How Many GT Owners Have Vipers?


Mar 15, 2006
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the viper is in a tough spot. on the $70-80k side of the market the new Z06 is a screaming deal. for the guys who can afford to go with the GT then that is the natural progression. the Viper with just 510 hp and being slower than a Z06 has really lost its appeal from 5-10 yrs ago. when the Viper was hot there was not much else that was appealing or as fast. now there are lots more options available.

the GT is certainly THE only American exotic. add a few mods and it is a pretty unbeatable car in my opinion.
 

SuperB

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Feb 8, 2006
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South Florida
I rented a viper for 2 days prior to settling on the GT.

I found the Viper very fast with lots of power. It's pretty, but no race car.
I did not like the way the viper handled, felt very loose to me, and it was uncomfortable compared the GT. My wife didn't like the exhaust at all!! One snake bit was enough for her.

As for the Corvette, I certianly wouldn't buy another one. I'd buy a Viper first. I think Chevy has pissed off a few too many customers.
Buy a GT, get treated like royalty at the dealer.
Buy a Viper, get treated pretty good.
Buy a corvette, get kicked in the nuts.
 

davisp

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Feb 18, 2006
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Guilty. I have a 1997 Blue/White GTS. Exact opposite of my 05 GT. PD :banana
 

FlorIdaho Chris

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Guilty as well. Similar color to Davisp. My Viper is a 2006 First Edition Coupe, Blue with white stripes. Lowered with Moton Club Sports and a Paxton supercharger.
 

AtomicGT

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Apr 12, 2006
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I don;t believe it, only 23 GT owners have vipers? Thought it would be much higher, !!! :biggrin
 

Heffner Performance

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Feb 22, 2006
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Yes, I see a lot of familiar names here. Wayne, Kenric, how's it going? The name Chad rings a bell too.
 

CHAD

GT Owner
Feb 17, 2006
124
Sarasota, FL
Heffner Performance said:
Yes, I see a lot of familiar names here. Wayne, Kenric, how's it going? The name Chad rings a bell too.

It's Jason, right?
 

vyprgt2

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Sep 9, 2005
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CA
AtomicGT said:
I don;t believe it, only 23 GT owners have vipers? Thought it would be much higher, !!! :biggrin
I've had 5 Vipers- current one is the '98 GT2 commemorative edition coupe, white with blue stripes.

Hopefully the 2008 Viper will have spectacular styling and improved performance.
 

Awsum GT

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Sep 17, 2005
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vyprgt2 - how long have you owned the GT2? I had # 09/of 100 for a few years. Sometimes wish I didn't sell that one. I made a good deal when I sold it though. I bought a Comp Coupe and then sold it for a good profit. I currently have # 08/200 of the blue /white 2006 coupes now - my 8th Viper. I love the GT much more than the Viper though.
 

CHAD

GT Owner
Feb 17, 2006
124
Sarasota, FL
J, are you going to be transforming the Snake Pit into the Gurney Garage? :biggrin
 

Dr Robert Harms

GT Owner
Nov 24, 2005
228
I owned a 1993 from 1993 until last week. FWIW , after 13 years it returned about 50 % of purchase price not corrected for inflation
 

VENOM 650R

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Apr 23, 2006
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I have a '98 Viper GTS Hennessey Venom 650R and a '03 10th Anniversary SVT Cobra Coupe and plan on joining you with a GT this year. :biggrin
 
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MK2_GT

GTX1 Owner
Mar 25, 2006
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I'm looking to add a Viper to the stable soon.
 

EasyEric

GT Owner
Mar 6, 2006
355
Florida and Georgia USA
I have a 1997 Blue with White stripes GTS coupe. Although I spend most of my time driving the GT these days, I do not ever plan on selling my Viper.

Eric
 

VENOM 650R

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What do you guys like the most about your GT versus your Viper?