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12-20-2007, 06:00 PM
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Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
My last two weekend cars were C5 vettes. Thought I was always going to be a vette guy until I drove this Viper last night!! ha I get 100 times more looks in this car than I did in the vette. And I thought I got a lot from the Vette! ha
I bought my 94 RT/10 off of Ebay with only 21K miles on it. It was located in FL from a dealer named Specialty Cars of Sarasota. I got it for a great deal but dealing with the dealer was not fun. The car was also not in the condition that he said it was in. My fault for not seeing the car in person. Live and learn! I will post a thread telling the story so no one else has to go threw what I did. Just wanted to say hey to everyone! Anyways I love this car and this site! I will sign up with VCA later this week when I have time. Can't wait till summer!! I still have a smile on my face from driving my car 4 hours ago!!! ha Have a Merry Christmas!!! Jon Mills |
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12-20-2007, 06:06 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the party Jon.
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12-20-2007, 06:07 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome and Congrats! Posts some pics when you get chance.
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12-20-2007, 06:08 PM
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Viper Owner
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Location: Northwood, Ohio
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Good year.
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12-20-2007, 06:08 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sylvan Lake, MI, USA
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of torque!
If you need any parts or performance mods or ANYTHING Viper for that matter you will need to know JonB at PartsRack www.partsack.com One of THE most knowledgeable people there are regarding Vipers.
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'91 BRG SE Miata S/C zoom-zoom '01 RT/10 yellow sold '02 RT/10 graphite sold '03 SRT-10 Silver....ZOOM-ZOOM! K & N, Corsa, Mopar swing arm oil pan, Autoform rollbar,TeamTech harnesses,RPS light flywheel,SRT Sidewinders Last edited by SylvanSRT; 12-20-2007 at 06:33 PM. |
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12-20-2007, 06:09 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Thanks a lot guys! I'll post some pics when I get some time. I think I might sleep in it tonight! ha ha
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12-20-2007, 06:10 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Jons were beaten by our parents, {Had the "H" kicked out of us! } grew up with more Vette abuse and then bought Vipers to quell the pain.... ps That dealer has burned before...
Statistically a lot of JON s here. Welcome
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12-20-2007, 06:21 PM
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SoCal VCA Member
 
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
More Jons here than in a busy brothel.
Welcome to the ViperNation.
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12-20-2007, 06:22 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
haha That's true Jon! I'm sure I will be doing business with you here very soon when it comes to the exhaust!
I can believe it that they have burned people before... I was told the car was in perfect condition with only a little wear under the front bumper. But when I got it there was a 12" x 1" section on the hood that looks like it had something glued on it or someone dripped paint thinner all over it. I got it for a good price so I will just get it painted. I have yet to look under the hood b/c I'm not sure if I will be able to close it after I open it!! ha I have read the post on here about closing the hood but I would feel better if I can find someone that has one in the area to show me before I try it. ha I'll just keep it closed for now. . . ha |
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12-20-2007, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the most loyal car friends and the fastest car guys around!
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12-20-2007, 07:02 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
welcome to the club.
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12-20-2007, 08:44 PM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Frisco Texas
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Good luck...that guy sold me a 94 that had been in a fatal accident and was actually 2 vipers put together with a washed title. He is a TOTAL SCUMBAG!
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12-20-2007, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sterling, VA
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
I feel your pain Jon...my car was mis-represented by the dealer as well. Hopefully, with a little TLC, you'll have her good as new.
BTW, if you'll put your VIN number in your profile (only the admins can see it), I can update your title from Enthusiast to Viper Owner (until you can join the VCA of course!  ) Actually, now is a great time to join the club. You have 10 days left to beat the membership dues price increase and become a member of THE best car club in the world, for only $100!Welcome to the Viper Nation!
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12-20-2007, 09:33 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Sold mine too. Guy just picked it up yesterday. Should have the Viper by mid Jan.
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12-20-2007, 11:38 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome aboard. These are indeed a good group of guys.
 I'm in the process of getting an 02 from another Florida dealer, and it seems to have a few issues as well.Sigh...  |
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12-21-2007, 05:28 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome Aboard!
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12-21-2007, 05:32 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
congrats on the Viper! can't wait to see the pics
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12-21-2007, 06:09 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Thanks guys!
Ok I can't find the on-line payment for the VCA. Is there not one? I thought I saw one somewhere. I wish I knew about this dealer before I bought this car. I have yet to look under the hood and now I'm scared to do so! Might see an engine bay that has been put together with glue!!! I hope not! I think I did a search on here but did not come up with anything on this dealer. I will make sure I'll post a good thread so no one can get burned again if they are careful. |
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12-21-2007, 06:11 AM
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Quebec CA VCA Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Hi and welcome to the site. Sorry to hear about your experience. A lot of people here with really good knowledge, perhaps a local member can come over and have a look at your car.
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12-21-2007, 06:24 AM
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PA/WV VCA Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Lancaster, PA
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the "Had a Vette, but it's gone now" club.
I am also a member. Congrats! Have fun with the only original Viper, a GEN 1!!! 
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12-21-2007, 07:53 AM
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NJ VCA Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
I have owned 2 ZR-1's, 1 Z06, and 1 LT4 Collector Edition/Grand sport.. I liked all of them(mostly the ZR-1's). But nothing compares to owning a Viper.. Congrats, and welcome..
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12-21-2007, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Kelowna B.C., WEStern Canada
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome aboard! You're going to enjoy the ownership experience and the help you get on these boards.
That so-called dealer had an ebay auction a few weeks ago for an '08 Snakeskin green coupe. I had reported him for advertising something he didn't own and ebay yanked the listing. Then I got a bunch of threatening emails from the guy. Not an indication of a reputable dealer...
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12-21-2007, 08:49 AM
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UK VCA Member
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the nut house......
If its the same dealer I've heard bad things on that dealer over here in the UK.........
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12-21-2007, 09:08 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
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Here it is! VCA Renewal Message - Introducing PayPal! You can now renew your VCA Membership in one of 3 ways: 1) Via our new PayPal option at Dodge Viper Magazine 2) by calling Viper Headquarters at 1-800-998-1110 or 3) by mailing us your check or money order. If you choose to use the new PayPal option, you will need your full 17 digit Viper VIN to complete the renewal process. Simply log onto Dodge Viper Magazine and the renewal information is located on the Home Page. If a member doesn't renew their membership via PayPal or by some other method, we will be mailing out renewal notices at the beginning of December . There will be a skeleton crew over the holidays-so it may take a bit to process. Contact kcobean with your information,VIN, so you can be listed as a Viper owner while waiting. Welcome! |
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12-21-2007, 10:12 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the better side. Now that you had a taste, you'll never go back.
I was told when I bought mine. "Once you own a Viper you will always own a Viper." Now I believe it!
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12-21-2007, 10:36 AM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome to the club... Join the VCA and really get all the benefits of owning a Viper. Spend some time detailing it and she will sparkle.
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12-21-2007, 02:32 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Thanks guys just paid! Right now I live in Charlotte NC but I'm moving to east TN at the end of the month. So I signed up under AL/TN. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Be good! lol
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12-21-2007, 04:12 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
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 I really dont care for the blue devils or C-5's, 6's etc.... Nice Vette's you had there!
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12-21-2007, 05:04 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
I am also a member of the "Sold Corvette, bought a Viper" club!
Just bought the Viper a month ago and have already spent 5 hrs on it with my Porter Cable. Borla/cats/shifter going in this week! Some pics of old and new.        |
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12-21-2007, 05:49 PM
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Re: Sold Corvette. . . Bought a Viper!!
Welcome, enjoy, there is nothing quite like a Viper!!!
Regards, Aaron
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