ROAD TRIP

[Trailertrash]

I live in Indiana. I have driven my 2000 GTS to New York and just last year down to Key West Florida. All without any kind of issue. I am planning a trip to California just to drive down PC1 and see the sights. My Viper just turned over 40,000 miles today. I have to say I LOVE this car! When I am not on a road trip I autocross the car at local SCCA events. Enough about me. I would like to know has anyone else driven their viper long distances without any issues? Or am I just lucky? I do over maintenance the car though. Forca of habit I do love to work on it.
Steve

 

[Roysviper]

My first Viper was a 1997 GTS and it had 70,000 something when I sold it and we drove it from Florida to Vegas a couple times and Florida to Tennessee. Okla, Texas several times and never had any problems other then the AC not blowing ice cold air. I raced it on weekends sometimes at the drag strip. It was bone stock and ran 7.80s 1/8th mi, 12.19 1/4 mi. We went to a leg of the Power Tour where it dynoed 423 h.p., 469 lbs torque and was a pleasure to own. That was 5 Vipers ago. To date we have NEVER been broke down anywhere and NEVER had any problems period with any of my Vipers. I went from having owned 25 Vettes since 1970 to 1998 to being a die hard only Viper owner. Most of those Vettes were 427 big blocks, 1967s, I have owned all out race cars, many street rods and Blown Pro street cars, mostly 1955 and 1957 Chevys.., 2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo., more,.I am 63 yrs old and guess I will never grow up...DON'T want a GT 40 over any of my VIPERS...VIPER RULES in my personal opinion and you know what thats worth.....GO VIPER....

 

[Leslie]

Hey, I am from IN also. I have 50K miles on my '01, in the spring-fall I drive it 5 hrs each way to the track and drive all wknd, do that about 15-18 weekends/yr. Sometimes I am pulling into my garage on Sun. night after a track event and I am not ready to park it haha.

You could also drive it to Salt Lake City in Sep, VOI 11 is happening there

 

[plumcrazy]

bought in nebraska, drove home to NNJ
4 round trips from NNJ to florida

bought with 9000 miles and now a little over 60k

 

[Trailertrash]

is your viper black with silver stripes it looks it from your avatar. Funny as mine is that color combo

 

[Trailertrash]

Glad to hear that Vipers do well on long drives without issue. Knock on wood that will continue for me.

 

[plumcrazy]

1 of those round trips was at over 800rwhp and in the snow for the length of virginia. so yes they are very reliable

 

[George Farris]

Coast -to-coast twice in my first Viper (1993).

A 2000 mile junket (AMA, LAS, LAX, PSP, PHX, ABQ, AMA) in my current 2002 GTS.

Zero issues ...

 

[Olddudesrule]

From a new owner's perspective, this is an awesome thread! I just purchased an 01 GTS/ACR with 9500 miles, and am looking forward to the first 700 mile roadtrip home, and many more after that!

It's hard to imagine a low revving, 488 cubic inch motor being anything but reliable, and I admit, being a former Corvette owner, I worry more about the electrical gremlins than anything else

Glad to hear many Viper owners enjoying long trips without issues. I take great care of my cars, and only ask that they return the favor

 

[jdeft1]

My gen 1s have all been rock solid.....and I like long road trips!!

200 miles is a short cruise IMO.

 

[Leslie]

is your viper black with silver stripes it looks it from your avatar. Funny as mine is that color combo

sapphire/silver.

wow bet the black looks good

 

[Nyoka]

My Gen IV has performed flawlessly over 16,000 miles, including 2 x 1,500 mile trips and at least a dozen 700 milers. I'm driving it to Salt Lake City in September: 1,800 miles each way. Only "issue" at the back of my mind is flat tires (no spare, iffy sealant kit) and replacement availability. Otherwise, the car is as reliable as any I've ever driven - oil and coolant temp gauges might as well be painted on.

 

[Venomiss]

Then this will be a short trip for you.

http://forums.viperclub.org/voi-11-...632599-viper-owner-invitational-11-there.html

http://forums.viperclub.org/voi-11-...03-2010/633526-voi-11-hotel-booking-open.html

Or you are not too far from this event coming up quick in Dayton Ohio.
http://forums.viperclub.org/ohio/633572-auction-items-vca-ohio-party-march-13th.html

 

[Roy]

I think any car will perform better when you drive it a bit longer once in a while!

 

[white out]

From Dallas, Texas to Grand Rapids, Michigan; zero issues.

A friend of mine did two cross country rallies in his '97 650R.

Nick

 

[Trailertrash]

Every time you fill up the gas you get people coming up and talking to you about the car and where I headed to next. Driving down the highway I get the thumbs up often. My license plate is I8AVET and a vet even gave me the thumbs up running 90 down to Florida last year.Looks like I will make another road trip in June out to San Fransico then run the coast line down to LA then through Dallas and back to Fort Wayne. I prey for great weather!