Berated for owning a Viper

[Brentt]

Geesh, I haven't owned the thing a week and I'm already catching heck!

So I took my wife for coffee in FE 207 this morning and a few people I knew saw me in it.
By lunchtime, my brother was calling me to tell me he had been griped out for having too much money. It seems He and his business partner had gone out for lunch and his partner was complaining about the price of something, and the owner preceded
to come out and tell them, if they could afford a Viper they ought to be able to buy a chicken dinner. I guess someone had told him about the car and he thought it was my brothers instead of mine. Give me a break The guy probably paid more for his wifes Lexus than I did the Viper !

Ok, I'm done with my rant. I'll go back in my hole now

 

[mike & juli]

Brentt: Don't let it get to ya...people have NO clue. Mike has worked EXtremely hard to be able to own his DREAM CAR--he works hard for it, and deserves it. Not much chance to PLAY with it, but hell, he's GOT his dream car~!!!! Shrug it off...no one has a clue~!!! And yes, we consider ourselves VERY lucky to own such a majestic BEAST! ~juli

 

[Martin]

People have all kinds of opinions about Vipers. I was dating a girl who told me that it was the worst case of a car built purely to be 'phalic' that she had ever seen. She also told me the stripes were ***. I told her they didn't name it Viper for no reason, and put her in the 'was' category...

 

[Solid Red 98]

They're just GREEN...Most people have no idea how much a Viper costs so they make assumptions based upon looks, but to look at one striking a pose in a parking lot...? It really does look like a million bucks. Revel in your wisdom and enjoy your awesome purchase. Thank you Dodge. If you want go unnoticed, now, drive a Corvette.

 

[fe4snake]

Same here, ever since I got my FE 4 people think I'm made out of money or something. All of my co-workers thought that I must have gotten some type of backdoor contract pay-off to afford an expensive car like this. Little they know that my car cost less than my boss SL 500.

 

[eucharistos]

green haters

treat it like water on a duck's back

enjoy your ride

 

[TAXIMAN1]

7 Vipers, over the last 5-6 years. And have not taken a single one to my office. For this exact reason... Its a shame, but very true..

whats funny is my E55 that I drive daily, cost double what I paid for my first viper. And catches ZERO attention.. Go figure..

GenII's can be bought now, for the price of a new Mustang GT.. But to those who dont know cars. they look like a million bucks

 

[hdscreens]

I never go in my Viper to give people bids or estimates. They would probably think I was over charging because I drive a Viper. Little they know I am always honest and when I complete a job and feel that I did overcharge I tell them and charge them less.

 

[ViperGal]

How you spend your money is your business. The statements do however provide insight as to the ones that made the statements.....

Anyway, don't worry we share you joy! Congrats on such a wise decision.

 

[HHI VIPER]

I waited 10 years to buy a Viper and I bought it because I have always wanted one but never had the finances to do it with while providing a decent life for a family of four and the expenses of owning my own business. Let people think what they will. I work hard and like to have a little fun and it was my turn! I deserved it! Everyone has an outlet and this is mine!!!!

 

[Venomiss]

Don't give it a second thought and go enjoy your Viper.

 

[HHI VIPER]

Don't give it a second thought and go enjoy your Viper.

AMEN!!!!

 

[Alexarz]

This kind of crap comes with owning a Viper. I do my best not to tell people that I own any. Once they find out, they usually come after me, trying to grub money. "If you have two Vipers, you can surely afford to give me money".

Many people will resent you for it. The best approach is to keep it to yourself and out of your business life. People are simple minded and very angry. It's not a good combination and you will become the target of their misery if they find out that you have something that is beyond their good fortune.

 

[J&R3xV10]

When I bought my 08 I actually got less jobs at work because others thought that I must have enough money and not need the work as much as some of the other people.

 

[dragon rider]

I've had mine for almost 2 years. Nobody at my job knows I own one.

 

[eucharistos]

wow, this is an eye-opening thread

 

[Kevan]

I just drop my pants and say, "Not as small as you thought it was, eh?".


Jealousy is a stinky cologne.

 

[RobZ]

LOL at Kevan.

My co-workers know about my GTS, they also know about my passion for cars. Whenever someone has an issue with their vehicle or a question about buying a certain car they come to me, it's all good.

I've had the occasional run-ins with people on the street yelling "tell your dad he has a nice car" etc. but I don't let it bother me, I know the truth and that's all that matters.


Rob

 

[Vreracing]

I drive my Viper to work about 3 times a week and park it in front of the office.

When I don't drive it I get disparaging remarks from people because they wanted to see it and are disappointed that it's not there.

 

[RTTTTed]

Majestic, Juli? King of the road kind a thing?
Owing a small General Store means that my neighbors think that THEY paid for my car. I explain to them that the car money came before the store, and if they don't believe me then they can buy my store and buy their own Viper. Usually they are driving a $50,000 Diesel Dodge Ram and I point that out to them.

One woman pulled up and said I wasn't being very Green. I pointed out her new Dodge pickup and told her I get at least 2mpg better mileage than her, my car cost about the same money and I stopped killing/hitting Deer since I can now stop in about 100' while she needs about 160'. Then I pointed out that her crew cab was empty. She bought a Minivan and doesn't like me any more.

Evil non-bill paying woman.

Ted

 

[georgethedog]

It just shows that there is a lot of pure ignorance out there about most everything. I wonder what percent of Avalons, Lexus', Accords, and even Camrys (not to mention SUVs) cost more than a Gen 1 or Gen 2 Viper? Yet, those people buy those cars and spend $30-50K without thinking anything of it. 95% of the people in this world are ignorant and lack self-awareness. That's just the way it is.

My neighbor has a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a daily driver. He is divorced and lives alone. Last summer he bought the top of the line Chevy Truck loaded with everything and I know it cost more than my Gen 2. It stays parked in his garage most of the time and every once in a while he drives it on nice days and cleans it. I find that very odd because it is a truck; but I like the guy and he is a great neighbor. I respect that it is his money and his choice, so more power to him if that is what he wants to do. I think chicks in our town dig cool trucks too! I think that is the real reason!

 

[georgethedog]

Majestic, Juli? King of the road kind a thing?
Owing a small General Store means that my neighbors think that THEY paid for my car. I explain to them that the car money came before the store, and if they don't believe me then they can buy my store and buy their own Viper. Usually they are driving a $50,000 Diesel Dodge Ram and I point that out to them.

One woman pulled up and said I wasn't being very Green. I pointed out her new Dodge pickup and told her I get at least 2mpg better mileage than her, my car cost about the same money and I stopped killing/hitting Deer since I can now stop in about 100' while she needs about 160'. Then I pointed out that her crew cab was empty. She bought a Minivan and doesn't like me any more.

Evil non-bill paying woman.

Ted

I think they paid for your Demon you have for sale...

 

[georgethedog]

Geesh, I haven't owned the thing a week and I'm already catching heck!

I think it the extra "t" in your name... jealousy all over the place.

 

[eucharistos]

He is divorced and lives alone. Last summer he bought the top of the line Chevy Truck loaded with everything .... It stays parked in his garage most of the time and every once in a while he drives it on nice days and cleans it. I find that very odd because it is a truck; but I like the guy and he is a great neighbor. I respect that it is his money and his choice, so more power to him if that is what he wants to do. I think chicks in our town dig cool trucks too! I think that is the real reason!

i bet it the truck his ex said he would never own as long as she's his wife

 

[triplexotica]

I get it all the time. Wait til they see my new Lambo next month. = P

 

[RTTTTed]

I think they paid for your Demon you have for sale...

Nope, they only buy my gas. That's why I've got my 440 Duster, Demon and a few others for sale. Wanting to buy a SRT8 or trade towards a GT500? Only fort I'd own, but prefer a Challenger.

Got a Dodge Ram recently. Wanna buy the wife's 91 Escape V6 4x4? We just installed a $4500 AWD automatic trans in it.

LOL.

Ted

 

[Ricketts]

Don't give it a second thought and go enjoy your Viper.

Precisely!!

 

[Brentt]

Thanks for all the replys. It's clear that owning a Viper has added responsibilities besides keeping your foot out of the throttle, and I can see where in todays economy purchasing an exotic car might seem "over the top" to some people which leads me to another question, so I'm hijacking my own thread

Should I take my preteen daughter to School in the Viper?

Adolesence is tough enough as it is and I don't want to make things worse.
I know if I ask her she will say "sure", but I don't know if she understands how the other kids or parents might react. So what's the consensus Should I or shouldn't I?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Thanks for all the replys. It's clear that owning a Viper has added responsibilities besides keeping your foot out of the throttle, and I can see where in todays economy purchasing an exotic car might seem "over the top" to some people which leads me to another question, so I'm hijacking my own thread

Should I take my preteen daughter to School in the Viper?

Adolesence is tough enough as it is and I don't want to make things worse.
I know if I ask her she will say "sure", but I don't know if she understands how the other kids or parents might react. So what's the consensus Should I or shouldn't I?

I say take her...adults are usually way more stupid than kids (as evidenced by everytime I get on Interstate and see people doing 50mph in the fast lane while they talk on their cell phone like they own the world). She'll become a hero at school

 

[Kala]

Brentt, Take her to school... She'll be a rock star for the day. Kids will ask when the Viper is coming back.

I did a couple of school drops recently... The Girl's I dropped off were thrilled. Cell phones came out, it was cool for her to arrive at school that way. Kids don't make stupid assumptions, just their parents... LOL

For me I've not had stupid comments... I even took a extreme tree hugger on a rev limit ride thru a canyon... She told me after the ride... She "gets" it... Told me it was an awesome car. I have done my duty