Rare Turbocharged Terror: 52k-Mile 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Turbo 5-Speed

Introduced for 1994 and redesigned for 2000, the ‘PL Platform’ Dodge/Plymouth Neon was a fresh, spunky, and affordable subcompact car that attracted a large and loyal enthusiast following as a great basis for performance tuning. A late-1990s visit by Tom Gale (Chrysler’s Executive VP of Product Development and Design) to the huge SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show convinced him of the massive tuner-car niche and the need for Chrysler to compete. Following a supercharged 2.0L Neon concept shown and magazine tested in 2000, the turbocharged Dodge Neon SRT-4 was the product of Daimler/Chrysler’s in-house PVO (Performance Vehicle Operations) group, soon renamed SRT (Street & Racing Technology). Production was relatively brief, running from 2003 to 2005, including the ACR (American Club Racing) edition and run-out 2005 Commemorative Edition model. A veritable litany of speed records fell to the SRT-4 and even an “Extreme Lightweight” version was produced in small numbers for 2003. The 2003 cars produce 215hp and the 2004-2005 models 230 ponies, with amazing performance in concert with upgraded underpinnings, brakes, and 17-inch wheels/tires.

According to SRT-4 enthusiasts, just 3,199 examples were produced for 2003, including this eye-catching (1 of 1,031) Solar Yellow car. Fresh to market with 50k original miles at the time of advertising, this totally stock and pristine 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 comes with a clean title from the second owner. Exceptionally clean and well-maintained, it’s rated by the seller to have Paint in 8-9/10 quality with one small door ding and a flaw on the front bumper/splitter, and the interior in 9/10 condition with no rips on the seats nor dash cracks. They also state the original radio still works, the A/C blows nice and cold, and it retains the original spare and jack. Performance is strong, with positive shift action and the engine still holding boost perfectly.