72 today!!
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RE: 72 today!!
No Not at all I actually really enjoyed this message and your right. Some of the things defintley are very impractical. As far as the Viper dealerships Im lucky to have one about 5 minutes from my house that can do Viper repairs. My parents actually would help me out (they pay for my gas now and I blew my engine in the Camaro and me and my dad rebuilt it together) But I know that the Viper is going to be 3-4x the price for all those practical things including Gas. But like it says about most the repairs, you've gotta like love a viper to get one.
When I got my camaro it had 140k miles on it, extremely loud exhaust leak, cracked dashboard, and rattles you to death while you drive it. But I wanted a sports car and at 16 my dad wasnt going to put me in a expensive sports car or a V8 sports car. So I got to start with this little V6 Camaro. But even then I just absolutely just love the noise and the fun it is to drive and thats why I think Im born for the Viper. Honeslty If I wanted to go a lil cheaper I prob. could go with the Vette's and have 2-3x more comfort and features (Power windows ect.)
But yeah like I said thinks for the post because honestly one thing I didn't know was I never knew the Viper didn't have locks. I've always known the Gen 1 were primitive but dang didnt know that much
Im sure if I got one I could install some locks, I put power locks in my camaro.
When I got my camaro it had 140k miles on it, extremely loud exhaust leak, cracked dashboard, and rattles you to death while you drive it. But I wanted a sports car and at 16 my dad wasnt going to put me in a expensive sports car or a V8 sports car. So I got to start with this little V6 Camaro. But even then I just absolutely just love the noise and the fun it is to drive and thats why I think Im born for the Viper. Honeslty If I wanted to go a lil cheaper I prob. could go with the Vette's and have 2-3x more comfort and features (Power windows ect.)
But yeah like I said thinks for the post because honestly one thing I didn't know was I never knew the Viper didn't have locks. I've always known the Gen 1 were primitive but dang didnt know that much
Im sure if I got one I could install some locks, I put power locks in my camaro.
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RE: 72 today!!
ORIGINAL: 94rt10ohio
Some things you should consider
You mentioned you want this to be your daily driver. The amount of $$ to keep these cars on the road is a bit high. I am not talking about gas and Ins, although they will get you. I am talking about maintenance and parts. If you are budgeting you have to factor in repairs. SOme examples, tires alone will run you $1000-$1500, depending on what kind you get. And, they do not last long! Oil changes, you will probably go synthetic? A little under 10qts go in. With filter you are around $60 if you do it yourself. These are two things I like to point out and they are double the normal costs, yet they are just normal items. Now for the abnormal.....
Lets say you go after a GEN I because that is what your budgets demands. What happens if you need brakes? You can not go to your local parts store and get pads. DC or a few other Viper specialty stores only. Figure $200 for the fronts and another $200 for the rear, plus install. This replacement part issue is not just brake pads, but many parts you would think you could walk into your local place and get. Many of the aftermarket part makers just do not make the parts for Vipers because there is not enough cars out there, even less being used, that will give them profit to desgin and produce the parts.
Another thought, lets say you get a GEN I and it has yet to have the head gaskets replaced. The head gaskets were bad from the facotry and if not replaced will fail at some point. Well, like the other parts not something you pickup anywhere. Get this, cost, minimal, $600, that is if you are lucky. And no, I do not mean $600 installed, that is just the gaskets! Ever pay $600 for paper and some sealer? This is what is called the "Viper tax".
If this is a daily driver expect water inside. GEN I tops and windows leak. Even if you have a hard top and aftermarket windows. Also, no locks. How does the idea of driving it to school and a club and leaving it unlocked sound?
I am not trying to scare you from buying the car, the perks are great. But there are many things to consider and I am just listing a few. If you want a daily driver I would really recommend a GEN II GTS simply for the locks and water free interior.
ORIGINAL: LeftyBaseballr16
Thats cool Im going to Louisburg College It's like 20 Minutes from Raleigh (Nothing to great but I came here for baseball, baseball team is pretty good) I think I finally figured out my scheme to get a dodge viper. haha I won't get it in time for my birthday but I got an idea boys haha
Thats cool Im going to Louisburg College It's like 20 Minutes from Raleigh (Nothing to great but I came here for baseball, baseball team is pretty good) I think I finally figured out my scheme to get a dodge viper. haha I won't get it in time for my birthday but I got an idea boys haha
You mentioned you want this to be your daily driver. The amount of $$ to keep these cars on the road is a bit high. I am not talking about gas and Ins, although they will get you. I am talking about maintenance and parts. If you are budgeting you have to factor in repairs. SOme examples, tires alone will run you $1000-$1500, depending on what kind you get. And, they do not last long! Oil changes, you will probably go synthetic? A little under 10qts go in. With filter you are around $60 if you do it yourself. These are two things I like to point out and they are double the normal costs, yet they are just normal items. Now for the abnormal.....
Lets say you go after a GEN I because that is what your budgets demands. What happens if you need brakes? You can not go to your local parts store and get pads. DC or a few other Viper specialty stores only. Figure $200 for the fronts and another $200 for the rear, plus install. This replacement part issue is not just brake pads, but many parts you would think you could walk into your local place and get. Many of the aftermarket part makers just do not make the parts for Vipers because there is not enough cars out there, even less being used, that will give them profit to desgin and produce the parts.
Another thought, lets say you get a GEN I and it has yet to have the head gaskets replaced. The head gaskets were bad from the facotry and if not replaced will fail at some point. Well, like the other parts not something you pickup anywhere. Get this, cost, minimal, $600, that is if you are lucky. And no, I do not mean $600 installed, that is just the gaskets! Ever pay $600 for paper and some sealer? This is what is called the "Viper tax".
If this is a daily driver expect water inside. GEN I tops and windows leak. Even if you have a hard top and aftermarket windows. Also, no locks. How does the idea of driving it to school and a club and leaving it unlocked sound?
I am not trying to scare you from buying the car, the perks are great. But there are many things to consider and I am just listing a few. If you want a daily driver I would really recommend a GEN II GTS simply for the locks and water free interior.
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RE: 72 today!!
ORIGINAL: 94rt10ohio
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
ORIGINAL: Jviper
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
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RE: 72 today!!
ORIGINAL: Jviper
I'm still new here compared to my 96 posts to your 461. This will make 97.[8D]
ORIGINAL: 94rt10ohio
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
ORIGINAL: Jviper
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
You do not learn by creating posts/replying, so the post count means nothing. You learn by reading posts, which is not tracked.
You will also not learn much useful info about the Viper on this site. While this site is great for trucks and small sports (Neons and such) it is not good for Vipers. If you really want to gain Viper knowledge you shoudl try a Viper specific site. There are a couple out there, but I am not going to list on this forum. A search will find them.
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From: North Carolina
RE: 72 today!!
ORIGINAL: 94rt10ohio
You do not learn by creating posts/replying, so the post count means nothing. You learn by reading posts, which is not tracked.
You will also not learn much useful info about the Viper on this site. While this site is great for trucks and small sports (Neons and such) it is not good for Vipers. If you really want to gain Viper knowledge you shoudl try a Viper specific site. There are a couple out there, but I am not going to list on this forum. A search will find them.
ORIGINAL: Jviper
I'm still new here compared to my 96 posts to your 461. This will make 97.[8D]
ORIGINAL: 94rt10ohio
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
ORIGINAL: Jviper
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
I thought Gen I was rt, Gen II GTS, and Gen III SRT10.[8D] If thats the case then the 2008 viper will be Gen IV.
08 will most likely be a GEN IV, but GEN II had both GTS and RT's. This is learned in Viper 101, you must have slept in that class.
You do not learn by creating posts/replying, so the post count means nothing. You learn by reading posts, which is not tracked.
You will also not learn much useful info about the Viper on this site. While this site is great for trucks and small sports (Neons and such) it is not good for Vipers. If you really want to gain Viper knowledge you shoudl try a Viper specific site. There are a couple out there, but I am not going to list on this forum. A search will find them.
