Finally in the market

[yogibayer]

I am finally in the market for a viper. I have been saving for a couple of years and am ready to buy. I've been reading this forum for the last two years in preparation and I've also bought and read the viper buyers guide. I will be attending Spring Mountain Driving school next week for the 3 day beginner class. A couple of questions:

1) I have seen in the past that VCA members will check out an out of state viper for a price. What's the going rate?

2) What is the first year of the viper to have a shut off switch for the passenger air bag? (My research has led me to believe 1998, but I want to be sure)

I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I continue my search.

I have narrowed my search to 1998 to 2001 RT (Color is irrelevant to me). I would prefer low mileage, but understand that these cars are meant to be driven and would consider a medium mileage car that is still in good shape. I would like the car to be as close to stock as possible.

Thanks for all the good reading over the last two years.

 

[PatentLaw]

Lots of guys will do it for free on the website. So, for 1) - Zero.
for 2) I believe that you are correct as per this website:
http://www.theviperregistry.org/features.php

Good luck. It is encouraging to see someone do research ahead of time.

 

[rcdice]

If color is truly irrelevant to you, you might as well expand your search to include 2002 as well. Mechanically, they are identical to 01.

Good luck with your search!

 

[yogibayer]

My searches often include the 2002, but 99% of the time the price is outside of my budget. So I have dropped them from the list.

 

[PDCjonny]

The first year of the cut off switch is '98.
The dash was also changed that year to a pebbly texture versus the flat smooth texture previously.

 

[mbccenter]

I have a 99' RT that I am getting rid of. It is very nice but not stock.

 

[VENOMAHOLIC]

Good to see you are doing your homework. The Buyers Guide is awesome. If you get a 2000 or newer, there may be a transferrible extended warranty on it still. (mine ends this October) Ask for a title search using the vin num to get history before you buy. Best of luck.

 

[kostas]

Best of luck in your search, hopefully we'll be seeing you post pics of your Viper.