RE: Dodge Viper (SRI/SRII): PH Used Buying Guide
Discussion
GranCab said:
If you do buy one - don't try and match the posted 0-60 time on any road narrower than the runway at Heathrow Airport ... 
https://youtu.be/eA6dYKViGhE
Why not?...it went exactly where it was steered.https://youtu.be/eA6dYKViGhE
big_rob_sydney said:
For me, I'd be looking at whatever alternatives £30k can buy. And the answer is, a lot. The performance benchmarks are easily hit by a lot of other cars in standard format, never mind modified. Any forced induction car can be made to hit them incredibly easily.
The only thing that appeals to me about this is the noise, and even that, I'd have to worry about upsetting my neighbours, and attracting the attention of the boys in blue, along with potentially having it stolen.
Big pass on this, and would prefer something a bit more discreet.
Oscar Wilde had it rightThe only thing that appeals to me about this is the noise, and even that, I'd have to worry about upsetting my neighbours, and attracting the attention of the boys in blue, along with potentially having it stolen.
Big pass on this, and would prefer something a bit more discreet.
GranCab said:
If you do buy one - don't try and match the posted 0-60 time on any road narrower than the runway at Heathrow Airport ...
https://youtu.be/eA6dYKViGhE
Cars like this require a proper driver; it will not suffer fools....https://youtu.be/eA6dYKViGhE
1' min mark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AbKsO8Iotk
SidewaysSi said:
big_rob_sydney said:
For me, I'd be looking at whatever alternatives £30k can buy. And the answer is, a lot. The performance benchmarks are easily hit by a lot of other cars in standard format, never mind modified. Any forced induction car can be made to hit them incredibly easily.
The only thing that appeals to me about this is the noise, and even that, I'd have to worry about upsetting my neighbours, and attracting the attention of the boys in blue, along with potentially having it stolen.
Big pass on this, and would prefer something a bit more discreet.
Couldn't agree more. Why buy this when you can get a Golf R for less? Faster, more economical and seats 5. The only thing that appeals to me about this is the noise, and even that, I'd have to worry about upsetting my neighbours, and attracting the attention of the boys in blue, along with potentially having it stolen.
Big pass on this, and would prefer something a bit more discreet.
And less chance of having it stolen too.
Don Colione said:
Cars like this require a proper driver; it will not suffer fools....
1' min mark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AbKsO8Iotk
Good clip. That car is a proper beast!1' min mark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AbKsO8Iotk
Z06George said:
How tall are you? I'm 6ft2 and was fine in an RT/10, the only thing I found were the pedals seemed slightly off but that was soon forgotten when I was actually driving.
I'm 6' 4", I just found it to be super cramped, I had just driven an S2000, a Testarosa, A 355 and a Diablo SV on the same day and fit in all of those, the Viper was the worst of the lotShnozz said:
Be interested to hear your thoughts on the Z06 versus the viper? I’m considering both but the availability of the Vette is meaning a lot more on offer.
Not driven the Z06 so can't offer anything1781cc said:
Z06George said:
How tall are you? I'm 6ft2 and was fine in an RT/10, the only thing I found were the pedals seemed slightly off but that was soon forgotten when I was actually driving.
I'm 6' 4", I just found it to be super cramped, I had just driven an S2000, a Testarosa, A 355 and a Diablo SV on the same day and fit in all of those, the Viper was the worst of the lotShnozz said:
Be interested to hear your thoughts on the Z06 versus the viper? I’m considering both but the availability of the Vette is meaning a lot more on offer.
Not driven the Z06 so can't offer anythingI have also driven all the above and to say there is more room in a Testarossa is a a joke, the Lambo is bad, the Ferrari is terrible if you are 'leggy' where I can drive a Viper in comfort.
A mate of mine who can drive well drove a recent fast Corvette against a recent Viper. Both were brilliant fun, he said, but in the end the Viper won him over. Why? He said it was quick, characterful, with insane grip levels and really took concentration and sharp reflexes to thrash the crap out of it. Sounds great!
My memory of the Viper is also positive. They would overtake me doing bonkers speeds in the rain down the dottinger hohe straight, with massive noise and even more massive rooster tails of spray out the back. Looked really exciting to drive. Quick too!
My memory of the Viper is also positive. They would overtake me doing bonkers speeds in the rain down the dottinger hohe straight, with massive noise and even more massive rooster tails of spray out the back. Looked really exciting to drive. Quick too!
1781cc said:
Z06George said:
How tall are you? I'm 6ft2 and was fine in an RT/10, the only thing I found were the pedals seemed slightly off but that was soon forgotten when I was actually driving.
I'm 6' 4", I just found it to be super cramped, I had just driven an S2000, a Testarosa, A 355 and a Diablo SV on the same day and fit in all of those, the Viper was the worst of the lotShnozz said:
Be interested to hear your thoughts on the Z06 versus the viper? I’m considering both but the availability of the Vette is meaning a lot more on offer.
Not driven the Z06 so can't offer anythingAthlon said:
1781cc said:
Z06George said:
How tall are you? I'm 6ft2 and was fine in an RT/10, the only thing I found were the pedals seemed slightly off but that was soon forgotten when I was actually driving.
I'm 6' 4", I just found it to be super cramped, I had just driven an S2000, a Testarosa, A 355 and a Diablo SV on the same day and fit in all of those, the Viper was the worst of the lotShnozz said:
Be interested to hear your thoughts on the Z06 versus the viper? I’m considering both but the availability of the Vette is meaning a lot more on offer.
Not driven the Z06 so can't offer anythingI have also driven all the above and to say there is more room in a Testarossa is a a joke, the Lambo is bad, the Ferrari is terrible if you are 'leggy' where I can drive a Viper in comfort.
Edited by 8.4L 154 on Saturday 5th January 18:16
Kawasicki said:
A mate of mine who can drive well drove a recent fast Corvette against a recent Viper. Both were brilliant fun, he said, but in the end the Viper won him over. Why? He said it was quick, characterful, with insane grip levels and really took concentration and sharp reflexes to thrash the crap out of it. Sounds great!
My memory of the Viper is also positive. They would overtake me doing bonkers speeds in the rain down the dottinger hohe straight, with massive noise and even more massive rooster tails of spray out the back. Looked really exciting to drive. Quick too!
Very good 2 gen GTS review by track day driver from US My memory of the Viper is also positive. They would overtake me doing bonkers speeds in the rain down the dottinger hohe straight, with massive noise and even more massive rooster tails of spray out the back. Looked really exciting to drive. Quick too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYLv4JSrTqQ
2 gen GTS handling characteristics on the track + driving over the limit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiz20xKyfKo
j_s14a said:
SidewaysSi said:
Couldn't agree more. Why buy this when you can get a Golf R for less? Faster, more economical and seats 5.
And less chance of having it stolen too.
But then you'd own a Golf R, the most boring performance car on the planet.And less chance of having it stolen too.
SidewaysSi said:
.........And less chance of having it stolen too.
Seriously? Golf R's seem to be one of the most stolen cars (in Yorkshire anyway) Mark Benson said:
Had my Golf R estate nicked back in April. Broke in and took the keys and were last pinged by cameras at Yeadon (we're near Scotch Corner).
A neighbour in the NY police told me that since they opened the new motorway, 17 Golfs Rs and Audi S3s had been taken in the area and all were last seen near the airport.
VWFS were very good actually, as I'd had it less than 6 months they were keen to get me in another - I declined.....
They sorted the insurance (even though Axa were making it as difficult as possible for them) and kept me informed all the way. It seems they have quite a lot of thefts to deal with.
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I've had Mustangs for over 30 years, but a Viper was my dream for over 20 years until I finally got a gen 3 in 2015. 11000 trouble free miles since then, and so cheap to run. Comparing a modern hatchback (no matter how fast) to a Viper is crazy talk A neighbour in the NY police told me that since they opened the new motorway, 17 Golfs Rs and Audi S3s had been taken in the area and all were last seen near the airport.
VWFS were very good actually, as I'd had it less than 6 months they were keen to get me in another - I declined.....
They sorted the insurance (even though Axa were making it as difficult as possible for them) and kept me informed all the way. It seems they have quite a lot of thefts to deal with.
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sonicbloo said:
I've had Mustangs for over 30 years, but a Viper was my dream for over 20 years until I finally got a gen 3 in 2015. 11000 trouble free miles since then, and so cheap to run. Comparing a modern hatchback (no matter how fast) to a Viper is crazy talk
That's just fantastic. I can only imagine you never get tired of opening up the garage doors and seeing that!macky17 said:
I own a 370bhp golf R and it’s wonderful... and about 20% as much fun as a proper raw performance car like a viper (hence why I have a tvr as well). Seriously, have you ever driven anything rwd, manual, analogue? Have you ever properly driven anything?
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