Was thinking of selling. Changed my mind. More mods on the way.

[PhoenixGTS]

Was thinking that now it is hot in the desert and Viper is not too fun in the heat that I would sell the car (had it almost two years now) and use the money to pay down some moderate home equity borrowing. Idea was that I still wanted to end up with two vehicles (I recently bought an SRT-8 Jeep Cherokee), but wanted the second car to be something more polished - I was thinking a 996 GT2 for $90k or so would be perfect in a year or so. Started doing a few things to the Viper to get it ready to sell, then I starting thinking a few things:

1) I hate the idea of cleaning up some issues then selling it and letting someone else have the enjoyment from my work/expense right at the end (kind of like replacing the carpet in your house right before you sell it);

2) the portion of the home equity lending I would pay down with the proceeds only has about a $200/month nut;

3) I am pretty sure that life will get at least a little better, but planning on having a second fun car for close to $100k is just too optimistic - and there is just no part-time (I daily drove it for over a year but those days are over) very fast car that gives you the value of a Viper; and

4) I really have no interest in going through the hassle of trying to sell the car (heard too many of you guys' horror stories). So I am going to keep it and treat the summer like you northern guys treat the winter - as modding season - and be ready when the weather comes back in the fall. If life brings on something bad and I need money, I'll sell it then.

Until the first problem I have I'm happy with the decision. Thank you for the support.

 

[twinturbo3150]

Was thinking that now it is hot in the desert and Viper is not too fun in the heat that I would sell the car (had it almost two years now) and use the money to pay down some moderate home equity borrowing. Idea was that I still wanted to end up with two vehicles (I recently bought an SRT-8 Jeep Cherokee), but wanted the second car to be something more polished - I was thinking a 996 GT2 for $90k or so would be perfect in a year or so. Started doing a few things to the Viper to get it ready to sell, then I starting thinking a few things:

1) I hate the idea of cleaning up some issues then selling it and letting someone else have the enjoyment from my work/expense right at the end (kind of like replacing the carpet in your house right before you sell it);

2) the portion of the home equity lending I would pay down with the proceeds only has about a $200/month nut;

3) I am pretty sure that life will get at least a little better, but planning on having a second fun car for close to $100k is just too optimistic - and there is just no part-time (I daily drove it for over a year but those days are over) very fast car that gives you the value of a Viper; and

4) I really have no interest in going through the hassle of trying to sell the car (heard too many of you guys' horror stories). So I am going to keep it and treat the summer like you northern guys treat the winter - as modding season - and be ready when the weather comes back in the fall. If life brings on something bad and I need money, I'll sell it then.

Until the first problem I have I'm happy with the decision. Thank you for the support.

good deal keep the car, By the way how do you like your srt8 gc, I bought a magnum srt8 and its a blast to drive

 

[PhoenixGTS]

By the way how do you like your srt8 gc, I bought a magnum srt8 and its a blast to drive

I really like it alot. So much that it would make not having the Viper a lot less painfull! The AWD launch capabilities with the 6.1 Hemi make it a ton of fun off the line. The non-Viper SRT line is really impressive.

 

[DEVILDOG]

Good decision.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I wouldnt sell my Viper unless I absolutely had too

 

[twinturbo3150]

By the way how do you like your srt8 gc, I bought a magnum srt8 and its a blast to drive

I really like it alot. So much that it would make not having the Viper a lot less painfull! The AWD launch capabilities with the 6.1 Hemi make it a ton of fun off the line. The non-Viper SRT line is really impressive.

I have to agree, the fun factor in the srt8's is top notch. You can drive a 8 everyday and be very comfy and still have room to throw some groceries in the back. Im actually thinking of getting a GC 8 myself.

 

[JUCD VPR]

I'm glad you came to your senses.

 

[rcdice]

Phoenix,

As much time/money/research as you've put into that car, I can't believe you'd even think of selling it.

Silver Viper, that's you.

Good decision to keep it.

 

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