Help: buying a Viper...

[georgethedog]

I am looking at 2 different 2001 Viper R/T 10's. Both are yellow. Looking at the pictures, one is a light colored yellow and the other is a much darker yellow. Did they make more than one shade of yellow? If one is wrong, is it the light or dark one? It could be the photography, but I keep looking at them and the cars around them seem to appear in their proper shades so I think they are 2 different yellows. Any thoughts??? Thanks.

 

[46hemi]

01 is race yellow, a deeper almost orange yellow. The older yellow was a paler one.

 

[georgethedog]

01 is race yellow, a deeper almost orange yellow. The older yellow was a paler one.

But you could get both on a 2001, right?

 

[JonB]

There was ONE factory yellow color in 2001 and 2002.

At one time, Doris and I had TWINS....2001 and a 2002 Yellow RT10s

The paint was identical in every way, as it was with every other 2001-2002.

I suspect lighting and photography and resolution issues...... or a repaint!

 

[agentf1]

But you could get both on a 2001, right?

It does not appear that way but I am no expert on the yellow cars.

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[georgethedog]

Is there a color code for each? I may be able to catch this one place with a car that has been repainted or whatever.

Look at these to cars, which one is correct for its year:


Car #1:
Search New Cars, Used Cars, Certified Cars, Preowned Cars From The Largest Autos Inventory at LuxuryMotors.com

Car #2:
2001 Dodge Viper $37,995 - D & M Motorsports - Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Dealer

Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[v10nut]

You have to remember that depending on the camera settings ( especially White balance) the colors of the car can come out very different. You need to see them in person or have a good viper tech inspect the car before you buy. You cant do it by pictures alone!

 

[plumcrazy]

2nd one looks to be the earlier color in the pics.

 

[georgethedog]

You have to remember that depending on the camera settings ( especially White balance) the colors of the car can come out very different. You need to see them in person or have a good viper tech inspect the car before you buy. You cant do it by pictures alone!

I realize that as my dad is a photographer. I have seen the lighter colored one in person and it is lighter to me. I have not seen the other one. Which one of the pictures is closer to reality???

 

[Stretch]

I agree that you cannot be sure without seeing them in person.

However, my yellow 95 looks different in pictures in various lighting conditions so it is possible it's the same color on the cars just different lights in the room.

Good luck!

 

[georgethedog]

Also, any opinions on prices of either? Both are fairly low mileage.

 

[v10nut]

The pics of car 1 are more representative of what the car should look like but I think that the pics of car two are just over exposed. The cameral was probably set to auto and it was trying to expose the whole room rather than the car. If that is an accurate picture of the color then its wrong.

 

[Stretch]

I realize that as my dad is a photographer. I have seen the lighter colored one in person and it is lighter to me. I have not seen the other one. Which one of the pictures is closer to reality???

I think the first one is. I have one picture of my car & Mopar Boy's car together and it makes mine look like a bright yellow and his look like a darker yellow.

 

[Fatboy 18]

If your not sure about the shades of yellow, may I suggest a Fast colour like RED

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[v10nut]

I would buy the first car. It at least has aftermarket exhaust. Better price too. Please have it inspected by a good tuner before you buy!

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Key thing may be the top ------ do they both have a hardtop?? The value for one with a hardtop is likely 3K higher as they are becoming impossible to acquire new , except at an exorbinant price.

Get it checked over thoroughly and that means up on a lift. Do a Autocheck report, or similar and go from there.

 

[georgethedog]

I just found out that the one at Luxury Motors was rebuilt from a bad wreck. The salesman just came right out and said so. He said they have had it for a long time. No kidding... they want $35K for a wrecked/rebuilt one? They are nuts.

 

[Venomiss]

So are you buying the second one? Is that one legit?

 

[LifeIsGood]

The Luxury Motors viper is closer to Viper Race Yellow (the only yellow for 2001 RT/10s). The other viper (#2) looks freaky to me....very light...must have been a photography issue or new paint.

 

[dun4791]

The rivets on the rear quarters appear to be painted on the one at D/M.....did you check that?

 

[TAXIMAN1]

The rivets on the rear quarters appear to be painted on the one at D/M.....did you check that?

The ones in front of the rear wheels? They are correct, black..

 

[georgethedog]

I bought the car at D&M. It was much darker yellow in person, so it was the right color. The car is in really great shape and I am really lucky to have a wife that understands my sickness.

 

[LifeIsGood]

Congratulations! Nice choice.

 

[99 R/T 10]

I bought the car at D&M. It was much darker yellow in person, so it was the right color. The car is in really great shape and I am really lucky to have a wife that understands my sickness.

Yours is not a sickness, it is a normal obsession. Now if you have 3+ Vipers, then you have a sickness.............................................


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[Skunk Works]

I think there is even a Disturbed song called Down with the Sickness. seems to fit.

 

[HSSSSSS]

I bought the car at D&M. It was much darker yellow in person, so it was the right color. The car is in really great shape and I am really lucky to have a wife that understands my sickness.

Congrats, great color choice. Hope the car is more than you hoped it would be. Now you have to change your avatar and join the Yellow Fever group.

Your wife probably appreciates your color choice and approves.

A picture to compare your color to.