1997 Dodge Viper Gts - Blue/white Stripes on 2040-cars

VIN: 1B3ER69E4VV300858 Year: 1997
Model: Viper
Trim: GTS Coupe 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 32,721
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: GTS
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 10
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Back up for sale is my extra Dodge Viper GTS.  Yes, extra.  I don't really need two.  My other one (a 96 B/W GTS) is never leaving.  Buy this one and you may find yourself saying the same thing. 

Most ads for Vipers now are by dealers trying to sell you on how amazing the Viper is, it's history, and how theirs was owned by a little old lady who never drove it.  I value your time so let's skip the BS.  You're reading this ad, so I'll assume you already know what the Viper is about and that 33k miles on a 16 year old car is nothing.  Right?  If you want a pristine example or garage queen, this is not the Viper for you.  This one is a "driver".  You won't have to worry about the road wear killing the car's value.  It's seen wear, but not abuse.

Here is the short and sweet on this car:

- 32,721 miles on it.  I am the third owner and only account for about 1,000 miles of that.
- No accidents or major body work that I'm aware of.
- Idles, shifts, and drives fine.
- Good condition overall with typical wear, mostly minor nicks (see pictures).
- No burn marks on exhaust covers.
- For a driver, the dash isn't nicked up like a lot of them.
- Clean and clear title, in hand.
- New Michelin PS2 rear tires, new Powerslot front rotors and Hawk HPS brake pads. New rear Powerslot rotors come with the car (not needed yet). New K&N air filters.
- Gets attention everywhere.

And the short and not so sweet:

- Small nick on driver seat.  Already clear patched.
- Typical road rash on wheels (no/little curbing), and behind the rear tires.
- Rear hatch is de-laminated a little at the latch.  Common.
- Rear is a bit noisy compared to my other Viper.  Likely the pinion bearing.  Could fix it ($400) or replace entire unit with a better one with gears (~$1200).
- Driver side door/window seal pretty worn ($100).
- Hood to bumper gap is slightly larger on passenger side.  Common from opening/closing hood improperly.  Can be adjusted.
- Typical, very slow leak around rear main seal.  Never seen a Gen2 without it.
- Gets attention everywhere.

Other notes:

- I DO NOT WANT TO TRADE FOR YOUR HARLEY, BOAT, OR LAND.  I want money in my bank account and a clear garage space.
- I have "sold" this car over 4 times now, even collected some deposits, and here it is for sale again.  Please don't waste my time, or yours, if you are not actually able to purchase this car.  Few banks will finance a 16 year old car.
- Shop around first before discussing price.  Look up the book values.  The price is fair and pretty firm.  I may negotiate a little, but I'm not in dire need to sell this car, even with a baby on the way.
- I can send pictures directly via e-mail.  Just ask.  Can also take more pictures upon request.
- $200 from the sale of this car goes to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in your name.  Let's keep some perspective as we haggle over a Viper GTS.

Thanks for looking!