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13F20 · 10-26-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldave24v

Things may be differnt where you are, but in NC a car has to be at least 20 years old to be registered as a classic car. The early vipers were hardley more than a publicity stunt. I will give you that it is one of the best damn looking cars ever made, but other than that it really isnt that impressive. Handling on the early cars was no exsistant the newer ones are better, but still not up to par for the price tag. It was a car a dying company made to try and get a new image, and it worked for them. To only get 500 HP out of 8 liters is not engineering. If you are buying a car just for looks, then the viper may be good for you. If you want a car for any other reason get somthing else brother. It doesnt have to be a Camaro, but you could do alot better for the money. For me The most beautifull car ever is the Aston Martin DB9

DB9 MMMMMMMMMM. damn sexy

1_2Many · 10-26-2008, 10:36 PM

My buddy owns a Viper GTS identical to the one you posted a picture of. I have always wanted a Viper and I can see your dilemna, but let me give you my opinion.

Ignoring any faults of the Viper the main thing for me in choosing the Camaro over it (or a Vette) is the rear seats. I know they aren't much, but without any rear seats my household will have no 4 seater.

Now, not ignoring the faults of the Viper I can tell you buddies '98 GTS is not really up to par with today's quality standard. Things just don't line up very nice on the body or the interior. The A/C blows....or should I say doesn't blow hard enough, nearly useless.

Based on looks alone I have to say the new Camaro I think edges out both the Viper and the Vette.

So with the Camaro you get a brand new car with a warranty and tons of HP for a nice price. I think it's a no brainer.

kkelloww · 10-27-2008, 01:28 AM

Been lurking here for awhile, but I had to register to make sure that everyone realizes that THIS is the world's most beautiful car:

Jamestwilliams · 10-27-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kkelloww

Been lurking here for awhile, but I had to register to make sure that everyone realizes that THIS is the world's most beautiful car:

No i have to strongly disagree. It's a good looking car but I wouldn't put it next to a 1950 sl gullwing.

headpunter · 10-27-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kkelloww

Been lurking here for awhile, but I had to register to make sure that everyone realizes that THIS is the world's most beautiful car:

that hood is like 2/3s the length of the car

dieseldave24v · 10-27-2008, 06:37 AM

Kinda looks like a dolphin. Its a 200K flipper

Emher · 10-27-2008, 05:02 PM

Camaro. Solely by the fact that I think the Viper sounds like crap, lol.

QS78 · 10-28-2008, 02:10 AM

I would say the VETTE (i had similar confusion)

btw: the DB9 is the best looking car

kdbolt70 · 10-28-2008, 08:51 AM

I'm more of a Vanquish guy myself. But I will agree, Aston Martin is sex on wheels.

shadowed_Stranger · 10-28-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nickspohn

and plus driving these cars in the winter won't be much fun either.

I know a guy who used to do emmisions testing up north and has driven many vipers, and he said that even in the summer the viper would be like driving anything else in the winter.

NOT hating on the viper, that is just what happens when you have that much HP going to the rear wheels in such a small car with no traction control :P

On a side note, I would love to have a viper if I was a millionaire.

1_2Many · 10-28-2008, 12:26 PM

Calling out the most beautiful car in the world could get serious. Here's my vote:

TT C6 · 10-29-2008, 12:37 AM

If you want performance, buy a used C5 or C6 and add forced induction.
I recommend ECS on the east coast. A&A is on the West Coast as well.
You CANNOT beat the C5/C6 for performance and forced induction will add all the power you will ever need to the STOCK engine while leaving room to double the power when you want to forge the engine.

Vipers are a great weekend only car, but the Corvette beats the snake for driveability, cost, and aftermarket support.

TT C6 · 10-29-2008, 12:38 AM

If you want "hey! look at me!", nothing is gonna beat the Viper.

zforce · 10-29-2008, 12:55 AM

just go with the camaro and call it a day. the viper is too hard to get into and out, and and has a big blind spot. besides what other car says "American engineering" like a Chevy.

10-28-2008, 08:51 AM	#37
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I'm more of a Vanquish guy myself. But I will agree, Aston Martin is sex on wheels. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

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10-26-2008, 10:36 PM	#30
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	My buddy owns a Viper GTS identical to the one you posted a picture of. I have always wanted a Viper and I can see your dilemna, but let me give you my opinion. Ignoring any faults of the Viper the main thing for me in choosing the Camaro over it (or a Vette) is the rear seats. I know they aren't much, but without any rear seats my household will have no 4 seater. Now, not ignoring the faults of the Viper I can tell you buddies '98 GTS is not really up to par with today's quality standard. Things just don't line up very nice on the body or the interior. The A/C blows....or should I say doesn't blow hard enough, nearly useless. Based on looks alone I have to say the new Camaro I think edges out both the Viper and the Vette. So with the Camaro you get a brand new car with a warranty and tons of HP for a nice price. I think it's a no brainer.

10-27-2008, 01:28 AM	#31
kkelloww Drives: 2000 Grand Prix GTP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	Been lurking here for awhile, but I had to register to make sure that everyone realizes that THIS is the world's most beautiful car:

10-27-2008, 06:37 AM	#34
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	Kinda looks like a dolphin. Its a 200K flipper

10-27-2008, 05:02 PM	#35
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Camaro. Solely by the fact that I think the Viper sounds like crap, lol.

10-28-2008, 02:10 AM	#36
QS78 Drives: Camaro 1998 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BHN Posts: 32	I would say the VETTE (i had similar confusion) btw: the DB9 is the best looking car

10-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#39
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	Calling out the most beautiful car in the world could get serious. Here's my vote:

10-29-2008, 12:37 AM	#40
TT C6 Banned Drives: C6, 96 383ci Z28 hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 126	If you want performance, buy a used C5 or C6 and add forced induction. I recommend ECS on the east coast. A&A is on the West Coast as well. You CANNOT beat the C5/C6 for performance and forced induction will add all the power you will ever need to the STOCK engine while leaving room to double the power when you want to forge the engine. Vipers are a great weekend only car, but the Corvette beats the snake for driveability, cost, and aftermarket support.

10-29-2008, 12:38 AM	#41
TT C6 Banned Drives: C6, 96 383ci Z28 hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 126	If you want "hey! look at me!", nothing is gonna beat the Viper.

10-29-2008, 12:55 AM	#42
zforce Drives: 2010 2SS RS Inferno Matelic Orange Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 137	just go with the camaro and call it a day. the viper is too hard to get into and out, and and has a big blind spot. besides what other car says "American engineering" like a Chevy.