A Viper dream

[Viper_Tom]

Hi all . I'm new to the place, so don't hurt me too much .

1996 must have been the first time that I saw a GTS, and ever since I have had my heart set on owning one.
Currently, I'm at the grand age of seventeen (), have barely passed my driving test and can't yet afford the insurance let alone the cost of a whole car!

What I need is a little help in my quest for my dream car ...

It has recently become apparent that I will have to wait at least another five years (after finishing with college and then university) before I will be able to even think about investing in a Viper. With the obvious lack of availability in the UK, especially with Dodge having discontinued the manufacture of these beautiful machines, and from what I want, it's going to be very hard to get ahold of one.

I have decided that when I do get it, I preferably want a '97-'02 model, RHD and a smooth black finish with the obligatory white stripes (though I wouldn't mind the steel finish like on Neil's beauty ).
Knowing that there are very few of these about, I guess my best option would be to have one imported from the States and then get it SVA modified, but if possible I don't want to have to go to all that extra expense.
This is where I need some help from you guys and gals ... any ideas on how to overcome this would be much appreciated. And after five more years, prices are bound to go up due to availability ... any ideas on how much I'd be looking at by that time (that's on a standard GTS) ?

I think that that is all for now. Any help and/or tips would be much appreciated . I hope to be speaking to you all soon .

Tom.

Oh, and it would be nice to know who that GTS I saw just under 8 years ago belongs/belonged to. I spotted it parked up in Beeston, Nottingham. 'Twas in the ever-popular blue and white stripe finish.

>>> Edited by Viper_Tom on Saturday 6th September 03:27

[Viper_Tom]

Cheers Joel .

Z064life said:

Dodge still makes these cars.

No, they stopped production the GTS in 2002, which is a crying shame. But that just means than when I own one, it'll be more exclusive .

[Viper_Tom]

viper paul said:

RED is always the fastest colour

Maybe so, but the black/grey colour allows the ability of stealth!

I've been considering it, and I've come to the conslusion that I'd prefer LHD. The main reason being cost, another reason being that I'm left-handed ... and it'd compliment that nicely .

[Viper_Tom]

I'm pretty much decided on these colours now ... I think it was the grey stripes that did it for me .

Now all I have to do is wait until I can afford one ... *stares at watch intently* ...

[Viper_Tom]

Same thing . As long as it isn't red or yellow, it's fine .

[Viper_Tom]

Admittedly, your Viper does like nice, but I honestly couldn't see myself driving one so brightly coloured. .