I heard......

[Warfang]

dissapointed yes.

but i am guessing they are trying not to ruin the sales of the current inventory out there right now. we may have seen something at VOI if the current inventory wasnt so large.

That's no one's fault but their own. I, too am surprised that all of the crayola marketing "special edition" Vipers didn't sell as well... we know all Viper owners only buy for exclusitivity. The color stitching and a 25 cent plaque makes a car soo much more desirable. I mean, they only made 1 of the dolphin Viper... that must be the most wanted one out there. Who cares about performance?

I get it... it's a business decision, but a BAD one, and bringing on a vette as a sight gag was a dumb@$$ move. Yes, let's remind people of the slightly cheaper/better car, and the deafening silence that is DC's response.

 

[bluestreak]

That's no one's fault but their own. I, too am surprised that all of the crayola marketing "special edition" Vipers didn't sell as well... we know all Viper owners only buy for exclusitivity. The color stitching and a 25 cent plaque makes a car soo much more desirable. I mean, they only made 1 of the dolphin Viper... that must be the most wanted one out there. Who cares about performance?

I get it... it's a business decision, but a BAD one, and bringing on a vette as a sight gag was a dumb@$$ move. Yes, let's remind people of the slightly cheaper/better car, and the deafening silence that is DC's response.

LOL well said.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Are they prepping us for a DCX/GM merger

 

[Warfang]

Are they prepping us for a DCX/GM merger

I would have more hopes for the Viper then. Lutz would kick the Vette to the curb and pick up where he left off... it's the only reason why the vette gets more and more Viper-like.

 

[Vipermann]

It was automotive foreplay ... with no payoff ... I wish we had gone to see Wayne Newton instead ... (it was that bad)

 

[safireviper]

 

[LittleFish]

a guy at the next table was sleeping during all of the "hoopla", it was a snoozer for sure.

 

[snampro]

I'm pretty sure I would have started something, at least boo whoever was on stage, maybe a nice DC ***** chant...at least said "why are you showing us the faster GM cars?" maybe the germans are turning into our western friends and reverse engineering everything for themselves...

 

[George Murray]

Oh, grow up. Yeah, the magic actwas a bit disappointing to some, but the event itself was awesome. The track events were extremely well-organized, and top notch people ran everything.

Hats off to the staff that put together a simply wonderful event.

The Viper isn't dead. Dodge'll showcase the next evolution of this great car at a larger event, as was already mentioned.

 

[snampro]

sorry, but I would have been pissed if I was pulled into a banquet room and toyed with like that, just pathetic.

who the hell wants to see a corvette at something like that?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I agree with Ben. Why show the car that knocked the Viper off the king of the hill if you don't have something that is gonna make Viper regain its throne? Were they just trying to remind us that the Vette is top dog??

 

[NascarDave]

For everyone that wasn't there...

It's ironic to me that you're criticizing DC so harshly then asking to see a new car, or lower prices at the next VOI- VOI10.

Who do you think pays for VOI? If DC "burns in heck" who'll organize and pay for VOI10?

Be patient. VOI was great! Thanks to everyone involved in the organization process.

DN

 

[EllowViper]

My $.02 When U R on top (read GM and the piss-poor Vette stunt at VOI); the only place to go is down...unless:
1. You fight like he!! to stay there (read Blue Devil)
2. You fight like he!! to get there (read 2008 Viper)
3. When you get to the top you can actually knock the other guy off. (Yet to be seen..I suppose implied)
4. Someone else doesn't blind-side you (read whatever the other guys are building as well)
That's why the high ground is so important...aka key terrain. Easy to defend if you are already there. Hard to get there when someone else is occupying. The point is (if there is one) why even be on top if you have no inclination to stay there. Is it just a moment in time for some kicks or is it an enduring corporate philosophy. Talk is cheap. I guess we’ll have to see.

 

[revived_gearhead]

As I'm reading all of the reviews on VOI9 and enjoying all of the pictures, I'm still confused about one thing! It seems there must have been several reps from DC there, was the question of the new Viper ever pitched to one of these DC Reps directly, and if so, what was their response? It's would seem that that question was thrown around a million times, but haven't read where anyone personally did it!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Are they prepping us for a DCX/GM merger

I would have more hopes for the Viper then. Lutz would kick the Vette to the curb and pick up where he left off... it's the only reason why the vette gets more and more Viper-like.

You make a good point.

 

[KenH]

As I'm reading all of the reviews on VOI9 and enjoying all of the pictures, I'm still confused about one thing! It seems there must have been several reps from DC there, was the question of the new Viper ever pitched to one of these DC Reps directly, and if so, what was their response? It's would seem that that question was thrown around a million times, but haven't read where anyone personally did it!

Yes, and the response was that the new Viper could not be discussed for another 60-120 days (depending on who you talked to). The question isn't whether, it is when, and there is little doubt that it should not disappoint the faithful.