Trade the 370Z for a 04 Viper SRT10?

TheGreatOne · 03-09-2012, 08:31 PM

Looks really good, since sits a weekend car for you, I am leaning towards the Viper with a change of wheels

lol It looks extremely clean.

If you actually would drive more during the week I'd say stick with the Z

mults · 03-09-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Powerful car set on killing you for sure - would definitely go through driving school if I had a car that powerful. My brother-in-law almost wiped out in his new Z06 trying to showoff in NOLA. He did an S figure before regaining control - he dropped his SC plans for the car after that incident

It's funny how everyone talks about the "rawness" of the Viper, but when I rented one a few years ago in Vegas, I wasn't impressed at all. My 1994 Pontiac Folmula "felt" faster. To me, the Viper was almost too smooth and quiet. That's not to say that I don't want one, it just wasn't what I expected. I know that it can cruise at 120 all day long (as long as you are near a gas station). I know that there is a "wow factor" that you can't get from almost any other vehicle (unless you want to spend > $100K).

Good luck with your decision.

Investr · 03-09-2012, 08:54 PM

I love my 370 Roadster, BUT the Viper is another league. VIPER!

MJB · 03-09-2012, 08:59 PM

I'm not really a fan of the Gen III vipers (convertible only)... Love the 96-02 GTS and the 06-10 Coupes. BUT.... a Viper is a Viper any way you put it, so I would say lose the Z and go V-10!

icormba · 03-09-2012, 09:19 PM

pretty much what MJB said! I love the GTS.

... but as long as it has this:

I don't think you can go wrong

p.s. I'm not talking about the K&N sticker

sonic370 · 03-09-2012, 09:57 PM

all the post make a ton of sense but there's no way to compare the two...
you can get 2 loaded 370's for the price of a viper... of course i'm talking new...

the viper is a totally untamed beast i'm not putting them down but imho there
only good for the track. as a dd a dump truck would be better....

but on a strip or track first class

ImportConvert · 03-09-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

Yeah, what is the cost of repairs / maintenance on that beast?

$150 hour for labor, front end collision starts at $15k and goes up from there. Vipers are expensive toys.

3zworld · 03-10-2012, 12:18 AM

Wow...nice viper...how much with Z trade ?

'09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab +ModBod

edub370 · 03-10-2012, 12:30 AM

get the viper... NOW. its a freaking viper for crying out loud. if each of you doesn't turn into a 10 year old when thinking of that car, then get your pulse checked

/thread...

mantella87 · 03-10-2012, 12:34 AM

Do it. You've had the Z and enjoyed it.

ImportConvert · 03-10-2012, 12:46 AM

Sample the viper, but keep in mind that its truly a toy. Expensive at that.

Boost_lee · 03-10-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joestew1985

I talked to a few guys on the viper forums. For the most part maintenance cost is not that expensive at all. They did mention that aftermarket parts are extremely expensive due to a small market of buyers. Oddly enough, I called my insurance company to get a quote on that VIN. The Viper is $60 cheaper a month than what I pay currently on the 370z.

Wow? How much do you pay a month on the Z??

I'd get the Viper btw. Weekend car

After you get it you can show me at the next cars n coffee

Snakes709 · 03-10-2012, 11:37 AM

Go with a Viper, if you are going to get a viper (which i think you should) get the Gen 3 or Gen 4 engine.

As for the maintenance costs. On my SRT-10 Ram, it cost $150 for a oil change and $120 for spark plug change (thats just parts since i do my own work) Thats the only price quotes i can give you since those 2 things are pretty much the only thing that is the same on the car. If you talk to tony at JTSVP he can hook you up with parts if/when you get a Viper.

GaleForce · 03-10-2012, 11:52 AM

Have you sat in it? How tall are you? I'm 6'1" and can't find a good seating position in them. I'm either looking over top of the windshield (convertibles) or hunched over to look through the windshield, for that reason it would be a big no for me.

The interior is very low end, bad fit and finish, but if you're not worried about that, and if you want something that looks cool and goes like stink, I say go for it!

MJB · 03-10-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

$150 hour for labor, front end collision starts at $15k and goes up from there. Vipers are expensive toys.

That is on the Gen 1 & 2 Vipers because of the "clam shell" type hood. Just the hood alone for those models is around 15k.

03-09-2012, 08:31 PM	#31 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Looks really good, since sits a weekend car for you, I am leaning towards the Viper with a change of wheels lol It looks extremely clean. If you actually would drive more during the week I'd say stick with the Z __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	get the viper... NOW. its a freaking viper for crying out loud. if each of you doesn't turn into a 10 year old when thinking of that car, then get your pulse checked /thread... __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

03-10-2012, 11:37 AM	#43 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	Go with a Viper, if you are going to get a viper (which i think you should) get the Gen 3 or Gen 4 engine. As for the maintenance costs. On my SRT-10 Ram, it cost $150 for a oil change and $120 for spark plug change (thats just parts since i do my own work) Thats the only price quotes i can give you since those 2 things are pretty much the only thing that is the same on the car. If you talk to tony at JTSVP he can hook you up with parts if/when you get a Viper. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance Last edited by Snakes709; 03-10-2012 at 11:42 AM.

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Have you sat in it? How tall are you? I'm 6'1" and can't find a good seating position in them. I'm either looking over top of the windshield (convertibles) or hunched over to look through the windshield, for that reason it would be a big no for me. The interior is very low end, bad fit and finish, but if you're not worried about that, and if you want something that looks cool and goes like stink, I say go for it! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Investr Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370 Rdstr 7at Rep Power: 13	I love my 370 Roadster, BUT the Viper is another league. VIPER!

03-09-2012, 08:59 PM	#34 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I'm not really a fan of the Gen III vipers (convertible only)... Love the 96-02 GTS and the 06-10 Coupes. BUT.... a Viper is a Viper any way you put it, so I would say lose the Z and go V-10!

03-09-2012, 09:19 PM	#35 (permalink)
icormba Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 113 Drives: GT350, 370Z, JeepSRT Rep Power: 13	pretty much what MJB said! I love the GTS. ... but as long as it has this: I don't think you can go wrong p.s. I'm not talking about the K&N sticker

03-09-2012, 09:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	all the post make a ton of sense but there's no way to compare the two... you can get 2 loaded 370's for the price of a viper... of course i'm talking new... the viper is a totally untamed beast i'm not putting them down but imho there only good for the track. as a dd a dump truck would be better.... but on a strip or track first class

03-10-2012, 12:18 AM	#38 (permalink)
3zworld Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Drives: '09 370z -Boosted Rep Power: 13	Wow...nice viper...how much with Z trade ? '09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab +ModBod

03-10-2012, 12:34 AM	#40 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Do it. You've had the Z and enjoyed it.

03-10-2012, 12:46 AM	#41 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Sample the viper, but keep in mind that its truly a toy. Expensive at that.