I am in the Indianapolis area and in the market for a Gen3 Viper. I have looked at a number of them and am looking for an all orginal non-modified car. I have found an 2004 Srt10 Red with 8700 miles on it. It has the original window sticker, delivery invoice, manuals/books, 2 keys and the convertible boot. I have inspected the car and it appears clean, it has minor curb rash on 2 wheels, a couple of scratches here and there in the normal spots. The one concern that I have is that on the passenger side front fender, it has a crack approx. 1 inch where the fender meets the front bumper. I didn't know if that would spread or it it could be an easy cosmetic fix without replacing the entire fender. It's a 2 owner car, I have spoken to the orignal owner and all was clear. The current owner provided me with a clean carfax and I pulled an Autocheck on it. All in all the car checks out and looks clean but I just want to make sure that I wasn't missing anything. We have an agreed price of $42000. Am I about to do make a purchase that I will regret or after 3 months of searching for the right car, am I an idiot for not jumping all over this. Your thoughts and feedback is appreciated and I look forward to joining the owners section soon!
Help me before I do something stupid!
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Venomiss
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Sent you a detailed PM with lot's of information.
That crack sounds like parking-lot damage..... private seller? Better to SEE the actual crack than buy a non-disclosed repair. To answer your question, extended high speeds CAN make a air-grabbing crack enlarge a tiny bit, but not likley. And an E-z fix, really. Are you confident on the HOW of the crack? Any further pressure could enlarge it. (RIM Plastic)
Are you comfortable that $42 K is a good number? You say 'agreed price' .... I have seen (red, common) as low as 36k, but ROUGH... You are very close to a GOOD number in my mind, $40k
Did you ask the local Dodge dealer to run the VIN # for work history? ANY DEALER CAN!
NOTE: NO INFO on a CarFax means NOTHING. It does NOT mean there is no info.... it means there is no info discovered/reported. We have seen several, ugly stories of 'clean" faxes on everything up to TOTALS.
GOOD LUCK getting your 3-month-quest fulfilled... ... many have quested far longer!
Are you comfortable that $42 K is a good number? You say 'agreed price' .... I have seen (red, common) as low as 36k, but ROUGH... You are very close to a GOOD number in my mind, $40k
Did you ask the local Dodge dealer to run the VIN # for work history? ANY DEALER CAN!
NOTE: NO INFO on a CarFax means NOTHING. It does NOT mean there is no info.... it means there is no info discovered/reported. We have seen several, ugly stories of 'clean" faxes on everything up to TOTALS.
GOOD LUCK getting your 3-month-quest fulfilled... ... many have quested far longer!
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Thanks, JonB...V1per ( he's an Indy guy) and I were on the phone covering many of the same points when your post appeared. We are lining up a Viper Tech thru our "Motown connections". ASAP.
Thank you everyone for you help. You all have been very gracious in offering support and information.
I talked to Joe Prokes, Service Manager at Dick Scott Dodge in Michigan and I have an appointment Monday with their Viper Tech Ron to go through the car. I think he said $130 for a fully certified report and it includes a CarFax. Thanks again
I talked to Joe Prokes, Service Manager at Dick Scott Dodge in Michigan and I have an appointment Monday with their Viper Tech Ron to go through the car. I think he said $130 for a fully certified report and it includes a CarFax. Thanks again
ba$$fan
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Good deal V1per, you got two of the best guys in the viper game on your side now. Congrats on the future new toy!
Daren
Daren
2001-V10 Power Nut
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Just go ahead and buy one with MODS, 2 years from now you'll be wishing you had !!!!!!
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Venomiss
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Did the Viper pass inspection?
It did not. So I have been on the hunt for another one. I am hapy to say I just parked an 05 SRT with 5000 miles in the garage 5 minutes ago from a 8 hour round trip to bring her home. I am so excited. Thank you to all of you that provided excellent advice and guidance while I searched the country for the right one. Special thanks to Steve-Indy for all the guidance and the VCA of Indiana.
Steve - tell me where to send my check for my VCA dues, you've got me as a member!
I had this car inspected at Roanoke Dodge. I must say John Gastman, couldn't have been nicer. Viper Tech, Dave looked her over and gave the nod! Even though I bought the car from a private seller, the guys at Roanoke were extremely helpful. If you are in the market for a car and you live close, you should check them out!
Thanks again
Steve - tell me where to send my check for my VCA dues, you've got me as a member!
I had this car inspected at Roanoke Dodge. I must say John Gastman, couldn't have been nicer. Viper Tech, Dave looked her over and gave the nod! Even though I bought the car from a private seller, the guys at Roanoke were extremely helpful. If you are in the market for a car and you live close, you should check them out!
Thanks again
Darth Menace
Enthusiast
If you don't mind telling...for curiosity sake, how much did that set you back?
NHL2133
Enthusiast
Well, now that you have the car, 
CONGRATS on your new Viper!! The IN/KY VCA "Bunch' are grateful for the "behind-the-scenes" help given to "V1per" by several of our Members, the Motor City VCA Members, Mike at Champion Dodge in Indy, and especially to the ILL VCA's Member (and friend-of-many-years)...Mr. John Gastman who help in MANY, MANY ways!!! We ALL would rather scout things on the front end BEFORE the deal goes through...as opposed to chasing after mis-understandings, mis-representations, and/or repairs AFTER the deal is done!!
WELCOME ABOARD !!!
WELCOME ABOARD !!!
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Venomiss
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Congratulations on your Viper and we look forward to seeing the Viper in your avatar when you join the VCA!
georgethedog
Enthusiast
Nice car! Not too keen on the U of Indiana banner, though... LOL
Steve in Indy is a great guy and you will have a blast with the IN/KY Club ------- enjoy your new baby and the VCA Club members are known for going out of their way to assist new Viper owners!
Steve Fess is an old fuddy-duddy! [And I remember when he was a newbee...........] CONGRATS.
RichieSRT10
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Help me before I do something stupid like call JonB
Thanks, JonB...that's a much nicer descriptive term than I hear at home!!
V1per, send me your e-mail address and I'll send you our latest newsletter!!
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V1per, send me your e-mail address and I'll send you our latest newsletter!!
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