2004 Dodge Viper Srt-10 Convertible 2-door 8.3l on 2040-cars

This is your chance to get a remarkably low-priced Viper in turnkey condition (extensive upgrades, 30K service completed, multiple common Viper issues corrected).

I purchased this car to use as a daily driver in August 2013 and quickly invested over $10k in upgrades and maintenance. I put over 3k trouble-free miles on the car in three months. Unfortunately, I learned post-purchase that the Viper is a fantastic car but a terrible daily driver (e.g., harsh suspension, constant attention, awkward ingress/egress, etc.) After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult choice to move on. I’ve already bought a relatively mild-mannered 370z as my new daily driver and will get a motorcycle for my weekend grins-mobile after I sell the Viper.

My pre-purchase blind enthusiasm is your good fortune.  I’m selling my Viper for only $36k OBO, even though that gives me a guaranteed loss in only a few months of ownership.

The Highlights

• Limited edition Mamba (#002 out of 200); beautiful red and black interior with red stitching and red brake calipers
•  HRE 593R wheels with polished lip - 18x10F 19x13R ($5k parts)
• Brand-new rear Nitto Invo 345/30/19 tires ($785 parts/labor; paperwork available)
• Belanger headers and hi-flow cats for a significant power boost and much more aggressive sound ($3,630 parts/labor; installed by Elite Racing Development on 11/25/13; paperwork available)
• Borla stainless steel catback exhaust ($1,000 parts parts/labor)
•  H&R high-flow intake kit ($234 parts; installed on 11/10/13; original filters included; paperwork available)
• Kenwood MP3/USB/Bluetooth head unit with two-year service plan ($429 parts/labor; installed by Custom Sounds on 9/21/13; paperwork available)
• Lloyd Viper floor mats ($140 parts; installed on 9/10/13)
• MGW Gripper short-throw shift knob (original shifter included)
• Mechanically very sound
• Passed inspection on 12/21/13

Recent Maintenance

All maintenance listed below was performed by highly experienced Viper tech Jaime Quintero at Covert Dodge in September 2013 when the vehicle had 28,620 miles (a few weeks after I purchased it). All service records are available.

• 30k maintenance: Replaced plugs, wires, spark plug shields and intake gaskets ($710 parts/labor)
•  30k maintenance: Brake fluid & clutch fluid change ($206 parts/labor)
• 30k maintenance: Oil and oil filter change ($182 parts/labor)
• 30k maintenance: Differential fluid change ($137 parts/labor)
• 30k maintenance: Manual transmission fluid change ($100 parts/labor)
• 30k maintenance: Replaced fuel filter ($224 parts/labor)
• 30k maintenance: Replaced air filters ($150 parts/labor)
• Common Viper issue corrected: Replaced rear hubs ($2,170 parts/labor)
• Common Viper issue corrected: Replaced oil cooler lines and fittings ($778 parts/labor)
• Common Viper issue corrected: Replaced power steering pressure hose and fittings ($381 parts/labor)

Rebuilt Salvage Title

The vehicle was involved in a front-end accident under former ownership.  Collision work was performed by Berli’s Fine Finishes to bring the car to like-new condition. The only sign of the accident are thin hairline stress marks on the headlights, and they’re visible from only 10 feet away or closer.

All pictures taken on 12/21/13.