Originally Posted by +fireamx

On the other hand Andrew, I've met quite a few Viper owners who baby their cars, just like alot of Crossfire drivers do. I was just pointing out that a car that usually impresses it's owner, as well as most of the public, can be had for approx. the same price as a mod'd Civic or Stang. Of course, as with any car, (especially a high performance car) you want to check it out as much as possible before you buy it. But I doubt if it's any harder to find a Viper that hasn't been abused, than it is to find a good used Mustang. And do you really think a Civic that is so pumped up that it turns in the 11's is going to be any more dependable than a V-10 Dodge that was originally designed to take some "heavy handed" treatment right from the factory?
As for them being faster, the way I see it, you can go as fast as you want to spend, no matter what you're driving. But if I go to the drags in my "stock" Viper. and get beat by a Stang, that isn't "stock", all that says is that he spent money to "modify" his car, and I didn't. And when the day is over, I go home in a Viper, and he goes home in just another Mustang. Sure, he goes home the Winner! But trust me, it's really hard to feel like a "loser" when your driving a Viper.