how rare is this color?

[transamer79]

how rare is "blue" as an exterior color for 2001 rt10s? Is it "saphire blue" or "dark blue"? I was under the impression that it was a highly desired car but when i looked up the production numbers for 2001 it said they made about 300 of them. Is there a trend of these cars fetching higher prices r am i imagining things. Thanks, Kevin

[Camfab]

It's Sapphire Blue. If you have'nt seen it, it's like a dark non metallic blue. It probably does bring in some extra money because it's a one year only color. I think the extra money (worth talking about) would probably really only show up for an extra rare car, like a super low mile ACR.

[Venomiss]

Originally Posted by transamer79

how rare is "blue" as an exterior color for 2001 rt10s? Is it "saphire blue" or "dark blue"? I was under the impression that it was a highly desired car but when i looked up the production numbers for 2001 it said they made about 300 of them. Is there a trend of these cars fetching higher prices r am i imagining things. Thanks, Kevin

A bunch of pics in the classifieds that can be supersized to look at the color a bit better.
(you probably have already been there but just in case.)

[transamer79]

i like the color alot i was just wondering the rarity of them on an rt 10, i might be "misremembering" but it seems that they are fetching a significantly higher dollar tha other colors. I saw one that wasnt over priced like the other saphire blues i saw and it seemed to be a good deal. is an 01 rt10 with cognac interior and 43,000 miles for sale from the original owner for 34,000 pluse i have to count in another 2 grand to ship it. What do you think.

[Venomiss]

Originally Posted by transamer79

i like the color alot i was just wondering the rarity of them on an rt 10, i might be "misremembering" but it seems that they are fetching a significantly higher dollar tha other colors. I saw one that wasnt over priced like the other saphire blues i saw and it seemed to be a good deal. is an 01 rt10 with cognac interior and 43,000 miles for sale from the original owner for 34,000 pluse i have to count in another 2 grand to ship it. What do you think.

Get someone who is knows Vipers to take a look at it for you quick!
Maintenance records? Warranty? Car fax run? See if anyone knows the background on the car here. Good luck!

[HHI VIPER]

Originally Posted by transamer79

how rare is "blue" as an exterior color for 2001 rt10s? Is it "saphire blue" or "dark blue"? I was under the impression that it was a highly desired car but when i looked up the production numbers for 2001 it said they made about 300 of them. Is there a trend of these cars fetching higher prices r am i imagining things. Thanks, Kevin

Entered my first car show today and won American Muscle and Best Mopar with my "01" Sapphire Blue RT/10 and I recieved alot of very positive comments on the color. Rare it is and alot of people loved the color and said it was different than the rest..."BUT"...we all have our preferences and I bought it because it was a limited color and I as well liked it. THERE ALL GOOD!!! I have been following your posts in your search for a vehicle and all I can say is if you find a "clean" car in the mid 30's I think it's a very fair deal. I feel that the Sapphire Blue could bring a little extra due to the limited numbers produced...IMO! At worst it should be equal to any others. I have been told and believe that any Viper, unless beat like a wet dog or salvaged, would not see under 30K ever in a normal economy (of course) even with a few miles if it was taken care of. Get what strikes ya!!!

[transamer79]

does anyone have any pics of the saphire blue that they can post. all of the pics that i have been looking at are too small or too low resolution to blow up.

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by transamer79

does anyone have any pics of the saphire blue that they can post. all of the pics that i have been looking at are too small or too low resolution to blow up.

citysnake has an '01 sapphire blue RT...maybe he has pics in the gallery under his username?
~juli

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by HHI VIPER

Entered my first car show today and won American Muscle and Best Mopar with my "01" Sapphire Blue RT/10 and I recieved alot of very positive comments on the color. Rare it is and alot of people loved the color and said it was different than the rest..."BUT"...we all have our preferences and I bought it because it was a limited color and I as well liked it. THERE ALL GOOD!!! I have been following your posts in your search for a vehicle and all I can say is if you find a "clean" car in the mid 30's I think it's a very fair deal. I feel that the Sapphire Blue could bring a little extra due to the limited numbers produced...IMO! At worst it should be equal to any others. I have been told and believe that any Viper, unless beat like a wet dog or salvaged, would not see under 30K ever in a normal economy (of course) even with a few miles if it was taken care of. Get what strikes ya!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! First-time too?!! You have similar to Citysnake, an '01 Sapphire Blue RT...it IS gorgeous, I agree...I love the color, and I also love the Emerald Green RT's.....juli

[goldcup]

here is the mistress of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It is hard to capture the color on camera the first pic shows the slight metallic look.When clean it is hard to find a deeper or richer color.It is a pain in the butt to keep clean as it shows every spec of dust.Love the color but I am biased!!!

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by transamer79

does anyone have any pics of the saphire blue that they can post. all of the pics that i have been looking at are too small or too low resolution to blow up.

i have quite a few saphire pics on my website. many are high-res.

Dodge Viper Historical Society Photo Gallery - Exterior

[All Blue ACR]

Sapphire is fastest too!

[transamer79]

thanks for all the pics!!! big-n-italian..... those high resolution pics were nice and clear. wow that color is sick.

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by transamer79

thanks for all the pics!!! big-n-italian..... those high resolution pics were nice and clear. wow that color is sick.

anytime.

a good friend of mine has a saphire car - it looks even better in person.

[GuitarSteve]

I've seen Deep Sapphire blue GTSs and they all look metallic to me. Regardless one of my favourite colour combos is the Deep Sapphire Blue with Cognac interior.