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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Default Traded my roadster for a Viper.

I bought one of the first 350Z Roadster's sold (August 2003) and have been a member of my350z ever since, but problems with the tires, brakes, top, fuel tank, etc. prompted me to make a change.

Traded my 2004 White 350z Roadster.



Here's a pic of my new Viper...




Two totally different cars, of course. The Viper is raw and not as easy to drive as the Z, but I'm guessing I'll get used to it after awhile.

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Good luck, absolutely beautiful. I had one and got rid of it, not a daily driver at all.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Nice. I like the exhaust placement. Any modding?
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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TRaitor!
jk just a little bit of envy on that awesome car! please enjoy it by driving it like it was made to be driven!
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks for commenting. I probably won't mod the Viper. I honestly can't think of what I would do, other than get a fuel cap that locks. The horsepower and everything else are plenty for me. 510 horsepower is almost overkill...



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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zRoadster04
510 horsepower is almost overkill...
I'll pretend I didn't read that.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Nice upgrade. Seems as though quite a few members on here trade the Z for a Viper.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Nice Viper. I would at least put an exhaust system and tint on it.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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What the color name of your Viper? ... looks great. Looks similar to the Daytona Blue color.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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I know it's a nice car but it doesn't do it for me. Enjoy though...
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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nice trade!

keep us updated on the reliability of ur viper too
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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nice viper
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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drool
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Nice dude,
I'm thinking about upgrading one of these days too. I'm waiting on a GTR though.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks again for the comments. Here are the updated pics...



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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZX
nice trade!

keep us updated on the reliability of ur viper too
Will do. I opted not to buy the extended warranty. The 7 yr 100,000 mile warranty is close to $3K -- I may buy later.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
What the color name of your Viper? ... looks great. Looks similar to the Daytona Blue color.

The color is called Viper Blue Pearl Coat.

There were only 4 colors available in 2006...

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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zRoadster04
Thanks again for the comments. Here are the updated pics...




man nice house, i miss florida with all the palm trees
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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...my emotions
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