Possibly pulling trigger Friday on a Gen V

[Mazak]

I have a trade difference offer from a dealer of $30K with my 08 coupe with Aero pkg.(stickerd just under $100K) which has 7500 miles on it for a new 13 GTS that originally stickered for $142K.

$25K difference is where I want to be.

I like everything about my current car.

Two questions ?

Has anyone regretted going from a 4th gen to 5Th gen ? If so, Why?

Do you think a $25K difference is reasonable ? If not,Why ?

[Space Truckin]

Has anyone regretted going from a 4th gen to 5Th gen ? If so, Why?

Do you think a $25K difference is reasonable ? If not,Why ?


Hell no, and Hell yes. Hope that answers your questions. Without a doubt the the Gen V is worth EVERY penny, Head and shoulders above Gen I- IV..... JM2C :United_States:

[XSnake]

Good luck!

[Track Pack]

Yes, I would take that if I were you. The car stickered for $42k more, is brand new, zero miles, full warranty and has many features/bells/whistles (especially if its the black/silver I think it is). I do not think you would regret. I did not. Good luck.

[Dman]

If you don't do it, PM me the dealer. I tried to trade my 08 with 18k mis in great condition, plus $40k in cash, and the dealer said no, was in Sept. So this sounds great IMO.

[slitherv10]

Another thread here with someone who just paid 78K for a brand new GTS. That being said, you would be giving your car in for 48K. Plus the difference in taxes. If the 30 extra from you is including the taxes, I would go for it for sure.

[Mazak]

Another thread here with someone who just paid 78K for a brand new GTS. That being said, you would be giving your car in for 48K. Plus the difference in taxes. If the 30 extra from you is including the taxes, I would go for it for sure.

Was that $78K without a voucher ? I do not have a voucher. If I can purchase a $142K 2013 GTS to my liking for $78K, I would probably keep my car and buy outright. Where can one be had for $78K brand new?

[VIPERGTSRT10]

I'm extremely happy with my choice to upgrade to a Gen 5 from my Gen 4. I think around 25k difference is a good deal, you won't regret it! Good luck!

[slitherv10]

Was that $78K without a voucher ? I do not have a voucher. If I can purchase a $142K 2013 GTS to my liking for $78K, I would probably keep my car and buy outright. Where can one be had for $78K brand new?

Here is the link to the post....its post #14 on the 1st page....

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/6649-Made-offer-on-new-2013-viper

[viperdriver5150]

Was that $78K without a voucher ? I do not have a voucher. If I can purchase a $142K 2013 GTS to my liking for $78K, I would probably keep my car and buy outright. Where can one be had for $78K brand new?

I am actually the one that got the GTS for 78k delivered from the east coast to the midwest. That is without a voucher and original MSRP was 134k.

[Mazak]

I am actually the one that got the GTS for 78k delivered from the east coast to the midwest. That is without a voucher and original MSRP was 134k.
Good deal for sure ! Maybe I should wait . I wonder where they will bottom out ?

[viperdriver5150]

Good deal for sure ! Maybe I should wait . I wonder where they will bottom out ?

I was in the same boat. Sometimes I still feel I pulled the trigger a little early but you have to weigh your options. There are only so many 2013 models out there, so rule out the colors that don't work and then call on the ones you are interested in.

Many of the cars listed have been driven by dealership owners or were punched last year to get some dealer cash but the warranty period has started when punched even though it has not be titled.

[Mazak]

I was in the same boat. Sometimes I still feel I pulled the trigger a little early but you have to weigh your options. There are only so many 2013 models out there, so rule out the colors that don't work and then call on the ones you are interested in.

Many of the cars listed have been driven by dealership owners or were punched last year to get some dealer cash but the warranty period has started when punched even though it has not be titled.

What do you mean by "punched" ?

[viperdriver5150]

Its just a term I heard over the years dealing on Porsche's and BMW's. "Punched" means the dealer tagged it as a demo to get it off the books with Dodge/SRT even though its a brand new car but the warranty starts when punched.

[GBS]

Its just a term I heard over the years dealing on Porsche's and BMW's. "Punched" means the dealer tagged it as a demo to get it off the books with Dodge/SRT even though its a brand new car but the warranty starts when punched.

It would be pretty sad if they sell somebody a car as new when the warranty has ready been started and the car with use as a demo. Hopefully the buyer knows what he's getting. Congrats on your GTS. Has it been delivered?

[Orange TA]

This is precisely what happened to me when I purchased my orange TA. Even though the car was advertised and sold to me as "new" (retail buyers order ie my contract had new checked), the owner of the dealership reported it as sold to himself a few months earlier but never titled it. They do this all the time in order to meet their monthly sales numbers and receive their incentives from the manufacturer. So according to the state DMV, I was the original owner. However, as far as chrysler was concerned, I was the second owner and lost a couple of months of warranty but more importantly I also lost out on the 15,000 voucher since that check was actually cut and mailed to the owner of the dealer lol. If you guys search my username and read my white TA for sale thread you can read the whole story.

Bottom line is even if they tell you it's new, make sure your contract states new on it and don't be afraid to contact chrysler and/or another dealer with the VIN # to make sure it is indeed brand new. One more thing... If it's already been "punched," you will also lose out on the SRT Track Experience.


It would be pretty sad if they sell somebody a car as new when the warranty has ready been started and the car with use as a demo. Hopefully the buyer knows what he's getting. Congrats on your GTS. Has it been delivered?

[GBS]

This is precisely what happened to me when I purchased my orange TA. Even though the car was advertised and sold to me as "new" (retail buyers order ie my contract had new checked), the owner of the dealership reported it as sold to himself a few months earlier but never titled it. They do this all the time in order to meet their monthly sales numbers and receive their incentives from the manufacturer. So according to the state DMV, I was the original owner. However, as far as chrysler was concerned, I was the second owner and lost a couple of months of warranty but more importantly I also lost out on the 15,000 voucher since that check was actually cut and mailed to the owner of the dealer lol. If you guys search my username and read my white TA for sale thread you can read the whole story.

Bottom line is even if they tell you it's new, make sure your contract states new on it and don't be afraid to contact chrysler and/or another dealer with the VIN # to make sure it is indeed brand new. One more thing... If it's already been "punched," you will also lose out on the SRT Track Experience.

Important information to know for any buyer especially with all the so called new 2013/2014 vipers out there. Thanks for the info. Sorry to hear this happened to you.

[Mazak]

Important information to know for any buyer especially with all the so called new 2013/2014 vipers out there. Thanks for the info. Sorry to hear this happened to you.

I ended up not getting a 2013 GTS. I struck a deal with John Gastman on a 2014 SRT. This fellow is very knowledgeable and up to this point has been a pleasure to work with. Car should arrive in a few days.

Here is the car :


http://www.romocoinc.com/new/Dodge/2014-Dodge-SRT+Viper-0b6a997a0a0a00e0101ee371443b065d.htm

[Brian GTS]

John Gastman and Roanoke are the real deal! Congrats!

[Brian E]

I ended up not getting a 2013 GTS. I struck a deal with John Gastman on a 2014 SRT. This fellow is very knowledgeable and up to this point has been a pleasure to work with. Car should arrive in a few days.

Here is the car :


http://www.romocoinc.com/new/Dodge/2014-Dodge-SRT+Viper-0b6a997a0a0a00e0101ee371443b065d.htm

Congrats. I bought my Orange TA from John and you are right, he is very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. You are going to love your new Viper!

[Eachey51]

beautiful car, congratulations! I think the 5-spoke wheels are really classy, and they look great on the solid white. Enjoy your beautiful ride! :cool:

[Policy Limits]

Awesome. John has an excellent reputation. The owner of the largest viper collection in the world buys from him. Well done. Enjoy.

[Voice of Reason]

Nice choice! I feel fortunate to live a half hour from Roanoke.

[Policy Limits]

Yeah. Wish there was a quality authorized dealer on the east coast. Oh well.

[VIPERGTSRT10]

Congrats, awesome car and John is a great guy!

[Mazak]

Nice choice! I feel fortunate to live a half hour from Roanoke.

Yes, that would be nice.
Nevertheless, John anticipates the car will be arriving at my house by noon tomorrow. This will be less than 24 hours from when we made the deal !

[Snakebit]

The only thing better than buying a car from Roanoke is getting it serviced there. For those of us fortune enough to live nearby, or have the means to get your cars there for Dave Remmert and company to work on them, you know what I mean. We're spoiled. As long as they're around, I'll probably never buy another car anywhere else.

[Photog1]

I was at Roanoke today when John was getting a white Viper with 5 spokes ready to deliver tomorrow. Is that the one your getting? I looked at that one but decided on the stryker green.

[Mazak]

I was at Roanoke today when John was getting a white Viper with 5 spokes ready to deliver tomorrow. Is that the one your getting? I looked at that one but decided on the stryker green.

I would say it probably is. I like the stryker green color too.

[Nine Ball]

Congrats Mazak! White SRT Vipers are the fastest. :)

[v10enomous]

Beautiful ! Congratulations !

I think that's the first one I've seen exactly like that.

[Track Pack]

Congrats on the new ride! Looks like you are currently listed as "enthusiast" so not sure if this is your very 1st Viper or just your first Gen 5. Obviously, this car has a safety net built into the ESC, but please be very careful. You will absolutely love it. I honestly believe there is no wrong color in a Viper. Have owned 2 red/white striped, 2 solid red and 1 bumblebee but I'm really excited about my white/black striped GTS on its way. Your white is going to be very sharp. If I could trade for your rims, I would. I love the classic 5 spoke, especially how yours are 'smoked'. Enjoy the car, be safe !

[Mazak]

Congrats on the new ride! Looks like you are currently listed as "enthusiast" so not sure if this is your very 1st Viper or just your first Gen 5. Obviously, this car has a safety net built into the ESC, but please be very careful. You will absolutely love it. I honestly believe there is no wrong color in a Viper. Have owned 2 red/white striped, 2 solid red and 1 bumblebee but I'm really excited about my white/black striped GTS on its way. Your white is going to be very sharp. If I could trade for your rims, I would. I love the classic 5 spoke, especially how yours are 'smoked'. Enjoy the car, be safe !

I have owned a gen III and trading my Gen. 4 for this one. I had got my Gen. 4 about the time when Nine ball was driving his white one home from Mich. I loved the looks of it. I see now he has a TA and its white too.

I have a white Dodge 2500 limited with a Cummins. I love the color and love the motor. I suspect the same will be true with the viper.:United_States:

I will end up at a TA 2.0 or ACR should they be made, Hopefully ................

Just talked to the guy who is delivering my car. he is due to arrive in about a half hour .:)

[Junkie]

Having owned both. Gen5 by far!!

[CopperCrazy]

Congrats on the Gen V ! My daughter wants a white Gen V some day as well. Never thought I would like a white car, but it looks good on the Viper.
I purchased my Gen III from Roanoke this past Fall. Best experience I could have asked for with John and Dave. Send us some pictures when you can :-)

[swexlin]

Congrats on the new car, and like everyone else here has said, you will LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

[Mazak]

Arrived Safe and sound . Will get the title Monday and drive weather permitting.;)

I will miss the Blue one,wished I could justify keeping both. Will make someone a nice car. It gets a lot of pictures while driving !

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[BlknBlu]

nice car, the Aero Coupe still looks great too.

Bruce

[swexlin]

Wow, nice! The blue Gen 4 is gorgeous, that would have been a TOUGH trade, but will be worth it. What's that other nice toy I see there in your garage. Oh yeah, nice garage too. Title??? Just take her on a little drive today!

[Blue T/A 2.0]

Very nice, clean looking. Congrats!

[Mazak]

Wow, nice! The blue Gen 4 is gorgeous, that would have been a TOUGH trade, but will be worth it. What's that other nice toy I see there in your garage. Oh yeah, nice garage too. Title??? Just take her on a little drive today!

That is my Jeep M715. I took it completely apart and replaced/upgraded EVERYTHING except the Body and frame. This was done pre big garage. Originally , it did not have the 2.5 ton rockwell axles.
http://i58.tinypic.com/nf1lx0.jpg
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[BlknBlu]

that is awesome.

Bruce

[swexlin]

Way cool!

[slitherv10]

Beautiful job...well done...good for you.

[VENOM V]

That is my Jeep M715. I took it completely apart and replaced/upgraded EVERYTHING except the Body and frame. This was done pre big garage. Originally , it did not have the 2.5 ton rockwell axles.



Holy crap that thing is bad ass!!!

[theviper]

John's great. He's a very helpful guy. Better than any other Viper dealer IMO.

[Photog1]

Congrats on the new ride! Looks like you are currently listed as "enthusiast" so not sure if this is your very 1st Viper or just your first Gen 5. Obviously, this car has a safety net built into the ESC, but please be very careful. You will absolutely love it. I honestly believe there is no wrong color in a Viper. Have owned 2 red/white striped, 2 solid red and 1 bumblebee but I'm really excited about my white/black striped GTS on its way. Your white is going to be very sharp. If I could trade for your rims, I would. I love the classic 5 spoke, especially how yours are 'smoked'. Enjoy the car, be safe !

The 5 spokes are not smoked. I know this car and they are the same wheels I have on my stryker green.