What is the alternative to cancelling your order. Unless you buy a car off a dealer lot you will still have to wait for any new car you order. BELIEVE me just wait out the Gen V. I washed the car yesterday and there are so many curves to the new Gen V its sick! Afterwards I took a 10 minute drive and got at least 5 thumbs up, several cell phone pics, 3 honked horns, 1/2 dozen waves and one car full of guys made a U-turn to take a picture and tell me the car was 'sick looking'.
Any custom orders out of 'production scheduled' status
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Ray W
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I had a nice person from SRT call me today to let me know that my car is now built and has been sent to final inspection. She also said she would call me again when she found out any additional information. She gave me an extension to reach her and she will be monitoring the remainder of my purchase. Hopefully there won't be any hang ups in the inspection portion of the build.
MoparMan
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Honestly, I'd probably sit on the money for a while and do something wiser with it. Down the road I would look at existing Vipers (rather than deal with the special order disaster) and maybe do some comparison shopping which may or may not lead me back to a Viper.
The sad part is that you won't have your so self-loved black/gun metal
I hope it doesn't happen to any of us!
MoparMan
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The sad part is that you won't have your so self-loved black/gun metal
I hope it doesn't happen to any of us!
Tell me about it! When I saw the car at VOI.9 in SLC my first choice (without knowing the colors, of course) was a black car with royal blue stripes. I see the black and gunmetal as a close second, however.
MoparMan
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Just got off the phone with 855-SRT-TEAM and my car actually is in frame status. So, for the folks that have gotten beyond this point, how long did you car stay in frame status?
VENOM V
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Awesome! So was VOTS right the whole time? I hadn't seen it malfuction for anyone that posts here.
I've noticed several recent cars took 2-1/2 weeks from Frame to Shipping. Occasionally longer if they find a problem with the car, during the build or inspection.
A guy here in San Jose just got his Viper last week, it took him a little over 3 weeks to receive it at the dealership, from when it entered Frame. That was fast. Although I've also heard of a Viper that had to wait a couple weeks for the trailer to fill up for his area before Conner would ship it.
Ok, seems like most everyone has their cars being built, where's mine???
Nine Ball
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Usually less than a week. It skips paint status, goes right into Trim Status - which is approx 1.5 to 2 weeks. Final inspection 1 to 1.5 weeks.
MoparMan
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Yup, sounds like VOTS was right when the status changed last week. Too bad when they turned off use of VOTS for Viper orders they didn't make sure that the people taking the phone calls for SRT had info as least up to date as VOTS.
Not sure where your car is, but from what they guy at SRT said, mine has already had the "frame" (which sounded like it included drivetrain and numerous other components, from what he said) inspected and is now waiting for paint which I was told seems to be a slowdown point in the process right now.
MoparMan
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Thanks. I guess I'm hoping against hope that my car will be done in time to get it here by 7/4. It's been in frame since last Tuesday so hopefully it'll bump along to the next status soon.
ViperSmith
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hope all speeds up for you guys!
ViperSmith
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VENOM, the trick seems to be threatening to cancel your order
MoparMan
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LOL! Too true.VENOM, the trick seems to be threatening to cancel your order
VENOM V
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VENOM, the trick seems to be threatening to cancel your order
Hahaha! Believe me, the thought crossed my mind! Actually, I politely told my dealer that SRT has to meet their promise this time. They said it'll be in Frame by the end of this month, but I'll believe it when I see it.
There are some nice black Gen V's on Autotrader now (about 45 of them), some of them with pretty nice discounts off MSRP. I will go with one of them if I don't get the Stryker Red soon. I'd be happy with either, and would save a bundle by going black.
strykergts
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guys, after getting my car a week ago, all i can say is IT'S WORTH THE WAIT. I came over from the corvette side, and let me tell you, the new laguna interior rocks the socks off of the 3LZ Z06 interior i traded in. Exhaust note is perfect, power delivery is perfect, and the wow factor of the new body is intense. I have never had the opportunity to drive previous generations of the viper, but in comparison to what I gave up in return, there is no comparison. Glad I waited for American muscle instead of giving in to want and canceling my order.
ViperSmith
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Hell, if I were you, I'd email 1/2 dozen dealers with cars in your criteria and start the 'lets make a deal' game lol
Nine Ball
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One thing you won't get without ordering a car, your name on the window sticker. On custom ordered cars, it has "Custom Built for _____________" at the top of the sticker.
I noticed that on mine. was pretty cool
Policy Limits
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My thought process exactly but with Adrenaline Red; same hyper black venom wheels, same sepia int.
Take this advice!!!!!
MoparMan
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My car is now getting some trim...er...it's in trim status!
VENOM V
Enthusiast
Hey, I was told that the trim comes after you receive the car?
ViperSmith
Enthusiast
Hmm, my wife was the one who told me I really should still take delivery...
MoparMan
Enthusiast
Yes, then too!
Ray W
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Frame on 6/3. Final Inspection 6/13. Cleared for shipping 6/17. Waiting for a truck now.
VENOM V
Enthusiast
Wow, 2 weeks to build. Getting faster! Did they give you any guesstimate on when it will ship?
ViperSmith
Enthusiast
Ray, what what were your specs?
Ray W
Enthusiast
SRT has been trying to give me good info but it hasn't been completely accurate. I was told it would be shipped on 6/18. I don't think it is on the truck just yet.
Ray W
Enthusiast
Black SRT with Silver stripes being the only option. Plain Jane just like my first one. Only it was Emerald Green.
ViperSmith
Enthusiast
Nice! Sort of wish I opted for stripes, but I think I'll live! Mine should be in my garage Tuesday night. What a (long) journey!
