I have a 2003 Dodge Neon SXT, I want a new car with more HP, but I'm not rich..?

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Jake P

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First off, I know almost NOTHING about cars. Just some simple stuff. So pardon me if something doesn't make the best of sense.

I currently own a 2003 dodge Neon sxt (Graduation gift) and I wanted to do some things to it to give it more HP. Our family mechanic told me I could get cold air intake, a chip, and if I REALLY wanted to, turbo.

I have the money for all of that, but I was wondering if it would even be worth it doing all that to my Neon, or if it would just be worth having my Neon as my "drive around" car and purchasing another car, possibly one with a bigger stock engine.

Only problem is I can't afford a Viper, Mustang, or any of those incredibly expensive sports cars. I want something subtle, decent, that I can put some money into and get what I want. Speed.

Please help!
 
If speed is want you want and you have all the funding to add a turbo to your Neon I say park the Dodge. If you want some speed and major power go for one of the late 80s early 90s model fox body mustangs. Make sure it's a 5.0 and a manual. You can do mods along the way and you definatley won't be dissapointed especially when you get it to where you can stand it up under a red light.
 
I wouldnt spend any money on a neon. You can buy a 2004 Mustang GT for under $10000. If you can afford to add a turbo, cai, chip and ect like you say, then you can add that money plus the trade in on your car and you can buy a mustang gt...
 
maybe you should get a turbo that gives extra boost power to your car and this increases your HP. You could also try tuning your engine to give more HP that gives higher end-speed but it would lower your torque to give better pick-ups.
 
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