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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Traded my 04 RX8 for...

a new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4!
can you say 285hp?

So my birthday was on Nov 8. I went to a local Cars and Coffee event in the morning. I was already feeling the new car itch before that. So I stopped by a few dealers on the way home and ended up taking home my new srt4. here are a few pics from the even that day. mine is the black one on the end. I have some parts for sale, soon to be listed. Also one last shot of the old ride and one new shot of the srt4. color? black of course.






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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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congrats

what made you go with the caliber over something like a MS3?

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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I guess I could have mentioned that in the post. I got a new dog (jack russel named LEWY DOGG, he goes by Lewy or Lew) and he didnt do well in the 8. I had to put blankets down, but his white fur would still get everywhere. now i have a rear cargo area for him to mess up. The 8, to say the least, just became impractical too quick for me as a daily driver.

The 8 was a great car tho and handles better than anything else I have owned or driven.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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The car is horrendous. Pics of the dog, please.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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So a dog is pretty much your only reason for getting a new car? Odd...Personally I don't like the car, The MS3 has won all the compairson test it's been in against the SRT4...but as long as your happy...
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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what tranny did you get in the srt4?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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So a dog is pretty much your only reason for getting a new car? Odd...Personally I don't like the car, The MS3 has won all the compairson test it's been in against the SRT4...but as long as your happy...
I was thinking the same thing as you....hence my question on why this car over the MS3

everyone has their reasons I guess. enjoy your new ride.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Interesting...I just sold my '03 SRT-4 to buy my '04 VR 8. I really enjoyed my old 4, but I'm luvin' the 8.
You'll like SRT-4s, they've got tons of torque. I think all SRT-4s come with manual trannys, at least the Neon-based models did. A 5-speed, in the Neons.
I'm also in Jax. I went to one of the RX-8 meets this summer. Where was the car show you have in the pics held?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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The dog was not the only reason. Practicality (sp) WAS.
looks a lil like raz's dog.




its got the 6 speed manual. plus tons of features my 8 didnt have.(like a real back seat and luggage room, warranty) BUT im not here to flame the 8's. Flame on the SRT4 if ya want. i dont give a shi7.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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screw the dog... go back to the dealer, trade the calibur for your old car and go get some ***** instead.






















cats are smaller than dogs
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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not my cup of tea but enjoy
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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i wish i can say good things about your car. but calibur are pretty ugly. maybe you can trade it in for a Dodge CHallenger?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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i second the challenger
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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This thread needs a "face-palm" pic



Sorry, not a dodge fan at all.
But I am not the one driving it . .. .so enjoy
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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If you enjoy the new car, that's the only thing that matters.

Congratulations.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
This thread needs a "face-palm" pic
special delivery....

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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I don't think it's that bad guys, I'm sure it's a fun ride. I'd like to see some more pics of it, interior, side shots, wheels, etc... please?

any plans of modding it?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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one of the worst trades evar.

worse than minnesota trading for Hershel Walker from dallas
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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I think you should have looked at Subaru WRX wagons and the MS3 first. The SRT-4's have only shown well in drags and even then you can do better. But in the end it's personal preference and as long as you enjoy it that's all that matters. Heck you could've considered one of the new Mini Cooper S's that are now turbo'd instead of super'd. Just saying if you didn't want to loose all the handling that's all.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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I wouldve taken the neon SRT4 over a calibur SRT4 if I had to drive an SRT4!
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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fail
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Question, does the hood scoop work or is it just for looks?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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it scoops up fail.
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