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Need opinions. Have C7...considering buying early Viper

Old 11-01-2015, 11:17 AM
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Default Need opinions. Have C7...considering buying early Viper

I am a Caraholic. My C7 is the best car I have ever owned but have that itch for another toy. Owning a C7 will I be disappointed if I buy an Early Viper for an additional toy?
Old 11-01-2015, 11:26 AM
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I have owned an 08 viper, thats the Gen 4. If you have any specific questions, let me know.
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The concept of "too many toys" is a fallacy invented by women. If you want it and can afford, buy it every time.
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The sure way to answer that is to buy one.
Old 11-01-2015, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by stab1991
I have owned an 08 viper, thats the Gen 4. If you have any specific questions, let me know.
The question I should have asked is 'how does the driving experience compare? Will it be sub-par to the Vette?
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Well, had the c6 for 3 years and thought I would love the viper, bought the viper, had it for a year and sold it. It's a great track car and is very brutal in every aspect in a fun way for short periods of time. I just couldn't live with it for 6 or 7 thousand miles a year. Plus the wife loves vettes and wouldn't even ride in the viper haha.
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Not a daily driver!!!
Old 11-01-2015, 12:39 PM
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Check with frchillin (Mike) - he sold his '08 C6Z for a Viper to get it out of his system, so he can give his impressions. I don't think they were very favorable, save for the attention factor.

If you do buy one, remember that a Viper will bite you.
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Originally Posted by stab1991
Well, had the c6 for 3 years and thought I would love the viper, bought the viper, had it for a year and sold it. It's a great track car and is very brutal in every aspect in a fun way for short periods of time. I just couldn't live with it for 6 or 7 thousand miles a year. Plus the wife loves vettes and wouldn't even ride in the viper haha.
That's the exact input I was hoping for. Thanks
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Default Love My Viper

But she's not a daily driver.



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Originally Posted by matt houston
But she's not a daily driver.




That is the exact VIPER I want.
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If you really want honest opinions about Vipers, perhaps you should ask on a Viper forum.
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
If you really want honest opinions about Vipers, perhaps you should ask on a Viper forum.
Thanks for the input...BUT..I am looking for opinions from C7 owners...not Viper owners
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I have owned 11 Vettes, 2 Ferraris, Porsches, you name it. The biggest piece of junk that I have ever had the mispleasure of owning? A 2005 Viper. Bought it new. The car was a pig to drive, totally uncomfortable, and literally fell apart. I have owned 3 Chrysler products and they were all junk. I currently own. 2106 Sting Ray. Best car ever.
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Originally Posted by USA1-
Thanks for the input...BUT..I am looking for opinions from C7 owners...not Viper owners
My brother-in-law owns a viper. Traded seats for a day. C7 is far superior in many aspects. The interior of a viper is slightly nicer than a dodge neon! and feel just as reliable ?? it was fun for a day but I'll stick with my C7
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We've had 3 Vipers, Z06, Shelby Cobra, ZR1, C6s & C7.
ALL are very different, comparing them is like oranges to apples.
Viper is a 'drivers' car, one has to handle it accordingly.
Vette is more of a daily driver indeed.
Love the Viper!
Love the C7!
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Originally Posted by Dana M
The concept of "too many toys" is a fallacy invented by women. If you want it and can afford, buy it every time.
It is a well-known fact that he who dies with the most toys wins.

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Originally Posted by iclick
It is a well-known fact that he who dies with the most toys wins.
LOL, that is my license plate holder!
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I have always been mesmerized by the Viper. Almost bought an 05 a few years back. I like my C7 a whole lot though and frankly can not afford two toys of this caliper at the same time...
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Originally Posted by USA1-
Thanks for the input...BUT..I am looking for opinions from C7 owners...not Viper owners
Yeah Steve! Leave him alone, he can't build up his post count that way.

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