New snake in the garage and its not a Ford!

[Fordfourlife]

I bought one of my childhood dream cars today. A 97 Viper GTS, 7000 miles, all original and unmolested.

I love the way this car looks but other then that my 14 Shelby is a better car in every way. Anyone else here have a soft spot for Vipers?

 

[Planter]

I LOOOOOOOOVE that color! nice acquisition! :beer:

 

[bullitt2735]

nice purchase! I'm jealous, if I remember correctly the 96-99 gts vipers have a pretty stout factory forged bottom end, throw some boost at it!

 

[zak88lx]

I have always wanted a GTS of this year.
These cars have such beautiful lines.

Ok, so how does it differ from the Shelby?
How do they compare on bottom and top-end?

 

[Fordfourlife]

The Shelby has better fit and finish, rides better,handles better,shifts better and has more power all around. Shelby top speed is 202mph, Viper is 185mph. The Viper is a raw car with no nannies or ABS, that is what makes a viper a viper though. It was a impressive car for its time, the new gen 5 viper is a huge improvement but doesn't look as good imo and is 140k lol.

 

[Ghoust]

Every car guy needs to experience a Viper once in their lifetime. Congratulations and good luck with her.

 

[BlownAway03]

The Shelby has better fit and finish, rides better,handles better,shifts better and has more power all around. Shelby top speed is 202mph, Viper is 185mph. The Viper is a raw car with no nannies or ABS, that is what makes a viper a viper though. It was a impressive car for its time, the new gen 5 viper is a huge improvement but doesn't look as good imo and is 140k lol.

2015 Gen 5 Vipers start at $85k MSRP.

 

[Fordfourlife]

The only Gen 5 I have ever seen at our dealer was 140k, launch edition maybe?
http://www.horsepowerpost.com/profi...3-srt-viper-gts-launch-edition-security-dodge

They are a decent value at 85k compared to other hand built cars of its caliber, sticker on mine was 71k in 1997.

 

[Ghoust]

The SRT Gen 5s are starting to pop up in the used car market here between 75k and 80k...not bad for a sub 5k mile car...another year or so and I will be ready for another one =)

 

[nofire]

That's an awesome little collection of cars you have, OP. I love the color scheme. lol

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Congrats looks good love that DIB GT500 you have as well nice collection.

 

[Sn95Snake]

Beautiful Viper OP. I love the Gen 2 GTS they are a timeless car that will never look old IMO.

I want to get one with Heads & Cam or some boost thrown at it.

 

[usmc320]

Nice GTS. I think that's going to be my next car as well.

 

[kwkshift]

Congrats! You're going to love that car. Is it all stock?

 

[el jefe 302]

DAMN! My favorite gen in my favorite color!


Very nice buy OP. :beer:

 

[Serpent]

The SRT Gen 5s are starting to pop up in the used car market here between 75k and 80k...not bad for a sub 5k mile car...another year or so and I will be ready for another one =)

+1 I'm getting impatient, but if dodge decides to make a gen VI hopefully that drives prices down on the V.

Would love to find a TA Orange for low 70s.

 

[VaporGT]

I wonder if the OP is a fan of blue cars...

Nice buy!

 

[2011 gtcs]

Congrats OP, I have always wanted a 96 to 97 blue GTS viper. They are my all time favorite vipers. Maybe one day I can add one to my collection next to the Shelby.

 

[mustangvsix]

Very nice man. Killer looking viper!

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Sweet.
I also have a soft spot for them.
Everyone thinks I'm crazy because I want a 1st gen and not newer.