00 Viper or 05 EVO MR
Dec 7, 2004, 09:02 PM
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The Viper is fine in the rain. I live in the Northwest and drive it rain or shine. Really, it handles great in the wet, at least when compared to other two wheel drive sports cars
I wouldn't drive it in the snow if I had the choice, although I did drive home over Mt Shasta in a snowstorm (from a track day at Thunderhill). I would have preferred not to do that, but didn't have any particular troubles, although I was actually more nervous driving in the snowstorm then on the racetrack.
Edit: I just saw the question about the Viper as a daily driver. The Viper is like a big dog straining at the leash. It always wants to go faster, GO FASTER! It has a lumpy idle , a soft clutch, and is geared tall which makes it tiresome in stop and go traffic. The side piples get hot in the summer and it get's about the same gas mileage as my brother's V8 Jeep Cherokee. You can't go anywhere without being asked about the car. And, it's the same old questions: Is that a V12? How fast does it go? How much did it cost?
It is, however, great on the open road and on long trips where the huge torque and relaxed gearing make it effortless too drive. I have done 1000 mile days in the car and have felt fine.
Jim
I wouldn't drive it in the snow if I had the choice, although I did drive home over Mt Shasta in a snowstorm (from a track day at Thunderhill). I would have preferred not to do that, but didn't have any particular troubles, although I was actually more nervous driving in the snowstorm then on the racetrack.
Edit: I just saw the question about the Viper as a daily driver. The Viper is like a big dog straining at the leash. It always wants to go faster, GO FASTER! It has a lumpy idle , a soft clutch, and is geared tall which makes it tiresome in stop and go traffic. The side piples get hot in the summer and it get's about the same gas mileage as my brother's V8 Jeep Cherokee. You can't go anywhere without being asked about the car. And, it's the same old questions: Is that a V12? How fast does it go? How much did it cost?
It is, however, great on the open road and on long trips where the huge torque and relaxed gearing make it effortless too drive. I have done 1000 mile days in the car and have felt fine.
Jim
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Dec 7, 2004, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOlutionary
Did you notice that it was a salvaged vehicle? That means that at some point it was totaled or flooded or something like that. Just beware.
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Dec 7, 2004, 09:09 PM
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yeah i love my evo and the MR is awesome but come on dude the viper is a supercar... i dont know i think driving one means a status symbol and immediately girls wanna give u a piece since they assume ur loaded lol
Dec 7, 2004, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
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Dec 7, 2004, 09:30 PM
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I thought you didn't like the MR? Change of heart I guess? 
Go drive them. The Viper is a monster, you're going to be replacing stuff fast on both of these cars if you track (the kind of track with turns) them. I'd rather replace stuff that breaks on the evo (I'm guessing it's cheaper/easier to work on, more reliable and the aftermarket is amazing) it's a more precise/balanced track machine as well out of the box.
500 hp will be no good on the track if it isn't utilized to it's full potential. Neither of these cars will really let you open up too much on public roads, but if you're a bit of a highway (ehem... drag strip) freak I can tell you that you'll like the top end in the viper
Just don't kill yourself.
You should also look at used Z06s, M3s, Supras, eh I'm sure you already have.
Go drive them. The Viper is a monster, you're going to be replacing stuff fast on both of these cars if you track (the kind of track with turns) them. I'd rather replace stuff that breaks on the evo (I'm guessing it's cheaper/easier to work on, more reliable and the aftermarket is amazing) it's a more precise/balanced track machine as well out of the box.
500 hp will be no good on the track if it isn't utilized to it's full potential. Neither of these cars will really let you open up too much on public roads, but if you're a bit of a highway (ehem... drag strip) freak I can tell you that you'll like the top end in the viper
Just don't kill yourself.
You should also look at used Z06s, M3s, Supras, eh I'm sure you already have.
Dec 7, 2004, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bear
I thought you didn't like the MR? Change of heart I guess?
Go drive them. The Viper is a monster, you're going to be replacing stuff fast on both of these cars if you track (the kind of track with turns) them. I'd rather replace stuff that breaks on the evo (I'm guessing it's cheaper/easier to work on, more reliable and the aftermarket is amazing) it's a more precise/balanced track machine as well out of the box.
500 hp will be no good on the track if it isn't utilized to it's full potential. Neither of these cars will really let you open up too much on public roads, but if you're a bit of a highway (ehem... drag strip) freak I can tell you that you'll like the top end in the viper
Just don't kill yourself.
You should also look at used Z06s, M3s, Supras, eh I'm sure you already have.
Go drive them. The Viper is a monster, you're going to be replacing stuff fast on both of these cars if you track (the kind of track with turns) them. I'd rather replace stuff that breaks on the evo (I'm guessing it's cheaper/easier to work on, more reliable and the aftermarket is amazing) it's a more precise/balanced track machine as well out of the box.
500 hp will be no good on the track if it isn't utilized to it's full potential. Neither of these cars will really let you open up too much on public roads, but if you're a bit of a highway (ehem... drag strip) freak I can tell you that you'll like the top end in the viper
Just don't kill yourself.
You should also look at used Z06s, M3s, Supras, eh I'm sure you already have.
Dec 7, 2004, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
Listen:
Viper= about $36k
Everyday beater= about $4-6K
What do you think?
Viper= about $36k
Everyday beater= about $4-6K
What do you think?
Dec 7, 2004, 10:37 PM
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I would get the viper, viper handles better than evo if driven right. And it's much more powerful and quicker on stock form.
With few mods, you could hit 10's easy, with few more, you'll be in 9 second daily driver.
expensive as all hell to maintain tho. You must think about that before you buy something like that tho.
With few mods, you could hit 10's easy, with few more, you'll be in 9 second daily driver.
expensive as all hell to maintain tho. You must think about that before you buy something like that tho.
Dec 8, 2004, 12:06 AM
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Is this really even a debate? The Evo is nice, but the Viper is an exotic. It also has twice the horsepower. I think every American male dreams of owning a Viper at one time or another. It's a supercar though, not a daily driver. If you even have to ask that question you should get an Evo. The Viper is a summer toy for the wealthy. I doubt you could really get one for 35k. They sold new for 80k I think.
