Just became an Owner !!!!

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Just this weekend, I finally became the owner of a 98 silver GTS :D

I have been looking for a long time, bugging all of the local Viper owners for information :dunno: Though I have never posted on here before I have spent many hours on this site learning about these cars. So thanks to everyone who unknowingly helped me make my decision to buy :)

I picked the car up from John Gastman at Roanoke Motors. John was awesome to deal with and I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a car.

To date I have only owned old Mopars and actually sold a 'Cuda to buy this Viper. Hopefully the crappy weather moves on so I can get it out of the garage for some pictures and some fun driving :drive:
 

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congradulations!, I too became a new owner this past weekend. I do believe I drove that particular car about a month ago, was a one owner with a corsa and about 38k? If so that is a fantastic vehicle, very clean and extremely well kept. The folks at Roanoke are very friendly and I will be taking mine there for any large service that needs done.
 

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Welcome to the madness that is Viper ownership. ^ Both of you guys should get on the bus and join the VCA.....it has a lot to offer.

Mark :)

Oh, and lets see some pictures as well.
 

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Congrads!!! Love the silver color. I almost bought a silver '98 RT/10 back when I was first shopping but someone moved on it befor I did. Oh well...welcome to the family and make sure to join the VCA. We'll help yu get the most use out of your new baby as possible!!!
 

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Hey Congrats! Silver GTS is a beautiful Viper. Lets see some pictures of yours

These guys are right - join the VCA now that you have the Viper! I'm a relatively new owner too, and this summer the VCA here in NY/CT has given me a ton of chances to get out and use the car with a great group! And be prepared for the Viper overload the first time you drive in a pack of v10s - it's AWESOME!
check this shot from the "staging area" of yesterday's club event - we had about 25 Vipers (they're double parked on the left side of the picture too)
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Thanks Motivated and congrats to you on your new purchase as well. What Viper did you get?

The car I bought is the one you drove a month ago. Runs well and definitely a blast to drive. Has all the goodies I wanted.
 
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Finally we got the rain to go away so that I could get the car out for a few pics.
 

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Wedge500
Be carefull. The danger of viper ownership is you'll have too much fun for your own good. I'm surprised it isn't illegal, yet ;)
 

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Be carefull. The danger of viper ownership is you'll have too much fun for your own good. I'm surprised it isn't illegal, yet ;)
Dont be surprised...Obama is working on taking away everyones fun.
Welcome Wedge Gen 2's Rock :2tu:
 
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Awesome pic SlateEd. Looks like it was a blast.

I have done the long haul the last 3 years on the Hot Rod Power Tour with my old 'Cuda and its awesome cruising with a bunch of cool cars. Even cooler with them all being Vipers :2tu:
 

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I ended up getting a '97 GTS in OK, Waiting for this rain to subside long enough for a good detail and pics, then will post them up. It has been a blast of a week and its only tuesday! Are you local to the Roanoke area?
 

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Congratulations Wedge & Motivated, you both have what most DREAM about, the ideal Viper: '97-'98 GTS!
BOTH of you: Private message your VIN #'s to the administrators to UPGRADE you to VIPER OWNER: lee00blacksilvergts or kcobean. THEN, upgrade by joining the VCA for your regions, call 1-800-998-1110/JRT-Viper HQ...join your regional VCA and get out there and enjoy the events!
When you have your VCA#, PM THAT to the same administrators to UPGRADE you fully to VCA MEMBER...THEN upload your car picture to an avatar~!!!! WELCOME to the both of you~~ENJOY!
~juli
 
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Wedge500

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I am not in the Roanoke area, though I am only about 100 miles away in Bettendorf/Davenport Iowa.

Can't wait to see pics of your 97 and I hope the rain goes away for you as well so you can get out and run it.
 
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