JohnStuttle

For those of you not familiar with my ride here it is:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...diana-way.html

Kinda getting tired of "what else can I do" so I am thinking about buying a 2008+ Viper or just putting a 416 stroker in my vette for Sh$ts and giggles.

Stroker installed with everything $15K. 2008+ Viper $60K

Have cash for either. What would you do?

onebighitter

Nice ride, I would go with stroker

Corvette_Ed

I'd get an LS3 376/525 instead. Drop an A&A supercharger on top and start looking for some sticky tires, because you'll need some.

Sledge Hammer

I'd keep the current ride and buy a boat.

Crosis

Looking at your vette it seems you love to mod, not just the speed. Modding a viper will devalue it and there is minimal stuff available for it. Your vette can smoke a viper so stick with the vette.

jcsperson

ZR1s are starting to hit the $60K mark. When the C7Z comes out they might even be cheaper than that.

zdeckich

Viper hands down!!! But then again im a big viper guy. Always been my dream car, but since I cant afford one yet I have a C5Z lol. One day ill have a 2nd gen ACR

Pete W

Do you keep the vette and get the viper too? If so then I would buy the viper. Vipers will gain value in time, so they need to stay stock. I think it could be considered an investment.

2FAS4UU

Nothing worse in life than driving your new Viper , and getting smoked by a C5 with a supercharged stroked 416. , jus messing with ya!!

itzza427

Several factors to consider other that just one or the other.
How tall and big are you,, All accounts I've read is they are not very roomy cars. Then comfort being a possible factor,just how much driving do you do?
I like to take mine when I play golf,, you don't have much trunk space for more than a back pack in a Viper. Don't get me wrong, I think Vipers are cool and all,,,I just like the versatility of the Corvette is all. Done everything from Drag Racing to road trips to running errands or just cruising in mine.
I'm sure you know that most all LS based strokers can be pretty wicked,,so in my opinion I'd go for the stroker N/A,, THEN if you get tired of that after a while then drop the SC on that !
Have fun what ever you do!!!

sfc rick

Supercharge it.....cause nothing makes your day more than spending all that money on a $$$car and then get blown away by some 16 year old C5 coupe.

But then again..... some cars are cool to own regardless.

540i 6spd

Stroker and a Maggie. More power and a little wine to go with it.

Though a ZR1 would also be tempting if you could get actually buy a low mile mint car at the $60K price point. Not a reality where I live.

Phanni

Invest your money.
Mods are a very poor investment.
No matter what you do, there will always be someone at the track/car show/cruise in your A$$.

blackmachdown

Assuming you're keeping your vert, I'd get the viper. 2 toys>1

95rtturbo

You can't really compare a 15K purchase with a 60K purchase. Having said that, if you asked me which car I would choose, money no option, it would 100% be the Viper.

Blow Torch

This would be the best choice in my opinion. It would fall in the 15 grand+ range and be dependable, which is not really what the Viper is known for. A buddy of mine had a Viper (2010-2012 range) and he was constantly having issues. I kept wanting to find a time to meet him at the track, back when I was spraying, but it was litteraly "out of order" every time we tried to go. (off the track, it was a massacre in my favor)
BTW; He sold it a year ago, and bought a C7 about a month ago. Haven't seen it yet but I spoke to him and he says he LOVES it!!

Dave1

All that power and money in a C5 vert…..??


Nah, get a Viper or keep what you have and buy a bike or boat….

grantv

Completely personal choice, but if you ask; Corvette hands down. I do not find the Viper remotely appealing. How about keeping your Corvette, or getting a C6, maybe an AC Cobra kit car for another play toy.

TXGS507

That is the day I am waiting, praying for!
When that day comes, bye bye C5Z....

4XLR8N

Man, I wish I had your problems!

Seriously, your Vette is drop dead gorgeous as is and I would leave it that way and buy a new Stingray with the $60k.

Vipers are cool in their own way, especially the coupes, but I hate the V-10 exhaust note . Kills the deal for me.

New Stingray, baby! Great garage companion to your C5!