Hello from a Viper Newbie

[CarDude]

Well I just purchased a 2001 Viper GTS ACR yesterday afternoon. It was the last new 2001 Viper GTS ACR in the country (at least that's what they told me). I guess I got a good deal...I traded two cars for it (1996 Supercharged Mustang, 2002 Honda S2000)...so now I only have one extra-curricular vehicle

. But hey it's my dream car, so I am not soooo bad off.

I did not get to take it home yet

, because they have to change all the fluids, perform all back recalls (seat belt?), replace the battery, and such (It has been on their showroom floor for 2 years). I will pick it up Monday if all goes well. They told me they have to get a verbal OK from Chrysler Financial cuz the loans over $50K or something. They still would have let me take it home last night (except the car was not ready), because they said it was pretty much a done deal.

I hope I do not die from an anxiety-attack today...not to mention tommorrow when I have to go to work, and wait for the dealer to service it........

Well hello

 

[CitySnake]

WELCOME Dude!!!
Well, you just made a decision that you WILL NEVER REGRET!

2001 Was the strongest year for Vipers!

 

[46hemi]

Hello and Congartulations,
How about some details on the car? Color? Does it have the comfort group? Its an awesome ride..enjoy!

 

[CarDude]

Well, It's sapphire blue with the gray stripes ($1500 each one), and of course it has the convience group. I here it get very hot in there. What is truly sad is that I have never even ridden in a Viper, much less driven one. So I told them I would be driving the car before I sign anything...but I really don't think I will back out.

 

[Bonkers]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CarDude:
I traded two cars for it (1996 Supercharged Mustang, 2002 Honda S2000)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

See, it takes en a while, but ricers do eventually wake up and realize the error of their ways. Its good to see that the faith is earning new recruits.

CarDude remember, to survive here you must <FONT COLOR="Red">NOT</FONT c>:
- In any way compare your ACR to the S2k.
- Infer that the Rt guys are somehow inferior (even though we know the truth)
- Ask Chuck how many Vipers he has (though everyone does)
- Ask Craig how many Vipers he has (pandoras box...trust me)
- In any way compare your ACR to the S2k.
- Post any "flashed" tales without photographic proof.
- Race a civic (even if goaded unless under the supervision of a VCA Veteren)
- In any way compare your ACR to the S2k.

There I think that about covers it all. Welcome and enjoy.

 

[CarDude]

Thanks for the advice Bonkers

. I am sure I will break almost all the rules; so let me be the first to apologize. I will reference this message with a numerical value of let's say 1320. So from henceforth upon accidentally insulting an R/T owner, referring to or comparing the rice I have owned (S2000, GSR, GS, CRX, R-6), or asking the two gentlemen in question how many Vipers they own, I will submit the now standardized reference number 1320 to invoke a standardized apology.

 

[Bonkers]

Oooo, witty and to the point... I like him already...

 

[Viper Wizard]

CarDude,
CONGRATS AND WELCOME !!

From a RT owner.

You must be registered for see images

 

[ceieio]

<FONT COLOR="Black">You are going to have a blast in that car! You might as well sign before you drive it as you will not want to pull over and do all the paperwork garbage once you turn a wheel!</FONT c>

 

[garolittle]

Watch out for all those wild women who are going to try to attack you!

 

[Jeff Torrey]

Cardude- For what its worth. The guy in the 92 RT says welcome. You do not need to test it to buy it. The car will greatly exceed your expectations.

 

[RedEnuf93]

Congratulations CarDude!

Your life will never be the same.
Mine hasn't and I only own a RT....

Lauri

 

[CarDude]

Thanks everyone for the welcome and for the humor. I look forward to becoming a more knowledgeable owner/enthusiast.

BTW where can I find the production number for my car? i.e. how many where built etc...

 

[VPRVENM97]

CarDude,
Welcome to Viper Nation. Congratulations on you new ride, you're gonna have a blast driving it. Beware of the modifications....they're really addictive.

Check out Viper Registry for production numbers.

 

[Don]

Welcome CarDude!,
I believe we've met before on a drive I took with the s2000 club over Loveland past last year

I still own a rarely driven Red 2001 S2k (for sale). Enjoy the ride!

 

[VIPR GTS]

CarDude, Welcome and remember, Dodge marked all of the fast Vipers with stripes so we would know which ones were best. 2001 being the high point of production excellence and speed from the factory.
Have fun on those mountain roads, you will love it.

 

[CarDude]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Don:
Welcome CarDude!,
I believe we've met before on a drive I took with the s2000 club over Loveland past last year

I still own a rarely driven Red 2001 S2k (for sale). Enjoy the ride!
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Well, I told my wife that I would not drive the Viper like I drove the S2K up Loveland Pass

. I was drafting (or tailgating) Paul at about 80 and all I can remember my wife saying was, "...your really close to the edge, your really close to the edge...". That was a blast, especially the roundy-round at the park...I did that thing three times and lead the entire group thru it once, man does the S2K drift. I hope there are drives like that w/ the Viper group.

Now that I have possible offended those Viper owners who do not recommend, appreciate, nor practice my love of car high-jinks I can only say "reference # 1320"

.

 

[Don]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CarDude:
Well, I told my wife that I would not drive the Viper like I drove the S2K up Loveland Pass

. I was drafting (or tailgating) Paul at about 80 and all I can remember my wife saying was, "...your really close to the edge, your really close to the edge...". That was a blast, especially the roundy-round at the park...I did that thing three times and lead the entire group thru it once, man does the S2K drift. I hope there are drives like that w/ the Viper group.

Now that I have possible offended those Viper owners who do not recommend, appreciate, nor practice my love of car high-jinks I can only say "reference # 1320"

.

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I seem to recall something about your car sliding everytime you touched the paint. That's pushing it pretty close to the edge I'd imagine

 

[CarDude]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Don:
I seem to recall something about your car sliding everytime you touched the paint. That's pushing it pretty close to the edge I'd imagine

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Yes, I need to go to Second Creek bad...I have a disease (called speed), and I don't want to die from it.

 

[Mike - in Denver]

This will be your favorite car ever (until you get your next Viper)! The one I bought and promised my wife would last 5 years already has another one sitting beside in in the garage.

An extravagance, once tasted, becomes a necessity.

See you on the road.

 

[Melting Metal]

all these Vipers in Denver and I don't see any? hmmm

 

[CarDude]

I will be leaving work soon to go pick up the New Viper....argh...I think my heart is going to stop if I don't pick it up soon.

 

[Bonkers]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CarDude:
argh...I think my heart is going to stop if I don't pick it up soon.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, I know from experience that the fever can rip you to shreds. Imagine having to wait 93 days because some idiotic zoning ordinance...

 

[CarDude]

It's mine, all mine, and in my garage...OMG I love it.....I will post pictures when I have some good ones and when I figure out how. Does this website host any?

 

[Mr U-2]

CarDude:

Welcome. Great color combo....have a great time getting it broken in. You're going to love this car!

Paul

 

[pjb]

Cardude -&gt; i replied to your posts over at s2ki.com (im pjb over there too). enjoy that acr, and even though you said you dont plan on modding it, i would bet that you'll do something sooner or later...its just a matter of time

have fun!

 

[CarDude]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr U-2:
CarDude:

Welcome. Great color combo....have a great time getting it broken in. You're going to love this car!

Paul

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Does it run better after it breaks in...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pjb:
Cardude -&gt; i replied to your posts over at s2ki.com (im pjb over there too). enjoy that acr, and even though you said you dont plan on modding it, i would bet that you'll do something sooner or later...its just a matter of time

have fun!
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Thanks, do you own an S2K as well. I just couldn't keep mine. I have a ski boat and with the Viper (including the short summer) I would find it hard to utilize so many toys (I know what a dilemma). My Mustang sat around a lot. I put 1,000 miles on it last year and only 1400 on the S2K in six months so I felt it was time for a change.

 

[ViperVenom523]

im very stupid BUT HEY i revived a 5 year old thread, thats talent?

 

[PDCjonny]

Ummm...noobie....it's a 5 year old thread.

 

[yogibayer]

Uhhhh 5 year old thread???