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Originally posted by Noir
<Harry starts trekking through the mountains to find the great ROB, who possess vast amounts of Neon knowledge to ask him a question that no one can answer.>
'Why Neon?', 'Why not RS?'
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Easy answer:
Price: You can pick up a well used 1st gen for under 2 grand. With a blown engine, expect to score one for about 700 bucks. Then get a 2.4 liter engine for about 600, engine mounts for about 80ish, new clutch, some falken axenis for cheap, and you have a FUN car, that weighs UNDER 2400 lbs, with 150hp and 180 ftlbs of torque (it spins the wheels in 3rd gear, and it has so much torque you don't need to downshift), for under 3000 dollars. Mechanically simple, it is easy to work on and very durable, and awesome handling.
The question is, why RS? WHy spend more money for a heavier, underpowered, not as good handling, more expensive parts, more complex, worse mpg car?
- Rob