Y2K5SRT
Enthusiast
I would say it is a result two things: An active owners board where it is better publicized (Viper vs. Ferrari, etc.) and a better policy from Dodge. A prime example is this one:
The 2000 Viper had a few cars that were experiencing oil burning problems. How did Dodge address those problems where it was documented? A full factory (Arrow) rebuild. It's called quality control and they are ensuring that the very best make these motors perfect. While the dealers are generally very good, why entrust a $10,000+ motor to somebody that may have never opened one up before? Andy's was the first 2001 I have heard of that had a problem (and it was unique).
Now, guess which car is having some oil burning problems in 2001? Believe it or not, it is the Corvette Z06. You can read a little about it on this thread. The bottom line is that these cars are going back to the dealership for rings, etc. It sounds like a more widespread problem, but you don't think of it as a big deal as it isn't a total rebuild.
So, would you rather have a company like Arrow Racing (that built the original run of Viper motors) do a complete rebuild with new parts or have Big Earl grab the vice grips and start pulling your motor apart? Put it this way, if Dodge handled Vipers and Viper owners like the other guys, you would RARELY hear of a single motor getting a rebuild. Instead you would read more posts of people getting so-so repairs done at the local dealership that required the car to go back again and again. Mind you, there are some AWESOME Viper techs and incredible dealerships out there that do a heck of a job on our beloved cars, but there are just as many out there that may not be up to *****. I applaud Dodge for their rebuild policy and am absolutely THRILLED with the job they did with my car.
Chris
The 2000 Viper had a few cars that were experiencing oil burning problems. How did Dodge address those problems where it was documented? A full factory (Arrow) rebuild. It's called quality control and they are ensuring that the very best make these motors perfect. While the dealers are generally very good, why entrust a $10,000+ motor to somebody that may have never opened one up before? Andy's was the first 2001 I have heard of that had a problem (and it was unique).
Now, guess which car is having some oil burning problems in 2001? Believe it or not, it is the Corvette Z06. You can read a little about it on this thread. The bottom line is that these cars are going back to the dealership for rings, etc. It sounds like a more widespread problem, but you don't think of it as a big deal as it isn't a total rebuild.
So, would you rather have a company like Arrow Racing (that built the original run of Viper motors) do a complete rebuild with new parts or have Big Earl grab the vice grips and start pulling your motor apart? Put it this way, if Dodge handled Vipers and Viper owners like the other guys, you would RARELY hear of a single motor getting a rebuild. Instead you would read more posts of people getting so-so repairs done at the local dealership that required the car to go back again and again. Mind you, there are some AWESOME Viper techs and incredible dealerships out there that do a heck of a job on our beloved cars, but there are just as many out there that may not be up to *****. I applaud Dodge for their rebuild policy and am absolutely THRILLED with the job they did with my car.
Chris
