gofastr
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Pros and cons?
Would you trade your Viper and cash for a Ford GT?
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BolsOut
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Yes. One of my Favorite Supercars. Rarity makes it extra valuable. Would still drive tha Hell outa it tho.
P.s. Pros/Cons? None. If you have the opportunity, do it, you only live once. Enjoy the car. I wouldnt compare a GT with a Viper, they're each a different approach to a similar end, and both very well executed.
P.s. Pros/Cons? None. If you have the opportunity, do it, you only live once. Enjoy the car. I wouldnt compare a GT with a Viper, they're each a different approach to a similar end, and both very well executed.
ViperGeorge
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Ford GTs are rare and beautiful. Maybe I would trade one of my Vipers for a GT but I probably would end up regretting it.
would depend on what kind of cash difference were talking. you can buy (2, maybe 3) 2006-2008 Vipers for the price of (1) 2006 FGT..
Answer, yes I would... If equity swap was in my favor. These GT's hold their value, so well..
Then again, for $150k or so. You can get into a pretty nice 03-04 Murci....
Answer, yes I would... If equity swap was in my favor. These GT's hold their value, so well..
Then again, for $150k or so. You can get into a pretty nice 03-04 Murci....
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FrankBarba
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I own several Vipers and i would trade a viper & cash for another Ford GT
NEVER....To me to GT40 is wayyy 0ver rated.The Viper is lots cheaper, lots prettier, lots faster and gets as much attention as any GT40. To me it would be stepping down in performance. Thats way I sold my 911 TWIN TURBO Cab S Porsche. Boring... 
Ricketts
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Ehhh, depends on the deal. As much I like other cars, Gallardo, GT, etc. I don't desire to lose my Viper in order to get these vehicles.
Hoodoo Man
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P.s. Pros/Cons? None. If you have the opportunity, do it, you only live once. Enjoy the car. I wouldnt compare a GT with a Viper, they're each a different approach to a similar end, and both very well executed.[/quote]
I agree. They are very different and both are well executed critters. I'm lucky enough to own both and consider them the two best driving experiences I've had. The driving experience of the Merci can't touch the FGT. Just ask all the former Merci owners who now own FGT's. Two of the best from the U.S.
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Ray W
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If you are collecting get the Ford. For practicality and the occasional road trip keep the Viper. The GT with all of it's nooks and crannies gives new meaning to the word "detailing".
CarDude
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Yes...I would trade my 2005 Copperhead
Ray W
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I called the Viper practical.....
PatentLaw
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For an original one, yes. Later version, no.
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gofastr
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Are there any problems to look for when buying a FGT?
BlackSnake99
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uh... hell yes.
CitySnake
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You'll get some answer variation without specifying which Gen and style Viper you're comparing.
I think the GT is a more exotic car (all around) and I'd seriously consider a trade. The sole but material exception for me is the fixed roof. I'm just not sure that an exotic car, when used on the street, shouldn't be limited by anything short of the sky.
I think the GT is a more exotic car (all around) and I'd seriously consider a trade. The sole but material exception for me is the fixed roof. I'm just not sure that an exotic car, when used on the street, shouldn't be limited by anything short of the sky.
Next Phase
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Ford GT is an awesome machine... would probably do a trade plus cash for one....then add a Whipple on it. I do think the Viper SRT coupe and GTS look better than the GT, it needs some aftermarket 20/22 combo wheels to set it off....
I just don't have enough cash to make it happen, so I don't have to worry about it...LOL!
I just don't have enough cash to make it happen, so I don't have to worry about it...LOL!
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absolutly not its a ford
white out
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I wouldn't do it. The GT is a very cool car and has some great aspects to it like mid engine and the handling that comes with it. In my opinion its too refined in ride and power to be a fun weekend car and too uncomfortable to be a luxuary "evening" car. The seats are AWEFUL, you could fall asleep in a GT on a drive from the smooth ride if it were not for the stiff, hard, uncomfortable, terrible seats! the maintenence cost is worse than the viper and harder to work on. I think if I had crazy money and a never ending garage I might consider owning a GT because of its rarity and being an American "exotic". But short of that I wouldn't even entertain the idea. When I go for a fun drive nothing beats the power of a viper, and while the GT has 500HP (i may be off) that hits the ground with unmatched control, in the end it just isn't as thrilling to drive.
eagles
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Original yes, recent iteration hell no, what has it accomplished?
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Hamrhead
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For a newer version, and the right price, Yep!
Sadly, my idea of 'right price' is pretty far from reality...
Sadly, my idea of 'right price' is pretty far from reality...
PittsburghRT
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I would have to say yes. But, it would be great to have the Viper and a Ford GT.
It depends....
In 2010 the Viper ends, and we dont know for sure if the Viper name will be returning..The Vibe Im getting is the Viper is dead and gone...
Within a year of this snakes extinction prices will start to rise drastically ( it's a rare 8.x litre that shocked the world in speed and performance more than a few times)
So For a gen1 Id trade in a heartbeat unless I had the first year...Gen2 in a heart beat unless I had the first year blue and white ACR....Gen 3 in a heart beat unless I had the rare gen3 coupe....
Now if I was rolling a 2008 through 2010.....I probally wouldnt trade..Im really anticipateing these cars to raise in value DRASTICALLY after the extinction....As well...
Is a GT40 really that attractive?
A 2008 Viper is faster in every way
It's a FORD
Id sit on my Viper...Yea sure theirs a 100 of them on Ebay right now for sale...But watch a year from now....
Viper is gonna be rare.....
In 2010 the Viper ends, and we dont know for sure if the Viper name will be returning..The Vibe Im getting is the Viper is dead and gone...
Within a year of this snakes extinction prices will start to rise drastically ( it's a rare 8.x litre that shocked the world in speed and performance more than a few times)
So For a gen1 Id trade in a heartbeat unless I had the first year...Gen2 in a heart beat unless I had the first year blue and white ACR....Gen 3 in a heart beat unless I had the rare gen3 coupe....
Now if I was rolling a 2008 through 2010.....I probally wouldnt trade..Im really anticipateing these cars to raise in value DRASTICALLY after the extinction....As well...
Is a GT40 really that attractive?
A 2008 Viper is faster in every way
It's a FORD
Id sit on my Viper...Yea sure theirs a 100 of them on Ebay right now for sale...But watch a year from now....
Viper is gonna be rare.....
If collecting, yes.
If driving, no.
From a price|performance standpoint, it gets no better than the Viper.
Actually, that's probably not true. A Mustang probably has the best price|performance ratio.
But when you factor EVERYTHING in (performance, looks, exclusivity, fun, fahrvergnügen) the Viper has the best experience|price ratio. Who else offers a $100K car that can beat cars 2x - 5x as expensive?
For a supercar you can drive everyday, nothing beats the Viper.
If driving, no.
From a price|performance standpoint, it gets no better than the Viper.
Actually, that's probably not true. A Mustang probably has the best price|performance ratio.
But when you factor EVERYTHING in (performance, looks, exclusivity, fun, fahrvergnügen) the Viper has the best experience|price ratio. Who else offers a $100K car that can beat cars 2x - 5x as expensive?
For a supercar you can drive everyday, nothing beats the Viper.
RedEnuf93
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Yes. .
FrankBarba
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It all boils down to this : Talk to someone that has both. If your chiming in & don't actually own both then how do you really know ? The owners are just as passionate about the Ford GT as are Viper Owners. Sure you can buy 3 Vipers for 1 GT depending upon the year, but Ford didn't have to devalue the car in order to sell. A very high percentage of Ford GT's are selling at MSRP or over, can we say that about the Viper? Don't get me wrong i love my Vipers.
