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    Looking for advice on selling a branded title 2003 Viper

    The Branded Title is pretty much insignificant considering its a Red 2003 with mods. Like others have said, losing the stripes and wing might help, but even if it did we're talking pennies not decimal points. Might not even be worth the risk of damage. Be honest with what you know, youre not...
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    Anyone have Oil Filters??

    Dont be. M1 and Wix XP filters are perfectly acceptable in a pinch. Was the OEM a 05037836AB or 05037836AC model? Ive been trying to contact Wix but they have not replied - seems like the new AC version is a significant downgrade over the AA and AB parts. Whats interesting is that the Hemi SRT...
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    How much of a financial “burden” has your GTS been?

    Also keep in mind two things A) my purchase price was very, very low, 2) my repair costs were way way high - both for the same reason... But even in this condition i drove her home AND i would drive her cross country today if it were reasonable. These cars are very tough and easy to work on if...
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    How much of a financial “burden” has your GTS been?

    My cost breakdown over 23 years... (Before its asked, ive not done much the past couple of years so its not fully updated yet.)
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    New from Hagerty: Viper Prices Are Falling

    One car a trend does not make. For all you know the buyer was drunk, or proving a point, or buying his dads old car. When EVERY Mamba pulls in $115k, then you can make the argument values are increasing...
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    WTB: Gen 2 Viper GTS-R

    Andy House just put one up for sale - 10 miles, $360k https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjHGM1Lc9/
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    Opinions on potential viper purchase

    Okay, thats you, and your experiences arent everyones elses experiences. But the notion that "Most old Vipers are very well cared for and coveted" is factually BS. 90% of Vipers, especially Gen1/2s tend to fall into two very distinct categories A) They are abused either through Track time...
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    Opinions on potential viper purchase

    I dont know how the 3.55s out of a 2016 are any different than the 3.55s out of a 1993, but otherwise it looks like a typical set of poser mods. Im not a fan of K&N, but the rest has the feel of Street+ to me, and they are all quality parts. Youre moving from a geriatrics car culture to a cult...
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    Anyone have Oil Filters??

    Again, confused... Im not talking about the Mobil Filter which i know uses cellulose [tissue] paper and a 90psi tin valve. Im talking about the Viper Filters which use Synthetic by-weave and stainless steel 110psi valve. I know how crappy both Mobil and Wix can sometimes get, ive been...
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    Anyone have Oil Filters??

    Higher Filtration, approprate bypass valve pressure, cool logo, what exactly fails to meet your standards, especially compared to the M1?
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    Hagerty: 5 Cars Taking Losses to Start 2026

    Honestly, couldnt be happier. Anyone who knows me here knows that "car collectors" are one of my biggest pet peeves. They turn objects meant to be driven into wall art and prices out people who actually want to drive them. Then they become status symbols or PR vehicles for people who shouldnt...
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    Low mileage cars and 'fixing' issue

    I think its more important you use a quality brand than a temu bin purchase, but other than that i dont think non-oem gas struts are going to alter the value on a 4k mile car in any capacity...
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    Who wants a Viper cheap?

    Cant open the link. What are the details?
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    Newbie to the forum

    Hello
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    Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"

    I completely understand, but there is a thought process that "wasting" 7qts of oil to keep an 8ltr motor running efficiently is a net gain in the end. Especially if you properly recycle said oil. And dont forget, its not only about condensation - metal produces acid when wet (either by oil or...
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    Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"

    Id argue on the "completely unnecessary" point, but i see no reason to swap out the filter in the spring. If money is that tight for you, you could also just put a $4 fram on in the fall with cheap HM Mobil1, and do a proper oil change in spring (before you start driving it.) For storage...
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    Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"

    Also depends on youre definition of "winter storage." If youre like me where "Winter" is defined by first salt drop to first spring washout then youre only talking 2-4 months at most. A fresh change before will be fine (especially if you do an occasional temp-up in between, but it HAS to be a...
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    Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"

    Ive been saying this for at least two decades here. Oil weight is kind of important, Oil brand (as long as its not a shit brand like amsoil) is kind of important. What is really important is the use of a Viper Oil Filter and that you change it every six months or 5,000 miles. I dont think...
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    Battery

    Ive heard nightmares on lithium power tool batteries, i dont think i will ever trust them in my car... that being said, OPTIMA's quality fell into the ******* since they moved production to Mexico. I had a yellow top last in my jeep for almost 13 years... it wasnt healthy, but it started the...
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    Amsoil Slip Lock

    Yes, when i was a teenager i did not know how to change my oil, and with my contract job i was averaging about 130,000 miles a year. Literally going to JiffyLube once a week (or more.) i switched to Amshit because i was stupid and trusted their advertising. But heres the thing - its not about...
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    Amsoil Slip Lock

    As someone who has taken Amsoil to court over damage from their ******** products ill give you a little insight here. They phrase it like that so when you present your evidence to the judge/arbitrator they can come back with "if you read the fine print Amsoil clearly states that you should...
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    Barn Find Viper Collection ~ Silver Arrow Cars Ltd

    Largest collection of viper part donors on the east coast...
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    Cold Start & Idle Video – Viper Gen 3 – Does This Sound Healthy?

    Zombie is absolutely wrong on that. All modern cars, especially Vipers, need to be driven regularly to keep the soft components pliable. Personally i like to see at least 2500/yr but im picky. The question i would have, if the PO only drove 800 miles in ten years, did he ever even change the oil...
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    Cold Start & Idle Video – Viper Gen 3 – Does This Sound Healthy?

    My hearing is bad to begin with so i cannot offer any solid advice from a video. That being said im not picking anything unusual out. Might have an aftermarket exhaust, but that should show up on a PPI. I dont have my map up, my Roanoke Motors in IL is where by baby was first sold. I dont...
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    To ABS, or to not ABS.... That is the Question.

    Im going with the, possibly misguided, assumption that if StreetGrime is debating ABS v. NonABS as a purchase point, subtle issues like cams and forged internals really dont make much difference in selling points. I feel like the most bland version of a Gen1/2 isnt THAT much different to the top...

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