Only 199 Miles And In Shop Twice, Help!!!!

[VIPERDOC]

Just bought my first Viper, Venom Red convetible. the car i have dreamed about for years, wife got it for me for our anniversary. Waited over four months from start of build to delivery. drove it home on my birthday, three days later it wouldnt go past 2500 rpms and would almost choke out and die. had to have it towed on a flatbed back to the dealer. they checked it out ( the have a certified vipertech) and said it was a problem with something that connected to the PCM. took a week to get a part ( only two available in country they said), I called today and they said it was ready. Then an hour later they called me back and said that the tech took it for a test drive and now it was making a 'popping' noise. The regional dodge rep is supposed to be in their dealership tomorrow and they are going to try and have him find out what gives, they have called the factory where the car was built and are not getting answers from them. any ideas as to what is wrong. i hate that i have only had my dream car for 3 days of the last 12 only put 199 miles on it and i feel like i was wrong with this purchase.


HELP!!!!

[93VIPERBOY]

You need Chuck Tator

[blue01gts]

very sorry to here that, i would be very disappointed but wouldnt give up

[musicncars]

is there such a thing as a viper lemon?

[Viper Wizard]

Originally Posted by blue01gts

very sorry to here that, i would be very disappointed but wouldnt give up

Also sorry the hear this but if you are going to have any problems with ANY vehicle best to get past them right in the beginning! Also the parts for the 08's will be a little scares while productions is going on. It's not much help but hang in there!

914-763-3136

[xjrguy]

Ask for a new car.

That is ridiculous.

Tell the rest of the group where you found your wife. I am sure a lot of us would love to have that given to us as an anniversary present.

Kick Ass!

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Man that sucks and I hope all is well soon with your new car. I have seen several complaints on here about the 08s. Dont let the Corvette guys read this!!

[tbsviper]

Originally Posted by VIPERDOC

any ideas as to what is wrong. i hate that i have only had my dream car for 3 days of the last 12 only put 199 miles on it and i feel like i was wrong with this purchase. HELP!!!!

Sorry I can't offer help on what is wrong but I hope dealer, regional rep. and others will address this to your satisfaction and your disappointment will turn around so your wife and you can enjoy your new ride. Once you get this resolved, report back and hope your disappointment will turn to elation as the viper is lots of fun. I have two hibernating and can't wait for weather to improve so we'll be on the road again.

[George Farris]

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[xjrguy]

Originally Posted by musicncars

is there such a thing as a viper lemon?

His car is not yellow, it could be a Viper Grape.

[ulllose]

anniversary present and this is what happens........................
I hope the marriage doesn't end up in the toilet...........

anyways good luck

[xjrguy]

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[RTTTTed]

Ahhh, the joys of owning a brand new car!!! New GOOD cars always have bugs in them. Sometimes they sort themselves out and other times it takes a bit to "get it right". New cars come with a warranty for a reason. YOUR Viper is definitely a higher quality than a million unit mass production car so it often does take a little bit to get it right. Even the 'junkers' made usually have to wait for parts, tires, rims, etc. etc.

One of the reasons why I bought a used modded Viper was because I wanted everything working perfect/sorted out when I bought it, I can add whatever's missing from my "perfect car" as I figure out what it's missing. I'm nearly done now.

Hang in there, if you're too far away from Tater's tell your dealership his number in case they have problems figuring out the problem. Being in the VCA gets you a few extra thousand people to help out!

What an anniversary present, wow! Wish my wife dould afford to buy me another Viper. Ah, she'd probably just buy me another cruise.

Ted

[Dom426h]

first post?

pull yourself together man...

[2snakes4us]

Originally Posted by VIPER GTSR 91

Dont let the Corvette guys read this!!

5...4...3...2...1..."here comes Juli"