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Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« on: October 03, 2013, 09:33:29 am »


As Chevrolet ramps up production of the new Corvette Stingray, Chrysler has too much Viper inventory and is reassigning employees

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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 09:35:31 am »
LOL..  getting its a$$ handed to outgoing C6 Z06 right at launch probably didn't help sales.
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 10:11:05 am »
I have yet to see a new Viper outside of captivity.
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 10:13:31 am »
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:11:05 am
I have yet to see a new Viper outside of captivity.

I've seen one and it was purchased by the dealer owner's father (founder of the dealership).
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2013, 10:18:06 am »
Quote from: MarkStevenson on October 03, 2013, 10:13:31 am
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:11:05 am
I have yet to see a new Viper outside of captivity.

I've seen one and it was purchased by the dealer owner's father (founder of the dealership).

So thats 1.....
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 11:31:14 am »
Yeah, I think the consensus will be that the new Viper - while admittedly still an awesome, raucous beast - will have a hard time finding new converts to the cause.  It's just not much (if any) more capable than the new Vette, or even the older Z06 or ZR1. 

I think there's still a market for a big, brutish sports car like this - but how many of those folks have already picked up an older Viper?  Is the new Viper really worth "trading up" for?  And with the discount on HP these days (i.e., a GT500 Mustang making 662 HP), the Viper doesn't seen quite as outrageous as before.  But the sound of that V10 though.... :lick:
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2013, 12:06:30 am »
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:18:06 am
Quote from: MarkStevenson on October 03, 2013, 10:13:31 am
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:11:05 am
I have yet to see a new Viper outside of captivity.

I've seen one and it was purchased by the dealer owner's father (founder of the dealership).

So thats 1.....
Southtown and Sherwood Dodge each have one.
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2013, 12:38:32 am »
GM totally stole the show.  Similar performance at a fraction of the cost.
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Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2013, 12:42:34 am »
I better cash in my empties and go buy one. 
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Re: Re: Chrysler Cuts Viper Output By A Third, Too Much Inventory
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2013, 10:34:04 am »
Quote from: jamie1 on October 05, 2013, 12:06:30 am
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:18:06 am
Quote from: MarkStevenson on October 03, 2013, 10:13:31 am
Quote from: Fobroader on October 03, 2013, 10:11:05 am
I have yet to see a new Viper outside of captivity.

I've seen one and it was purchased by the dealer owner's father (founder of the dealership).

So thats 1.....
Southtown and Sherwood Dodge each have one.


Ok....so 3 ;D

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