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10-21-2008, 12:01 AM
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MY EXPERIENCE WITH DODGE VIPERS
ive played with the following:
1999 gts 2000 conv. 2005 mamba my assessment is the following: the dodge viper is one of the most poorly built sports car to date. the suspension is loose and feels like a car that was in a frame bending accident. there is no traction button so youre literally on your own on turns.... a straight line car that is unsafe over 75mph... anybody who dares to take this car over 110mph is a very brave person and a much better man than me. seating position is absolutely horrendous and the interior is loud and rattles uncomfortably . the interior gets very hot as the car is poorly insulated. plane jane car without any options. the 2 pros are the amazing acceleration and the slick look (subjective). the 2005 (gen 3) is much better built than the generation 2's but still very far from doing a 90k car justice. bash me all day along if you want. Last edited by bryanc4; 10-21-2008 at 12:04 AM. 
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10-21-2008, 12:09 AM
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But I always thought it was supposed to be a rocket propelled chest of drawers???
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10-21-2008, 12:27 AM
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Only drivin one. Felt like the suspension floated around a bit.
No steering feel at all. Still a charming car in a big brutish kinda way. Last edited by climb; 10-21-2008 at 12:29 AM.
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#4
10-21-2008, 12:54 AM
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I own a viper just because I want something different then a vette. Trust me its not my dream car but its alright I have it to 160 so far and it doesnt fell scary to me. The think is I have never own one and now I have and its time to sale it and get my dream car.
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10-21-2008, 07:29 PM
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Maybe you need to take a drivers class. The Viper, while I am not a fan, sure is a drivers car. Not tring to be a di*k. But it might be your skills not the cars. Look at the ACR's 'Ring times.... Last edited by SSNISTR; 10-21-2008 at 07:34 PM.
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10-21-2008, 07:43 PM
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I would have to disagree with you across the board my GTS has been a rewarding car to own... no regrets, that's why it is still in the garage.
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10-21-2008, 09:31 PM
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10-21-2008, 09:33 PM
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Wow. Bash a car because you are not man enough to drive it. Take some driving lessons. Or you can just get a girls car.
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10-21-2008, 09:37 PM
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turbo porsche - a true racing machine 360 modena - another great machine dodge viper - NOT A GOOD CAR!
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10-21-2008, 09:53 PM
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You a poser or a driver? I saw the "beast" how's the traction control on that tank?
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10-21-2008, 09:57 PM
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Oh and by your first post. I am a better man than you! I think you owned yourself by starting this thread. Last edited by Fastviper; 10-21-2008 at 09:59 PM.
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10-21-2008, 10:39 PM
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10-21-2008, 10:52 PM
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Ive owned
Ferrari 355 Dodge Viper Lotus Elise BMW M3 I have considerable seat time in Ferrari 360 Aston Martin Vantage All I can say is out of the above cars the Viper is easily the most fun to drive and fun is what a sports car is all about. You dont need to convince me of anything and Im not going to bother trying to convince you of anything.
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10-22-2008, 07:23 AM
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I have some seat time in my Brothers Gen 1 Viper. They can get away from you quite easily. On the Viper forums, someone crashes a car almost every week. I absolutely love the car however. The build quality has been good on it, and he has had zero problems on it in 2 years. Just curious why you would own several before coming to a conclusion that you didn't like them?
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10-22-2008, 11:09 PM
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This thread just makes me laugh hard.
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10-22-2008, 11:20 PM
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This thread has me interested. I have been considering an ACR as a track car. Speaking with people who have owned the cars as part of a diverse stable (so not "Viper Only" fanatics) I have heard only positive comments about the build quality. I think this is all on a relative scale. I could list the numerous finish flaws on my 430 and all of the NVH problems with my Cayman S, so I guess I would have some tolerance for minor issues with a new Viper.
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10-23-2008, 12:58 AM
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I laugh when I drive the Viper.
No other car does that to me and the list of cars is a long one.
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