WooHoo! I finally bought a Viper!

[JeremyBlackwell]

Hey everyone! I just bought a 1996 GTS, bone stock, serviced by Dave Jenkins in CA. It should be here tomorrow. I am so excited...I've owned 5 Supra Twin Turbos (2 of which have outran stock GTS's on the interstate), but I really miss the low end torque of a large displacement motor. I used to have a 1996 SS Camaro w/ a 150 shot of N2O, and that was a major factor in me buying a Viper...a Viper GTS dyno looks like my SS on nitrous! Man all that low end power is gonna be nice

I love the never-ending pull of turbos on top-end, but since 99% of all driving is less than 80 mph (for me anyway

), I think a GTS will hit the spot.
I also want to say thanks to Janni and Henry Cone in Raleigh, NC for their guidance and help in my quest for a Viper. I talked w/ Janni via email about what to look for in a Viper, and they invited me to come to their house when they did the Team-Tech harness install write-up. Even though I am only 23 years old (22 at the time), they took me seriously concerning my interest in buying a Viper, where as most people would think a 'kid' would just want a joyride. Thanks for your help Janni and Henry. Also wanted to say thanks to Dave Jenkins in CA, as he is supposed to fax me over the service history of the Viper I bought so I can get to work with all the maintanence that needs to be done. Anyway, I'm sure I'll talk to you all soon! Take care.

 

[ggc]

Congratulations on your new Viper GTS. You can expect to make numerous trips to the garage over the next few days, weeks... Have fun with it. Welcome to the Viper Nation.

 

[Stiffler]

As a recent first time Viper buyer let me say Congrats!!! You'll never regret it!

 

[cycloneGTS]

Congrats - it is fun to see the enthusiasm with a new Viper owner! These cars do that to us!

 

[Dr Roof]

cONGRATS, UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE. THAT CAR WILL OVERTAKE YOU. MAKE YOU SPEND A PILE OF CASH! WELL WORTH IT WHEN YOU OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR AND THERE SITS THE GREATEST CREATION ON THE UNIVERSE!!! Also glad to see you get it so young!!! it took me until I was 27. Had it 6 weeks now Doug Levin has it. terrible empty feeling when you walk in my garage

MY gOD I mISS MY CAR BAD!!!

 

[USAF BAD ASP]

Another 23 year old for the old guys to pick on! Enjoy

 

[genXgts]

Hey Jeremy, congrats on the purchase, I figured the person that bought the Vspot would post here, best of luck, if not for some logistic issues and getting the car looked at I would have had the thing. Alas, things all work out in the end and have found a CDN spec car that worked out to the same landed price, and is a year newer as well, 1997, so perhaps all things happen for a reason. That's all I will say as I made a point not to trash mouth anyone on the board and am standing by it......
email me if you want any info on what I know of the car, just for kicks, guessing the stories match, the car and owner seemed all legit!! Best of luck.....
Did you get him to throw in a plate or 2 for the garage, I had 1 tossed in for good measure with the deal!
talk to ya later,
Ryan

 

[artman]

Congrats from a like (new) Viper owner, fairly young (like yourself), and from NC. Everyone is right - many trips to garages (your own and shops as well) and money will be spent. Drop me a line if ever in Charlotte.

ARTHUR. . .

 

[JeremyBlackwell]

Vipermad- I won't miss the cupholder, none of the last 5 Supra TT's I've owned had one...lol...Not sure what happened with my forum registration, just glad I'm here.

Artman- Actually I am in Charlotte about once a month at my girlfriend's dad's house on Selwyn Ave (Myers Park area). I'll try to remember to drop you a line the next time I'm in town.

 

[VPRVENM97]

Welcome to THE NATION!

 

[VIPR GTS]

Congratulations, buyers remorse will not be a problem. The 96
blue and white is a fantastic car. It sounds like you have
experience with fast cars but still, respects the power or the
snake will bite. Enjoy! What part of NC?

 

[Viper Wizard]

CONGRATS!!
Nothing like a BIG BLOCK !!

 

[ElDiablo Viper]

Congrats. have fun....after 1K miles.