Sam 01 RT10
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LOL, go figure, ****** from the NY/NJ area, new account, red SRT, constantly talks about how great he is.
Thoughts on trading in 01 GTS Bumblebee for 06 BB Coupe
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56LesPaul - skip barber is just the start.
Agreed, if you drive the car to its potential you will wear some specific parts out faster, but if tires are considered, 2 year OEM tires are far less performing tan new tires - I just get a new set each year- which aint bad.
Your car will wear out wether you drive it or not. If you keep your cars longer than the average joe, yep, you will have to do work on it.
But, once you get hooked driving your own car like a sportscar, you will truly appreciate how good an SRT is and bloody the Gen II's are, once you get the hang of it.
I have to street cars that I take to track to keep them exercised. Gotta exercise the beast. Plus driving your street car at the track is what viper meant by R/T!
Anyways, if you are worried about it you can't enjoy it.
Agreed, if you drive the car to its potential you will wear some specific parts out faster, but if tires are considered, 2 year OEM tires are far less performing tan new tires - I just get a new set each year- which aint bad.
Your car will wear out wether you drive it or not. If you keep your cars longer than the average joe, yep, you will have to do work on it.
But, once you get hooked driving your own car like a sportscar, you will truly appreciate how good an SRT is and bloody the Gen II's are, once you get the hang of it.
I have to street cars that I take to track to keep them exercised. Gotta exercise the beast. Plus driving your street car at the track is what viper meant by R/T!
Anyways, if you are worried about it you can't enjoy it.
Brian GTS
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Viper585 - No bumble bee for 08??? I was counting on it! Where did you get that info and do you know what will be offered?
There will be no Yellow in '08. There are 6 planned colors...and the ONLY one that is a current color is the Viper Blue. Before you say "No Red"...there will be a Red...but much different than Viper Red. From a more than reliable source.
Snk Btn
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I traded my 02 red RT/10 for the 06 BumbleBee coupe. While I did get a lot of looks when I owned the RT/10, I get a lot more looks and compliments with the 06.
I like the interior of the 06 better than the 02. In addition, the AC vents are in a better location (I live in Florida and need the AC year round, due to the heat and the humidity), not that it is the only reason I like the interior.
I thought the trade value of the 02 was pretty good considering I paid $60k in 8/03 and received $47k on the trade in 5/06 while paying just over invoice on the 06.
The biggest issue I see is that you aren't driving the car since you only have 1,700 miles on it. These cars aren't made for the garage. Get the new car and put some mileage on it. In fact, watch to see when a Viper Days event comes to your area and take it out to see what your car is all about.
I like the interior of the 06 better than the 02. In addition, the AC vents are in a better location (I live in Florida and need the AC year round, due to the heat and the humidity), not that it is the only reason I like the interior.
I thought the trade value of the 02 was pretty good considering I paid $60k in 8/03 and received $47k on the trade in 5/06 while paying just over invoice on the 06.
The biggest issue I see is that you aren't driving the car since you only have 1,700 miles on it. These cars aren't made for the garage. Get the new car and put some mileage on it. In fact, watch to see when a Viper Days event comes to your area and take it out to see what your car is all about.
I dont think you need to drive your viper on the track to realize how good it is...maybe this is true for finding out its limits in a safer way...but I think part of which makes the SRT great is its useability on the street. It really is an easy car to drive. For instance been in an enzo...its amazing but a nightmare on the street in terms of blind-spots....even the owner is nervous every time he takes it out. To me that is not much fun.
And to quote Enrique...I can be your hero baby
And to quote Enrique...I can be your hero baby
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I would like to thank everyone with their replies,even 56LesPaul lol...I would like to make a few things clear.
1) I bought the car last May and have not had it for 5yrs.
2)Yes,Iam an idiot for not putting more miles on it but I have been busy with house issues,still not a good excuse...
3)My decision to maybe buy the 06 is based on the fact that I will own it for a LOONG time as I have been through too many cars and wanted to end the madness with a new one.
4)I will not be able to afford an 08 and I have to have a Bumblebee..
5)I do love the GTS style and power wise but figured if I could strike a good deal now is the time as they didnt make too many 06 Bumblebees.
And last of all if I cant make a deal I still, like some stated, have a beautiful GTS so life is GOOD...
Thanks Again everyone for your input
Kevin 
1) I bought the car last May and have not had it for 5yrs.
2)Yes,Iam an idiot for not putting more miles on it but I have been busy with house issues,still not a good excuse...
3)My decision to maybe buy the 06 is based on the fact that I will own it for a LOONG time as I have been through too many cars and wanted to end the madness with a new one.
4)I will not be able to afford an 08 and I have to have a Bumblebee..
5)I do love the GTS style and power wise but figured if I could strike a good deal now is the time as they didnt make too many 06 Bumblebees.
And last of all if I cant make a deal I still, like some stated, have a beautiful GTS so life is GOOD...
Thanks Again everyone for your input
Kevin SnakeEye
Viper Owner
Seems like you did more than good on the trade considering you moved up 4 model years. Great ride.
Snk Btn
Viper Owner
I thought I got a great deal on the trade considering I drove a Viper for 2 1/2 years for $13,000 net. I know the dealers can play with the numbers but considering that I paid just over invoice on the 06 I didn't see where they were inflating the trade.
I lost $18,000 in value on my Hummer after only 2 years when I traded it in this year. The Vipers seem to hold their value better than most vehicles from what I've seen on the internet.
I lost $18,000 in value on my Hummer after only 2 years when I traded it in this year. The Vipers seem to hold their value better than most vehicles from what I've seen on the internet.
W. SKAF
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old is old, just like a home an old woman no matter how much upgrade you put into the old house it's still an old house and no matter how much makeup you put on an old woman she is still old
DodgeViper01
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Never heard that one before. That is a pretty funny way to look at it.
DodgeViper01
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I noticed that too. Talk about motivated.
poweradded
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so did you do the deal?
FinalEd357
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585, what are those '08 colors, please....?
I have been told by my good friend to ****. I will say though that there will be no Yellow, Black, Viper Red, Satin Orange. There will be a Red...but much different than Viper Red. Look for a Lambo color as one of the first offerings early on. There will be a Viper Blue...the only carryover.
InjectTheVenom
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Aww man those were my favourite colors along with silver
My guess on the Lambo color :
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Aww man those were my favourite colors along with silver
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Man..I love the Pearl Orange. You had a 50/50 chance...and you were wrong.lol. Try the "other" one. The first 3 out are going to be Lambo_______, Metallic Red, Viper Blue.
SnakeBitten
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Orange metallic Arancio Atlas or Orange Arancio ishtar?
SnakeBitten
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Pearl metallic yellow for the win? 
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This has to be the worst question ever. You are gonna even think about buying a car that will:
1 Put you at about 40-60k debt instead of the current 20.
2 Not be driven like the previous viper you have owned
3 While it's depreciating, your payingf interest and principal, and not getting any enjoyment whatsoever at 300 miles per year.
4 you ask about performance, who cares!!!!! you wont be driving it.
5 Looks may be your only concern because that will be all you do is look at it in the garage. I'm sure you can find much better things to look at for these large amounts of money.
I'm starting to think this guy just posted to start another GEN II vs GEN III battle because that has to be one of the worst threads ever.
1 Put you at about 40-60k debt instead of the current 20.
2 Not be driven like the previous viper you have owned
3 While it's depreciating, your payingf interest and principal, and not getting any enjoyment whatsoever at 300 miles per year.
4 you ask about performance, who cares!!!!! you wont be driving it.
5 Looks may be your only concern because that will be all you do is look at it in the garage. I'm sure you can find much better things to look at for these large amounts of money.
I'm starting to think this guy just posted to start another GEN II vs GEN III battle because that has to be one of the worst threads ever.
1TONY1
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What guy are you referring to ? If you are talking about the person that started this thread, he is very serious. I will let him post up about the final outcome
