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joe cat Prowler Junkie From:Lancaster, Pa, USA |
posted 11-08-2007 07:38 AM
    
VIPERS!! WHO KNOWS ABOUT VIPERS! I AM LOOKING TO BUY A VIPER AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. DOES ANYONE KNOW A WHOLE BUNCH THAT I COULD SPEND 10 MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH TO LEARN THE DO'S AND DONT'S. I happen to like 96-97- then again, i dont know the differences- Joe CAT 717-898-9024 or joe@fcgerlach.com and I will call you- Thank you! JOE CAT
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Prowl 36   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Palm Bay, Florida, US |
posted 11-08-2007 07:54 AM
They are pricey, suck fuel down like no tomorrow, insurance company will hit you in the head with a baseball bat and steal your wallet then take your first born. lol great cars, but a little unpredictable if they start to slide sideways. My suggestion is buy the one your like, and enjoy it and if you get tired of it try another model year. I had a 96 that I wish I had never got rid of, and will get another soon. Others here will chime in here to see if the newer models had handling issues, I can tell you mine scared the living Sh*t out of me several times when it got a little squirrely it did not want to recover properly. I love my Z06 Vette for the driving experience much better than the Viper. But then again the Viper was appreciated by all that seen her, and nobody ever comments on the Z06 hardly at all. So it all depends on why you like it.  This message has been edited by Prowl 36 on 11-08-2007 at 08:04 AM |
GUB  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Boca Raton, fl |
posted 11-08-2007 08:16 AM
Joe, please feel free to call me and I'll try and give you some info you will want to know about finding the right Viper. sandy g. cell 561 706 6969 |
Gary C    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 11-08-2007 08:50 AM
http://www.viperclub.org/ Joe it was a pleasure to talk to ya. If by chance you lose my number please PM me.... I hope I helped... |
Kala POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ojai, Ca /USA |
posted 11-08-2007 09:22 AM
Some of the guys here have probably already told you this stuff, but just in case they didn't 
If you are buying from a private party, see if someone from your local VCA (Viper Club of America) can check it out for you. Carfax doesn't always tell the whole story, a lot of Vipers get damage that is not reported. The Gen I & II's make sure that the side sills are clean with no bubbles! Also check for cracks in the hood near the hinges. Hoods & Sills are way expensive. If the tires are old, get new tires. Old tires turn into ice skates on these cars... There may be plenty of tread, but they wont hook up well for you. You might also try calling JonB @ Partsrack... He is a Viper Guru. He may also know some really clean 96-97's are for sale. http://partsrack.com I just bought a really sweet 2008 hood from him, awesome guy, knows everything Viper. |
ViperGTS99 Prowler Enthusiast From:Bavaria |
posted 11-08-2007 09:32 AM
And, there is a "Viper Buyers Guide" book by Maurice Liang |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 11-08-2007 10:12 AM
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Kala POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ojai, Ca /USA |
posted 11-08-2007 11:15 AM
quote: LOL... My first Viper was a 93... I bought it on eBay, sight unseen. In fact I had never even sat in a Viper I had it transported from Delaware. It got here, it was as loud as thunder. Had orig factory tires on it. I learned a lot about Vipers quickly At the time I thought nothing about buying the car online like that... I had bought 2 Prowlers much the same way. Now I know that I was extremely lucky! That car was in great shape, but it could have easily been a money pit. If it had A/C, I probably would have kept it... It was an awesome car. |
jpconcept   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Aurora, New York |
posted 11-08-2007 11:51 AM
Hey Joe Cat, Gary C hooked me up with Woodhouse and I got a smoking deal, had to leave Louisville early to meet the truck back in Buffalo, delivered it to my door. I thought they are suppose to go down the road sideways, I better look into some tires. jpconcept |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 11-08-2007 12:10 PM
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...I've owned several each of all 3 generations and I prefer driving the Gen III ...the tires car be a little slippery on cold/wet pavement so be careful if weather is a factor where you live....don't jump into the car the first time to see what it will do unless you are a really good driver with lots of performance cars in your history, it will BITE YOU HARD....most Vipers are wrecked in the first few weeks of ownership, and most are single car, high speed accidents....usually the rear end "gets away" from the driver.....many are lost on interstate ramps or anywhere there are fast corners to play with....they can be dangerous, so take your time getting used to the car and enjoy the ride, THEY ARE A BLAST... |
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Kala POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ojai, Ca /USA |
posted 11-08-2007 12:21 PM
Adding a short throw shifter can help a lot too. Even if you get one of the MGW short shift knobs... I didn't like the sloppy shifter in my Gen III. I first changed to a MGW shorty knob, then added the SVS Shifter. Shifting is more positive now, kinda notchy, but good. Bad shifts happen |
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GUB POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Boca Raton, fl |
posted 11-08-2007 01:20 PM
Kala......what about the Motons.........?????? Love them as the #1 upgrade. Woodhouse and Bill P. are tops in my book. Thank you Kala. |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 11-08-2007 02:53 PM
I hooked Joe with a local Viper guru here in town TUIB, Steve Fess. Steve has already hooked Joe up with the correct ppl in his area. I hope it all works out, just remember cold tires(especially 10 year old ones)are like Hockey pucks, lol... Joe please keep us in the loop and tell us what happened. |
fixumm POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Roselle ILL |
posted 11-08-2007 03:13 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130171824135 I am selling mine to get a new one.Vipers are fun........and fassssssssssssssssssstttttttttttttttt This message has been edited by fixumm on 11-08-2007 at 03:14 PM |
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Kala POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ojai, Ca /USA |
posted 11-08-2007 03:37 PM
quote: My offer still stands Sandy... Anytime you get tired of those Moton's, I'll GIVE you my stock shocks I'm glad you are having fun... I just got the 2008 hood installed on mine... Its soooooo beautiful I need to take some better pix of the hood... |
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joe cat Prowler Junkie From:Lancaster, Pa, USA |
posted 11-09-2007 05:22 AM
You guys have been so helpful and Kind. Gary C- A gem! Thank you, I have been dreaming of my new viper to come- Actually its a 1997 gts- blue/white stripe combo. HOWEVER I DID NOT SEE IT YET- THE OWNERS ARE ON VACATION AND RETURN THIS TUESDAY- (talk about pins and needles). Yes, thank you all and as I get there or if I am there, I would then start bothering you all. Anyone need a prowler- Just Kidding If I had to choose one- it would have to be the prowler- |
carguybill   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Coshocton, OH, USA |
posted 11-09-2007 09:42 PM
I ordered a new Viper the same day I read in Motor Trend that they were actually going to build the thing. The thing I loved about the car was that it was a balls-out hot car with no excuses for the lack of such niceties such as roll up windows, a top that was only marginally useful in a hard rain, and virtually no space for luggage. In short, it was an enthusiast's car. Since My dealer is small he got no priority and I finally got my Viper early in the '94 model year. When the GTS was being produced those of us who had Vipers got the chance to buy the beautiful blue with white stripes GTS coupe. Lots of enhancements over the old RT-10 that made it a more "civilized" car. My family loved it so I eventually sold the '94 to a fireman in Anchorage AK. I missed the '94 RT-10 and never really enjoyed the coupe all that much so last year I sold it with the intention of buying a Prowler. I'm so glad I did, I enjoy driving my Prowler so much more than I did the Viper GTS coupe. |
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