New guy in Nashville (steve)

[steve01viper]

Hello everyone I am a current Viper owner of a red 01 r-t10. I am in the process of selling the car and i have bought another yesterday that I pick up next week. The new one is an 05 commerative addition with 4k miles on it. I have not driven or inspected the car yet, but I am showing a clean car fax and the pictures look great.

What do you guys think of the 05 compared to to 01?

Steve

 

[Kenneth Krieger]

Here we go again......comparisons, and someone will just go crazy when you say this car is much better than that car, or vice versa. Going from a Gen1 or 2 to a Gen 3, IMHO, is like night and day. I happen to have an 05 Comm. Edition, and it's a fantastic car. The brakes are second to none, and it handles much better. Oh, you'll say he did some work to the car. Yes I have, S/C, 3:55's, Sidwinder wheels, PS 2's, and Eibachs, and what they have "enhanced" have been well worth it. However, the car was a step up from the Gen 1-2, when "pure stock", and has a much better fit and trim from the previous generations.
Now.......there you have it, but is that all? NO.......ALL Generations of Vipers are GREAT cars! Some wouldn't give up their Gen 1 or 2 for a Gen 3! I completely understand that, and will back you 100%! I won't give up my Gen 3 either. But the most important thing is what you want in a Viper, and what you don't want. They all stand out above the rest. They're an "in your face car" that most people would love to own! I am grateful that I have had the ability to own 2 of these great cars. Choose what YOU like best, and don't look back. Viper all the way!

 

[steve01viper]

Thanks. That's a great reply. I am mostly a corvette guy I have had several 1959's and I am currently looking for a 67 small block, side pipe convertible. I also have a 07 BMW 650 I convertible that I can stick the family on a nice day and let them all enjoy it. I love my cars and have loved my 01 Viper. The only two things that I didn't like out my 01 was the air conditioning and the fact that I had remove the top and carry a pain in the butt soft top around. So I am looking forward to the soft top being built in. I hope to god it is easier then the soft top on my 01. My 59 vette has a soft top and a hard top and the soft top is pretty easy to lift and clamp in place.

I am supposed to pick the 05 up on Saturday of next week and ship the 01 to Canada in the next two weeks.

Steve

 

[Steve-Indy]

Congrats, Steve...I'm SURE you will really like the 05. Get to know it "gently" as they are a little easier to get "out of sorts" on hard acceleration in the lower gears.

 

[Venomiss]

Congratulations on the Viper. Where in Canada is your old one going?

We'd love to have you join us! Especially if intend on going to VOI.
VCA members get a $55 dollar per person discount (2 people max) towards VOI.
Almost pays for the membership in itself. Plus you get all the other perks on this website.
A great deal!!

 

[steve01viper]

well I guess that my del is dead. I am back in the market for a low mile 05 co
commemorative edition. If anyone has a good price on one let me know I want to be under 60k.

615-299-6919

 

[mike & juli]

We have an '05 Black SRT...cannot compare, as we never had an '01...but hey, ALL VIPERS are GREAT!!! There, that's my opinion for ya! LOL...so you've been a Viper owner, but show as an 'enthusiast'???? Whassup with that??? LOL...pm the mods your new vin# and upgrade to Viper Owner, dude!!! Also, your post count doesn't change after each post? That's odd! (Better yet, join the VCA...can't go wrong there!) CONGRATS and pics soon please!~~~~~juli
**Sorry the deal didn't go thru...hope you find another '05 Commemorative Edition soon...**

 

[uvbnbit]

Not joined the VCA yet. AL/TN is going to Bowling Grn this month (18-20). Want to join us?? all the info is on the AL/TN forum.
Chip