06 viper coupe prices

[Hrysler]

Looking for a 06 coupe. I've seen 2 on CarGurus one with 2,300 miles and another with 7,000 miles.. Both asking $49,900... Is that a good price for these cars? Thanks for your help.

[CopperCrazy]

With mileage that low, I would say those are a good deal.

[chicagopd50]

Yes I got mine at 8k mile 2 years ago for 54k. For a 06 coupe..

[Stealth78]

I bought an 06 coupe a couple years ago for $48.5K with 12,500 mi. I sold it with 15,800 miles on it for $48K. Great car, only reason I sold was to get into a GenIV. I think those prices you are listing are a great deal. Color? Mine was blue w/silver stripes. Color definitely plays a small roll in value. Black, red and yellow cars seem to bring slightly less money (not sure if they made any 06 coupes in yellow).

[Hrysler]

Hey it's "driver mod"! I talked to you on YouTube. Thanks I'm hoping to get a coupe soon. Looking for the right deal.

[Hrysler]

I bought an 06 coupe a couple years ago for $48.5K with 12,500 mi. I sold it with 15,800 miles on it for $48K. Great car, only reason I sold was to get into a GenIV. I think those prices you are listing are a great deal. Color? Mine was blue w/silver stripes. Color definitely plays a small roll in value. Black, red and yellow cars seem to bring slightly less money (not sure if they made any 06 coupes in yellow).

Ya the one is a black coupe, the other is red with silver strips. But it says it was a fleet vehicle from Chrysler in Michigan. Dealer says it was a company exec car. But who knows. Hopefully not a Srt driving experience car. Thanks for the help.

[chicagopd50]

Look at what this ad says

[Hrysler]

Look at what this ad says

Thanks chicagopd50! I agree. Hopefully in a couple weeks! Only problem, my wife wants convertible and I want a coupe. I love the cammed idle on these cars so it's definitely a Gen 3 for me. A&C performance has got me hooked.

[chicagopd50]

I did a cam couple months ago on my gen3 with only cam swap no head work what so ever. I gained 123 hp... yup 123hp no typo there.... so I really don't think head work is necessary.. here's a video of b4 and after on how it sounds.Watch "before and after cam swap 710r roe racing 2006 dodge viper" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/cKyS68w6rX4

[Hrysler]

I did a can couple.months ago on my gen3 with only can swap no head work what so ever. I gained 123 hp... yup 123hp no typo there.... so I really don't think head work is necessary.. here's a video of b4 and after on how it sounds.Watch "before and after cam swap 710r roe racing 2006 dodge viper" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/cKyS68w6rX4

Yes I've seen that video. Sounds great.That is impressive numbers for a cam swap. Does it drive smooth, or pain to drive? Did you do the lifters and pushrods and rockers? Now I know why your so fast!!

[chicagopd50]

yes i did lifters , springs, and push rods... i still have stock rockers on.. thinking of doing the harland sharp rockers later this year...gonna go to the track and see if i can hit 10s in 1/4 mile this year...

[Hrysler]

yes i did lifters , springs, and push rods... i still have stock rockers on.. thinking of doing the harland sharp rockers later this year...gonna go to the track and see if i can hit 10s in 1/4 mile this year...

Awesome! I bet you will. How far are going to modify your car? Nitrous? Supercharger?

[chicagopd50]

No,I'm done.. once I hit 10s im,good...lol

[jaxtk]

Looking for a 06 coupe. I've seen 2 on CarGurus one with 2,300 miles and another with 7,000 miles.. Both asking $49,900... Is that a good price for these cars? Thanks for your help.

Consider buying Gen 4, much better car.

[Hrysler]

Consider buying Gen 4, much better car.

I know.Thanks. If $ wasn't a factor i would. Plus I really, really like the cammed idle on the gen3's. Maybe when I grow up I'll get a gen4/5 :-)

[commandomatt]

not sure if they made any 06 coupes in yellow.

Yes. All Yellow, Yellow with Black stripe and of course the ultimate one....Yellow with Silver stripes (2 made of those beauties)

[chicagopd50]

If i ever upgrade From My gen3 which i already have gen 4 power in it with my upgrades. I would go with a blue gen5

[Stealth78]

If i ever upgrade From My gen3 which i already have gen 4 power in it with my upgrades. I would go with a blue gen5

No offense bud but you keep claiming all of this power...... Your times are very impressive for a GenIII and by looking at your 60' and knowing what you have for gearing your car is set up perfect for the 1/4. I am not knocking your driving ability, you clearly can launch and shift with the best of them. But until you can beat or come close to Alex's bolt-on only GenIV car at a 10.43 @ 134mph, only then can you make your claim. I don't mean to be disrespectful but I believe comparing you and Alex's times are more than fair as you both seem to have the "driver mod" down to a science in the 1/4.

[chicagopd50]

alex had a gen 4 which comes with almost 100 hp more and he had upgrades done also... what are you trying to say? there is no way i can do 10.43.. i know that... but i have a gen3 which basically makes gen4 stock power, thats my claim... i gained some hp from a cam swap only with no head work done.. your comparing 2 different motors here .. i see he traps 134mph which clearly makes more power then my 130mph... 4 mph is probably 60-80 hp difference... again whats your point? my point is a stock gen 4 probably does 128-130mph at the trap speed which is where im at ...oh and by the way when alex had a gen 3 with bolt ons only i broke his record with my bolt on gen3 ...just look at the gen 3 fast list... are you hating because my gen3 is faster then your gen 4? lmao

[Hrysler]

alex had a gen 4 which comes with almost 100 hp more and he had upgrades done also... what are you trying to say? there is no way i can do 10.43.. i know that... but i have a gen3 which basically makes gen4 stock power, thats my claim... i gained some hp from a cam swap only with no head work done.. your comparing 2 different motors here .. i see he traps 134mph which clearly makes more power then my 130mph... 4 mph is probably 60-80 hp difference... again whats your point? my point is a stock gen 4 probably does 128-130mph at the trap speed which is where im at ...oh and by the way when alex had a gen 3 with bolt ons only i broke his record with my bolt on gen3 ...just look at the gen 3 fast list... are you hating because my gen3 is faster then your gen 4? lmao

Ouch!! :-). I do agree with what you are saying! 10's soon buddy!

[Hrysler]

alex had a gen 4 which comes with almost 100 hp more and he had upgrades done also... what are you trying to say? there is no way i can do 10.43.. i know that... but i have a gen3 which basically makes gen4 stock power, thats my claim... i gained some hp from a cam swap only with no head work done.. your comparing 2 different motors here .. i see he traps 134mph which clearly makes more power then my 130mph... 4 mph is probably 60-80 hp difference... again whats your point? my point is a stock gen 4 probably does 128-130mph at the trap speed which is where im at ...oh and by the way when alex had a gen 3 with bolt ons only i broke his record with my bolt on gen3 ...just look at the gen 3 fast list... are you hating because my gen3 is faster then your gen 4? lmao

Ouch!! :-). I do agree with what you are saying! 10's soon buddy! Is Alex aka sneaky snakes on YouTube?

[chicagopd50]

Yea he is...this guy stealth is comparing my time at drag strip when I have a gen3 against gen4.. make it even and compare any gen 3 bolt on car that can beat my 11.1 @125mph 1.6 60ft

[Stealth78]

alex had a gen 4 which comes with almost 100 hp more and he had upgrades done also... what are you trying to say? there is no way i can do 10.43.. i know that... but i have a gen3 which basically makes gen4 stock power, thats my claim... i gained some hp from a cam swap only with no head work done.. your comparing 2 different motors here .. i see he traps 134mph which clearly makes more power then my 130mph... 4 mph is probably 60-80 hp difference... again whats your point? my point is a stock gen 4 probably does 128-130mph at the trap speed which is where im at ...oh and by the way when alex had a gen 3 with bolt ons only i broke his record with my bolt on gen3 ...just look at the gen 3 fast list... are you hating because my gen3 is faster then your gen 4? lmao

Hey man... I knew you were going to take this harsher than I intended. I'm not trying to sound like a jerk but you have mentioned this multiple times. Of course now you say a stock GenIV but your previous post said "If i ever upgrade From My gen3 which i already have gen 4 power in it with my upgrades", which does not imply stock. Below you state to "make it an even comparison", I feel as if this is an even comparison for your claims of being as fast as a GenIV. If you want to compare apples to apples when comparing power levels how is it not fair to compare a bolt-on car to a bolt-on car. A stock GenIV will whip the shit out of a stock GenIII, trust me I know as I just went from one to the other. If you are praising your GenIII and stating that you are already at the power levels of a GenIV, why not compare them with the same modifications??? Last but very much not least, Alex's car was a bolt-on car with a completely stock motor. Your GenIII is a full bolt-on car that the heads have been lifted on, you are now a bolt-on car with internal modifications. I am by no means hating on you, anyone, or any Viper for that matter. I love this community but do not like when people seem to inadvertently falsely advise others. I have not yet been down the strip (in a Viper) but I can assure you that as soon as I can find a track that isn't going to boot my ass off after running too fast on my first pass (I believe NHRA is 11.5) I will be coming for your current 11.11. And in all honesty I truly mean this as a friendly rivalry, if we ever get to cross paths you will realize I am not as much of a dick that I seem like while haunting your posts. Lol! CHEERS!

[chicagopd50]

a mild upgraded gen3 would equal to a stockish gen 4.... lets just compare gen3 to gen3 on drag time slips... you have a gen4.. so dont try to go for 11.11 record... u need to go for alex's record for gen 4..... i did not run my car yet with the cam in it, im sure ill hit 10s.... lets refresh this 11.11 record.. i did this with only bolt ons i had no cam at this time... i had 373 gears borla catbacks sct tune drag radials and kn filters... i still have stock headers on my car as of now even after the cam swap this winter..so back to the comaprison... alex did a 11.5 on his gen 3 bolt on i did a 11.1 with my gen 3 bolt on.. i clearly shattered that record.i will hit the track early may and post the runs for the new records....cheers!

be sure to post your pass on video when you brake 11.1 on your gen4 lol...
here a lil video for your enjoyment on how i fuck up my competition ... hope we dont cross paths on the streets, cuz i beat cars that im not supposed to.. those corvettes are all supercharged too.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL2Ov8CPM4s

[06SRTCoupe]

Stealth you read this way wrong. I know exactly what Chicago was referring to. If he's going to move up...he wants a Gen V since he already has the power of a Gen IV. Did he say modded Gen IV? Nope.

A bolt on Gen IV...that "bolt on" Gen IV literally has every bolt-on, is tuned and dialed in perfectly, and makes over 600whp...that is a huge difference from a cam only/bolt on/geared Gen III. It's not comparing apples to apples lol...

[JoeTSI]

Back on topic, if you are looking for a clean, and rare, 06 Coupe I just put my 2006 Copperhead Coupe up for sale at $50,000. It has 15,500 miles and covered by a 4 year 48k mile Mopar warranty which I believe is transferrable. Car has brand new Sidewinder II Matte Black wheels with brand new Pirelli P-Zero tires, lowering caps, bellanger high flow cat mid pipes, Magnaflow Catback, K&N intake, Pioneer AVIC 5200NEX Double Din head unit with back up camera along with matte carbon wrapped center console stack and shifter surround. No accidents, clean carfax, and I am the 4th owner. PM me if interested and I can send you pics, etc.

[chicagopd50]

Apples to oranges exactly 06STRCOUPE.. well said.. besides I did the 11.1 without even a cam...stock gen4s barely do 11.1.. so with added power of a cam would put me in gen4 range.. I would just buy gen 5...

[Stealth78]

Everyone has there opinion. Apparently I'm wrong and comparing a bolt-on GenIII to a stock GenIV is more apples to apples than both Gen's modded equally. Also, for those of you who have not run against a GenV... During the fall cruise back in October myself and another member got a little overly spirited... My car is currently 100% stock, the other member has a 2013 LE with an Arrow PCM, I consider myself a decent driver and can shift well, the other member is my equal if not better. We started on a roll at 70mph and pulled to 140mph. We were door to door, neither pulled. I don't know if my car is a beast from the factory or if his car was built on a Friday afternoon. Point of the story... not a big difference in raw power from a GenIV to a GenV. To be honest it was kind of a let down as I thought he was going to walk away from me no problem.

[Hrysler]

Apples to oranges exactly 06STRCOUPE.. well said.. besides I did the 11.1 without even a cam...stock gen4s barely do 11.1.. so with added power of a cam would put me in gen4 range.. I would just buy gen 5...

Mike that's a awesome time. But most people with vipers in general do not know how to drive. A friend of mine had a 04 Viper. Best he could do at the time was 14.00.. I tried first time out with his car, 11.70. Drivers do make a difference. If you drove a gen4 you'd definitely be in the 10's! Comparing gen3 to a 4 is pointless. They have 100hp in the bank. My money on a race would definitely be on you. You can't buy driver mods..

[Hrysler]

Everyone has there opinion. Apparently I'm wrong and comparing a bolt-on GenIII to a stock GenIV is more apples to apples than both Gen's modded equally. Also, for those of you who have not run against a GenV... During the fall cruise back in October myself and another member got a little overly spirited... My car is currently 100% stock, the other member has a 2013 LE with an Arrow PCM, I consider myself a decent driver and can shift well, the other member is my equal if not better. We started on a roll at 70mph and pulled to 140mph. We were door to door, neither pulled. I don't know if my car is a beast from the factory or if his car was built on a Friday afternoon. Point of the story... not a big difference in raw power from a GenIV to a GenV. To be honest it was kind of a let down as I thought he was going to walk away from me no problem.

Green is always faster Stealth!!

[chicagopd50]

Mike that's a awesome time. But most people with vipers in general do not know how to drive. A friend of mine had a 04 Viper. Best he could do at the time was 14.00.. I tried first time out with his car, 11.70. Drivers do make a difference. If you drove a gen4 you'd definitely be in the 10's! Comparing gen3 to a 4 is pointless. They have 100hp in the bank. My money on a race would definitely be on you. You can't buy driver mods..

i guess he got mad that i said i would upgrade to gen 5 lol.. the reason i said that is because im pretty close in power to a gen 4, and yes gen 5 does not have much more power then gen 4 but the body of a gen 5 is much better looking then gen 3 or 4.. in all honesty the only difference from gen 3 and gen 4 is the drive train.. but to every day people they would never notice the difference between a gen 3 or 4 if it drove past them ... i guess the only difference would be the hood, but all in all gen 3 and gen4 are same cars with somewhat different drive line set up...

HRYSLER: if you dont buy a viper by aug let me know i will be at the GLD track that month on aug 12th for a competition against other stick shift drivers for some money.. maybe i will sell the car that day if i lose lol..

[viper04blk]

I have a total amateur question for you guys... is it hard to swap out a cam?

[chicagopd50]

Depends on your level of skill.. also are u going to change out your lifters? I'm assuming u have a gen3? Heads need to come off if u change out lifters .

[Hrysler]

i guess he got mad that i said i would upgrade to gen 5 lol.. the reason i said that is because im pretty close in power to a gen 4, and yes gen 5 does not have much more power then gen 4 but the body of a gen 5 is much better looking then gen 3 or 4.. in all honesty the only difference from gen 3 and gen 4 is the drive train.. but to every day people they would never notice the difference between a gen 3 or 4 if it drove past them ... i guess the only difference would be the hood, but all in all gen 3 and gen4 are same cars with somewhat different drive line set up...

HRYSLER: if you dont buy a viper by aug let me know i will be at the GLD track that month on aug 12th for a competition against other stick shift drivers for some money.. maybe i will sell the car that day if i lose lol..

I'll be out there! Thanks Mike.

[Hrysler]

i guess he got mad that i said i would upgrade to gen 5 lol.. the reason i said that is because im pretty close in power to a gen 4, and yes gen 5 does not have much more power then gen 4 but the body of a gen 5 is much better looking then gen 3 or 4.. in all honesty the only difference from gen 3 and gen 4 is the drive train.. but to every day people they would never notice the difference between a gen 3 or 4 if it drove past them ... i guess the only difference would be the hood, but all in all gen 3 and gen4 are same cars with somewhat different drive line set up...

HRYSLER: if you dont buy a viper by aug let me know i will be at the GLD track that month on aug 12th for a competition against other stick shift drivers for some money.. maybe i will sell the car that day if i lose lol..

I don't think he's mad. I think he just doesn't understand what you're trying to say... No biggie.

[06SRTCoupe]

Everyone has there opinion. Apparently I'm wrong and comparing a bolt-on GenIII to a stock GenIV is more apples to apples than both Gen's modded equally. Also, for those of you who have not run against a GenV... During the fall cruise back in October myself and another member got a little overly spirited... My car is currently 100% stock, the other member has a 2013 LE with an Arrow PCM, I consider myself a decent driver and can shift well, the other member is my equal if not better. We started on a roll at 70mph and pulled to 140mph. We were door to door, neither pulled. I don't know if my car is a beast from the factory or if his car was built on a Friday afternoon. Point of the story... not a big difference in raw power from a GenIV to a GenV. To be honest it was kind of a let down as I thought he was going to walk away from me no problem.

While the Gen IV and V Vipers are very similar in power, the potential of the Gen V, because of the motor, is much higher. Stock motors are already well over 1000whp/wtq...and the cars respond better to mods as well. They have H/C packages with 700+whp now. There are also other upgrades as well that the Gen V has. Chicago probably realizes the potential of the Gen V power wise...so going to a Gen IV would be a waste of time if you were modding it. Now, this is before anything in the looks department, as well as the Gen V interior...which is 100 times better than any interior that has ever been in the Viper. That doesn't have anything to do with power though...

[RPM9000]

As far as I know the main difference is that the GenV has forged pistons.

[06SRTCoupe]

Yep, what RPM said. The Gen V has a forged motor. Also, the Gen IV only received the better tranny gearing in 2010....all Gen V's are standard with the better 5th and 6th ratios.

You got a 4th Gen for 1/3rd the price of a 5th Gen?! That sounds like you got it in the high 20's/low 30's then. If so, that is a heck of a steal.

[Stealth78]

Yes the GenV's have forged pistons and rods, outside of that I cannot think of any other big benefit. Honestly and most importantly is the tried and true blocks from the GenIV as it was made in what seems to be a superior fashion. I completely understand the interior is better in the GenV but that is completely irrelevant to this. If the interior is what makes it worth the extra $20-$30K, hey at least your ass will be happy. I am in no way saying that the GenIV is superior to a GenV all around. Hell I hope to have a GenV someday, but for right now I am more than happy with my GenIV.

[Stealth78]

Yep, what RPM said. The Gen V has a forged motor. Also, the Gen IV only received the better tranny gearing in 2010....all Gen V's are standard with the better 5th and 6th ratios.

You got a 4th Gen for 1/3rd the price of a 5th Gen?! That sounds like you got it in the high 20's/low 30's then. If so, that is a heck of a steal.

2010 only had a revised 5th gear, not 6th. Also just so you know 5th and 6th gears are not the only difference in a GenV. It has actually been mentioned by multiple members before that they wish the GenV had the lower gear ratios of the GenIV with the revisions to 5th and 6th.

[06SRTCoupe]

2010 only had a revised 5th gear, not 6th. Also just so you know 5th and 6th gears are not the only difference in a GenV. It has actually been mentioned by multiple members before that they wish the GenV had the lower gear ratios of the GenIV with the revisions to 5th and 6th.

Oh ok didn't know that. I'd still take that and a forged motor though. :D

[chicagopd50]

i would take the gen v just because it has the clam shell hood and nicer interior.. the motor stuff i can deal with later cuz i would modify it anyways.. :)

[Hrysler]

Yep, what RPM said. The Gen V has a forged motor. Also, the Gen IV only received the better tranny gearing in 2010....all Gen V's are standard with the better 5th and 6th ratios.

You got a 4th Gen for 1/3rd the price of a 5th Gen?! That sounds like you got it in the high 20's/low 30's then. If so, that is a heck of a steal.

Where can I find that deal? The best price I can find on a 06 coupe is $47,500... 14,000 miles. I found 04's in the high 30 thousand dollar range. But as everyone knows,they are only convertibles. Has anyone seen a low priced coupe? Thanks for the education on the gen4 and 5's. I didn't know about the forged piston and rods on the gen5. Also thanks for any help you can give guys!

[chicagopd50]

Where can I find that deal? The best price I can find on a 06 coupe is $47,500... 14,000 miles. I found 04's in the high 30 thousand dollar range. But as everyone knows,they are only convertibles. Has anyone seen a low priced coupe? Thanks for the education on the gen4 and 5's. I didn't know about the forged piston and rods on the gen5. Also thanks for any help you can give guys!

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only 2300 miles ! Bone stock ..down to paper filters...i think it's a good deal.. off course I wouldn't buy it at the offering price. I would hit them with 46k then stop at 47500....

[Hrysler]

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only 2300 miles ! Bone stock ..down to paper filters...i think it's a good deal.. off course I wouldn't buy it at the offering price. I would hit them with 46k then stop at 47500....

Thanks Mike. I talked to him. His name is Ken. It's sold. Ya nice car!

[BlknBlu]

Solid half shafts in a GEN IV, Stiffer frame, different rear end, new hood.

Bruce

[chicagopd50]

Thanks Mike. I talked to him. His name is Ken. It's sold. Ya nice car!

Well hope to see you by the track .. u can check out my car if I'm the mood of selling it that day lol....

[Hrysler]

Well hope to see you by the track .. u can check out my car if I'm the mood of selling it that day lol....

Ok Sold!! Lol

[viper04blk]

Depends on your level of skill.. also are u going to change out your lifters? I'm assuming u have a gen3? Heads need to come off if u change out lifters .

I will never mod my car past exhaust and intake. I was just curious.

[Hrysler]

A 06 coupe I'm looking at says in its Carfax that the first owner was a "corporate vehicle". 3 year ownership 2,500 miles, than sold at action. What is a corporate vehicle? Should I be concerned? Thanks

[RedTanRT/10]

Hrysler, it might be a Chrysler company car. Company cars are either exec demo's or press cars. But back in '06 they ran a number of coupes in the Skip Barber SRT Driving events, those all show company car at first. Most were red, and many will show some service history at a dodge dealer in Sebring Fl. I once looked at 0752 and that was one of those cars Post the car fax Mike

[Hrysler]

Hrysler, it might be a Chrysler company car. Company cars are either exec demo's or press cars. But back in '06 they ran a number of coupes in the SRT Driving events, those all show company car at first. Most were red, and many will show some service history at a dodge dealer in Sebring Fl. Seems the last 3 of the vins were numbers like 797, 811, etc. Post the car fax Mike

I wish I knew how to post it. I have a hard time posting pictures:-)... The last three numbers on the vin are 116. The car is from California. Not sure if that matters. That's where it was a corporate vehicle, serviced at a San Diego Chrysler dealership. Yes I was wondering if it was a srt experience car.

[RedTanRT/10]

Hrysler, all the ones I can recall had the last 4 of the vin 0600, 0700, 0800 series. (There's a red/silver on Autorader that I would bet was one of those cars.)

Most had a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at a Dodge store in Sebring FL., (I called that dealer and confirmed 1 vin as a SRT-Barber car). A couple had the PDI done in the Detroit area. From memory most were red, or red silver stripes, that's what I was shopping for at the end of '06.

If the initial service records when Chrysler owned it were in CA, then either a demo or a press car. There is a Chrysler Motors business center in Irvine CA, 50 miles north of San Diego.

[Hrysler]

Hrysler, all the ones I can recall had the last 4 of the vin 0600, 0700, 0800 series. (There's a red/silver on Autorader that I would bet was one of those cars.)

Most had a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at a Dodge store in Sebring FL., (I called that dealer and confirmed 1 vin as a SRT-Barber car). A couple had the PDI done in the Detroit area. From memory most were red, or red silver stripes, that's what I was shopping for at the end of '06.

If the initial service records when Chrysler owned it were in CA, then either a demo or a press car. There is a Chrysler Motors business center in Irvine CA, 50 miles north of San Diego.

I was thinking that the 06 coupe red and silver on Autotrader in NC was a srt experience car. Should I be worried about the one in California? Guess you can't know for sure. I was interested in the red and silver coupe also,what issues would be from a srt experience car? I know they drove them hard. Is there a price that would make it worth it?? Or just stay away? Thanks Mike

[RedTanRT/10]

Yeah, you saw that one in NC, that's the one I referenced

I wouldn't worry about the CA car, but get it inspected. Where is it? Dan Cragin's in LA, Todd @ A&C is between San Diego and LA, and a guy in the club named Randy has an independent shop in San Diego.

The SRT cars were driven hard, but serviced. I would say it's hard to negotiate down on an SRT car as the owners have no clue of the history, as well as most of the buying public. Good Luck!! Mike

[Hrysler]

I guess that's why Empire dodge has had the red and silver coupe for almost a year. Last three on the vin are 742.. it was a corporate vehicle in Michigan. The salesman told me it was I executive car,driven by someone high up in the company...lol

[Hrysler]

Yeah, you saw that one in NC, that's the one I referenced

I wouldn't worry about the CA car, but get it inspected. Where is it? Dan Cragin's in LA, Todd @ A&C is between San Diego and LA, and a guy in the club named Randy has an independent shop in San Diego.

The SRT cars were driven hard, but serviced. I would say it's hard to negotiate down on an SRT car as the owners have no clue of the history, as well as most of the buying public. Good Luck!! Mike

Thanks Mike. The car is in Henderson NV. Hopefully it will work out.

[Hrysler]

I found the 2010 coup with 15,000 miles on Craigslist that I bought a few days ago offered at $37,000. I paid less than that amount for the car but it has a salvaged title "was a fresh water flood victim" But aside from a little damage to the underneath of the front nose and needing a complete detail it's all good. The guy I got it from had been driving it for a year and less than a 1000 miles before I bought it.

The oil cooler lines and the power steering lines are not even leaking. Did a car fax and it sat on the dealers lot for almost three years before it was first sold and only three owner until me. The salvage title doesn't bother me as I'm not thinking of resale anytime soon. This is just the kind of car I was looking for as I wanted something to play around with and slowly turn it into a hot rod if you will.

If you have the knowledge about these cars and work on them yourself that's definitely a good deal. I wouldn't want a flood car. I like working on my cars but I think I would be working on it more than driving it. I hope it works out for you. I didn't realize it would be so hard to find a car.. Accidents, srt experience cars, flood, high miles,unreasonable prices, etc.... guess it's part of the journey..

[RedTanRT/10]

Check you PM's, I have a dealer Dodge dealer friend in Vegas

[Hrysler]

Check you PM's, I have a dealer Dodge dealer friend in Vegas
Thanks for the help Mike, really appreciate it.

[Hrysler]

I just saw a 2005 on ebay for $22,600 although it's a vert and a salvage title it comes with a parts package and I believe it only had 5000 miles on it. Some assemble required. This may not be the car for you but there are deals that come up from time to time. With that said you need to be on it everyday and have cash in hand because they don't last long when it happens. Something to remember even if you step up to plate on a no stories car that's lets say in the $50,000 range. If your luck is like mine it will be on the other end of the country so by the time you get it shipped to you and in most cases it will need a set of tires and an alinement your $50,000 car already turns into a $53,500 car and you haven't even paid the tax's or registration. One added benefit of a salvaged title is most states don't have a problem or should I say can't tell if you get the seller to give you a bill of sale for less that the price you paid that way you can lower your tax liability on the deal. But you didn't hear that from me.

How will i need an alinement and tires from being shipped? I am looking at shipping a car. Thanks TheMadMachinist!!

[Mopar'er no car]

I did a cam couple months ago on my gen3 with only cam swap no head work what so ever. I gained 123 hp... yup 123hp no typo there.... so I really don't think head work is necessary.. here's a video of b4 and after on how it sounds.Watch "before and after cam swap 710r roe racing 2006 dodge viper" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/cKyS68w6rX4

Was that with an adjustable timing set and a cam degree?

[Hrysler]

Chances are when buying a car of this age that one the tires are worn to the point of needing to be replaced or lets say it's a low mileage car and they are 10 years old. In most cases you will need to replace the tires and you will need an alignment.

The part about shipping the car has nothing to do with the tires. I only mentioned the added cost if you found a car and it happened to be on the other side of the country "this happens a lot" that shipping will add another $1,500.00 to $2,500.00 to the over all cost of the car. I really hope you find the car your looking for and I am in no way trying to discourage you. I was just pointing out couple things that in the heat of getting one of these cars that a person can forget about. I meant no disrespect.

I have a vivid memory of sitting inside my first Viper for the first time right after the guy unloaded it off the truck. It was a 16,000 mile 2000 GTS bone stock and it was six years old at the time. I was so excited for about ten seconds thinking I finally got one.Then it came to me that it was just the beginning. I could write a book on all the stuff I did to that car so after that a salvage title made more seance for me anyway.

Thanks! Ya I understand. I'm in the middle of negotiations right now. 06 coupe 6500 miles. Shipping is $950 including insurance. Open trailer but if I drove it back it would be worse on the car, plus the extra miles. Appreciate your insight.

[Hrysler]

Good luck with the 06. I don't know how far away the car is from you. But if you have the time to drive it home yourself it mite be the road trip of a lifetime. These car are meant to be driven.

Yes i would love to drive it. The trip would be 1800 miles.. I still might.. haven't finalized anything yet..

[senior racer]

A 06 coupe I'm looking at says in its Carfax that the first owner was a "corporate vehicle". 3 year ownership 2,500 miles, than sold at action. What is a corporate vehicle? Should I be concerned? Thanks
If the car was purchased by a company (not an individual) it will show corporate on the title. This is true in almost every state. My Gen4 and my Gt350 (as well as many other cars in the past) have been company owned. There are advantages and disadvantages to doing this but a car with a corporate buyer would not be anything to worry about. Just do your usual used car history checks.

[Hrysler]

Put a deposit down. Hopefully everything works out. It will be mine!! 06 6700 miles.

[viper04blk]

Thats a bad ass car

[Hrysler]

Thanks TheMadMachinist it has a clear bra. Thanks viper04blk.

[bluesrt]

How will i need an alinement and tires from being shipped? I am looking at shipping a car. Thanks TheMadMachinist!!

don't waste your money on a alighnment, if the car drives good and steering wheel centered while driving straight/stock ride height, just drive the car/its fine

[Hrysler]

don't waste your money on a alighnment, if the car drives good and steering wheel centered while driving straight/stock ride height, just drive the car/its fine

That was my plan. I know it will need tires at some point. I know run flats are garabge. But I do have experience driving with them. So I know what to expect.

[chicagopd50]

oh yea baby!! i like it.. hope to see you at the drag strip soon at GREAT LAKES DRAGAWAY !

[Ripper]

Put a deposit down. Hopefully everything works out. It will be mine!! 06 6700 miles.



Congrats! Best color combo out there for a Gen III coupe! Although , I may be a bit biased ;)


Low miles too!

[Hrysler]

oh yea baby!! i like it.. hope to see you at the drag strip soon at GREAT LAKES DRAGAWAY !

O yes. Have to make some stock baseline runs:-)

[Hrysler]

Congrats! Best color combo out there for a Gen III coupe! Although , I may be a bit biased ;)


Low miles too!

Thanks, how do you like A&C? Looks like he's building some nice gen 3's. Love the cammed sound of these cars

[RedTanRT/10]

Congrats, looks like a really nice, clean Viper!!

But, you need to get tires. You may be familiar with run flats, but 11 year old run flats on a high torque Viper often spells disaster. Lots of good deals around on new or take-off Pirelli 's, buy a set while your Viper is in transit

Best wishes and enjoy your new Viper!! Mike

[Hrysler]

Congrats, looks like a really nice, clean Viper!!

But, you need to get tires. You may be familiar with run flats, but 11 year old run flats on a high torque Viper often spells disaster. Lots of good deals around on new or take-off Pirelli 's, buy a set while your Viper is in transit

Best wishes and enjoy your new Viper!! Mike

Thanks your probably right. I will look for tires. I like living on the edge. :-)

[chicagopd50]

I would drive with nothing less of a drag radial... any other regular tire will spin in 2nd and possible 3rd gear.. trust me I wrecked one with street tires !

[chicagopd50]

"Street tires" and I wasn't even racing I had my 9 year with me also... no air bags blew open either.. walked away and got me a newer viper 5 days later.. I will never drive street tires again.. I don't care what u people.say.. I know how I drive so a street tire would be very dangerous for me... but let's face it anyone who owns a viper will decide to punch it here and there, and then and only then you will see what I mean about street tires

[Hrysler]

"Street tires" and I wasn't even racing I had my 9 year with me also... no air bags blew open either.. walked away and got me a newer viper 5 days later.. I will never drive street tires again.. I don't care what u people.say.. I know how I drive so a street tire would be very dangerous for me... but let's face it anyone who owns a viper will decide to punch it here and there, and then and only then you will see what I mean about street tires

Ouch... sorry bud.. ya need tires.!!

[chicagopd50]

If your gonna keep those stock wheels, get nitto nt05r or Mickey Thompson's.. they have 19 inch drag radicals available

[sonicbloo]

"Street tires" and I wasn't even racing I had my 9 year with me also... no air bags blew open either.. walked away and got me a newer viper 5 days later.. I will never drive street tires again.. I don't care what u people.say.. I know how I drive so a street tire would be very dangerous for me... but let's face it anyone who owns a viper will decide to punch it here and there, and then and only then you will see what I mean about street tires

Hi Mike

Sorry to see the wreckage of such a beauty, what # of 200 was your car? I have #146 in the UK. You don't still have the car cover & bag that came with the First Edition cars do you? Forgive me if I've asked you before!

Hrysler - congratulations on your new car, it looks terrific. As said though, replace the run-flats ASAP, I drove mine for nearly 2 years with the original front tyres (2004 date code) which were rock hard and made the car wander on bumpy roads. I thought it was just the norm until I changed for new PS3's last month and imediately the car became a pleasure to drive rather than hanging on and hoping!

[06SRTCoupe]

"Street tires" and I wasn't even racing I had my 9 year with me also... no air bags blew open either.. walked away and got me a newer viper 5 days later.. I will never drive street tires again.. I don't care what u people.say.. I know how I drive so a street tire would be very dangerous for me... but let's face it anyone who owns a viper will decide to punch it here and there, and then and only then you will see what I mean about street tires

My Pirelli's hook pretty well, even laterally,...but I'm only at 483whp/503wtq and they aren't run flats. It also looks like those tires were the originals that came on the car? If so, you know as well as I do that they were even harder lol. Probably had the consistency of tungsten. Glad you and your family were okay from it!

[Hrysler]

Hi Mike

Sorry to see the wreckage of such a beauty, what # of 200 was your car? I have #146 in the UK. You don't still have the car cover & bag that came with the First Edition cars do you? Forgive me if I've asked you before!

Hrysler - congratulations on your new car, it looks terrific. As said though, replace the run-flats ASAP, I drove mine for nearly 2 years with the original front tyres (2004 date code) which were rock hard and made the car wander on bumpy roads. I thought it was just the norm until I changed for new PS3's last month and imediately the car became a pleasure to drive rather than hanging on and hoping!

Thanks sonicbloo I'm going to be looking for tires. Mike runs a drag radial. I don't know how that would be on the street. I have used them at the track.

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My Pirelli's hook pretty well, even laterally,...but I'm only at 483whp/503wtq and they aren't run flats. It also looks like those tires were the originals that came on the car? If so, you know as well as I do that they were even harder lol. Probably had the consistency of tungsten. Glad you and your family were okay from it!

Where did you get your tires? Any good prices?

[chicagopd50]

Hi Mike

Sorry to see the wreckage of such a beauty, what # of 200 was your car? I have #146 in the UK. You don't still have the car cover & bag that came with the First Edition cars do you? Forgive me if I've asked you before!

Hrysler - congratulations on your new car, it looks terrific. As said though, replace the run-flats ASAP, I drove mine for nearly 2 years with the original front tyres (2004 date code) which were rock hard and made the car wander on bumpy roads. I thought it was just the norm until I changed for new PS3's last month and imediately the car became a pleasure to drive rather than hanging on and hoping!
The car was 157/200 and yes I still have the car cover..

[06SRTCoupe]

Thanks sonicbloo I'm going to be looking for tires. Mike runs a drag radial. I don't know how that would be on the street. I have used them at the track.

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Where did you get your tires? Any good prices?

Give Jon B at Parts Rack a call...he'll hook you up!

[Hrysler]

I just ordered a set of Toyo's for my 2010 from JonB as he only had front PS3"s in stock and the rear's won't be available for a month or two if then. The Toyo"s where just shay of $1,500.00 shipped for the set. Best not to call him on Mondays as he is a busy guy.

Thanks!!

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Give Jon B at Parts Rack a call...he'll hook you up!

Will do!!

[sonicbloo]

The car was 157/200 and yes I still have the car cover..

Hi Mike

I think its the only item I don't have, I have all paperwork, original window sticker, credit agreements, handbooks, manuals etc, the cover that was supplied with my car went missing sometime between the 2nd owner selling the car (with cover and bag) and me buying the car a year later from a dealer in the UK(without cover and bag).

If you ever decide to sell it please let me know, many thanks. I didn't know there was such an item until I obtained a load of photos including this one from the 2nd owner. I'll probably never use it, but it would be nice to have.

25328

[chicagopd50]

Yes I still have mine. I don't use it much but I do like to keep it with my recent viper... unless someone offers me a pretty penny..:)

[Hrysler]

If your gonna keep those stock wheels, get nitto nt05r or Mickey Thompson's.. they have 19 inch drag radicals available

How is it driving on the street with drag radials? Has to be rough in the rain. Don't plan on driving in the rain much but I'm sure I will get stuck in it from time to time. I'm thinking of just getting michelin's and getting another set of rears with drag radials for the track..

[chicagopd50]

I have no problems driving in the rain as long as you don't drive like a jerk.

[Ripper]

Thanks, how do you like A&C? Looks like he's building some nice gen 3's. Love the cammed sound of these cars

Todd is Awesome!

Built me one heck of a machine..

Here's a link if you want to check it out: https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/3639-Dyno-d-the-car-last-Sat

[Hrysler]

Todd is Awesome!

Built me one heck of a machine..

Here's a link if you want to check it out: https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/3639-Dyno-d-the-car-last-Sat

That's awesome! I'll definitely keep in touch. I'll have to give Todd a call. Nice color too:-)

[Hrysler]

How is it to drive on the street? That cam sounds crazy:-)