Gen2 owner here do I want a GenV

**GTSgreg** · 01-09-2017

I have a 96 GTS (and a couple other toy cars), and am intrigued by owning both the Gen2 and a Gen V. This is probably a biased place to ask, but Is it great or needed having both? Will I still even want to drive the Gen2? Or should I go more diversified and get something like a GT350?

**XXX BLK** · 01-09-2017

I had a 2000 GTS and told everyone I will never sale it after hearing all the talk about the G5 and this being the last year I decided to go for it. I purchased my 2017 SRT almost three months ago and forgot about my G2 from the first drive. The G5 is just freaking "AWESOME"

**ViperTony** · 01-11-2017

Originally Posted by XXX BLK

I had a 2000 GTS and told everyone I will never sale it after hearing all the talk about the G5 and this being the last year I decided to go for it. I purchased my 2017 SRT almost three months ago and forgot about my G2 from the first drive. The G5 is just freaking "AWESOME"

....hopefully you'll drive your GenV faster than 25mph as you did with your G2.

Do I dare suggest you take the G5 to the track this year?

Happy New Year my friend!

**1.8t** · 01-09-2017

I think it depends on the driving experience you appreciate. I had a Gen 2 GTS(TT as a matter of fact) prior to my Gen V. The Gen V offers the raw experience of a Gen 2, while still offering the polish of a modern day sports car. It's the best old school meets new school car out there IMO.

That being said, it would be pretty awesome to own both

**viperr** · 01-09-2017

I had a wonderful 1999 RT-10 for 9 years and 50,000 miles and loved every minute of it. I got my Gen V 1 year ago and have put nearly 10,000 on it since I got it. The quiet and comfort and the very nice interior has spoiled me. Cruise control and the back up camera are 2 other things that were nice additions. I have run it on straightaway speed trials as well as road courses and it does everything the old track set up car did, but better. I am getting older and appreciate all the creature comforts as well as a 640 horsepower car which has a warranty.

**Terminator02** · 01-09-2017

No you will definitely still want to drive your gen 2: especially if both are in Stock form. The gen ll is much more raw and feels much faster at times due to less sound deadening materials and other factors like power delivery (gen v has never ending power).

I miss my gen ll and if I could have both I would. The gen V is a better car in almost every way but a gen ll offers an amazing driving experience. I would not go 350 and miss out on the best Viper ever made in the gen V. It's an amazing car and really wakes up with good mods.

**venum4u** · 01-09-2017

I had my 02 GTS prior to purchasing my GEN V GTS. In the end I decided to keep both

**OneofOneViper** · 01-09-2017

Gen 5 is everything the Gen 2 wanted to be but didn't have the technology and refinement to be 20 years ago. I did the same thing as you---owned a Gen 2 and bought the Gen 5 also because it's everything the Gen 2 wishes it could be now.

**zee** · 01-10-2017

Originally Posted by OneofOneViper

Gen 5 is everything the Gen 2 wanted to be but didn't have the technology and refinement to be 20 years ago. I did the same thing as you---owned a Gen 2 and bought the Gen 5 also because it's everything the Gen 2 wishes it could be now.

This. Enough said.

**FSTENUF** · 01-10-2017

I went from a Gen 2 up to the Gen V Best move I ever made.

**harley56** · 01-10-2017

I have had four Gen 2's, including my current '96 Blue/White. Also have a '13 LE. And yes, the Gen V is "That much more amazing than the Gen 2" That being said, since I first laid eyes on the '96 twenty + years ago it has been my favorite car and if I could only own one, it would be the '96. Fortunately, don't have to make that choice.

**Policy Limits** · 01-10-2017

Originally Posted by OneofOneViper

Gen 5 is everything the Gen 2 wanted to be but didn't have the technology and refinement to be 20 years ago. I did the same thing as you---owned a Gen 2 and bought the Gen 5 also because it's everything the Gen 2 wishes it could be now.

This post nails it.

**texasram** · 01-11-2017

Originally Posted by oneofoneviper

gen 5 is everything the gen 2 wanted to be but didn't have the technology and refinement to be 20 years ago. I did the same thing as you---owned a gen 2 and bought the gen 5 also because it's everything the gen 2 wishes it could be now.

this

**Camfab** · 01-09-2017

Ok so just to be clear, are you asking should you buy a Gen V and a GT 350 and dump the Gen II. If that's the ultimate question, then why not! The Gen V is certainly an amazing car and the GT 350 would be a fun grocery getter. I mean it sounds like you've already experienced the Gen II, and if you were so in love with it, you wouldn't be asking the question. I'd say go for it. Two new cars, woohoo, lucky for you!!

**GTSgreg** · 01-10-2017

Originally Posted by Camfab

Ok so just to be clear, are you asking should you buy a Gen V and a GT 350 and dump the Gen II. If that's the ultimate question, then why not! The Gen V is certainly an amazing car and the GT 350 would be a fun grocery getter. I mean it sounds like you've already experienced the Gen II, and if you were so in love with it, you wouldn't be asking the question. I'd say go for it. Two new cars, woohoo, lucky for you!!

HAHA I actually haven't had the Gen 2 for that long and have no plan on getting rid of her, i love it, and itll be around for a loooong time, BUT Ive never driven a Gen 5 and curiosity is getting to me, are they that much more amazing that the Gen2 will end up sitting with gas rotting in er? Im guess I'm just feeling frivolous and silly?? .....

**GTSgreg** · 01-10-2017

i think my debate is, the Gen 5 is generally the same car, both have a V10, both have similar body line, etc, but with the many modern perfections. Whereas the GT350 is a different monster entirely, V8 crackle, different shape, and different feel....I love a black with charcoal stripes GT350, but something keeps drawing me to the Gen 5 as well...

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**BRACR** · 01-10-2017

I guess I am going to find out...sold my Generation 4 ACR and went for a Generation 5 GTC. I keep thinking about buying an ACR-E but I am not sure what I would do with it other than look at it and make it a garage queen. Plus I plan to travel a lot the next couple of years after having my near death experience with my heart (two stents in one year) so..... 150K can buy you a lot of travel. Back to the topic, I was convinced by Bill and Mark at Woodhouse to buy the Generation 5 car. I would sell the Generation 2. You could keep both and sell the Generation 2 at a later date. If I was going to have two vipers...it would be the current GTC and ACR-E.

**braunstein82** · 01-10-2017

For double the price I didn't get double the enjoyment switching from my 98 to a 14. I kinda wish I kept a gen 2.

**zee** · 01-10-2017

Originally Posted by braunstein82

For double the price I didn't get double the enjoyment switching from my 98 to a 14. I kinda wish I kept a gen 2.

Wow - going from a Gen 2 to a Gen 5 was seriously night and day for me. The Gen 2 is not even comparable.

**7TH_SIGN** · 01-10-2017

If you like the GEN II you will love the GEN V. The GT350 is a great machine but just like the Vette they're everywhere. You'll appreciate the Viper experience more.

**ViperJon** · 01-10-2017