posted 03-17-2005 10:56 AM         

VIN: 1B3BR65E6RV101499
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=179427895&dealer_id=56064374&car_year=1994&make=DODGE&distance=50&lang=en&max_price=&model=VIPER&end_year=1995&min_price=&certified=&addres s=33458&search_type=used&advanced=&start_year=1992&isp=y&cardist=27

posted 03-17-2005 02:49 PM         

the main issues with 94 Vipers....

...first and most serious, the head gaskets leak......some were rebuilt by Arrow under warranty.....drive the car till it is hot, if you smell antifreeze it needs gaskets....very expensive parts and labor....the saying is "if they don't leak, they will"

...fuel filler nozzles...if you smell gasoline, the grommet on the fuel filler neck is leaking at the tank....not real expensive, but a pain just the same

...transmission synchronizers were also a trouble spot.....in the beginning it was necessary to change the tranny, there were no replacement parts....same tranny as a Vette....parts are available these days I am sure....

...exhaust pods/side pods....they tend to blister as if they are rusted....it is a corrosion problem.....DC replaced many of these under warranty then quit doing so because of the expense....approx$4400 for the pair new....I am sure they are available used much cheaper these days....

...soft tops leak, look for rotted carpets or other interior water damage.....

...no big deal, but most/all 94 Vipers have a 4-6 inch crack on the hood...it is a stress related problem....worry only if it DOESN'T have it....

...Basically the cars are very dependable, and a real blast to own.....just look for these things and you will at least LOOK like a pro when you talk to the owner....