I Know, You've Heard This Before....

[Vipuronr]

Looks like this might really be the time!

Without side comments, I would really like to know what you guys think I should sell my '98 RT/10 for. It's basically a garage queen, serviced exclusively by Chuck, has almost 8,300 miles, soft and hard tops, a/c great and very cold and took best in show two years ago at one of the shows we attend. Only lightly modded:

- Roe Smooth Tubes and S&B hi flow filters
- Roe hi-flow metal sub-strate cats
- Muffler delete with bullet glass packs at the end
- Painted carbon fiber Mopar (factory) style rear spoiler
- Clear bra on front of hood

Although I am biased, I think this is a really nice example of a red RT, Chuck certainly knows the car. I know rarity doesn't count for much, but there were relatively few '98's produced and I see few for sale as well.

Thanks...appreciate any thoughts!

 

[InjectTheVenom]

I would hate to see it go Peter... good luck though!

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

253 red 98 RT/10s. Mine has been going strong for 137,000 miles. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I had the money. Will you take credit? LOL

 

[99 R/T 10]

I think $40-$45K to start. Especially with low miles. Good luck with the sale Peter.

 

[georgethedog]

Geez, if that brings $40-45 I should have kept my 02 RT/10 with 8K miles that I sold a couple years ago... I would have made $10K on it. I would think if you can get $35K that would be a good price. I would start just under $40K, like $39,995 which gives you some room.

 

[01sapphirebob]

I would say start at $40K and go from there.

 

[ViperTony]

Peter, you have a beautiful very Viper that's very well kept. You *should* get a good price for it but in this economy it's a buyers' market. I say start 40-45K and go from there.

 

[Vipuronr]

Thanks to all for your insights. We are on the fence about selling it,.but the economy has hit us and with.me being retired....well, it will be a sad day for.me.

 

[Jeffsss]

pick up pleasureable part time job for income. It sounds to me like it's worth more to you than selling value.

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

Watch the ebay trend now that GenV is finally revealed... since you might not be in a hurry??
Could be alot of cars for sale this year.
If you see prices on a down swing, dump it fast. If they look strong-n-steady hold on for a year or two.

 

[Brian GTS]

If it helps, bought my red 99 RT/10 a couple years ago for 41K. It had 2K miles.

 

[Dom426h]

Keep in mind the hype of the Gen5 may have an above average amount of wanabes currently searching for used Vipers....

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/652578-New-viper-raising-gts-value

 

[dave6666]

Or, that when 2 months after customer deliveries start on the G5 and there are inventories on lots that aren't selling, that the price would be holding steady of G2's.

Just a prediction that I made months ago at VA about how long the hype would last. Or not last. I could care less either way as I have a Viper.

To the OP, I think your price is a little high. Ask 40 - take 35 to 38 sounds more realistic. The low miles and awesome service records are worth a lot when picking one car over another, but not so much in the actual sale price.

 

[Vipuronr]

Thanks! I am actually looking around for a part-time job so I can hopefully hold onto it. Keeping my fingers crossed that business begins to pick up again.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

With your firefighter background, is it not a possibility to become a safety consultant for companies?