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Originally Posted by Cayman_Storky
I am a happy owner of an 06' Cayman S. I've had my fun for over a year, but I'm looking to trade it in for an 08 Viper SRT Coupe. I am not going to say its an "upgrade" because I know its Apples and Oranges. Its just time for a change, and the Viper seems to be the one. Anyone have any advice, or experience with an 08 Viper? My driving experience is limited to an average Joe who can operate a manual on the street (never track driven). I am not looking to race, or prove anything (although i will say it would be nice to smoke an M series, with one of those arrogant cocky drivers).
Am I out of my league? Will this car make me quake in my boots? Thanks for unbias info.
PS. I will be test driving on Saturday, but i would like to hear other opinions. Thanks
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My good natured input...
I have driven a Viper on a track. I have been driving Caymans on the track for a couple of years now. Still an intermediate driver.
Do yourself a favor and get some track time in your Cayman FIRST. That way you will appreciate just how incredible your car WAS.
Then...you MUST get your Viper out on the track and deal with the spins and frustrations to get to the point where you are safe enough to not kill one of us out on the road.
Otherwise, I will lay $20 down. I bet that you will lose control on the street within the first six months of ownership. Whether you hit something or get hurt will be a matter of luck, but you will lose control. It will happen shortly after you become comfortable with the car. You will either "get a little sideways then over correct" or "lifted/ down shifted and swapped ends"...
No self respecting owner of a kitten-fed Pit Full would ever fail to spin the car within six months. To not do so would call into question your manhood. Plus, I could use the twenty bucks.
Do the track thing. Learn to tame the beast. Otherwise you are irresponsible in my opinion. There is no car completely like a Viper. It takes a lot of skill to wring out it's potential.
And post some pics!
By the way, I expect that you will walk away from a test drive totally shocked about just how un-scary the Viper feels. "Heck, I'd go to the grocery store in it." Be afraid...be very afraid... LOL
"It's OK. Pet him. He won't bite."
"But he's a poisonous snake."