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Vette to Viper to Hellcat

3843 Views 24 Replies 18 Participants Last post by mowe, Apr 29, 2015

mowe

Discussion Starter · Mar 26, 2015 (Edited by Moderator)

About 6 months ago I sold my cammed C6 Ls3. She made 500whp and was fairly light at 3200lbs. I owned the car for 4 years since new and loved every minute.

I was bored with it and so the market was good and I sold it. In my new search I looked between Zr1's, C7's and Vipers. I ended up finding a Gen4 08 viper with 7k on it. It was a great example and I truly enjoyed it for the month I owned it lol... I'm 6ft - 230lbs... I just didn't fit well and honestly the attention it grabs is great but it got old... I also believe it had a few gremlins. I didn't want to have to fix it so soon... Got spooked. I also hated the fact that bolt ons we're going to cost me 10k .... SMH

I started to search for a new car and was very attracted to the Hellcat. I have always liked the look of the challengers but never liked the power output. That was until the hellcat. I believe the capability in the future for more power and good reliability is bright. I was easily sold on it.... I picked up my billet silver hellcat today and I am looking forward to enjoying it for several years to come.

I am pretty active on car forums so I look forward to learning and chatting with all of you. Cheers from Atlanta!

Here are a few pics of my journey to today

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My Dog Ziggy

· #2 · Mar 26, 2015

Congratulations on your new purchase. Those are some nice cars you've owned. I hope you enjoy your new ride. Post more pics (of all three) when you can. Keep us updated on how you like your new cat.

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hellcat1

· #3 · Mar 26, 2015

So how are you liking the hellcat,, the viper you had was a real eye catcher,, very nice color.

Lord Hellcat

· #4 · Mar 26, 2015

That Viper looks stunning. No wonder you grabbed a lot of attention. Congratulations on the Hellcat

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mowe

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 26, 2015

hellcat1 said:
So how are you liking the hellcat,, the viper you had was a real eye catcher,, very nice color.

I've literally driven it home and that is all thus far... The interior is light years ahead of the gen 4 and better then my c6.... I'm sure it won't handle like either but it should be quicker.

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fflundy

· #6 · Mar 26, 2015

Enjoy my friend!!

Carnage

· #7 · Mar 26, 2015

mowe said:
About 6 months ago I sold my cammed C6 Ls3. She made 500whp and was fairly light at 3200lbs. I owned the car for 4 years since new and loved every minute.

I was bored with it and so the market was good and I sold it. In my new search I looked between Zr1's, C7's and Vipers. I ended up finding a Gen4 08 viper with 7k on it. It was a great example and I truly enjoyed it for the month I owned it lol... I'm 6ft - 230lbs... I just didn't fit well and honestly the attention it grabs is great but it got old... I also believe it had a few gremlins. I didn't want to have to fix it so soon... Got spooked. I also hated the fact that bolt ons we're going to cost me 10k .... SMH

I started to search for a new car and was very attracted to the Hellcat. I have always liked the look of the challengers but never liked the power output. That was until the hellcat. I believe the capability in the future for more power and good reliability is bright. I was easily sold on it.... I picked up my billet silver hellcat today and I am looking forward to enjoying it for several years to come.

I am pretty active on car forums so I look forward to learning and chatting with all of you. Cheers from Atlanta!

Here are a few pics of my journey to today
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Nice congratulations and I re edit for full pics preview

mowe

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 26, 2015

HellcatdotClub said:
Nice congratulations and I re edit for full pics preview

Thank you !

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Ohiotj

· #9 · Mar 26, 2015

Was that viper purchased from a place in Chicago by chance?

70Cuda

· #10 · Mar 26, 2015

Nice progression.

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mowe

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 26, 2015

Ohiotj said:
Was that viper purchased from a place in Chicago by chance?

Yes it was...

70Cuda

· #12 · Mar 26, 2015

Former Viper/ Vette owner here. Had a 96 RT/10 black with silver stripes then a 08 Vette now the Hellcat.
I know what you mean about the Viper, I'm 5'8" fit like a glove but it had gremlins,
It sure did turn heads. being a black one got hot even with the a/c full blast.

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magnummrk

· #13 · Mar 26, 2015

Congrats!

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cereal killer

· #14 · Mar 27, 2015

Welcome mowe ! Great taste in cars especially your newest

Enjoy the forums and thanks for dropping in!!

Ohiotj

· #15 · Mar 27, 2015

mowe said:
Yes it was...

I had been watching that car for a while on eBay. It sold I am assuming to you at a pretty good price. I made an offer on it in early winter. They were in the low 60s then. Glad you got a hellcat. Enjoy it.

april77

· #16 · Mar 27, 2015

Hello, and welcome to the forum! All of your cars, past and present, are gorgeous! Grtz on the HellCat!

April

yurdaddy

· #17 · Mar 27, 2015

Stay thirsty my friend

Hollywood

· #18 · Mar 27, 2015

Wow! Congrats

Billet Hellcat

· #19 · Mar 27, 2015

Welcome nice cars you had there but my favorite out of the 3 is the HC

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mowe

Discussion Starter · #20 · Apr 26, 2015

Hollywood said:
Wow! Congrats

Thank you

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