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Old 12-16-2008, 09:16 AM
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no. don't do it. There are some viper parts that are VERY expensive and you would never know it by looking.

Another thing to consider on vipers are the panel gaps. They make a huge difference in driveability of the car. I had a mis-aligned gap on my viper after replacing a headlight, and it made ALL the difference in the world when driving. I couldn't believe how the car was shaking just from a mis aligned panel gap. I can only imagine that this would be a bitch to get right on the car you just posted.
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salvage sucks man dont do it... own experience always it cost more than you think and bring future problems ...
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thanks for the insight fellas, Im def not going to go for it,
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looks like this might be more style, god I can't until the wedding is over and we get into a house so I can get me one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Viper...sspagenameZWDVW
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I wouldn't do it. I'm sure you can pick up a Viper in a lot better condition for the same amount of money or just a bit more.
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Yeah, I don't think it's a good idea buying that one. Especially with the top damage, it's gonna cost you way more than you think.

I LOVE Vipers too. gotta have that red viper like the one in the movie "Wanted"

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Good god, those pictures make me wonder why people complain about Vette interiors. The interior is strikingly similar to the 2002 Dodge Stratus coupe I had as a beater a few years ago.

And yes, I get that these cars are all about the motor, but still, they could have tried a little harder on the interior for $70k+
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Originally Posted by nearwater4me,Dec 16 2008, 11:23 AM
Yeah, I don't think it's a good idea buying that one. Especially with the top damage, it's gonna cost you way more than you think.

I LOVE Vipers too. gotta have that red viper like the one in the movie "Wanted"

Dan
red is the most undesireable color for Vipers. Its weird, but blue is the most desireable and the most expensive.

I think silver should be the most expensive and most desireable (bias as mine is silver)
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I want black, preferably with the red ACR off centered racing strip (have to get done of course), but would take any black/racing stripe combo

The interior isnt too bad its the radio/heating controls that are hideous, but everything else about the Viper is so badass
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Originally Posted by JoeyBalls,Dec 16 2008, 12:29 PM
I want black, preferably with the red ACR off centered racing strip (have to get done of course), but would take any black/racing stripe combo

The interior isnt too bad its the radio/heating controls that are hideous, but everything else about the Viper is so badass
You know, the Viper seats are very very comfy. I drove mine cross country and it was great. No issues at all. The shifters suck but you can replace that.

I will probably sell my Gen 2 and get a Gen 3 coupe. likely blue with silver stripes..


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