Custom Painted Flames GTS Value/Resale

[v10enomous]

What is the affect of a nice looking custom paint job on the value of a GTS ?

Does the fact that I am asking the question serve as my answer ? Is there some merit if the end result looks good ?

A Viper is pretty over the top already is custom paint just completely insane ?

Anyone want to share pics of their custom paint jobs on any model Viper ?

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[dave6666]

I would never do flames on a GTS. But then again, most people wouldn't paint their hood vents white. Also don't like those gills in that pic. And those wheels look weird.

 

[TAILWAG]

"nice looking" is ALWAYS on the eye of the be-holder.

 

[BlackSnake99]

If you like it, do it. If you are worried about resale, don't. It will kill it. IMHO.

 

[eucharistos]

look here:

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/630065-so-one-you-selling-gem.html

....don't mention it

 

[plumcrazy]

If you like it, do it. If you are worried about resale, don't. It will kill it. IMHO.

EXACTLY, if you dont plan on selling it, it doesnt matter. but either way it will look horrible with flames.

white hood vents > flames on a viper ( thats not saying much though....lol )

 

[HSSSSSS]

I would never do flames on a GTS. But then again, most people wouldn't paint their hood vents white. Also don't like those gills in that pic. And those wheels look weird.

Well said!!

 

[gb66gth]

Love the flames, because they are done so well. But, I would'nt do it ot my own car. Aldo, hate those wheels and gills. IMHO

Resale may be adversely effected slightly, from two standpoints. One, less people want a car with flames than do.
Two, you'll never get the $$ you put into it back out.

 

[eucharistos]

i think i've seen that viper before (not in person) it has some sort of tv or movie or famous person pedigree, no

 

[GTSnake]

Either flames OR stripes. Not both...... It's like wearing plaid pants with a striped shirt. Just hurts the eyes...

 

[dave6666]

white hood vents > flames on a viper ( thats not saying much though....lol )

At least I can un-bolt the white vents and put the red ones back on. Painted on flames are a little trickier.

 

[plumcrazy]

this is very true.

 

[PDCjonny]

Might as well paint flames on, the gills and the wheels are awful.
Why stop there.

 

[CitySnake]

Dolphins > Flames

Which begs the question of where flaming dolphins would rate.

 

[jdeft1]

Wonder what happened to that dolphin car? Where is it now?

 

[Red Snake]

I probably wouldn't purchase a Viper painted with a non-factory color. I would be surprised if I am alone on that.

 

[Bandit3]

Saw the fugly dolphin car at SEMA last year. YUK

 

[Ricketts]

I probably wouldn't purchase a Viper painted with a non-factory color. I would be surprised if I am alone on that.

I agree for the most part, I've seen a few custom ones I really liked. Example Roadkill's prowler purple car I always thought was a good looking car.

 

[BlackSnake99]

I probably wouldn't purchase a Viper painted with a non-factory color. I would be surprised if I am alone on that.

you are not alone.

 

[v10enomous]

The base color looks great... Do any Gen2s come in that color or is it just the Gen4s ?
I may go see this car as the picture probably doesn't reflect the true picture...good...bad or otherwise... This car and the Black Mombo Ghetto Snake car may wind up in some Viper Orphanage...LOL

 

[VENOMAHOLIC]

People are always going to assume that the repaint was because it was in an accident. If you paint it, plan on keeping it.