Where are the 08s ????

[ASPIRATIONS]

I thought production started on Oct 24th. Why is it taking so long to get some of these cars to the dealers? Are their any problems still holding things up? Sorry for the rant but I would at least like to see some live pics in owners hands LOL...I was told I should see my SSG in Jan? not that I will be able to use it., I really feel bad for the people that want Very Orange and Bright Blue.......

 

[MKB96Viper]

Its my understanding that no cars have left the factory yet. Does anyone have any idea as to why?

 

[CitySnake]

Frankly, I'm happy to wait till early spring. I don't think I could handle a snowy weekend with an '08 in the garage.

 

[Nsane1]

Here's an interesting thought. They congress has not rekindled the sales tax dedection for states with no tax in 08, but we have it in 07. My bet is that they don't renew it. So, there's a tad bit of benefit to those of us in TX, FL, etc. if we get taxed this yr vs. next... Other than that benefit, I'm happy waiting...

 

[Flyntgr]

Being Viperless since August, I'm past ready to take delivery on mine. I think it was a great question: Why haven't they shipped ANY '08 Vipers yet?! They are made-at least mine is-and I can't understand why the longer wait....

 

[N2 Vipers]

Does anyone know what the hold up is? I heard mine is just sitting there waiting for stripes.

 

[greenmamba]

I heard that some of the cars stripes are being painted and that there are some cars shipping from Prefix tomorrow back to the factory. I also heard that there is a rumor of something that may need to be changed out in the engine that is causing the cars not to be shipped to the dealers. Is this correct??? Does anyone know what the holdup/problem is or the timeframe for delivery to the dealers?

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

I heard that some of the cars stripes are being painted and that there are some cars shipping from Prefix tomorrow back to the factory. I also heard that there is a rumor of something that may need to be changed out in the engine that is causing the cars not to be shipped to the dealers. Is this correct??? Does anyone know what the holdup/problem is or the timeframe for delivery to the dealers?

There have not even been RUMORS of anything like that so whatever you heard ignore it at this point.

 

[wallbanger]

i heard all the 08s were going to be delivered to the customers door on December 24th with a suprise factory installed supercharger at no expense.....

 

[greenmamba]

So has the factory given any updates as to when cars will be released?

What about the VCA car?

 

[ASPIRATIONS]

There have not even been RUMORS of anything like that so whatever you heard ignore it at this point.

Lee,
Could you tell all of us if Viper production really started Oct. 24th? If thats so at 8 cars per day their should be at least 150 Vipers built and I would be shocked to learn that they are all striped versions. I myself dont like rumors of that sort but you can see why people are starting to wonder ....Maybe you can get us some real information so we can sleep better at night. Thanks,Kevin

 

[rtigert]

I really feel bad for the people that want Very Orange and Bright Blue.......

How about those of us waiting for Classic Viper Red?

 

[Nsane1]

Well we went through this for the 03s. They had 100s sitting around after build. I HOPE the "issue" now is less of a concern as to what was going on then, but it sure fits the pattern.

 

[redtanrt10]

Lee,
Could you tell all of us if Viper production really started Oct. 24th? If thats so at 8 cars per day their should be at least 150 Vipers built and I would be shocked to learn that they are all striped versions. I myself dont like rumors of that sort but you can see why people are starting to wonder ....Maybe you can get us some real information so we can sleep better at night. Thanks,Kevin

Monday's Automotive News reported that;

35 were built last week

168 have been built since 11/1/07

 

[greenmamba]

I am certain that of all the Vipers made to date that not all have had stripes on them. That would mean that there are quite a few just sitting and waiting. There are stripe cars being shipped tomorrow from Prefix back to Conner. The big question is when will any(stripe or no stripe) be released. I am certain we have contacts into Conner. Can we get some initial ship date confirmation?

 

[George Murray]

The real reason for the delay:

Cerberus decided to resurrect the "Eagle" brand under Chrysler. The '08 Vipers will be the spearhead of the "new" Eagle.

The cars will be released under the name "Eagle Freedomsnake" after the first of the year.

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Lee,
Could you tell all of us if Viper production really started Oct. 24th? If thats so at 8 cars per day their should be at least 150 Vipers built and I would be shocked to learn that they are all striped versions. I myself dont like rumors of that sort but you can see why people are starting to wonder ....Maybe you can get us some real information so we can sleep better at night. Thanks,Kevin

I will see if Chris can comment, if anyone knows....But I can think of one reason those cars have not moved if there are 150 of them. The delivery pipline went completely dry on these cars.It has to be completely loaded again.
What we know in the past is that a car bound for a certain destination will wait for other cars to be produced before they can compltely fill a Reliable enclosed 18 wheeler heading to a certain direction. It may take 150 or so to get those trucks filled heading in all different directions. So those striped cars headed a certain way probably ARE holding up the monotone cars. And while I'm sure not all the cars are striped I bet 80% or more are.
But I'm just guessing here.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

While the factory and manufacturers are generally mum when it comes to delivery delays, I think I can safely say this without violating a single confidence: With new suppliers there might sometimes be a minor hiccup, even with "common" items. Things that are not "critical components" related to the drivetrain, braking system, fuel system, electrical, etc. But even the most minor (and easily corrected) issues have certain specs that must be met. In some cases it might call for a minor "tweak" to a component by the supplier and then "retrofitted" (noninvasively) to built cars. I suspect you will see the 2008's shipping very shortly.








Who knew fuzzy dice had to be less than 6" x 6"?
(and yes, that part is a joke - the rest is not).


PS. Be glad that Chrysler and CAAP have such excellent quality controls: Bet some of the Z06 owners wondered about theirs when their roofs flew off on the highway...

 

[dave6666]

While the factory and manufacturers are generally mum when it comes to delivery delays, I think I can safely say this without violating a single confidence: With new suppliers there might sometimes be a minor hiccup, even with "common" items. Things that are not "critical components" related to the drivetrain, braking system, fuel system, electrical, etc. But even the most minor (and easily corrected) issues have certain specs that must be met. In some cases it might call for a minor "tweak" to a component by the supplier and then "retrofitted" (noninvasively) to built cars. I suspect you will see the 2008's shipping very shortly.

Man. Even OJ could get bail again with that line.

"We don't know what he said. Let him free..."

 

[mike & juli]

The real reason for the delay:
Cerberus decided to resurrect the "Eagle" brand under Chrysler. The '08 Vipers will be the spearhead of the "new" Eagle.
The cars will be released under the name "Eagle Freedomsnake" after the first of the year.

Tho, to be honest? I loved the Eagle...still see some around. Back to regular programming now........................juli

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Man. Even OJ could get bail again with that line.

Thank you, thank you very much. Be sure to tip your wait staff and check my website for future appearances...

 

[2006red/whitecoupe]

Well, I can say that the Raffle car has not been shippped yet; my understanding is that the stripes have been put on and the car is done. I suspect that cars will start getting to dealers over the next few weeks. 6 inches of snow on the ground here so it doesn't matter too much when the 08's begin arriving here in Minnesota.

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

Like the little kid on tv says...."it's the mirrors"
PBR

 

[dave6666]

Mine came in last week.

I'm already bored with it.

Back to the GTS.

 

[ASPIRATIONS]

Like the little kid on tv says...."it's the mirrors"
PBR

Mine came in last week.

I'm already bored with it.

Back to the GTS.

Hey Guys,
Dont quit your day jobs.. ................

 

[JonB]

My CAR RELEASE BETTING POOL Data finds most $1 bets suggest that 12/10 is the most likely release date.......

Eagles GONE, but Eagle DNA is ingrained in the Viper mix: Anyone who owns a stock Viper, 1992-2000 has 2 EAGLE parts on the car!

The engine manager from EAGLE actually eneded up in the original Team Viper and then head of the Gen 2 engine. Just recently retired....

Subaru says they were the "worlds 1st sport utility wagon" NOPE: EAGLE! I owned 5 of these beasts, and still have my SX-4 Sport. There is an SX4 in the Chrysler Museum!

 

[mike & juli]

Thank you JonB for all the info~!! Yeah, the Eagle was a great car, all-wheel drive, I believe...as you said, one of the firsts. Loved that car...juli
**Neat to know some of the Eagle's parts are on the GenI Vipers**

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Eagles GONE, but Eagle DNA is ingrained in the Viper mix: Anyone who owns a stock Viper, 1992-2000 has 2 EAGLE parts on the car!

What parts Jon?

 

[Brad04Mamba]

What parts Jon?

Re read his post, its there.

 

[ASPIRATIONS]

My CAR RELEASE BETTING POOL Data finds most $1 bets suggest that 12/10 is the most likely release date.......

What year???