I'm considering buying a pre-owned Viper, and I was hoping this forum could steer me in the right direction.
My greatest concern is the reliability of the car.
Is there a year/model, 1999 or earlier, that is known for being particularly trouble-free (or troublesome)?
I realize the Vipers weren't made to be Honda Civics, but you'd hope a car as expensive as a Viper wouldn't fall apart if you look at it funny.
Anyway, due to my line of work, I won't drive it much. Say under 10K miles per year. But I don't want a car that lives at the shop, either. I won't be racing it, aside from the ocassional streetlight sprint, and it will be taken good care of (regular maintenance, etc.)
Also, are there any known, really good Viper techs in the South Florida area? If (when) something goes wrong, I'd like to have a go-to guy.
All (useful) input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
My greatest concern is the reliability of the car.
Is there a year/model, 1999 or earlier, that is known for being particularly trouble-free (or troublesome)?
I realize the Vipers weren't made to be Honda Civics, but you'd hope a car as expensive as a Viper wouldn't fall apart if you look at it funny.
Anyway, due to my line of work, I won't drive it much. Say under 10K miles per year. But I don't want a car that lives at the shop, either. I won't be racing it, aside from the ocassional streetlight sprint, and it will be taken good care of (regular maintenance, etc.)
Also, are there any known, really good Viper techs in the South Florida area? If (when) something goes wrong, I'd like to have a go-to guy.
All (useful) input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.