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    Looking for a 2002 GTS ACR Graphite Color

    QFT. I don't get it either. I find the one's not taking a financial bath in their purchase are the ones buying the cars that are (or were going for haven't kept up on prices) 35-40K. They drive for a few years and sell for about that price. The ones paying 60K and then selling after a few...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    And red doesn't seem to photograph too well unless REALLY REALLY wet. I have red so I can get away with saying that, owners of other cars with different colors....don't you dare:)
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    Looking for a 2002 GTS ACR Graphite Color

    Sure absolutely. There are plenty of people that are looking for low miles. But be prepared to invest. I don't care what anyone says, unless you buy from an original owner, it will be almost impossible to find a car that was driven once a week for 10 years. There is likely a lot of storage...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    Yes. I think a large reason is that huge clamshell hood that closes to create that huge curve (complimented by the curve of the door); none of which makes any financial sense to create..which is why I don't think a modern production car will be able to match the essence of the gen II (especially...
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    Looking for a 2002 GTS ACR Graphite Color

    Hey it's your money and your preferences but ask any mechanic which car he would like to work on; 38k or 5k on a 10 year old car. I bought my 2000 ACR with 14,800 miles and I had a plethora of problems. With the 5k car you will IMMEDIATELY need to replace the tires (2k), probably have to...
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    Looking for a 2002 GTS ACR Graphite Color

    Exactly what I was going to write. I guarantee 90% who say they want to buy to "collect" are not doing so. To collect means to purchase and just time bubble the car and store. So is 38K a lot if you want to time bubble this car and look at it in 20 years to then sell? I would say very very...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    Very good explanation. I think, if I re-read my initial post, I was TRYING to articulate what you just said; you just did it very well. Explains why the other cars look so good in pics. Yes the pictures really do not accentuate just HOW out-of-proportion the lines and curves are. I don't...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    For example, I think corvettes are not the most aesthetic cars (talking about the current C6). Now the Corvette Grand Sport looks a bit better. However today I saw a pic of the Centennial edition Grand Sport in Carbon Flash Ebony color and it looks so mean and menacing. Now in peson; I am not...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    Jdeft; Not quite. I am trying to go deeper than that. From an artistic perspective; curved cars photograph better AND age better. However, in person, the Viper GTS just looks ridiculous. In my neighbourhood, there is a retired famous NHL player who drives a red ferrari F430. When both cars...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    I have to admit, when I look at the GTS in pictures it just looks OK; and it is considered the best looking of all the viper generations arguably. Now when I go outside and look at my 2000 ACR, it just looks so much better than almost any car on the road. It just looks completely better. I...
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    My sway bar endlink bushings are bad..

    I noticed my bushings were pretty ripped up (at least the rubber part) on my endlinks. Could that be the reason my car makes a "creaking" noise when backing up in the morning or pulling very slowly into a driveway at an angle? Could it be anything more serious and is it something I NEED to fix...
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    Starter Going Bad???

    I just changed my battery about 2 months ago and the car fired right up. The past month though I have noticed it takes about a full second to start up the car. There is no ticking or anything just seems to take longer to "turn over." Is that indicative of a starter going bad? Its a 2000 ACR...
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    AC console very hot to the touch

    Ya my temps appear to be fine. I used to think that they could be too high based on my valve covers peeling but that is yet another "viper characteristic." There was a funny smell coming when I would get on the gas but have realized it's probably just the straight pipe exhaust/muffler delete...
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    AC console very hot to the touch

    I don't know why, but when I had my hand resting on the AC by the knobs (Obviously not turning the knobs because the AC is not currently working:mad:) I noticed that the console itself is VERY hot. Is this normal? 2000 GTS ACR for reference. Thanks.
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    Man I love this car.

    With an 800 mile trip home, I do hope that you put them HIGHER on "top of your list." Old tires= a death sentence. New PS2's are the BEST mod you can do because you can't even know the car without good meat on the feet.
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    97 Dodge Viper GTS $27k obo

    Then also there are things like the motors in the windows dying, AC problems, and any other problem that would normally cost 50 bucks to fix but now is hundreds due to supply issues. I probably won't be doing the mods I intended but as long as she looks pretty and drives right, I am a happy guy.
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    97 Dodge Viper GTS $27k obo

    Well this is what I have found since ownership of my 2000 ACR in the past two years. I got a pretty good deal at the time. However most cars going for 30-35k have the following issues: 1. Tires (2k) 2. All new fluids needed 3. Pray the clutch doesn't need to be replaced. I have invested 5k in...
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    Pros and Cons of a 01 ACR?

    Same as you; red exterior black interior. I think its 1 of 35 though....I could be wrong.
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    Pros and Cons of a 01 ACR?

    While I LOVE the ACR color, there are some red flags: 1. Number of previous owners (you would be the fifth so about 2 years average ownership) 2. It is missing the BBS wheels (a major selling point and honestly a great set of wheels). ACRs, in my opinion, have a harder time selling without the...
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    Pros and Cons of a 01 ACR?

    You got to give more info man. Who can give a good opinion on those facts? Just based on that; ACR no doubt. ACR is rarer and the car has less miles. But we don't know a lot of details about both cars. Colors for both, condition for both, previous owners etc. If you are about to fly out 1200...
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    Viper owner demographics????

    This demographics is so stupid and completely contingent on location and multiple factors. I was in the financial industry and had way more money than I do now and way less "worth" because I spent too much. It isn't how much you make; rather how well you live. If I said I was a therapist in...
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    Sold my 2003 gen 3 today

    Wow people can't win on the forums. If they ask what they should sell for, the response is "good price; if you minus 20k from it" "it's not worth that much" etc. If someone sells, it was "you are ruining values, what are you thinking" lol. Of all places this is the one that shouldn't even have...
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    bad starter?

    Awesome thanks for the quick reply Martin. I will go grab a battery and replace my old one.
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    bad starter?

    My 2000 ACR is in storage right now and I went to fire her up awhile ago and just heard the rapid ticking sound. Doors, lights, radio all work so I don't think it is the battery (though it is very old and is going to be replaced). If it is not the battery then it would be the starter or...
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    Ready to buy a GTS

    Nice ride. I also think it was lowered too.

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