Stunning similarity to a '99 neon

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 01:50 PM

I've had a modified 1999 Dodge neon for the last 10 years that has been used for everything from daily driver to autocross. It is currently serving as a "clutch trainer" for my teenage daughter. I couldn't help but notice the remarkable visual similarity between my 135 and the neon. Even the exterior dimensions are similar, with less than .5 inches difference in length. Just thought I would pass this on.

Why is this in Cosmetic Modifications? Well, I really couldn't figure out where to put it. And I may get out a brush and paint some matching silver stripes on the BMW. What do y'all think? Or maybe a shark tail for the neon?

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 01:58 PM

i dont see any stunning similartires :eyebulge:

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

i dont see any stunning similartires :eyebulge:

Only because you don't want to...

Seriously, greenhouse shape, dimensions, wrap-around rear lights, rounded nose, door and pillar placement, rear deck, trunk opening (not visible in pic.) etc., etc., etc. I got the 135 home, looked at them in the drive, and thought "Damn! I just bought a De-Luxe neon!"

ki__ · 12-20-2008, 02:03 PM

i actually don't see any thing that the two have in common, besides what cars have in common.. hood, trunk, doors, windows, headlights etc...

JKAWB · 12-20-2008, 02:03 PM

I had a 98 ACR neon for about 5 years. It was a beast on the autocross track. 12 seconds with NOS in the 1/4. I blew it up in tech school when i was in the air force because i put a 150 shot of nitrous on it at the track. it wasn't so much of a beast after that. purging nitrous 8 feet in the air is cool though.

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

i actually don't see any thing that the two have in common, besides what cars have in common.. hood, trunk, doors, windows, headlights etc...

There are none so blind as those who will not see...

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JKAWB

I had a 98 ACR neon for about 5 years. It was a beast on the autocross track. 12 seconds with NOS in the 1/4. I blew it up in tech school when i was in the air force because i put a 150 shot of nitrous on it at the track. it wasn't so much of a beast after that. purging nitrous 8 feet in the air is cool though.

First gen neons were great little cars, famous for blowing off Miatas in autocross. And as you point out, you could get away with doing just about anything to them.

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by davemohan

Only because you don't want to...

Seriously, greenhouse shape, dimensions, wrap-around rear lights, rounded nose, door and pillar placement, rear deck, trunk opening (not visible in pic.) etc., etc., etc. I got the 135 home, looked at them in the drive, and thought "Damn! I just bought a De-Luxe neon!"

the door pillar placement ? not even the same neon is slanted forward bmw is slanted back, rounded nose ? i dont think most cars are squares. lights that come partly onto the rear fender? again pretty standard on most cars :iono:

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

the door pillar placement ? not even the same neon is slanted forward bmw is slanted back, rounded nose ? i dont think most cars are squares. lights that come partly onto the rear fender? again pretty standard on most cars :iono:

Lighten up, Bucky! Does the term "tongue in cheek" mean anything to you? Or maybe "difference of opinion"? Maybe I need to add smileys?

Lester · 12-20-2008, 02:59 PM

I think I see what is causing people to miss this. The side by side was plain to me. Maybe this will help?

Italteen3 · 12-20-2008, 03:15 PM

They are both black. :iono:

AlBel1214 · 12-20-2008, 03:28 PM

The day someone compares my car to a neon is the day I sell it...

sethchan · 12-20-2008, 03:40 PM

Uh, no.

Mutilator · 12-20-2008, 04:09 PM

I can see where you're coming from... but I'd like to think of it like this:
Dodge tried, BMW succeeded.
:wink:

adrean8j · 12-20-2008, 04:23 PM

^^^I agree with Mutilator...I see what you are saying...but only from that exact angle...I would never ever confuse the two..

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by davemohan

Lighten up, Bucky! Does the term "tongue in cheek" mean anything to you? Or maybe "difference of opinion"? Maybe I need to add smileys?

LOL how bout the term "you must be smokin some good ishh"

Berduderunner · 12-20-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutilator

I can see where you're coming from... but I'd like to think of it like this:
Dodge tried, BMW succeeded.
:wink:

mhm

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

LOL how bout the term "you must be smokin some good ishh"

Now yer talkin'!

davemohan · 12-20-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

I think I see what is causing people to miss this. The side by side was plain to me. Maybe this will help?

Took me a minute, but that's some fine photochopping! I'm off to the "used parts yard" to find some R/T badges!

yourfriend · 12-20-2008, 05:16 PM

they look completely different to me...

AlBel1214 · 12-20-2008, 06:02 PM

This thread should be locked and removed just b/c of the title...

Lester · 12-20-2008, 06:04 PM

That Neon is special. Even though it has a frame around the door window, I'm still tempted to call it a Coupe.

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JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	I had a 98 ACR neon for about 5 years. It was a beast on the autocross track. 12 seconds with NOS in the 1/4. I blew it up in tech school when i was in the air force because i put a 150 shot of nitrous on it at the track. it wasn't so much of a beast after that. purging nitrous 8 feet in the air is cool though.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	The day someone compares my car to a neon is the day I sell it... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I can see where you're coming from... but I'd like to think of it like this: Dodge tried, BMW succeeded. :wink:
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