Looking for advice: gen 1 or gen 2 and why. TIA

[riverflyer]

I have begun the search for my Viper in earnest. I have spent only some track time in generation 2 cars and love the twist and the grip, as well as the sound. I am very excited to be joining the ranks. I would appreciate any advice that comes up for those already owning the cars. I do have a budget and it leaves me in the up to '99 kind of market. I live in a great area with lots of twisties and not much traffic. It is, however a cooler coastal climate. My present Mroadster(01s54) has heated seats and windows and we often use both. So I have the 97 and up thing(easy windows) concerning my particualar climate. I also really like the side pipes and the raw 94/5 feel. Please offer any advice and feedback concerning the two models, especially those of you who have owned both. Really looking forward to participating on this forum as I love to mod fast cars and share ideas with other enthusiasts. John

 

[Daffy Duck Viper]

Hey, congratulations on your "about to be a Viper owner" status. I'm very excited for you. It'll be great to have your Viper experiences/knowledge added to the Viper forum.

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[riverflyer]

Thank you kindly for the welcome. Tommorrow I will get to see and drive 5 or 6 cars. Should be an education in itself!

 

[riverflyer]

c'mon guys, help a newbie in search of Viper light out a bit here!! Advice will be well applied.

 

[emo]

Welcome to the board.
To help with your question are looking for gts or rt/10?

 

[phiebert]

I live on Vancouver Island and it also has great roads (curves, mountains, ocean side, etc.) for a Viper. I have a 94 RT/10. I drive it year round and other than having a little too much thrust for the rainy season, it is fine. I have the stock zip up windows and softtop and do not have any problems with being cold or rain coming in. Of course the V10 puts out a fair amount of heat to warm up the cockpit!

I've often thought about getting a 97 or 98 GTS (I personally think those were the best years) but I'd have a hard time giving up the ability to take the top off. In my humble opinion, nothing looks better than an RT/10 with the windows and top off and I go that way starting with the first warm days in spring until the last in fall.

I guess it all depends on budget, get the latest model car that you can comfortably afford...and leave a little bit in the wallet for mods...cause chances are you'll make a few. Horsepower (or rather torque) is just too addictive and you'll likely get the bug after a couple weeks of driving your car.

 

[riverflyer]

Patrick, thanks for the feedback. I live in Mendocino, which is a similar, if not quite as rainy a climate. I apprecaite your situation as I am most interested in RT10 as I have another fast car that does the hardtop chores so I want ******* driving. I love Vancouver Island, maybe we'll drive up sometime for a high speed tour!!

 

[Magicboy2]

If you can afford a Gen II, get one... why make compromises (windows, 50 less hp) that you don't have to?

 

[Gerald]

GenII if you can afford it. No explanation necessary...

 

[VPRVENM97]

If you can afford a Gen II, get one... why make compromises (windows, 50 less hp) that you don't have to?

What he said....plus it has the cool looking NACA scoop on the hood (97 and later).

 

[95Viper]

Just say Sidepipes...windows are for wimps

Of course, the hood duct and 50 horses are nice

 

[Birvini]

I have both, and I like both. Just depends on what you want.

 

[ubnbit]

Get the Gen II R/T 10 and put side pipes on it! That can solve both of your "wants"

 

[Magicboy2]

I have both, and I like both. Just depends on what you want.

Now you see, there's someone who just doesn't have what it takes to make a difficult decision.

 

[Birvini]

Actually, neither was a difficult decision. I wanted an Gen 1 RT/10 so I bought one. Then I wanted a GTS so I bought one of those.