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2010 SSRS · 10-12-2010, 09:46 PM

definitely the Vette

cab2g · 10-13-2010, 01:40 PM

If they release the transformers version of the vette or something close to it, then I'd buy the Corvette over today's Viper, but today's Corvette styling is out-dated in my opinion. It looks really nice, but for the ZR1 price, I could buy the better looking Viper, or even an ultra practical AWD Porsche Targa 4S. But I've Always been a fan of Porsches.

*DGthe3* · 10-13-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

If they release the transformers version of the vette or something close to it, then I'd buy the Corvette over today's Viper, but today's Corvette styling is out-dated in my opinion. It looks really nice, but for the ZR1 price, I could buy the better looking Viper, or even an ultra practical AWD Porsche Targa 4S. But I've Always been a fan of Porsches.

In all likelihood, there will be a new Viper before there is a new Corvette

cab2g · 10-13-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

In all likelihood, there will be a new Viper before there is a new Corvette

I heard that a new Viper is on its way... I can't afford either. So I guess it doesn't really matter, but the Corvette could stand a re-design to attract a new market of people under 50. There are a lot of awesome looking cars for the price and the Corvette just has the massive engine going for it. If they put a new shell around that engine, they'd definitely increase sales! But then again, they'd be taking away from the new CTS-V coupe sales... That car is something sexy...

MaddogZ28 · 10-13-2010, 01:47 PM

This is a tough question and it depends on what you are looking for in a car. Performance wise they are pretty similar.

The vette is the more livable car day to day. it wont beat you up on your way to work. Its reliable and easy to maintain.

The viper is much less comfortable and will beat you up while driving it. however, you dont see vipers every day. They are very good looking cars that attract a lot of attention and elicit involuntary seizures from all on lookers.

Overall, if you are looking for more of a weekend car and a car to get some attention in, like a true exotic, then go with the viper. If you are looking for a daily driver that is also fast and good looking, or dont want a ton of attention, get the viper.

I personally would rather buy the vette.

assasinator · 10-13-2010, 02:39 PM

V I P E R ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!

xs29j8 · 10-13-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

For the wow factor - the Viper. For the comfort and usability: The Corvette.

I love the Viper in the bright green metallic.

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Between the two ... if I could only have 1 car to live with every day, I'd go with a Corvette. But if it was a weekend toy, Viper.

I agree! Well, except I am not that fond of green...

Nine Ball · 10-14-2010, 02:00 PM

I'm fortunate enough to own both cars at the moment, an '09 Z06 and an SRT-10 coupe. If I could only keep one, it would be the Viper. Z06 is definitely more daily-drivable and easier to live with, but the Viper is a lot more special, to me. I love both cars for different reasons, but the Viper steals the attention away from any Corvette on the road. Even an old GTS Viper will turn more heads than a new ZR1 does.

Tony

PAUL SS · 10-14-2010, 03:49 PM

I would take the Vette over the Viper. Others have mentioned the GT 40 so... just the other day I saw a Ford GT40, yellow with black stripes, it's a sharp looking car which I would also take over the Viper.

Sax1031 · 10-14-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

I'm fortunate enough to own both cars at the moment, an '09 Z06 and an SRT-10 coupe. If I could only keep one, it would be the Viper. Z06 is definitely more daily-drivable and easier to live with, but the Viper is a lot more special, to me. I love both cars for different reasons, but the Viper steals the attention away from any Corvette on the road. Even an old GTS Viper will turn more heads than a new ZR1 does.

Tony

The 2nd Gen Vipers are my favorite.

bluetooth-ss · 10-16-2010, 04:15 PM

vette please

v6sonoma · 10-16-2010, 05:20 PM

ZR1 FTW! Vipers are nice butt I'll take even a regular Vette in Jetstream Blue any day.

Lumina SS · 10-17-2010, 12:01 AM

i go with the vette nice performance and look for it's price

Number 3 · 10-17-2010, 05:31 AM

I've driven lots of Corvettes, but never a Viper.

But from everything I've read or heard from people that have, the Viper is an awesome car.

BUT, if you want to travel at all, the Corvette is hands down the winner. The Corvette is far more civilized, has more space for luggage and "stuff". And in the right form (Z06 or ZR1) is as fast or faster.

So Corvette.

10-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#29
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10-13-2010, 01:40 PM	#30
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	If they release the transformers version of the vette or something close to it, then I'd buy the Corvette over today's Viper, but today's Corvette styling is out-dated in my opinion. It looks really nice, but for the ZR1 price, I could buy the better looking Viper, or even an ultra practical AWD Porsche Targa 4S. But I've Always been a fan of Porsches. __________________

10-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#34
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10-14-2010, 02:00 PM	#36
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I'm fortunate enough to own both cars at the moment, an '09 Z06 and an SRT-10 coupe. If I could only keep one, it would be the Viper. Z06 is definitely more daily-drivable and easier to live with, but the Viper is a lot more special, to me. I love both cars for different reasons, but the Viper steals the attention away from any Corvette on the road. Even an old GTS Viper will turn more heads than a new ZR1 does. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

10-14-2010, 03:49 PM	#37
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I would take the Vette over the Viper. Others have mentioned the GT 40 so... just the other day I saw a Ford GT40, yellow with black stripes, it's a sharp looking car which I would also take over the Viper. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

10-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#33
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	This is a tough question and it depends on what you are looking for in a car. Performance wise they are pretty similar. The vette is the more livable car day to day. it wont beat you up on your way to work. Its reliable and easy to maintain. The viper is much less comfortable and will beat you up while driving it. however, you dont see vipers every day. They are very good looking cars that attract a lot of attention and elicit involuntary seizures from all on lookers. Overall, if you are looking for more of a weekend car and a car to get some attention in, like a true exotic, then go with the viper. If you are looking for a daily driver that is also fast and good looking, or dont want a ton of attention, get the viper. I personally would rather buy the vette.

10-16-2010, 04:15 PM	#39
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2018 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,069	vette please __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

10-16-2010, 05:20 PM	#40
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	ZR1 FTW! Vipers are nice butt I'll take even a regular Vette in Jetstream Blue any day. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

10-17-2010, 12:01 AM	#41
Lumina SS Corvette Z51 Drives: Corvette Z51 476rwhp & camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kuwait Posts: 174 View My Garage	i go with the vette nice performance and look for it's price __________________

10-17-2010, 05:31 AM	#42
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,188 View My Garage	I've driven lots of Corvettes, but never a Viper. But from everything I've read or heard from people that have, the Viper is an awesome car. BUT, if you want to travel at all, the Corvette is hands down the winner. The Corvette is far more civilized, has more space for luggage and "stuff". And in the right form (Z06 or ZR1) is as fast or faster. So Corvette. Attached Images __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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