Been shopping for a viper for a while then found a viper by my parents house at a dealership, 2005 red srt10 vert roughly 4180 miles for $48,888. Researched prices on all websites and saw it was pretty much in price range, but i waited. I thought I could wait and talk them down to about 45k. I just checked the car is no longer available I was gonna go on Wednesday to make offer and hopefully buy the car. My point is if you see a car you like do not wait go for it. The only thing that is making me feel better is that the dealership is getting bad reviews from people that bought cars from them. (Another problem I have is I research too much from what my friends and family tell me) I just need to buy this viper lol
Man I messed up
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wes
Viper Owner
45k would still maybe be a tad high....for instance I just picked up an 06 coupe with 7800 miles with wheels and exhaust for 49500...my red vert is for sale from the dealer I sold it to for 42xxx with 13000 miles and they gave me 39000. way to much info I know but it's some food for thought. There are a lot of cars out there you just might have to go to another state.
Fatboy 18
Enthusiast
I don't think you messed up at all, the right car will turn up.
Make sure you get a car fax done on whatever car you decide to buy, its not foolproof but its an added piece of info. Good luck with your quest
Of course there are always the classifieds on this site. The best thing I found was that you a buying a car from a fellow VCA enthusiast and the cars have been looked after
Make sure you get a car fax done on whatever car you decide to buy, its not foolproof but its an added piece of info. Good luck with your quest
Of course there are always the classifieds on this site. The best thing I found was that you a buying a car from a fellow VCA enthusiast and the cars have been looked after
I'm on the same boat. I think I research tooo much also. I am on the fence for this Viper....
What do you guys think of an '06 SRT10 coupe, red w/graphite stripes with 30xxx miles on the odometer...priced at $43,777??
I know the mileage is high, but ALL of this car's service records are available so I know it was taken cared of.
I'm also looking at a '06 black coupe with only 2800 miles priced at $52K also. Both cars are stock.
Like the OP said, I research too much also. I've missed out on a couple cars already.
hemihead
Viper Owner
When I was buying my car I found the listing, called on the car and spoke to the dealer, I got the VIN number to do some further reasearch. Everything checked out so I called back the next day and the car was sold, I was bummed out to say the least. I got a call back from the dealer about two weeks later because the deal feel through and I was able to negotiate a better deal than I would have before.
One way or another things work out. You'll find the right car.
One way or another things work out. You'll find the right car.
v10enomous
Enthusiast
Things happen for a reason... Having a Viper is awesome but the hunt is pretty cool too...
Brian GTS
Enthusiast
Don't sweat it...sometimes the closest car (geographically) is not the best or meant to be. ALL Vipers i have purchased were out of state purchases. Besides, there are only a few dealers I would consider purchasing a Viper from. Most others would be out there beating the snot out your car! You'll find one...good luck.
frank364
VCA Venom Member
You did the right thing. When I was looking for my viper I researched and searched for 6 months, I finally found her at a local dodge dealership. I did my homework and checked all available reports. Not wanting to lose her, I bought her "2006 Viper". Then... only after taking her in for service at another dealership did I find her real history. The stories I could tell you about my dealership... You did the right thing.
eucharistos
Enthusiast
Au contraire, mon frère, good info
SSSSE YA
Enthusiast
Things happen for a reason, the longer you wait the better off you will be. Hold out for the right Viper for you. GL
Yea I believe that also, things happen for a reason. I do find it fun searching for the right viper. I considered going out of state and driving the car home which for a lot of people on here has done it and loved it. Wife works for the airlines so traveling is not a problem. I always search the VCA classifieds even wanted to buy PhoeinexGTS car but I want a newer viper. Don't get me wrong I think his car is beautiful I fell in love with it when he put up a video when somebody was gonna buy it, and he is not close to me at all but to me reputation beats location any day. I really didn't trust that dealership, I guess I started to settle because it was close by and me looking at a lot of vipers, I did say "This is the one" and I Don't do that to often.
I researched for 4 years trying to find the right car!
Finally found a local car and man in the end i was'nt even sure about the color as i had been set on "race yellow". Then i saw her in the driveway of the seller and dang-nab-it i knew she was the one, of course she's not as fast as yellow but i dont speed much these days 
Be patient young viper owner, the right car @ the right price will come along.
or just wait 3 yrs and pick up an 08 !
Finally found a local car and man in the end i was'nt even sure about the color as i had been set on "race yellow". Then i saw her in the driveway of the seller and dang-nab-it i knew she was the one, of course she's not as fast as yellow
but i dont speed much these days Be patient young viper owner, the right car @ the right price will come along.
or just wait 3 yrs and pick up an 08 !
V
Venomiss
Guest
http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/640770-2005-copperhead-sale.html
Maybe this will make you feel better.
Please consider joining the VCA when you do buy your viper.
Maybe this will make you feel better.
Please consider joining the VCA when you do buy your viper.
1994viper
Enthusiast
There will be more where that one came from. I just missed 2 Verts: 05 Commemorative edition offered to me @ $41K, (bought at dealers auction for $34,750) and an 2003 for $36K. Now I see crazy deals all over the place.
http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/640770-2005-copperhead-sale.html
Maybe this will make you feel better.
Please consider joining the VCA when you do buy your viper.
Looks like a really good price but im looking for a black or red maybe yellow
Those were good prices. I guess there will be more when winter gets here.
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I researched for 4 years trying to find the right car!
Finally found a local car and man in the end i was'nt even sure about the color as i had been set on "race yellow". Then i saw her in the driveway of the seller and dang-nab-it i knew she was the one, of course she's not as fast as yellow
Be patient young viper owner, the right car @ the right price will come along.
or just wait 3 yrs and pick up an 08 !
Wow 4 years I hope it does not take that long for me lol
Im gonna make sure I do that. At this point I wont let my emotions get the best of me
markk
VCA Venom Member
When I first started looking, I told my wife 1) I want stripes and 2) I don't want red. I had search agents on many websites, including Google monitoring craigslist. I pulled so many autocheck reports, they cut me off. In the end, I fell in love with a red GTS with no stripes. I think she spoke to me on a subconscious level. She's in my garage now and she seems happy.
Update: Dealer Did Not Sell Car They Relisted It For $4000 More. I Have Never Seen A Dealer Raise The Price When The Car Has Been Sitting For A While.
markk
VCA Venom Member
rede2go;2900042Update: Dealer Did Not Sell Car They Relisted It For $4000 More. I Have Never Seen A Dealer Raise The Price When The Car Has Been Sitting For A While.[/QUOTE said:
Yeah it is listed at $52,888 thanks for the info
markk
VCA Venom Member
That is a very nice looking car with under 5K miles. Looks like the current dealer picked it up in September. It was previously $51K at another dealer. Let us know how it goes.
Thanks I will
pgbeek
Viper Owner
I purchased mine a year ago (Nov.)for $34,500. It only had 3,700 miles on it. I think the Lexus dealer was trying to get his Inventory down before January. You can always find a good deal if your patient and do your homework. I think the way the economy is someone always needs the money for something else. In most cases a "addition to the family."
The dealer wanted over 40,000 for it.
The dealer wanted over 40,000 for it.
Rede2go: Check your private messages please.
white out
Enthusiast
If the car is well taken care of, 30k miles is nothing. There are so many owners that drive the car for 10-15k and park it that it makes higher mileage cars look bad, even though the higher mileage car may be in better condition and have more up-to-date maintenance.
Nick
