2003 Dodge Viper Sport Convertible - READ ONLY

19 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2003 at 1:48 PM

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#4 of 19 by machiavelli Aug 01, 2002 (5:23 am)
I'm probably in the minority who thinks it looks better. Everyone seems to dislike the new style. I think it looks great. If I were buying one, I'd wait for the fixed roof GTS model, though. I'm not a big fan of convertibles.
#5 of 19 by h1vc Aug 01, 2002 (9:36 am)
WHen I look at the current viper I say to myself damn that looks good, and just from its great looks I know it's the best (same feeling I get when I look at the Hummer). I just don't get that feeling when looking at the 03. Actually I think the 03 looks like a bigger version of the honda s2000.
#6 of 19 I Like It by speeds2much Aug 11, 2002 (5:08 pm)
Looks great to me. I saw a prototype in Rockefeller Center a few years ago and thought at the time "it almost looks like a Ferrari." Wish they'd offer some interesting colors, although I know this is supposed to be a basic, no-frills American hotrod.
#7 of 19 I never liked the viper... by tokfan Aug 21, 2002 (8:36 am)
...until now that is. This is one good-looking roadster. I always thought the old viper looked like an elephant had sat on it. I saw the new one and this is the first time I find myself wanting a viper.
#8 of 19 Both Good by kernick Aug 22, 2002 (8:59 am)
I liked the old, and I like pictures of the new one. Will be interesting to see the '03 in person though; I haven't been to the auto shows. I think the main advantage of the new one besides the obvious - "500" are the driveability and light techno additions. Now I just have to wait a few years so I can afford a used one.
#9 of 19 holding with the 2002 by rfviper Aug 28, 2002 (4:55 am)
having long been a jaguar man, i gave a thought, and followed upon the same, to getting into a viper. last month i took the financial plunge. still have the jag but have to admit that the 2002 rt/10 has something delightfully evil about its brute force and honest to say, lack of refinement. as for the 2003, i agree with a former post that it's heading in a more civilized (generic ? s2000-ish) direction. and to be honest, i'm not sure i like the change. rather like comparing a 61 xke to a modern xk though i'm assuming that the 2003 viper hasn't become that civilized. i am assuming that from an engineering point of view, it's possibly more aerodynamic, though i can offer no data. maybe it's even easier to get in and out of. and god forbid, dodge improved quality of the interior. still the exterior, in my opinion, has been sacrificed. Audacity (one man's art is another man's ...), performance and power are what this car should represent. In the 2003, the art has been Helms-ized (R-NC) & Lexus-ized (J-ZaiBatsu). i'll no doubt check out the 2003 but plan on holding onto the gem i've acquired until my last breath has been drawn. minds have been known to change and since i've yet to see the newer model first hand, i'll hold final judgements until then. any 2003 owners out there? hope i haven't offended you, just stating thoughts based on photos alone. looking forward to your input. best wishes to all! rfviper
#10 of 19 Diggin' the 2003! by whotheman Aug 28, 2002 (12:33 pm)
Also wish it had more color choice. Is Silver available? Dark Blue? Pewter? whotheman
#12 of 19 The new Viper is beautiful by rumc3 Sep 23, 2002 (3:05 pm)
I've read a lot of criticism in the magazines and I don't understand it...I think the new Viper looks fantastic. They also needed to make this a car you could live with, and the '03 looks like it fits the bill. I would hope, however, that the build quality is better than the last Chrysler product I owned.
#13 of 19 Edmund's first drive by h1vc Oct 02, 2002 (8:04 am)
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/76083/article.html