<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I agree with Steve. Find the right car, in your preferred color with extended warranty.
Both 1996 & 1997 GTS's had their share of TSB's but so do all year Vipers. Get them performed and you're set (most probably have been already anyway).
On the plus side, if you're into it there's a bit of novelty in getting the first year GTS, the Indy Pace car year, the year with the full stripes, etc.
The only downside is the cast wheels in all of 1996 and early 1997's. Fine for street, not for track with anything other than stock tires. Easy fix by swapping out for late 1997 or 1998 wheels (if you prefer stock look) or going to 18" '99+ wheels. Plenty of take offs available.
I myself only wanted a 1996 GTS and have zero regrets.
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