The only reason that the Z06 is close, is that it is a newer technology than
the aging 2nd Gen Viper. With the newer 3rd Gen Viper that will be release
next September, you will find a vast difference in numbers again.
Same as with the 2002 Ram truck. Check out the braking, tires size,
gearing, new tranny that will be in the spring time auto 5-speed with an
extra overdrive gear, the safety factor, the paint quality etc... You going
to find this in the Dakota in 2004. Four way disc brakes (larger than
cars), standard 17 inch rims, rides like a car but pull/hauls like a truck.
--------------------------------------
Steven St.Laurent
C2 IOW/IOS Engineer
C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
"Never be content with somebody else definition
of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
your own truths, your own understanding of who
you are. Never be content until you are happy with
the unique person GOD has created you to be."
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Stewart [mailto:firebird@kymtnnet.org]
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 1:28 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
Um, no. Check out Corvetteforum.com. The Z06 is OVER half a second slower
than most Vipers in the 1/4 and it handles way better too. A Z06 simply can
t touch a Viper in straightline or handling. On a racetrack with even
driversw it's NO contest. Viper is a true supercar, Z06 is not. It's great
for the price, but no Viper or Viper-comparable by any means.
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
Viper- America's only supercar.
-------Original Message-------
From: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Date: Monday, December 17, 2001 11:08:44 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
Sorry but what makes you think the Viper is worth $130,000 or even $80,000.
Because other over priced cars cost that much? I would be much more inclined
to purchase a $50,000 ZO6 Corvette that according to Car and Driver is a
faster(yes faster) better sports car. I also disagree, the Prowler IS
assumed to be a retro performance car, retro yes(looks very cool)
performance NO and again is over priced. Sorry just my .02.
Sam South
ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
'95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 10:12 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> I have to disagree with the Viper pricing. Comparable performance vehicle
> are going twice the amount and the car is reasonable price below what
should
> be a 130,000 plus vehicle.
>
> Now, there are models that will be release in the next coming three years
> that will help to fill the gap on the low to medium range performance
> vehicles.
>
> As with the Prowler, it was not designed to be a performance vehicle at
all
> but a cruiser retro hot rod. I was at Jack Powell and brought in my in
> aluminum can (Swift GTI) and asked the owner if he wanted to race his
> Prowler against my little coke can. He looked over at the car and
> laughed....told me that it was a cruiser not a racer. I did concur and
> laugh knowing the performance specs was not up to the Viper level of true
> sports car.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C2 IOW/IOS Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> "Never be content with somebody else definition
> of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> your own truths, your own understanding of who
> you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> the unique person GOD has created you to be."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sam South [mailto:sawcut64@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 6:55 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
>
> EXCELLENT and they should and get rid of the Viper as well, then they can
> build a competitive performance car that EVERYONE can afford. The problem
> (and it's been a long time problem) with Chrysler is they don't(won't)
build
> a sports car that will compete with the Mustang/Lightning, Camaro/Firebird
> in the same price range. Most of us are left high and dry drooling over
the
> Viper but unable to afford one. If you want a fast Dodge you either spend
> $80,000 or you have to build it yourself.
> Sam South
> ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
> '95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 9:35 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: End of the Prowler?
>
>
> > Why????? When they sell the complete inventory as with the Vipers
> >
> > --------------------------------------
> > Steven St.Laurent
> > C2 IOW/IOS Engineer
> > C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> > MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> > Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> > "Never be content with somebody else definition
> > of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> > your own truths, your own understanding of who
> > you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> > the unique person GOD has created you to be."
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard A Pyburn [mailto:rap777@juno.com]
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 6:22 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: End of the Prowler?
> >
> > Chrysler to ax the Prowler!
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b121401.htm
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