1996 GTS vs 2006 RT10 Coupe

[piper1112]

Hi guys,

I sold my 96 B/W GTS last fall as I was offered a fair bit more than I had purchased it for ( still a mistake though )....anyway, I am currently looking for another viper and I am torn between the Gen II and Gen III. I am well aware of the difference in appearances so my question is geared more towards the pro's and cons of each car. My 96 ran hot, took forever to cool down, was difficult to work on ( because of the tilt hood ), etc. Nothing major...and don't get me wrong, the tilt hood to me is superior in appearance....and the GenIII seems to have a sleeker refined look and not as raw, so there are trade off's to each model. I was wondering if anyone has has a Gen II and then went to a Gen III ...or vice versa, and what anyones thoughts were.
ei. dependability, HP, drive train, compartment temp, handling, comfort ( not real important...curious), any upgrades, etc.

Thanks Piper

 

[plumcrazy]

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[RevHeat]

Piper, why???? Your 96 was perfect? Trade the below for a 2006??? Not me! This was Piper's 96 GTS.

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[piper1112]

There she is!!!.........wow you're good.......I mean an a$$ for reminding me lol.
Any comment on the 06 B/W

 

[v10enomous]

I get the impression that you already know what you want so go with your gut feel.

 

[piper1112]

Here's another that caught my eye...yes a GenII....would still love to hear about the 06 coupe...even if these Gen II's are works of art

 

[04mystic]

I have had 5 SRTs and a GTS. If I could only have one Viper it would be the SRT, much better car as far as driving experience. I have my 06 FE and TT GTS. At some point I am going to add a low mileage 96 B/W and then I will be content


Until the new ones come out Oh and I wish I had a GT2 sitting in my garage, it would be Viper heaven to me at that point.


Long story short, go with SRT. Then get you another GTS to enjoy later.

 

[RTTTTed]

Get a modified Gen 2. Supercharged, exhausted and the BB kit. Lighweight mags and PS2s. Get a Gen 2 that has Gen 4 mods to it. You could buy my ACR (they didn't make any Gen 3 ACRs). Now that prices are down you can afford a well modified GTS.

ACR, Paxton supercharged NOS = 802rwhp - ViperClub Classifieds

It is a US car (Phoenix, AZ).

Ted