hey guys, im looking to purchase my first viper. i've narrowed it down to an 03-05 vert, as the coupes and newer years are out of my price range.
prior to looking into the viper, i was contemplating a few other cars such as aston martin v8 vantage, gtr, and ferrari 360 modena's, as they are all around the 60k range, but have decided that i would rather just purchase a car outright as opposed to financing the dividend and adding another monthly bill to my list. i have about 35-40k, which narrows down the playing field to earlier year cars, and might be susceptible to bugs, recalls, etc. what should i be looking out for when i inspect them? im aware of the window motors, rear ends, a/c, and oem run flats for the most part, but any and all info would be greatly appreciated.
also, while i say im going to keep the car basic and simple, and do light mods, (intake, exhaust, suspension) i know im only lying to myself and will take the plunge into heavier territory, just like every other car i've owned. but looking into a much more simple setup currently, as i've recently completed my 350z with a built, turbo'd ls1/t56, and currently finishing my lotus elise k20 turbo setup, im just looking for something to get in, drive, and enjoy virtually headache free. also, i can live with the interior of a viper (come on, i drive a lotus here... what interior?) and will eventually be looking for custom alternatives to spruce it up. after following 345'sbspinnin setup with his good greg heads, cam, lifters, etc. im fairly positive i'm sold on a higher hp n/a setup as opposed to paxton, or tt (for now). the simplicity and low maintenance of a rock solid n/a setup has me sold. any and all info, links, etc to these types of builds, parts, and first person reviews would be greatly appreciated as well.
looking forward to meeting you guys, and joining the viper club.
prior to looking into the viper, i was contemplating a few other cars such as aston martin v8 vantage, gtr, and ferrari 360 modena's, as they are all around the 60k range, but have decided that i would rather just purchase a car outright as opposed to financing the dividend and adding another monthly bill to my list. i have about 35-40k, which narrows down the playing field to earlier year cars, and might be susceptible to bugs, recalls, etc. what should i be looking out for when i inspect them? im aware of the window motors, rear ends, a/c, and oem run flats for the most part, but any and all info would be greatly appreciated.
also, while i say im going to keep the car basic and simple, and do light mods, (intake, exhaust, suspension) i know im only lying to myself and will take the plunge into heavier territory, just like every other car i've owned. but looking into a much more simple setup currently, as i've recently completed my 350z with a built, turbo'd ls1/t56, and currently finishing my lotus elise k20 turbo setup, im just looking for something to get in, drive, and enjoy virtually headache free. also, i can live with the interior of a viper (come on, i drive a lotus here... what interior?) and will eventually be looking for custom alternatives to spruce it up. after following 345'sbspinnin setup with his good greg heads, cam, lifters, etc. im fairly positive i'm sold on a higher hp n/a setup as opposed to paxton, or tt (for now). the simplicity and low maintenance of a rock solid n/a setup has me sold. any and all info, links, etc to these types of builds, parts, and first person reviews would be greatly appreciated as well.
looking forward to meeting you guys, and joining the viper club.
