Not to disagree, but I would'nt just dismiss an NA. You can get them cheaper, yes. You can mod them and make them perform very well. No, they aren't SRT6 performers but I'll say an NA that is modded is damn fun to drive an even exhilerting. Not everyone needs an SRT6. SRT6 don't come with manual trannies either (althought the auto sticks are just fine by me. The rider is harsher, wheels hard to clean, have some additional maintenance considerations etc. Good and drawbacks either way.........you just need to consider what you want out of the car. Eitherway you can't go wrong, but don't dismiss an NA. They are also a very good bang for the buck and just a few bucks here and there and damn good and fun performers.
Thanks PNA, really I'd love a manual SRT but.... I can pickup a clean NA with 100K (red) for $3000. I have a 98 Neon R/T with T04E turbo, programmable injection, stage 4 clutch, Konis, high rates... It will leave your teeth behind on acceleration and knock them out on a bump. So I am looking for something a little more refined and classy. These fit the bill.