Viper resources?

*clyde* · 01-16-2005, 11:13 AM

Anyone know what the better web resources are for Vipers?

An autotrader check shows plenty of first gen Vipers with low miles under $40k. More tired looking examples abound ~$30k. 1994 models MSRP'd at $54.5k. 65% retained value after 11 model years is nothing to sneeze at. For a car meant for fun on the weekends/non-competitive autocrossing/etc with rubbermelting torque... Keep it in decent shape and it's unlikely to depreciate much from that neighborhood. Then again, will you be paying for it in other ways?

Seems like something worth learning more about...

lemming · 01-16-2005, 02:04 PM

http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_how_tsb.htm

?

they're as diehard (and helpful) as any other rabid motoring enthusiast group.

likely less pretentious......then again, the rennlist forum is a lot less pretentious than some of the bmw-related boards --why is that?

*clyde* · 01-16-2005, 04:11 PM

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Category: New/Pre-Owned GTS's
Subcategories: '96 GTS
Price $39,900 OBO
Year 1996
Model GTS Coupe
Mileage 17,000
Exterior Color Red/White/Blue
Interior Color Black leather
Accessories A/C
For Sale By VCA Member
Description
This first run GenII was updated with later GenII mods as DC rolled them out. Qualifies as Viper Days Super Stock, with the following modifications:

Intake/Exhaust...
--K&N Filters
--Mopar Smooth Tubes
--1998 Stainless Exhaust Manifolds (short-tube headers)
--1998 Flex Pipe
--3” RandomTech Hi-Flow Cats
--3” Borla Cat-Back (modified 3” inlet)
Oil System & Cooling…
--2000 Pan/Gasket (Baffles/Doors by Joe Dozzo)
--2000 Windage Tray (Joe Dozzo)
ACR Filter Adapter
--1999 PCV/Valve Cover Breather Hoses
--1999 Fan Module
--Sean Roe Fan Controller
Brakes…
--SVSI Stainless Brake Lines
--NEW EBC Greens (PFC01 Compound Front and PFC97 Rear boxed)
--NEW 2 Piece Sean Roe 13” Rotors
--Sean Roe Titanium Pistons (front)
--Speed Bleeders
--Spring Removed From Proportioning Valve
--Cone Cooling Kit
Other Stuff…
--TeamTech 6 point Harnesses
--Chrome Fire Extinguisher/Bracket
--Front Tow Hook
--Sean Roe Clutch Linkage
--Magnetic Differential Drain Plug
--Track Alignment
--Michelin Pilot Sports– NEW fronts (Aug04) 90% rears (Apr04)
--Optima Battery
--NorCal VCA Floor & Trunk Mats
--MGW First Strike Shifter

Asking only $39,900 for this outstanding driver/track-ready Snake (includes ALL original parts packed).

So, uh...other than the paint...

dan · 01-16-2005, 04:14 PM

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Year 1996

Mileage 17,000

*clyde* · 01-16-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bonoboy

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Year 1996

Mileage 17,000

What's shocking about that?

lemming · 01-16-2005, 04:47 PM

i love the GTS coupe. it has me looking for sure since that car was a beauty (and a performer) but they also just released the new GTS coupe.

(can you tell that i don't like roadsters? --sorry mbr)

rumatt · 01-16-2005, 04:49 PM

If you buy this car, does your previous offer for me to co-drive your car at an autox still stand?

aranoid:

*clyde* · 01-16-2005, 04:56 PM

I'm not going to buy it (or any other one anytime soon). I was reading about the new GTS coupe this morning and just started thinking about why, if you were willing to spend that much money on a weekend car, why not one of them?

lemming · 01-16-2005, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

I'm not going to buy it (or any other one anytime soon). I was reading about the new GTS coupe this morning and just started thinking about why, if you were willing to spend that much money on a weekend car, why not one of them?

because it uses old fashioned cubic inches to make power?

i really like vipers. another weakness. if the dyno's show the c6 427 down on power (overstated instead of understated), the viper is a truly viable alternative.....for "anyone".

rumatt · 01-16-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

I'm not going to buy it

Bummer. That paint job is so you.

01-16-2005, 11:13 AM	#1
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	Viper resources? Anyone know what the better web resources are for Vipers? An autotrader check shows plenty of first gen Vipers with low miles under $40k. More tired looking examples abound ~$30k. 1994 models MSRP'd at $54.5k. 65% retained value after 11 model years is nothing to sneeze at. For a car meant for fun on the weekends/non-competitive autocrossing/etc with rubbermelting torque... Keep it in decent shape and it's unlikely to depreciate much from that neighborhood. Then again, will you be paying for it in other ways? Seems like something worth learning more about...

01-16-2005, 02:04 PM	#2
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,612	http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_how_tsb.htm ? they're as diehard (and helpful) as any other rabid motoring enthusiast group. likely less pretentious......then again, the rennlist forum is a lot less pretentious than some of the bmw-related boards --why is that? __________________

01-16-2005, 04:47 PM	#6
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,612	i love the GTS coupe. it has me looking for sure since that car was a beauty (and a performer) but they also just released the new GTS coupe. (can you tell that i don't like roadsters? --sorry mbr) __________________

01-16-2005, 04:49 PM	#7
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	If you buy this car, does your previous offer for me to co-drive your car at an autox still stand? aranoid:

01-16-2005, 04:56 PM	#8
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	I'm not going to buy it (or any other one anytime soon). I was reading about the new GTS coupe this morning and just started thinking about why, if you were willing to spend that much money on a weekend car, why not one of them?