Viper GTS questions

[viper guy]

Hello, im new here on this forum and i am currently looking into purchasing a Viper GTS, now my questions are what are some of the common problems and repairs i might run into during ownership, and which are or is the best year's or year to look for. thanks in advance



VG:eatpop:

[bushido]

96-99 have the forged pistons. So I would try and get one. Get one in one of those years. Good luck

[viper guy]

thank you for your input.

[viper guy]

anything else i should look for ?

[viper guy]

or watch out for?

[Disturbed]

It depends on what your going to do. If your going to pull the motor and build -it...it doesn't matter what year you get. The 2001-2002 ACR's are the best IMHOP due to ABS.

If your going for over 900rwhp, I recomend a 01-02. If you don't care about not having ABS get what year you want.



As far as repairs, Clutch tires and brakes are your biggest issues. As long as you don't do a lot of hard cornering, these cars are bullet proof.

[viper guy]

i plan on keeping her stock, thanks for your reply

[viper guy]

how much does it cost to repair a clutch?

[bushido]

how much does it cost to repair a clutch?

Clutch replacement + the labor should be around $1,000

[Snk Btn 2]

Hello, im new here on this forum and i am currently looking into purchasing a Viper GTS, now my questions are what are some of the common problems and repairs i might run into during ownership, and which are or is the best year's or year to look for. thanks in advance



VG:eatpop:
When are you looking to buy yours. I'm also looking but that's the problem -just looking and not be able to buy until fall of next year.:D

[dun4791]

i plan on keeping her stock, thanks for your reply

The most important factor in choosing a GTS is color.

[viper guy]

When are you looking to buy yours. I'm also looking but that's the problem -just looking and not be able to buy until fall of next year.:D
as soon as i can find one that i like that is reasonably priced:nana::thumbs:

[viper guy]

Clutch replacement + the labor should be around $1,000
:yikes: :shocked:thats crazy

[viper guy]

The most important factor in choosing a GTS is color.
i am looking for a yellow or maybe silver

[MBCCENTER]

How about a one owner Red 97' w/ 9k miles. One of 7 gold wheel package.

[HIGHPSI]

i plan on keeping her stock, thanks for your reply


Why would you want to keep it stock???

[Snk Btn 2]

Clutch replacement + the labor should be around $1,000
Wow, that's not bad at all. My Vette had a small - I mean small tranny fluid leak -because of the tranny orientation of the Vette - I had to pay almost 1,700 for the shop to replace the seal and R and R the tramnsmission. this inlcuding the "special GM tranny fluid" that the shop used.:cursin:

[Disturbed]

:yikes: :shocked:thats crazy


You got ripped off. The clutch it's self can be had for under $200. You should be able to get the clutch done for $500 or less.

[Red Snake]

You got ripped off. The clutch it's self can be had for under $200. You should be able to get the clutch done for $500 or less.
:werd:

[vipermatt]

The most important factor in choosing a GTS is color.

agree!

[Disturbed]

I replaced another Viper owner's clutch (free labor). It wasn't bad and we got the clutch (stock) for $200. How is that " :werd: "


Because I don't see the point in paying "Viper Tax".

[dun4791]

i am looking for a yellow or maybe silver

For a yellow you would be looking at an '01 or '02 car. Silver is '98 and '99.

Good luck finding your car.

[dun4791]

I replaced another Viper owner's clutch (free labor). It wasn't bad and we got the clutch (stock) for $200. How is that " :werd: "


Because I don't see the point in paying "Viper Tax".

I believe Tim is agreeing with you.........as do I.