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Thinking about a Viper... Posted By: BlackVert On: 12-18-2008 @ 00:32:23 Reply | Edit Ok, now I know I am going to get ridiculously biased opinions, but hopefully someone that knows something will chime in to. I currently have a 99 WS6 Vert. Minor mods. Since the 2010 Camaro will probably never come out, I am looking into either a 2006 corvette vert, or a 2003-2004 viper. Now, I know stock for stock, a viper has better hp, torque and 1/4 mile times (Driver factored out). And much worse gas mileage. However, I hear a lot of negatives about the Viper. If priced the same, say neighborhood of 30k-35k, which would you buy and why. I will use it as a daily Alabama driver and I will use it for Drag Racing. I could care less about cornering at 80 mph and gas mileage and if GM goes out of business. Also, I'm used to a bumpy and noisy ride (my current vert is noisy and bumpy as hell with the lowering springs). Z06 is not an option to fall back on, I don't want a hard top. So, what's the verdict. ounce for ounce, try to unbias yourselves, what should I get. If you own a Viper, please also get in on this. I'm really torn and could use some input, since I've only owned Chevy's my whole life. -Sorry for the book. -- 1999 Black WS6 Trans-Am, 6 Speed, Leather, Convertible, 5% Tint, Free Mods. [ Edited on 12/18/2008 @ 00:34:20 ] Posted By: cochran191 On: 12-18-2008 @ 11:08:59 Reply | Top | Edit I don't have either, nor have I driven either, but here are some solid, reliable, reviews from actual owners for each car. http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette/2006/consumerreview.html http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/viper/2004/consumerreview.html -- 99 Black Z-28 "Stripper" M6, SS Ram Air Hood, Borla Cat-Back, J&M Strut Tower Brace, B&M Ripper Shifter, Whisper Lid, Tint (50% front, 35% rear) Pics @ http://www.fquick.com/3p0ch "That's like attacking a Rhinoceros with a fork, at the end of the day you have a bent fork and a pissed off Rhinoceros" Posted By: BlackVert On: 12-18-2008 @ 12:05:18 Reply | Top | Edit Thanks. I realize that these cars are different platforms then we are used to. I think I'll look into some corvette specific sites too to find out more. -- 1999 Black WS6 Trans-Am, 6 Speed, Leather, Convertible, 5% Tint, Free Mods. [ Edited on 12/18/2008 @ 12:07:28 ] Posted By: badbirdws6 On: 12-18-2008 @ 13:12:38 Reply | Top | Edit If you find a 3rd Gen Viper for low 30s there is something wrong with it. Be careful. I am going to assume snow is not an issue in AL. But the car also does not do well at all in rain. There are no major issues to be concerned with as it comes to the 3rd Gen Viper. But... If you want to mod this vehicle it will cost you considerably more than modding a Vette. On the other hand, the Viper will hold its value better than a standard Vette, even more so if they kill it. Buy whatever gets you blood flowing more and that is within your price range, you can not go wrong with either. -- 2002 CETA # 1611 with all three options. 1994 Dodge Viper, 19.5K miles. 2004 Ram SRT-10, Supercharged.  [ Edited on 12/18/2008 @ 13:16:09 ] Posted By: Reaper 
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I think the 3rd gens do better all around even in rain. I'm a Viper Tech and absolutely love them. I'm co-owner of a 2001 rt/10. The vette's to me seem more geared towards old people. The seats and heads up displays just makes it feel like driving a luxury car where a Viper feels like driving a race/sports car. -- 
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Video http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/snakekillenws6/?action=view¤t=011.flv 3:42's,Yank 3200 stall,Ls-6 intake, 5.3 ported polished heads, Comp cam 228/230 .588/.592, LG Street Long tubes,B&B exhaust Posted By: Reaper
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03-09-2009 @ 16:19:53 Reply | Top | Edit
LOL sorry to offend you old men out there. I wanted a C6 but the seat was plush and felt NOT like a Vette should. You sit in a Viper and its like sitting in a race car. Not saying Vettes suck just that they stopped feeling like sports cars. -- 
unlike the song you WILL fear the Reaper !! 2008 93-97 TA Nats custom class WINNER!! Rick Speed Posted By: 99CajunFirehawk157 On: 05-13-2009 @ 14:57:23 Reply | Top | Edit FYI-5th gens are on the street... --  Posted By: 2001ss350 On: 05-16-2009 @ 22:36:45 Reply | Top | Edit and no more after it. the viper is dead [ Edited on 05/16/2009 @ 22:37:25 ] Posted By: Reaper
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08-13-2009 @ 22:34:26 Reply | Top | Edit
92-95 = first gen 96-02 = second gen 03-06 = third gen so WTF are you talking about? -- Lose weight now http://shop4diet.net LS1... so easy even a caveman can do it 96 Ram Air Trans Am car#0027, 383 Stroker,M6, 420rwhp enough said.. 
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