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Old 04-06-2009, 01:01 PM
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Traded my 07 Z and some moolah for a 2008 Viper yesterday. It's a rougher ride than the Z with fewer amenities. The 600 hp is very apparent. Awesome!!! It get's way more attention than the Z which is good and bad. Still have my 63 so I'll be sticking around CF also.

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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
Traded my 07 Z and some moolah for a 2008 Viper yesterday. It's a rougher ride than the Z with fewer amenities. The 600 hp is very apparent. Awesome!!! It get's way more attention than the Z which is good and bad. Still have my 63 so I'll be sticking around CF also.

Looks perty
Old 04-06-2009, 01:40 PM
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Isn't it great to have options.
Old 04-06-2009, 01:50 PM
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But Why?
Old 04-06-2009, 01:52 PM
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Looks great!!

Good for you
Old 04-06-2009, 01:53 PM
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NICE!!

I've always like Vipers and they do get the looks!! Actually driving it just didn't do it for me.

Truly a impressive car and I would love to own one just not over the Z!!
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Does it sound better than the Z06 did? Love the split window.
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Yes yes love the '63-'67 vettes!!! enjoy the viper
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Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!
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Nice. And it's the right color, too.

But I like my creature comforts, so I'm sticking with the Z. When I am done, it will have two very distinct personalities; one for track day (seats, harnesses, open exhaust, sticky tires, etc., etc.) and one for date night (closed exhaust, butt warmers, OnStar concierge, satellite phone, etc., etc.).
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NICE What kind of deals are the hemi boys runnin' on the 08 Viper in today's car market?
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What is it about the Viper that garners more attention?
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I agree. I get so much more attention in the Viper. Enjoy it, its a great car.

The best I can do in explaining the difference is its for the guys that are always modding their cars ride, seats, power, tires. If you like the harsher more brutal car feel then its perfect. If you like the comfort and heated seats etc, stay with the vette.
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Congrats on the new car. It looks great. I've always liked the vipers. What kind of price difference was there between the two cars?
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Congrats, looks great.
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z06
But Why?
You only live once. It's an absolute blast to drive. A real, raw muscle car.
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very nice, congrats and enjoy. Be careful, no traction control!
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Originally Posted by Turbooo2u
What is it about the Viper that garners more attention?
They are limited production. The one I bought is 1 of 9 black/white stripes built in 08. How many red 07 Z06's were built? You don't see as many Vipers so they get more attention.
Old 04-06-2009, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
It get's way more attention than the Z which is good and bad.
That's probably because you got too close to a road painting crew and painted lines down the middle of your car.


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