03-04 Mystic Cobra or 96-02 Viper Gts

[mustang_revival]

Go with a kit car

[Jose]

Although I love the looks of the Viper I would go with the Cobra. Just seem like it would be a more enjoyable car to drive, especially for a long road trip.

[Machx2]

looking at a ~$25k price tag?

Really haven't thought price range. Probably 45k tops. I know the low mile viper would be around the 40k mark.

My choice for a toy in that price range? I'd be looking for another '69 Charger, but that's just me. Personally, neither of those cars are very exciting, but that's just my taste. They're certainly nice cars, and I like them, just wouldn't be something I went after myself.

I also like the 69 chargers. Not sure I could see myself in one though.

As a 97 GTS viper owner, I will tell you it is an absolute POS.

Dear god I love the car though.

They can be money pits on some things, regular prices on others. If you plan on making up to 900hp get a 96-99. Skip 2000 no matter what, and 2001-02 had abs but weaker internals.

Don't be afraid to look at 04/05's etc. They can be had around the same price.

Mustang will be a lot less to go fast and maintain... Just it's a fucking mustang that for the most part looks exactly the same as every other mustang.

I would consider a cobra a beater DD car, the viper a drive to work on Friday and cruise on a nice Saturday car.

IF you do decide to get a viper, just be warned your penis will shrink to about 1" long when fully erect.

Thanks. I knew a little bit about the internals for the newer gts'. But you helped me understand it a little better. I just don't know what color viper I would go with. I don't want blue with white stripes or red.

[FATHERFORD]

Although I love the looks of the Viper I would go with the Cobra. Just seem like it would be a more enjoyable car to drive, especially for a long road trip.

I'm 6'5" and 300lbs and I drove my viper with my wife from houston to wichita falls no problem.

They ride a little rough, but once you are in there I fit a lot better then I do in mustangs.

[FATHERFORD]

Really haven't thought price range. Probably 45k tops. I know the low mile viper would be around the 40k mark.



I also like the 69 chargers. Not sure I could see myself in one though.



Thanks. I knew a little bit about the internals for the newer gts'. But you helped me understand it a little better. I just don't know what color viper I would go with. I don't want blue with white stripes or red.

Few other things you gotta know...

If it doesn't have headers and hiflow/no cats then you will need to install for heat control.

The rocker panels can rot out. Check them carefully, even remove them and look on the inside if you can. Factory aluminum ones are $5,000. Aftermarket fiberglass ones are $600 a pop.

In the texas heat they tend to run on the warm side. Roe makes some "cheap" fixes that really help the car stay cool on the hot 100+ degree days.

[CWO]

shit, $45k will buy a lot of car lol

I certainly wouldn't be looking at a Mustang if I had that much to spend, but that's just me.

[BlackGT]

Used Ferrari 348 or F355...

[CWO]

Porsche 996 Turbo would be my choice in that price range

or this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aston-Martin-Vantage-2006-Aston-Martin-Vantage-2dr-Cpe-V8-Manual-Fully-Serviced-Like-07-08-09-/281150751973?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4175e404e5

or Audi RS4/RS6 obv


I voted Viper because that's a lot of cash for a Mustang

[Jose]

I'm 6'5" and 300lbs and I drove my viper with my wife from houston to wichita falls no problem.

They ride a little rough, but once you are in there I fit a lot better then I do in mustangs.

I guess I wouldn't know, I've only sat in a Viper and never rode in one. Just didn't like the seating position to much but that's just me.

[Machx2]

Used Ferrari 348 or F355...

I do like that! Check this one out. First owner, Nicholas Cage. Damn you guys, got my head going all directions on what I should go for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-355-SPIDER-Ferrari-F355-Spider-Tubi-Exhaust-celebrity-/261273283190?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cd519ea76&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1182

[talisman]

I do like that! Check this one out. First owner, Nicholas Cage. Damn you guys, got my head going all directions on what I should go for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...#ht_500wt_1182

Man, 45k buys a shitload of car, especially if you're looking at something older just to play with. I was thinking you were looking in the 25k range. I'd spend a lot more time researching. Be careful if you see a car that was owned by Jon Voight..

[lincolnboy]

i would love to own a Viper. just a sweet looking ride.

[FATHERFORD]

I do like that! Check this one out. First owner, Nicholas Cage. Damn you guys, got my head going all directions on what I should go for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...#ht_500wt_1182

Be careful with the exotics... They sell cheap because their yearly routine maintenance is 10k worth of parts.

That is why I ultimately went for a viper. The maintenance parts on the car are super cheap. It's just when you upgrade/break no maintenance parts is where it gets expensive.

I keep looking at lambo's, but damn they get expensive when it's time to replace a clutch etc.

[mustang_revival]

Hummer H1 limo.

Found one for you http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Humme...efb149&vxp=mtr

[YALE]

Save up and pay down your mortgage, unless your house is paid off.