Quote Originally Posted by Bruce H. View Post
I question the fairness and value of critiquing a Viper against normal cars, those intended or often used as daily drivers, and against the metrics used for those kind of cars. After-all, the Viper is an exotic and extreme performance sports car, the more spartan TA and ACR most of all.

Things like challenging access, limited interior space, limited outward visibility, non-typical ergonomics, unusual features and lack of more common ones, and what might be seen as a lack of refinement based on the best mass produced vehicles intended for daily use is the hallmark of an exotic where a form follows function design philosophy is the norm. The uniqueness of exotics are a result of their designer's pursuit and approach to performance, style, and individuality that sets their creation apart from all others. That individuality is the attraction to their intended buyers, embraced and celebrated by their owners, and hold tremendous appeal to the masses who simply appreciate the car for its styling and whatever details they might know about the car.

Team Viper designed this car to satisfy their vision of the perfect ultra high performance track oriented exotic, and for those that shared that vision and desire. It's the result of a very small group of hardcore track rats and enthusiasts, and they didn't let it get altered, watered down or compromised by anyone beyond the government. I love the peculiarities of the car, every one of them, and they remind me that I'm driving something truly special. And I can't think of a single thing I'd change on it after driving and tracking it relentlessly!
Agree completely. My tiny gripes have nothing to do with the post you just made. It has to do with bugs such as the bass not kicking on and having to mute and unmute the sound system for it to work. That's not a nuance with having a Viper but a simple patch update. Great post.