I have been looking for another Viper and am not quite ready to shell out the bucks for a new FE. I have located an 02 FE 1 owner 3K miles and an 03 Black SRT-10 1 owner with 1200 miles. Both can be had for $58K. What would you do?
For $58K which one would you buy?
- Thread starter Mopar488
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GTSREDDOG
Enthusiast
I say get the GTS but I am a tad bit biased
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
Get the FE GTS!
Warfang
Enthusiast
tough call, but I'd also have to go with the FE GTS. If it was just a normal GTS, it might be a closer call depending on if you enjoy ******* driving or not.
BADVENOM
Enthusiast
go with the srt..you already have a gen 2 gts..top down experience too
snampro
Enthusiast
do you like Vipers or Corvettes? if you like Vipers, and I mean raw horsepower with super **** curves, get the GTS. If you want a vert that's sharp and looks like a corvette and has a cup holder, grab the SRT... IMHO
sween
Enthusiast
there both great cars thats a hard choice!but i would go with something different since you already have had a gts. so an srt-10 is what i would go with. or if you love the gen2 looks get an ACR. with that aleast your getting something new 
TCKTPLZ
Enthusiast
Looks like GTS prices and are starting to eclipse SRT prices. Not only is that FE a year older, but it also has nearly three times the miles as well. Perhaps its unsurpassed styling is the reason why:
Good luck with your decision. Both are great cars and you'll definitely have a lot of fun with either of them.
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Good luck with your decision. Both are great cars and you'll definitely have a lot of fun with either of them.
2002_Viper_GTS_ACR
Enthusiast
Now.. Go ask this SAME question in the SRT-10 forum and see the difference...
I have bought both cars, 02 ACR and 2005 srt-10.
I'd take the srt-10. Sorry.
Jon
I have bought both cars, 02 ACR and 2005 srt-10.
I'd take the srt-10. Sorry.
Jon
Batboy
Enthusiast
According to your signature I see you no longer have one. I would grab the GTS first. Now if I already have a GTS and am looking for a second I go with an SRT. I agree with Jon, but sometimes looks eclipse comfort. Otherwise we would all drive Ferrari's.
BigCarrot
Enthusiast
They are both hot cars, but I've had both, and I'd buy the SRT! Let the bashing begin, but it's just a better car. I've seen a few SRT's parked next to Gen2's, and the older cars are starting to look dated. 
viperdrummer
Enthusiast
I have both (and had an RT)and in 03 was a charter member of the "he-man SRT haters club", but I have seen the light. Get the SRT. Of the neighborhood/friends/teenagers who have seen mine only one has liked the way the GTS looks over the SRT. Of course, people tend to like the newest thing. Personally, lookswise in my opinion it is a draw, driving-wise it is clearly the SRT.
BigCarrot
Enthusiast
They are both hot cars, but I've had both, and I'd buy the SRT! Let the bashing begin, but it's just a better car. I've seen a few SRT's parked next to Gen2's, and the older cars are starting to look dated.
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thebigsnake
Enthusiast
Are you a guy that gives a food survey to all the customers in a restaurant before ordering a meal?
VENOMAHOLIC
Enthusiast
I like all Vipers. In your case I would pick the 2003 just because you already had a GTS. It may be 20 years before Vipers see collector values.
01sapphireGTS
Enthusiast
Actually I'm surprised that about 15 people haven't posted telling you that the Gen II is $5-8K overpriced. I recently got out of a thread where almost everyone told me $58K was robbery for my car and that $50-53K was "market" value.
You post and say you are considering buying a nice Gen II for $58K and everyone loves you for it, go figure...
You post and say you are considering buying a nice Gen II for $58K and everyone loves you for it, go figure...
I'm only guessing here buddy, so don't sling any mud at me, I was one of the ones that said you should stick with your price. The reason could be that the genII in question is a year newer than yours and it is an FE. I'm not sure what your milage is/was, but this FE is also low milage at 3k miles.
GoldenVenom
Viper Owner
I vote for the SRT-10. You will have the best of both world. I think the SRT is a bargain! Good luck!
01sapphireGTS
Enthusiast
Mopar488: I think the SRT-10 is a better "deal" and stock-to-stock the SRT-10 is a better platform, but I personally "like" the Gen II better. I think it has a little more shock value. Let us know what you end up getting (w/ pics).
Vipera
Viper Owner
Please... No contest, we're not talking racing, right? We're talking Shock value and personal satisfaction...get the FE GTS! Not a day goes by that I don't get some kind of insane reaction to the car. Pic's being taken, screaming from across the highway "Nice car", people breaking their necks trying to catch a glimpse, ect. ect... We don't get 1/2 that in my friends SRT, and it ****** him off something fierce. We were picking his SRT up from the valet and I heard someone ask her boyfriend "what is that" Her boyfriend replied "It's the new Mustang..." I laughed my ass off! That would NEVER happen with the FE. I'm sure you'll have a blast with either one.
01sapphireGTS
Enthusiast
Vipera: Great Post !
If I had to get only one Viper it would be a GEN2. Already had one.....a second "toy", yeah......I'd go Gen3 just to have one.
SRT prices are falling. Guy I know had an option to buy a yellow (04?) low miles for 58
SRT prices are falling. Guy I know had an option to buy a yellow (04?) low miles for 58
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