Should I take a even trade for a 03 Viper?
02-27-2010, 03:14 PM
#112
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Or more likely it was just a lie and he was just fishing for compliments on his Mustang. Personally, I find it extremely unlikely that anybody in their right mind is going to do an "even trade" of a friggin' Viper for a (riced out, IMO) Mustang! Fast Mustang or not.
If it is true, then he'd be crazy to do the deal because that Viper is probably a piece of crap maintenance money pit. That's the only way I can even fathom someone would do an even trade of a Viper for a Mustang, unless it's an original classic Mustang, i.e. Shelby, Boss, etc.
If it is true, then he'd be crazy to do the deal because that Viper is probably a piece of crap maintenance money pit. That's the only way I can even fathom someone would do an even trade of a Viper for a Mustang, unless it's an original classic Mustang, i.e. Shelby, Boss, etc.
02-27-2010, 04:24 PM
#113
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02-27-2010, 06:46 PM
#115
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Some people (me) are lucky enough to own both, below is a pic of my '97 Viper GTS. Actually, I tried to trade down for the Mustang but the Viper has a Carfax report due to a theft incident..........the car is undamaged but the report kills the value so I'm stuck with it for a while.
02-27-2010, 10:49 PM
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No I wouldn't do it its and 03 its already 7 years old and upkeep on it is gonna be way expensive. tires, oil change, and etc if money isn't an issue then thats ur descion but i personally would keep you stang. Good Luck
02-28-2010, 10:37 AM
#119
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Here's a thought, if the viper is nearby then how bout trading for a day. We tend to make these huge decisions based on a 10 minute test drive. Spend a day behind the wheel of the viper and by the end of the day you'll know whether you would rather have the mustang or the clown shoe. Ha-Ha JK. This is coming from a C6 Z06 owner.
03-01-2010, 09:08 AM
#120
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A) If the Viper is in good/great condition, yes, the Viper owner would be stupid to do an even trade for a Mustang; unless, like I said, it's a classic/special edition Mustang (from the 60s/early-70s), i.e. Boss, Shelby, etc.
B) The Mustang guy would be crazy to do the swap (without thoroughly inspecting the Viper and taking it to a qualified shop) because what guy in his right mind is going to trade a properly operating, good/great condition Viper for a Mustang for no other reason than to get rid of a problem child of a car?
Where's the contradiction?