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    gen v resale value

    I have not seen a Viper sell for less than 50% of it's base MSRP (that includes GenIs and GenIIs). Vipers seem to have a fairly firm floor for depreciation, mostly because there are not many of them and the basic hardware (good chassis, powerful engine, etc) ensures a minimum long-term value...
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    Bad news...decided to sell the car

    Thank you. The whole thing is pretty unexpected and I am hopeful that things will bounce back. Fortunately, things could be worse, but I wasn't planning to sell this car for a long time. Such is life... -Nick
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    Bad news...decided to sell the car

    Hello, I recently bought a GenV red SRT Trackpack car. I have really enjoyed driving the car, but for a host of different reasons (family issues, etc.) I need to sell the car. It lives in Northern California and can be had for a good price. I got a good deal and the next owner will get a...
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    This is my point - the 991 is improved in every way except performance...so why is the leap from GenIV to GenV not enough when everything is improved INCLUDING performance? Sounds like hypocrisy....at least through the keyboard. I have yet to see a Porsche Turbo put down a good time on a...
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    So which cars have more horsepower? Of cars currently on sale that are not these new "sport hybrids" - the answer is 3 - out of all the other sports cars made. Lets have a look. The Lamborghini Aventador has 690 hp - the ridiculous part is that Lamborghini designed an all-new engine for this...
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    Drive one and you will buy one!

    I completely agree, the more I drive this car, the more I love it. It has so much personality, but is so capable. I just need things to dry up a bit more here so I can use the engine more. I had a shot across the bow today. Was feeding in throttle in 2nd with the tach around 3500-4000 rpms...
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    Gen 5 owners: What has pleasantly surprised your about your car?

    I love the Red SRT Trackpack - for me it's the perfect configuration (everything you need, nothing you don't). I thought that I wanted a black car, but the adrenaline red looks awesome in person. Beautiful car and post some pictures! I broke in my engine last week and finally started...
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    Everyone's real issue with these posts is your lack of experience with the GenV. With that in mind, my daughter has a book that might be insightful. Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham. Have a good evening, Nick
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    Sure...if it depreciates like the Gen2 then it shouldn't be a problem. Of course, I didn't say that GenV was faster than your car (though it might be...). I was more interested in why you are surprised that we would want a car that is essentially a factory-backed version of the car you have...
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    The stock idle is pretty lopey - sounded pretty similar to a GenIII with custom cams/heads and totally built engine (that was next to me at a drive event). In the context of fit/finish, handling balance, transitional behaviors, and interior quality - yes the car is more refined. In just about...
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    Gen 5 owners: What has pleasantly surprised your about your car?

    The part that shocked me most was the handling, specifically the turn in response. I live in a place that is paradise for the Lotus Elise owner, but the GenV handles so remarkably well that I have no interest in other cars at the moment. It feels so much more agile than I expected or my...
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    sad news...viper plant shuttered until end June.

    I whole-heartedly agree! I get the same comments from on my GenV - nobody realizes that the car is back. The first person who stopped and talked to me after parking the car, saw the temp tags and gave me a bewildered look..."are they still making Vipers?". SRT needs some real marketing, not...
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    Car and Driver Lightning Lap Issue

    Sweet! Well I suspect the answer is soon...very soon! -Nick
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    Gen V your 1st Viper ever? Why did you buy, and what else did you consider?

    I'm sort of a halfway in between kind of guy on this topic. This is my first Viper, but I have wanted a Viper for about 14 years now. Loved my friend's red '97 GTS. Prior to driving his car, I thought I was a fan of refined performance and a well-rounded balance between grand touring and...
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    AMAZING PRICES on new Gen V

    I know, it's so great!! And yes, I am very happy. It has been a long time coming and totally worth the wait. -Nick
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    AMAZING PRICES on new Gen V

    I agree. I have been watching car inventories and they have been steadily shrinking over the past several months. In fact, I bought a 2013 Red SRT Trackpack one weeks ago because there were so few remaining. The weekend that I bought mine, the SoCal inventory of 2013 Red SRT TPs fell by half. I...

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