What does everyone think of the Daytona Vipers? Opinions wanted.

[SF Final 286]

What do you guys think?
Does it look nice or too ricey?
Would you buy one?
What things do you like and dislike about it?
Thanks.

 

[SUN RA KAT]

They look pretty nice and not ricey. It looks like a Viper that should be on a race course, but is on the street.

I wouldn't buy one since I've spent all my car money on my Yellow GTS and a lot of mods on it. Also, the Daytona Viper doesn't come in Yellow.

 

[AJ]

mmm rice? anything not functional on a car i call rice. simplistic approach, but keeps things clear...

alex
02 gts
few other cars

 

[Craig 201 MPH]

IT's a very cool car that looks really sweet, but I wouldn't spend my extra $$ on it, I'm not a wing or sticker person.

I'm simple, solid black GTS with black wheels please.

 

[Dixter]

A very prominate car on the road... you won't be missed in any
crowd of cars...

Very nice setup with the Viper.

 

[Kevin Stitely]

What does a Daytona Viper look like? Anyone have a picture?

 

[jimandela]

I dream of owning one!
The only car i would trade my "yellow fever" for.
Love it!!

it kicks a*s*s!!!

JIM

 

[Marv S]

The Daytona was going to be a factory option package in 2001. Even showed up on dealer sheets with a code but it never came to be. the 1998 GT-2 was a package to celebrate that great race year and the Daytona it was to celebtrate the Big Daytona Victory.

An aftermarket package duplicated the "Daytona"look. Here's some pics.
http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/007240.html

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What does a Daytona Viper look like? Anyone have a picture?
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[jimandela]

Marv S,
why did it not come be a factory option?
that would have been sweet!

 

[treynor]

Here's a pic of Liz's '01 Daytona (currently for sale @ Woodhouse). She traded it back to Bill to make room for our '03, which is in "D" status - yay!

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[SERPENT INDIANA]

Especially liked the hood....disliked the decal package...

 

[Marv S]

Well,

Actually there WAS 1 factory Daytona. We got to autocross in it last year and it has a special history, winning 1 Lap of America and all. Here are some pics I took with the history at the bottom of the post:
http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/009282.html

I first saw a Daytona package on a dealer option sheet about Jan 2001 when I was nosing around there one day. Looked like it was coming out but never did. Don't know why. See any similarities to the 2002 FE Vipers?

A bit more is at:
http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/009479.html


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Marv S,
why did it not come be a factory option?
that would have been sweet!
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[SCS]

I don't think it looks rice at all...You really need to see it in person to really appreciate it...It is a little over the top looking for a street car and people do seem to go nuts over it...I had a GTS and while that drew a considerable amount of attention, the attention the Daytona draws is unbelievable in comparison...

 

[jimandela]

Marv,
I bought mine in Feb 01
and if this would have been an option at that time
it really would have been at tough call.

JIM

 

[Tiepilot]

roovain,
Good upbeat post!

I would buy one in a heatbeat (if I could afford one). They are fantastically striking Vipers.

Ben,
You guys have to miss that car. I can only imagine the power mods in your yellow beast dropped into the Daytona! Holy Cow Batman!!

The Daytona is no where near rice, that's crazy talk guys.

 

[LETHAL GTS]

I'd love to own that car, I couldn't believe it when I heard Treynor was selling his

(must have been tough).
I'm sure the new owner is just glowing when ever he drives that beautiful car.
Although I have to admit Craig 201 MPH has great taste in color.

 

[SF Final 286]

Why do some say, "I'd buy if I could afford it?"
It's not that much more than a stock ACR. So you can afford it if you want to.
Doesn't seem like there is a waiting list for them or anything.

 

[treynor]

FWIW, we actually traded the Daytona (#2) back to Woodhouse rather than selling it outright. As far as I know, Pemberton's still got it for sale. You might give him a call...

 

[NascarDave]

I checked into it with Pemberton, however, for well over $70 grand, my money (read: well under $70 grand) goes somewhere else. Great looking car and Ben took VERY good care of it....plus, there is a cool Viper v Poopra video that goes along with it (still one of my favorites Ben!)

Later,
Dave

 

[SSSSE YA]

I like it, it reminds me of the limited GTSR how much are they going for and how are they going to build ?