Have not owned an automobile since 1991. Thinking of getting a sports car to tool around in and give my truck a break.

Considering an 03/04 low mileage Dodge Viper. Anybody have any info on them, what to look for, comments or things to watch out for.

Will put a "boating" decal or front license plate on it so it's a "boating" thread.

Thanks.

try fastechia on the board, i think he is still a member. he has had several and still owns an 03 i believe.

I have Black Mamba #154/200. Built for one thing-- going fast, very fast, and eating 'vette a$$. They're very solid- more so then the last vette that I had, but not quite as tight as the Gemballa Porsche that I have. Seats are kinda snug for me (6'3" x 235lbs), as is the headroom with the top up. Gauges are well visualized with the seat ALL the way back. Stock stereo lacks punch and was replaced quickly with indash DVD and amp. Passenger pipe developed rattle at 4000 miles (8 months to get there) and fixed under warranty. Pipe also gets very hot and burned the hell out of Mari's calf getting out of drivers side door. You'll also get asphyxiated at long traffic lights because of the fumes, because of the sidepipes--duh! Tires pick up more then a street cleaner at 345/30 ZR 19 and been patched 2x per side!! Trunk only holds 3 carry-ons. Gets a $HITLOAD of looks and thumbs ups!

In summary--

Would highly recommend it as a FOURTH car ( what we have it for)
probably as a third car, probably not as a 2nd car, and DEFINITELY NOT as a daily driver.

Lease one for a week, you'll understand...

Thanks for the info. It would primarily be a "toy", certainly not a daily driver, that's my truck. It's just been almost fifteen years since I've owned any type of automobile and just have a hankering for one again. My last car was an 89' Saab Turbo SPG tricked out to over 330 horsepower. Hell of a car. I like the looks of the new model Vipers and am cosidering one. Anybody else please chime in.

Not Quite a Viper but a Dodge with alittle kick!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Good luck in your search. Jo

Russ,

It would look good on you!

I'd like to give it a try. Would want either a red (preferably) or black one.

You're making too much money!

Hmmmm, let's see, five boats, three motorcycles, four wheelers, new Diesel truck.

Going to pay for it with my "sign on bonus" as GM of "Cuda Enterprises"....

Here's some wholesale pricing for ones that have gone through the auction recently.

Select Region: National
Year: 2003
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Style: 2D CONVERTIBLE SRT-10

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans
06/14/05 FAAO Regular $51,900 32,067 Below BLK/RED 10G 6 No
06/14/05 FAAO Regular $58,500 5,453 Avg BLK/RED 10G 6 Yes
05/19/05 MANHEIM Regular $58,750 7,873 Avg RED 10G 6 Yes
06/08/05 BAY CITI Regular $59,500 5,211 Avg RED 10G S Yes
06/09/05 CHICAGO Regular $59,800 6,600 Avg RED 10G 5 Yes
06/16/05 MANHEIM Regular $60,000 2,800 Avg BLACK 10G 6 Yes
06/03/05 MANHEIM Regular $61,000 4,384 Avg RED 10G 5 Yes
05/19/05 MANHEIM Regular $63,700 4,496 Avg RED 10G A Yes
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Select Region: National
Year: 2004
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Style: 2D CONVERTIBLE SRT-10

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans I
05/25/05 FAAO $56,600 8,031 Below BLK\RED 10G 6 No
05/26/05 DETROIT Lease $57,900 14,736 Below RED 10G 6 No
06/17/05 MANHEIM Regular $60,000 10,609 Below BLACK 10G 6 No
05/17/05 FAAO Regular $64,500 37 Avg BLACK 10G 6 Yes
05/17/05 FAAO Regular $64,500 12 Avg BLK/SILV 10G 6 Yes
06/14/05 FAAO Regular $64,700 4,656 Avg BLK\WHT 10G 6 Yes
05/19/05 MANHEIM Regular $65,000 2,508 Avg SI 10G Yes
06/10/05 MANHEIM Regular $66,300 1,850 Avg WHITE 10G 6 Yes
05/25/05 MILWAUKE Regular $68,000 4,553 Avg BLACK 10G 6 Yes
05/18/05 CADE Regular $68,700 4,198 Avg SILVER 10G M Yes