97 RT/10 pricing

[monnieh]

I have a RT/10 97 with 34K miles on it, but I would really rather have a GTS I think.

Since there were only 117 97 RT's made I have not found any others for sale to compare pricing.

Do you think asking $47K is reasonable? I would grade the car an in "very good" condition.

 

[RECOIL]

Mileage is a bit high. E-mail me. I have a few questions and am actively looking. I just sold my 00 GTS for 57k and am looking for an RT.

Steve

 

[King GTS]

I'd say that's <u>real</u> good.

 

[BlackACR]

AHH GTS, your getting sleepy, real sleepy. You are now wanting a GTS

 

[Bonkers]

A 97 RT just went up for sale on autotrader this morning for $30K, I tried calling the dealership and emailing but haven't been successful. If anyone gets through please let me know.

 

[monnieh]

Just took a look, it looks like a GenI so can't be a 97.

Worth a call, but if it sounds too good to be true....

 

[Joseph Houss]

Yup, sure looks like a gen1 to me!

 

[Bonkers]

So what are the signs of a Gen I from this picture? I thought I could tell off-hand but somehow I totally missed this one. (not that I have the money yet)

 

[Bonkers]

Duh, sidepipes.....didn't even catch that the first flip through...

 

[Eddie N]

there is a red 96 for 40k with 22,000 miles on it.. but, i would still say sell high, keep the resale values higher.

 

[Eddie N]

yeah, its a first gen.. but still, 30k isnt bad for a viper.. especially if your wife keeps bugging you for one..

- eddie -

 

[monnieh]

Well I'd like to trade if possible to help kill sales tax. Has anybody ever heard of trading?

I am going to contact a couple of dealers and see what kind of trade in I can get. I know you can do better selling it yourself but maybe the sales tax difference will even out.

I know the 97 RT is a pretty rare Viper, would that bring any kind of a preimum? I just wanted a GenII when I bought it, did not really care about how rare it was.

What do you guys think?

 

[Jack B]

State of Ohio - Sales tax laws changed two years ago. Tax is always paid on the car you are purchasing. I'm trading in a Gen I on a Gen II. I'm, paying the total tax on the new car, not the differential. Perhaps your state is diff.

 

[Bonkers]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Eddie N:
especially if your wife keeps bugging you for one..
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Eddie...you're too much.....

 

[PETSN8K]

If you're going to purchase a GTS from a dealer, definitely sell your RT yourself. Most dealers will do what they call an "in-and-out" trade on the vehicle you sold. In others words, you will supply the information on your RT to the dealer from which you're purchasing the GTS. He shows it as a trade in on the purchase order, thus saving a good bit on taxes. All of this is done strictly on paper, the RT nor the purchaser needs to be present. Best of all it's perfectly legit. I have done this on 3 of my last 4 vehicles, most recently on my '99 Viper GTS. The documentation fees charged by the dealer to do this will be anywhere from $25 to $500.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Do yourself a favor and call Bill Pemberton at Woodhouse first (800-889-1893). I think that they have done trades sight unseen - they ship you the GTS and pick up the RT/10 when it is delivered. Might be a good starting point. Good luck!

Chris

 

[monnieh]

OK, I think I have finally figured out what I am going to do. I have a friend who want to buy my RT. Should know by tomorrow afternoon if he is going to buy it or not.

IF NOT, then I am going to advertise it for $44,999.99 and take $43,500.00 for it (I have to get $435K for it to be able to sell it) It ought to move pretty quick at that price.

I am going to advertise on our boards classified (viperclub.org) and the autotrader. Any other good places anybody can recommend?

Thanks for all the input guys! I am excited about possibly getting a GTS!

 

[Bonkers]

At $36K I'd buy it in a heartbeat.....of course you'd have to wait until summer to actually get that money.

 

[WPG]

monnieh,
Do you have any pics of your car that you can email/post? I am looking for a red 1998 RT/10, but may be interested in your 1997. Also, does it have any factory warranty remaining/extended warranty?

 

[monnieh]

Guys I just really messed up. I meant $43,500 not $33,500. How embarressing.

sorry!