Dodge / SRT Viper Hate?

Liquidity · 03-27-2017, 03:21 AM

Why so much hate against one of America's greatest Sports Cars? I can't understand it. Like the Corvette is so much better? Guys I know are happy the Viper is no longer made anymore. Weird.

DRKS1D3 · 03-27-2017, 05:56 AM

This is nothing new. No two people are the same. Everyone has the right to their own opinion. IMHO, the Viper is one of the most amazing sports cars ever made.

Superman09 · 03-27-2017, 06:27 AM

I'm a Chevy guy, but I plan on own in a viper someday.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals.

snizzle · 03-27-2017, 07:20 AM

You'll find brand hate in any car forum full of enthusiasts. /thread

mariojmoe · 03-27-2017, 08:52 AM

I never fed into the brand loyalty bs (they don't pay me) so if it's fast and badass I like it regardless of name tag. I personally love the viper, and the 5.0 mustangs. Both are absolutely amazing cars. I drive my 17 ss and a new 4x4 platinum tundra and from time to time I actually catch a tiny bit of flack as to why didn't I buy a silverado instead? I don't like to get into those debates so I just tell them I got exactly what I wanted and am not brand loyal to any specific brand.

Hate to see the Viper go bye bye but I think it outpriced itself out the market.

Expunge · 03-27-2017, 09:30 AM

I don't hate the car. But as a general rule, Viper drivers are a-holes. There are exceptions.. but they are the exceptions.

Dmpsix · 03-27-2017, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snizzle

You'll find brand hate in any car forum full of enthusiasts. /thread

+1

flipstyledsm22 · 03-27-2017, 11:41 AM

I would show some 'hating' if they threw a N/A V6 under that long ass nose... lol!

Casalino · 03-27-2017, 12:11 PM

no hate on the viper! Its raw and a naturally aspirated 8.4l v10!!! whats not to love!?! Yeah the build quality is pretty poor. I don't know too much about the newest one with the restyling. Maybe the build quality is a little bit better. But in general, dodge's have pretty poor build quality..and quality in general.

But the viper is a legend and i think mostly everyone can agree. There will always be exceptions. The person who doesn't like the viper is the same guy who thinks his audi with a 6 cylinder turbo and paddle shifters is a better car...because of that new technology and crap

All i can say is i'm sad that it has to go. But it was way better to discontinue it, than to go with the new crowd and drop the v10. Look at the ford gt going ecoboost v6. Disgusting.... Now you will see the price on vipers slowly start to go up. I think you can get a decent srt10 like a 2001-2006 for under 40-50k That won't be for too long. When technology moves on and people grow to love the old v10, stick shift with no electronic aids..i will see this pricing easily doubling over the next 10-15 years

BMR Sales · 03-27-2017, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snizzle

You'll find brand hate in any car forum full of enthusiasts. /thread

Yep, even here with the Gen5 vs Gen 6 Crowd. I don't get but I see all the time!

bayarea408 · 03-27-2017, 02:37 PM

Vipers are small. They sit the driver really snug against the doors and dash.

The corvette will seat someone 6'6 300lb's, more consumer friendly.

JerTM · 03-27-2017, 05:37 PM

The very first car I ever fell in love with was a 94 Viper RT/10. What a cool car. I had the opportunity to go for a ride in one, it was just raw and aggressive. I'd like to own one some day.

redcoats1976 · 03-27-2017, 05:52 PM

no hate,but i dont lust to own one either.hitting the lotto would probably bring me a new vette or ZL-1.

strykerg8gt · 03-27-2017, 06:43 PM

No hate here. Just saw a review of the Voodoo model and it's just an outright track beast. For the money, there really isn't any car capable of outpacing it, not to mention its simply a rollcage short of being a race ready car.

03-27-2017, 03:21 AM	#1
Liquidity Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Camaroland Posts: 307	Dodge / SRT Viper Hate? Why so much hate against one of America's greatest Sports Cars? I can't understand it. Like the Corvette is so much better? Guys I know are happy the Viper is no longer made anymore. Weird.

03-27-2017, 05:56 AM	#2
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	This is nothing new. No two people are the same. Everyone has the right to their own opinion. IMHO, the Viper is one of the most amazing sports cars ever made. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

03-27-2017, 07:20 AM	#4
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,549	You'll find brand hate in any car forum full of enthusiasts. /thread __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

03-27-2017, 11:41 AM	#8
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I would show some 'hating' if they threw a N/A V6 under that long ass nose... lol! __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

03-27-2017, 06:27 AM	#3
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	I'm a Chevy guy, but I plan on own in a viper someday. Sent from my campfire using smoke signals.

03-27-2017, 08:52 AM	#5
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I never fed into the brand loyalty bs (they don't pay me) so if it's fast and badass I like it regardless of name tag. I personally love the viper, and the 5.0 mustangs. Both are absolutely amazing cars. I drive my 17 ss and a new 4x4 platinum tundra and from time to time I actually catch a tiny bit of flack as to why didn't I buy a silverado instead? I don't like to get into those debates so I just tell them I got exactly what I wanted and am not brand loyal to any specific brand. Hate to see the Viper go bye bye but I think it outpriced itself out the market.

03-27-2017, 09:30 AM	#6
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	I don't hate the car. But as a general rule, Viper drivers are a-holes. There are exceptions.. but they are the exceptions.

03-27-2017, 12:11 PM	#9
Casalino Drives: 17' 1LE BLK Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New York, New York Posts: 443	no hate on the viper! Its raw and a naturally aspirated 8.4l v10!!! whats not to love!?! Yeah the build quality is pretty poor. I don't know too much about the newest one with the restyling. Maybe the build quality is a little bit better. But in general, dodge's have pretty poor build quality..and quality in general. But the viper is a legend and i think mostly everyone can agree. There will always be exceptions. The person who doesn't like the viper is the same guy who thinks his audi with a 6 cylinder turbo and paddle shifters is a better car...because of that new technology and crap All i can say is i'm sad that it has to go. But it was way better to discontinue it, than to go with the new crowd and drop the v10. Look at the ford gt going ecoboost v6. Disgusting.... Now you will see the price on vipers slowly start to go up. I think you can get a decent srt10 like a 2001-2006 for under 40-50k That won't be for too long. When technology moves on and people grow to love the old v10, stick shift with no electronic aids..i will see this pricing easily doubling over the next 10-15 years

03-27-2017, 02:37 PM	#11
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	Vipers are small. They sit the driver really snug against the doors and dash. The corvette will seat someone 6'6 300lb's, more consumer friendly.

03-27-2017, 05:37 PM	#12
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	The very first car I ever fell in love with was a 94 Viper RT/10. What a cool car. I had the opportunity to go for a ride in one, it was just raw and aggressive. I'd like to own one some day.

03-27-2017, 05:52 PM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,043	no hate,but i dont lust to own one either.hitting the lotto would probably bring me a new vette or ZL-1.

03-27-2017, 06:43 PM	#14
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	No hate here. Just saw a review of the Voodoo model and it's just an outright track beast. For the money, there really isn't any car capable of outpacing it, not to mention its simply a rollcage short of being a race ready car.