm, 250 lb-ft @ 2200-4400 rpm Curb weight: 2900 pounds HART: There's a lot of good stuff in this car. The brakes are great, the suspension feels tight without being too jarring over rough pavement and the seats are decent.

But you certainly want to have the steering wheel pointed in the right direction before hitting the gas. And I had to be judicious with the throttle application this morning because it was spinning wheels in ...

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