Greetings all!
Since I was a boy in the early 70's I've always loved cars. Some of my first memories are times with my dad in his 60's GTO's. I've always seen the automobile as highly functional ARTWORK. From the age of 5 I could name almost any car by make/model/year without really being taught - its always been a natural passion. Growing up I loved going to car shows more than going to Disneyland or funparks. I've never had favorite makes - I've always gravitated toward great design whether American or foreign, muscle or exotic. BUT, from the moment I first saw the debut photos of the 1996 Viper GTS (I think it was on a magazine cover in 93'), it has been my favorite car, period! For 15 years it has been my dream to one day own a 1996 or 1997 Viper GTS with blue and white stripes. My girlfriend of 6 years and now fiance, has the fever too - we told ourselves that when we had bought a house (we did that right away 6 years ago), had our daily drivers paid for (did that last year), and could afford a Viper outright, that we would finally do it. The house we bought didnt have a garage so last year I built a 2 car garage with a 10 foot ceiling so I could have a lift for a Viper. I am about 5 or 6 months away from having the Viper fund complete and can not wait til that day. I can't believe the moment of truth is almost here! I once spent likes 4 hours straight just studying the lines of the car at the Chicago Auto Show back in 94' or 95'. When I finally have one in my garage, I might put a comfy chair out there so I can just sit there and soak it up the first month! I've only drove one once, back in 96' and I loved the raw power and feel of the Viper.
I've lurked on and off here very briefly over the years - tried to do as much due-diligence as I can so I'm ready to buy right, but I'm sure I'll have questions going forward if you guys don't mind. I'm thinking of buying the Buyers Guide too if its worth having. I look forward to joining the Club and the local chapter (I'm from Illinois by the way). I want to take a serious driving course too after I get it so I can make the most the car and really know its parameters. Any input on where to do that would be appreciated as well...
Sorry for the long-winded intro but I look forward to joining the community and have anticipated this for a LONG time!
Talk soon!
Jim
Since I was a boy in the early 70's I've always loved cars. Some of my first memories are times with my dad in his 60's GTO's. I've always seen the automobile as highly functional ARTWORK. From the age of 5 I could name almost any car by make/model/year without really being taught - its always been a natural passion. Growing up I loved going to car shows more than going to Disneyland or funparks. I've never had favorite makes - I've always gravitated toward great design whether American or foreign, muscle or exotic. BUT, from the moment I first saw the debut photos of the 1996 Viper GTS (I think it was on a magazine cover in 93'), it has been my favorite car, period! For 15 years it has been my dream to one day own a 1996 or 1997 Viper GTS with blue and white stripes. My girlfriend of 6 years and now fiance, has the fever too - we told ourselves that when we had bought a house (we did that right away 6 years ago), had our daily drivers paid for (did that last year), and could afford a Viper outright, that we would finally do it. The house we bought didnt have a garage so last year I built a 2 car garage with a 10 foot ceiling so I could have a lift for a Viper. I am about 5 or 6 months away from having the Viper fund complete and can not wait til that day. I can't believe the moment of truth is almost here! I once spent likes 4 hours straight just studying the lines of the car at the Chicago Auto Show back in 94' or 95'. When I finally have one in my garage, I might put a comfy chair out there so I can just sit there and soak it up the first month! I've only drove one once, back in 96' and I loved the raw power and feel of the Viper.
I've lurked on and off here very briefly over the years - tried to do as much due-diligence as I can so I'm ready to buy right, but I'm sure I'll have questions going forward if you guys don't mind. I'm thinking of buying the Buyers Guide too if its worth having. I look forward to joining the Club and the local chapter (I'm from Illinois by the way). I want to take a serious driving course too after I get it so I can make the most the car and really know its parameters. Any input on where to do that would be appreciated as well...
Sorry for the long-winded intro but I look forward to joining the community and have anticipated this for a LONG time!
Talk soon!
Jim