Upgrade from GenI to GenV

[ViperRG]

Thanks to John Gastman of Roanoke Motor Co I made the big upgrade from 1 to 5. He made a complex 2 car trade-in and then searched the
country for the car we wanted. Its a 2013 GTS , shadow blue pearl with the sepia leather interior. I loved my Gen I, which was a bucket list item from the time I saw my first Viper at the Indy 500. That big engine, little car, Shelby Cobra like car really spoke to my Hot Rod soul. Now with
the passing of years the idea of a few more comfort items and some 'nanny' driving assists, seems OK with me. I have not driven it very much
due to a new back problem and now winter is coming after all. But I love the this new Viper! Can't wait to be able to take it to the track and
see what it does! I already know how to have a GenI backend pass the front…..

[FLATOUT]

Wow what an experience, and yes the time or two I have talked to John he has been really nice.

Congrats on the purchase looking forward to your review!

[C-Note]

Congrats, I just bought one from John last week!

[RAY W]

See if you can sign up for the Dec SRT Viper event in Las Vegas. That would give you a taste of how great the new car you bought really is. Might make it a long winter waiting to drive yours though.

[J TNT]

Nice upgrade :)

[ViperRG]

See if you can sign up for the Dec SRT Viper event in Las Vegas. That would give you a taste of how great the new car you bought really is. Might make it a long winter waiting to drive yours though.

What I really,really wanted to do was the COTA in Texas in December, but I had to cancel because of back problems. That would have been a real
test of me and the new wheels!

[cashcorn]

Congrats! That is a great color. Must be awesome in the daylight? What kind of wheels and color interior? more pic's if you can.. love these cars!

[swexlin]

Congrats and welcome. Please pass along your thoughts after you have some seat time.

[ViperRG]

Congrats! That is a great color. Must be awesome in the daylight? What kind of wheels and color interior? more pic's if you can.. love these cars!

The color change from shadow to sunlight is awesome! 7502

[Brian E]

Congrats. The more miles you put on the Gen 5, the more you will love it. Bought my Orange TA from John, first class car guy!

[ViperRG]

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This should show profile with wheels.

[cashcorn]

it will not open..

[ViperRG]

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Does this open? I may have to go back to How to post pics101

[cashcorn]

Sweet!

[v10enomous]

Beautiful ! Congratulations...

[Crotalidae]

Very nice upgrade!!! I was like you & went from my Gen I to the V. The car is just awesome!!!

[CopperCrazy]

Congrats on the upgrade! Love that color and Sepia leather combination.

[Photog1]

Congrats, I just bought one from John last week!


4 weeks ago for me. But I only live 27 miles from Roanoke Motors!:smileys-car-driving

[GBS]

Vary Nice! I've been considering trading/selling my 2002 ACR and 2005 Mercedes E500 for a Gen V GTS. It's a hard decision. Both cars are in showroom condition with extremely low miles.

[Coloviper]

Keep the 02' Viper then and punt that 85' Vette. No matter how good of shape the 85' is in, still an 85' Vette. Nice diverse collection though.

[XSnake]

Congrats on the new car, nice color

[Policy Limits]

Congratulations. That color combo was my original order until I got impatient and swapped my deposit for a built car. It will be one of the rarest Gen V snakes. Enjoy it in good health.

[BlknBlu]

Stunning car and a great color

Bruce

[GBS]

It's a thought. I've been working so much lately, I haven't had much time to drive any of my cars. I get to work at home when I'm not traveling on business. Some weeks I don't drive any of my cars. I really hate to give up the 02 ACR.


Keep the 02' Viper then and punt that 85' Vette. No matter how good of shape the 85' is in, still an 85' Vette. Nice diverse collection though.

[V10 Snake]

congrats remember to report back after you put some mileage on her

[Red Kaos]

Congrats, very nice choice. BTW John Gastman set up my first ever drive of a Viper. I now own two. Perhaps I'll buy a GenV from John in the future.

[PaulB]

Congratulations. I love the SBP color. I've had people tell me they even see some purple at night under street lights. Like you I have the sepia interior and could not be happier. Do yourself a favor and watch Junkman2000's videos on YouTube for detailing advice. Microfiber towels made in S. Korea are the best and you can get them from the ragman online. These things show every micro scratch. After using cheap microfiber towels and developing micro scratches I watched Junkman's videos, had the car buffed, started using the good stuff and haven't had any more paint issues since. Have 7,000 miles on mine so far and looking forward to the next 7,000.

Beautiful car, you're going to love it!

[ViperRG]

Congratulations. I love the SBP color. I've had people tell me they even see some purple at night under street lights. Like you I have the sepia interior and could not be happier. Do yourself a favor and watch Junkman2000's videos on YouTube for detailing advice. Microfiber towels made in S. Korea are the best and you can get them from the ragman online. These things show every micro scratch. After using cheap microfiber towels and developing micro scratches I watched Junkman's videos, had the car buffed, started using the good stuff and haven't had any more paint issues since. Have 7,000 miles on mine so far and looking forward to the next 7,000.

Beautiful car, you're going to love it!

Thanks for the advice about Junkman. It will be a challenge to keep the swirl marks under control ,but this color deserves it.

[GBS]

If you really want to reduce the swirl marks dry it with an electric leaf blower. Works great when the car is waxed, gets water out of all the cracks and nothing touches the paint to create swirls marks. Use lots of a lubricating soap when washing her.


Thanks for the advice about Junkman. It will be a challenge to keep the swirl marks under control ,but this color deserves it.

[Vprbite]

^^^^^^^ This time 100.

The "two bucket" method, a-la Junkman using a foam gun and grit guards. Obviously my car is red but even when it is dirty it looks good. My GF got me the In-Line water softener from Griots a year ago and with that and the leaf blower, no punishing of the paint at all.

Back to the topic, congratulations on your new car. I will be interested to hear your experience with such a big jump. The refinement must be a total trip to get used to.