RT/10 Seach:Rec'd ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

[obaa996]

RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

<Delurking>
Hey all,
It's me again... I'm one of the yet-to-acquire fellows lurking on this board. I've been looking since Dec '02, but a lack of local cars and inability to get away from work for inspecting distance cars has been conspiring against me. Well, I'm finally catching a break (funny how leaving work tends to free up time..), and want to get some professional opinions of some cars I'm interested in. They're located in:
1) Boise ID
2) Bakersfield CA
3) Twin Falls ID
If anyone can recommend a Viper Tech in these areas who can do a pre-purchase inspection, I'd appreciate it tremendously!

#1 and #2 are privately owned; #3 is at a dealership (Latham Motors). While everyone has been great to work with and very open wrt to their cars, I'd like to get independent inspection, as I tend to lose objectivity when given a short test ride in one of these beasts...

All 3 are either '94's or '95's, with about 20K (+/- 5k) miles. What's reasonable for cars of this vintage? Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds report ~$30k, while NADA shows $33k; everyone's asking $38k-$40k or higher. What range are cars actually selling for?

Finally, I'm very open to a GenII RT/10; the windows and locks would be very useful in this climate. The problem has been finding one. I've seen other posters saying GenII RT/10's in the +/-$45k range. Where are these cars? If you got any leads, I'm all ears

Thanks!

 

[Firewater]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

I don't know about any Viper Tech's in the area other than Twin Falls. If you're looking to buy, Eric at Latham Motors is a really good guy. I was in there a couple weeks ago, and he had a 94 RT/10 for something like $37k. I also know quite a few people in Boise that bought from Eric, and they all have nothing but good expiriences with him. If you're interested in a brand new 2002 Final Edition ACR, there's one in Boise at Sundance Dodge for around $80k, but they are a bunch of jackholes.
Hope I was helpful.....

-Chris

 

[Eddie N]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

as a contrary post to what firewater has said, i have heard a few shady things regarding eric lee, and i'm sure a few other guys will chime in here as well...

there are no viper techs in bakersfield, at least none that you would want looking over a car you intend to purchase... i know of a red rt for sale here in bakersfield, and being that this is a relatively small town, i'm going to assume its the same car...

if so, i can assure you that jonathan has taken very good care of that car.. and i'm not just saying that because hes a friend of mine either.. between you and me i dont even really like him that much.. just kidding!! anyway, that car has been babied, and the extended warranty doesnt hurt either!

good luck on your purchase...

- eddie -

 

[obaa996]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Hey guys,
Eddie: You're right on the money on both accounts. I'm thinking of Jonathan's car; so far, he's been aces communicating with me. Hope he's not thinking I'm purposely dragging my feet at getting down there... Are you the racing buddy that was headed up to Tacoma? So there's no one down there qualified to look over the car? I tried setting something up with the dealer there (Haddad?), and they flat refused to even consider it??? Worrisome, given everyone's advice to a viper tech check out any potential purchase.
Chris: Yep, I was considering that '94 they have. Eric mentioned the hood was repainted, but I also noticed that the front fascia was missing the Viper logo, so I imagine that was painted as well. Seems like a lot of work for a dealer to go through to sell a car? Eric's a nice enough guy, but a bit hard to get in touch with, so I haven't spoken with him much. It's cheap to get out there ($80?), so now that I'm free, it'd just be easier to go there in person. Did you have a chance to look over the car? Any comments? Other than being jackholes (I'm renown for being one myself... ), are the tech's there any good? Don't think the owner would be too keen on driving 100 miles to Twin Falls for an inspection...

 

[C O D Y]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise

Where's Toby when we need him?

I've had good luck with Eric Lee. Wish I was closer... I would help you out. Let us (the OR & WA chapter of the VCA) know if there is anything we can do to help you find a car. Anything local I can do, just let me know.

Ken at Timberline Dodge on Sandy is one of the best Viper Techs around & he'll be more than willing to help out too.

Cody

 

[C O D Y]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise

Oh ya, if you get a car, let me know so I can get you a schedule of events for the year. We have a HUGE year planned with lots of great events.

Feel free to call me at work if you have any questions or just want to talk vipers.... 360-696-7446

Cody

 

[Firewater]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

I don't believe there are any viper techs at Sundance. I'll look into it for you though. The ACR is brand new, has 35 miles on it, never been titled as far as i know. Final Edition #312. Last time I was there, they wanted $81,000 for it. I could post pics of it if I could figure out how to with this new board.

 

[Firewater]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

here we go:
engine pic (sorry i thought i had more)

You must be registered for see images

 

[Eddie N]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

obaa996,

as far as i know, haddad dodge does not have a viper tech, and even if they do i'm sure he has never seen enough vipers to become any sort of authority on the vehicle.. trent dilfer dodge has a viper tech, but they are a little ways out of town, and they have only sold one viper in their entire existance, so thats another dead end... the truth is, i'm probably one of the most qualified guys in town to give a viper a presale inspection ...

i know since i'm a friend of jonathans (not the race buddy heading to tacoma), you'll take whatever i say with a grain of salt, but the car is in excellent condition, and jonathan is an easy guy to do business with.. good luck with whatever you decide!

- eddie -

 

[Nexus-6]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Which car are you looking at there at Latham? Do they still have a few of the Final Editions still there?

Last I recall they had #22 and #06 but this was back in December...

 

[Tom B]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

They don't have #22 anymore, I have it. Eric Lee was a pleasure to deal with, the car was delivered before the promised date, in fact, I had the car before payment was made.
Tom

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

They don't have #22 anymore, I have it. Eric Lee was a pleasure to deal with, the car was delivered before the promised date, in fact, I had the car before payment was made.
Tom

Sorry to hijack.....

Tom, send me a picture of that bad boy and I'll upload it for your Avatar!

 

[Nexus-6]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Congrats Tom! You have a private message waiting!

Welcome!

 

[obaa996]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Guys,
Thanks for all the notes.
Cody: Thanks for pointing me to Ken. I've stopped by and visited him and crew a few times since you first mentioned him. He cringes and ducks out of the way when he hears my voice coming down the corridor; luckily, I'm faster... I'm contemplating asking him to come out with me (compensated, of course) on trips to help inspect the cars, think he'd go for something like that?
Nexus: I'm looking at some RT's he has. Is there such a thing as RT FE?
firewater999: What's your take on Sundance Dodge? They mentioned they had a certified Viper Tech there to do inspections, which is good. Do you know if they get a lot of Vipers going through that shop, either for sale or for repairs? Just trying to gauge their experience level...
EddieN: Yeah, Jon mentioned a dearth of Viper activity at the dealerships down there. Probably a good thing; means his car hasn't needed repairs!
Idaho's probably going to be my first trip. It's only $80 roundtrip , and I can see the most cars at once. Bakersfield will be the next stop. Can't imagine needing to do any further looking after those two trips!

 

[Nexus-6]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Nope - all Final Editions are GTS coupes unless someone out there put together a special RT package on us last minute.

 

[Firewater]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

From my personal expirience, Sundance is pretty much a bunch of *ssholes. In the last 7 years or so, this is the first time they've had a viper at all. If you're going to be in the area though, it is at least worth stopping in and looking at.

Definately get with Eric in twin falls though. He mentioned to me that he could sell the FE ACR from Sundance, so you could probably get it for much less than Sundance wants for it.

 

[ruckdr]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

This was in the Seattle Times; the phone number (area code), indicates eastern Washington. Know nothing about the car except it is a Gen 1 (engine), with Gen 2 suspension, etc.
Price - maybe a bit high, give it a shout.
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1996 Dodge Viper
Price: $45,000
Mileage: 16,000

1996 Viper Very rare white w/ blue stripes. 16k $45000 509-965-0944
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Later,

 

[obaa996]

Re: RT/10 Seach:Rec\'d ViperTech for PPI in Bakersfield CA, TwinFalls/Boise ID?

Thanks Don; I'll be giving that guy a call...