Is This A Good Deal 2003 Viper

[Shannon Whitehead]

#526979

About 10-15k below Gen 3 values with clean title, etc. So yes, very good deal and begs the question as to why so low.

[whoafiveoh]

#526980

Its a clean title.
Its a wholesale car.

I purchased a beautiful wholesale Saleen S281SC with 28k miles. 4K miles and 8 months later Im ready to move on and having a horrible time selling it. Im afraid ill have the same issue with this if I purchase. Trying to do my due diligence.

ViperSRT said:
About 10-15k below Gen 3 values with clean title, etc. So yes, very good deal and begs the question as to why so low.

[Loud]

#526982

That rear wing though….

You will have a tough time selling as well. I’d recommend to keep looking.

[whoafiveoh]

#526983

Hahaha. My friend said the same thing.
“The wing has to go immediately”

It may be the case to keep looking. Its just exciting when a wholesale viper becomes available at a decent price.
Very inciting. Almost want to buy it, even if its a bad idea.
Just looking for several rational people like you to tell me otherwise.

Loud said:
That rear wing though….

You will have a tough time selling as well. I’d recommend to keep looking.

[LATAMUD]

#526995

For that price, I’d do a thorough inspection for any serious issues. If it’s in good shape, the damage history wouldn’t bother me.

[Shannon Whitehead]

#527007

whoafiveoh said:
I purchased a beautiful wholesale Saleen S281SC with 28k miles. 4K miles and 8 months later Im ready to move on and having a horrible time selling it. Im afraid ill have the same issue with this if I purchase. Trying to do my due diligence.

If you’re worried about resale, you might want to reconsider buying a Viper. Lots of the Vipers (for sale) Ive seen online stay on the market for extended periods.

[StrokerAce]

#527039

Pass. Take a look at the passenger side hood to fender fitment. It’s off. Then look at the gap between the fender and the side panel that says “Viper”. See how tight it is? The gap between the front bumper and the fender is twice the size not to mention the passenger headlight does not fit worth a crap. Also, notice how the point of the front bumper towards the top of the front tire doesn’t match the fender, it’s in a good half inch. Then the hood to bumper gap seems exceptionally large. The trim over the radiator is missing.

That’s a cobbled together car.

[whoafiveoh]

#527100

Thank you.
This is probably the most rational answer i was looking for.
I think I got a little excited and ahead of myself ignoring all its faults.
Not everyday you see a cheap viper appear.

Probably going to take the advice and pass.

StrokerAce said:
Pass. Take a look at the passenger side hood to fender fitment. It's off. Then look at the gap between the fender and the side panel that says "Viper". See how tight it is? The gap between the front bumper and the fender is twice the size not to mention the passenger headlight does not fit worth a crap. Also, notice how the point of the front bumper towards the top of the front tire doesn't match the fender, it's in a good half inch. Then the hood to bumper gap seems exceptionally large. The trim over the radiator is missing.

That's a cobbled together car.

[99RT10]

#527102

whoafiveoh said:
Thank you.
This is probably the most rational answer i was looking for.
I think I got a little excited and ahead of myself ignoring all its faults.
Not everyday you see a cheap viper appear.

Probably going to take the advice and pass.

I sent you a message

[Shannon Whitehead]

#527213

It also has a Gen 4 hood. If not OEM, then that may explain “some” of the gaps that you are seeing, but definitely not all.

The previous owner(s) have definitely done some extra stuff to this car, some of which is obvious, and some which may not be.

I’d pass as well due to the unknowns and mysteriously-low price.

[Shannon Whitehead]

#527282

It’s a GEN 3 and vert so it has two strikes against it right out of the gate. Just saying….. This is about the least desirable generation and body type in the Viper would.

That is unless you are a convertible kind of guy or gal.

Nice color thought.

[Shannon Whitehead]

#35514

Good evening all,

Considering buying a Viper.
It would be my first.
Is this a good deal?
What do I need to know?

$24,000
Its a 2003 Viper.
37,XXX miles.
1 Accident reported in 2006.
No frame damage that is known of.

Thank you guys.
All help / opinions is appreciated.

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