High Mileage Vipers, Are there any?
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tim721
Enthusiast
i dont think so. thats only 4K/yr
i just broke 66K on mine
i just broke 66K on mine
Wayne
Enthusiast
"So would 16K on a 2000 Be high miles?"
I sure hope not, I bought my "02" about 6 weeks ago with 15K and I have put another 2 on it already.
Brings up the question of: How much does the mileage effect the value?
My last car was a garage queen I tried to keep the miles off (3K/yr), I plan on enjoying this one!
It will never be worth more than it was when I bought it, if your going to loose $$$ on it anyway, why not enjoy them.
Just my .02 cents
I sure hope not, I bought my "02" about 6 weeks ago with 15K and I have put another 2 on it already.
Brings up the question of: How much does the mileage effect the value?
My last car was a garage queen I tried to keep the miles off (3K/yr), I plan on enjoying this one!
It will never be worth more than it was when I bought it, if your going to loose $$$ on it anyway, why not enjoy them.
Just my .02 cents
PRVT JET
Viper Owner
If you compare a 5k mile viper to a 15k mile viper, the difference is less than $4k. I would rather enjoy the car for the time that I have it and take $3k less when I do sell it.
viperrt96
Enthusiast
I have 33k on my 96. Theres no way I would consider that high mileage for a 96. 33k/8yrs = 4k a year 
Hey I need to drive my car more. 
Hey I need to drive my car more. MichaelP
Enthusiast
Vamprey, with so many threads you have started I do not know if you missed my post I made.
I bought my '00 RT/10 with 12K miles off of Ebay 2.5 years ago for less than the one you are looking at with the 16K miles on it. It was in basically perfect condition except one small scratch which buffed out.
I bought my '00 RT/10 with 12K miles off of Ebay 2.5 years ago for less than the one you are looking at with the 16K miles on it. It was in basically perfect condition except one small scratch which buffed out.
SERPENT INDIANA
Enthusiast
several years ago my son in law sold a 95 with 95K miles.....still ran like new...and didn't look too bad either....
VinR1
Enthusiast
Im in 'negotiations' for a 95 w/ 24,000 mi... thats less than 3k per year
doctorbob
Enthusiast
I am on the far end of the scale. My 2003 SRT has 18,500 miles on it and this week I am heading for Seattle on Highway 1. It will be a 3,000 mile trip. I guess I am not into garage queens. You only live once and I am going to enjoy the ride.
scottgf
Viper Owner
LOVE THAT!!
Vin:
Regarding the 95 with 25k miles, I have a 94 with over 40k...I bought it with around 15k ...I just had the head gaskets replaced and the ps pump mostly because my ext. warr. was about to end.
Before that, in 4 years of ownership and about 25k miles of driving, all I did is change the oil 5 or 6 times and replace a power steering hose ($40.00).
IMO These cars are bulletproof and pretty easy to work on if you are so inclined.
Also the red ones are the fastest
Cheers,
Andy 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
Mine's my daily driver. I bought it to drive it, and I've had no problems so far.
Rollin4
Enthusiast
What Wayne, PVRT JET, and Dr Bob said..... Enjoy it, drive it. Most people who own Vipers take care of them. If your looking at it from an investment point and recouping your dollars at resale, leave it parked in the garage, low milage will sell better......but if you plan on driving it and enjoying it why should milage make a difference if the car has been taken care of? My 94 has almost 40K on it, I bought it in March 2003 with 32K, I've enjoyed every mile I have driven it .......who can put a price on that?
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C O D Y
Enthusiast
The rule of thumb is anything over 11,124 miles is consdier a high miles viper. I'll updated that number as soon as possible as I plan to take mine for a spin tonight.
But really.... the miles matter less than finding one that has not been wrecked and has been well taken care of. Would you want, a 3,000 mile viper that has been wrecked and rebuild as "clean" or a well cared for perfect viper with 25,000 miles that runs and drive perfect?
But really.... the miles matter less than finding one that has not been wrecked and has been well taken care of. Would you want, a 3,000 mile viper that has been wrecked and rebuild as "clean" or a well cared for perfect viper with 25,000 miles that runs and drive perfect?
Chuck 2 Viper Babel has over 97,000 miles on one of his. That same one he drove to V-10 Nationals at B.G. raced with the original clutch and then drove back to Tampa. He also got 1 st or 2nd in the stock class, he also uses it as his daily driver.
Cudaman
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ohiodoc
Enthusiast
I have 55k on my 95, and it still runs great and pulls hard. IF you think about it that is only just over 6k miles per year.
DodgeViper01
Enthusiast
Got around 18,500 after a little over a years ownership. This is only the beginning
joe117
Enthusiast
Mine has 107k. Engine replaced at 95k due to head gasket.
I think the head gasket issue is the only real concern and that's only for gen1 cars.
That's about a $2k job.
With low miles cars, keep in mind that some guys will pay considerably more for a very low miles Viper.
Since the cars are very reliable, the only thing you are really getting for the low miles is a small number on the odometer. The very low miles car isn't really going to run any better or have fewer problems.
So, if you pay a premium for a 5k miles car, and you drive it very often, the car will soon be just another Viper with average miles.
I'd say the very low miles cars are worth more but only to someone who intends to use it little and keep it low miles.
Vettes seem to run 150k miles in normal use without any serious problems.
I think a Viper would probably do about the same.
I think the head gasket issue is the only real concern and that's only for gen1 cars.
That's about a $2k job.
With low miles cars, keep in mind that some guys will pay considerably more for a very low miles Viper.
Since the cars are very reliable, the only thing you are really getting for the low miles is a small number on the odometer. The very low miles car isn't really going to run any better or have fewer problems.
So, if you pay a premium for a 5k miles car, and you drive it very often, the car will soon be just another Viper with average miles.
I'd say the very low miles cars are worth more but only to someone who intends to use it little and keep it low miles.
Vettes seem to run 150k miles in normal use without any serious problems.
I think a Viper would probably do about the same.
Jeff Torrey
Enthusiast
Mine has 55,000 miles. When the voices tell me to take a ride I do.
The car runs perfectly but I pay attention.
The car runs perfectly but I pay attention.
Check this: I bought my ACR 00 with only 2500 miles in 2004. I only paid 60% of the original sticker price. So mileage doesn't mean higher sales price.
Now the car has 5000 miles and I have big plans for this year: Montreal - Dallas - Las Vegas - Bonneville - Montreal. And if everything goes well I will put an SC on the car.
Now the car has 5000 miles and I have big plans for this year: Montreal - Dallas - Las Vegas - Bonneville - Montreal. And if everything goes well I will put an SC on the car.
doctorbob
Enthusiast
I am back from Seattle....22,500 miles on the odometer of my '03 SRT. I really have not had a single issue with my car. See you all at VOI 8.
96-RT10 Supercharged
A1998
194k miles on mine. I'm original owner and track it quite a bit. Replaced engine also around 95k. I love my car and think it's holding up nicely at the moment
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