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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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As for warranty, i believe the vipers have 7 year/70k miles engine and drivetrain warranty. So even a 97 might have a few months left.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
Park a 427 Cobra S/C next to Viper and see where the eyes go...



I see a lot more Cobra replica's around here than I do Viper's. And, sadly, they're owned by "40 going on 60 man"... I'm sure they're fun to drive (and insanely fast), however I can't imagine taking a date to dinner in one.

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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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nothing wrong with owning a Viper. Keep in mind that the Viper was never intended to be a daily driver. You'lll still need a daily driver in your stable.
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I don't have a commute (or a job), so a daily driver isn't necessary. Car is basically for cruising and a date-mobile. I'll probably put the same amount of mileage on it as my Vette (under 500mi./yr.).

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Car is basically for cruising and a date-mobile.
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Good for you!! My date mobile is my c3 which happens to either a bring the ladies in, or run them off due to the sound, heat/cold depending on season, and lack of decent sound system (sidepipes).

I also find that my tahoe does extrememly well also... maybe it is just me hahahah - just kidding...
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Originally Posted by Munky
Good for you!! My date mobile is my c3 which happens to either a bring the ladies in, or run them off due to the sound, heat/cold depending on season, and lack of decent sound system (sidepipes).

I also find that my tahoe does extrememly well also... maybe it is just me hahahah - just kidding...

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