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    Latest from Edmunds. Dyno test.

    Nope, that's incorrect. There were other cars that made 550's as well, when we had a dyno day at the Texas Viper Roundup at ART in Buda, Texas. I believe Eric (blk_fstxc) with his SSG 09 ACR made 556rwhp, and I made 553rwhp. I had removed the stock mufflers and lost some power since the...
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    Latest from Edmunds. Dyno test.

    Wow, hope the 91 Octane is to blame for those numbers. My 08 Viper made 560whp bone stock with about 600 miles on it. :(
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    Delivery, drive or ship?

    I drove my Lamborghini back home from Atlanta, almost 800 miles in one day. I enjoyed it, but it was very stressful with the thought of someone hitting me, not to mention that almost 250 miles of that was in very bad rain. You also need to keep in mind the potential of damage from road debris...
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    Service Interval

    In the third blog, it says they found a used motor from a 2005 that was totalled out after a customer blew a hole in the block. That cost $12,500 and the labor to replace it was $14,500. Part 2 Says the transmission costs $20-30k for a replacement. Part 3 says the Engine is $50,000. For...
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    Service Interval

    I lucked out on my Gallardo as I got one with about 6600 miles on it, and drove it almost 7000 miles in the few months I have owned it. The car was dead reliable in that time period, with no issues to speak of. The oil change at the dealer could be expensive, but I lucked out having Dallas...
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    Leasing Options...For Gen V?!?

    I've always felt that putting the least amount down, and minimizing your out of pocket expenses, was the smartest way to buy a Viper. Knowing that many owners total out their new Vipers, and only being 25 when I got my 2008, I decided a lease was for me. A leasing company handled everything...
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    Service Interval

    Glad you made it over here, and hopefully my answers on Lambo-Talk were helpful. mjorgensen was who I was referring to, and is a wealth of knowledge to the owners on this site. Maintenance on this car will be nothing as crazy as the Gallardo. I didn't follow as tight of a schedule as what...
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    RSI Visit

    I think you will be in Bridgeport, which is unfortunately a good distance away from the Dallas area. There are several nice places to eat out and shop in Dallas, and I don't know if you or your wife are interested in either of those. The N. Tx VCA has a mailing list, so the forum doesn't get a...
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    One thing that I really hate

    Another feature about auto-dimming mirrors that suck is when they get old and start to leak, the fluid damages whatever trim it touches. In my Gallardo, I replaced it with a $20 VW mirror as soon as I got it. Too many people have had the fluid leak on their thousand dollar climate control...
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    Track Pack Option

    Hyperblack is almost like a dark silver, but if it's looked at from an angle instead of straight on, looks darker grey/black. For instance, the face looks light colored, but the sides of the spokes look darker. Does that make sense? Of course, each manufacturer is different, so hear are a few...
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    I can't believe that the title doesn't show to be salvaged through carfax. I talked with someone at CarFax and there is a customer comments section on the CarFax report that we can add comments to. I've added my comment in hopes of helping anyone out, but if anyone else would like to comment...
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    The stories are getting pretty creative I must admit. Too bad I posted the photo above that proves he's lying.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    Not until the Launch Edition gets closer to $100k, so maybe in a year or so.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    I think you may be confused. The car was involved in an accident in December of 2011 (after I spoke to you) and declared a total loss by insurance. This person purchased it from a salvage auction some time this year, repaired the car, and is now trying to sell the car as an undamaged car...
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    Insurance cut me a check for the car, not sure quite what you are asking. I assume when they deem the car a "total loss" that's what happens, but not sure.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    This look like $1,400 worth of damage?
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    Interesting thread about Title Washing in Florida, on the VCA as well: http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/581839-Title-Washing-in-Florida
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    For the sake of those that may be considering it, here is the link so you can be informed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Dodge-Viper-SRT-10-Coupe-2-Door-8-4L-/200831242154?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2ec2798faa Item No.: 200831242154
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    I just said the car was totaled out and the insurance paid me for the car. I followed the car through iaai (insurance auto auctions). Not sure how this isn't clear. Looks like he pulled the auction. Repo is funny, I probably could not have bought my Lamborghini if my car was repo'd.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    LOL, yes, they paid me for the car.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    The seller isn't talking about me, as I never made an offer on the car, nor do I live in Canada. I guarantee you the damage was over $2,000. Bumper, hood, driver side fender, radiator, carbon fiber fender liner, frame, hood latch, airbox, bar that the oil cooler hangs on, frame itself on the...
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    Bye Bye ACR

    I'm pretty sure I know the reason why Chartis re-visited their insurance policies. An old co-worker of mine basically totaled out a very expensive car, shortly after his policy started. There are some details missing to protect the innocent. If I'm not mistaken, you have to have multiple...
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    Bill's car, and Bill are both second to none. Tim, you could not have found a better car or person to deal with. I'm sure it will make you as happy as my 08 did.
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    There were zero factory Blue/White 08's made. Bill had Prefix stripe his car before delivery (the company that did them for Dodge), and I had mine done a few months after I bought my car, to the exact factory specs that Bill provided me. The story on my old car is that the title isn't clean...
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    Watch out for this Blue/White 08 Viper on eBay

    Yes, my old car.

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