"if they would've made it more practical it could have lived on" Viper: Better to have died an animal than to have lived as a a pair of new balances and jean shorts
I mean it’s a nice car but IMO the aventador is better… looks and sounds better for nearly the same price as the viper don’t get me wrong the viper is such a beautiful car but the aventador gives a kick
I’m like you.... if I ever bought a exotic I’d drive it until the new wore off then it would be parked. Give me a zr1 and a GMC Denali duramax and I’m perfectly content with life. Exotics just do nothing for me and I were to buy exotic it would probably be Ferrari to be honest.
@@zolutional tbh I don't like the sound of high revving v12s at all. I would much rather have a lower tone in an exhaust. The Viper is one of the best sounding cars out there imo
@@zolutional no where near the same price, I think mike said that one when new was $140k and that was the top of the line viper. The Aventador S new is $415k and the SVJ is $500k new. Don't get me wrong a Aventador is a sexy beast but it's everywhere the Viper is not as common which is why they are appreciating in value. But you can't go wrong with either.
Congrats on the new snake! As a Viper guy, I would consider sending it to either Calvo Motorsports or Viper Exchange for a heads/cam/tune package and 700+ WHP that really livens the car up and gives it a more aggressive overall sound.
I hate to say that I'd rather it stay stock. This car too too special. I bet a low mile real clean one in this color will reach $350k within 5 years, and $500k within 20.
@@JumpSquadAuto Every Viper is special. In 25, 50+ years they will be unimaginably valuable and sought after. It was one of the greatest car series of all time. It kept true to it's nature and only got better over time. They did what the 911 took decades to do and did it in half the time. They perfected the FR NA platform like Porsche did the RR. Sorry for the fanboying
I’d love for you to talk about the gearing and shifting for the viper. I know it has long gears but it’s hard to grasp without seeing it. So a video with that would be good. See how fast you can go in each gear before shifting. It be fun to watch that
I've always been a Chevrolet / Corvette guy, but always thought Vipers were cool. That being said, having driven both, and currently own Corvettes, I'd still opt for a Corvette.
Mike, I’m excited about the viper! But listen, us long time subs, we might be interested in some old style content. Maybe go see Andy, bring back the videos with Shane and the gang, or maybe just maybe…. Give the people what they want.! 🌲blazer content and the old down to earth Mike! Always a fan as hope this finds you well. Almost forgot. More neighbor Rich 💪💪❤️
@@andrewlink8639 Saleen? He needs to actually drive the cars on the channel... I have met 2 Saleen owners... beautiful car... , but barely able to complete a short trip before the next break down.
I personally would do a full N/A build on a 9.0L stroker package like SneakySnakes, and let it be the track car that it was meant to be. Take it to the track Mike and see what all that downforce can really do, where it was meant to be used.
@@hungryalien depends,will be more rare..and will be someone that will pay for a 9l stroker that can be used on tracks..a lot of people are more interested in that kind of type than turbos for straight lines..and no handling
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again both are almost at their limits. The "purpose build drag car" (although they both basically are, just one has more comforts) costs way less as well. They're both street legal* cars, how can they not be comparable?
@@trashbandit2449 well ones a purpose built single use vehicle and the other is a street legal car you can drive every day with air conditioning, an actual interior, and all the other amenities that usually come in super/hyper car. By your logic you should be comparing it to a top fuel dragster, they’re both cars…
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again because Mike compares them in this very video. He says Cleetus is the fastest drag RUclips running 8s and that his ACR can run that all day
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again sooo basically you just repeated what I said. More comforts. Is a top fuel dragster street legal? No. Completely unrealistic category. You know this. Let's get back to comparing two cars you can actually drive that are built for straight line performance. Another piece of input- one is extremely more cheap to repair.
@@169abr you can buy both relatively easy at the moment I just looked at 21 for sale. The new gts are 1million+ though so I think he’ll be getting a 05
The green ACR with carbon fiber is absolutely stunning. The potential for upgrades is near endless. 1 of 31? Definitely has the wow factor. I fell in love with the Countach back in the late 70's and I have been in love with Lamborghinis for nearly 50 years. It has always been a dream car. I remember as a teen in the early 80's I would occasionally come across a used Countach, in the magazines, for around $35k. Of course that was closer to $100k in today's dollars. As an impractical wishful thinking teen, that seemed completely possible. Houses were not much more at that time. But I have to say, with nearly every RUclips car person having a lambo, the appeal of the ACR in this color, is so much more. I think you made the right choice and look forward to see what you will do with it. Good decision, Mike.
Growing up playing the playstation 2 I would always would pick the Viper and Grant Turismo and even to this day i always gravitate towards the viper fot the perfect balance in corners and Great-Power and straight line speed that it offers in other games. I just wish I'll get the drive one in real life sometime
I would do the same thing as you. I enjoy all the cars and you keep surprising me with these unique rides I would not think to see I love dodge and this car is so unreal from start to running down the road I love it and i feel you have enjoyed the lambo and this will be a great era for the channel can't wait to see it perform on the track love the channel bro.
The philly phanatic is a viper .Mike is one in a lifetime.Evel Knievel, Mario Andretti, and more all in one I enjoy all off this.thank you for the video.cant Wait for the next one.
Congrats on that ACR! I love Mopar! You're driving a car that derived from Carroll Shelby's legacy! You got a sub! I want to see what you do with that ACR! ❤
Wait till Calvo works his magic, my friend had the same color car Calvo built think it was around 1800hp and OMG amazing car. Now he has a 720’s and I love that car but still think I would have kept the viper over the 720.
I just commented the same thing, CALVO has the baddest VIPERS I've ever seen especially when I watch the sequential TT setups man those thing are literally rocket ships on wheels.
@@jonathanjones1814 that’s no joke. But those sequential gearboxes at about 20k I think ( I might be low on that price ). I would still take the viper over lambo for the simple fact upkeep is not as much as the lambo, but then again if your spending that money not sure if upkeep is something to worry about. My poor self will be happy with my GTR lol 😂
@@nowifinoobs just as much enjoyment with a sequential, it's more of a performance upgrade to get it, quicker shifts, keep the car in the power band, boost by gear etc. Too many perks not to get the upgrade.
Love both those cars. Even though My 1st New car...ever.. was a 79 L82 close ratio 4speed.... So I'm a vette guy from way back. But now...I think I'd take that Viper. Love the sound...the manual...its great looks. Its America...period!
Have you had a look at the new Lotus Emira? It looks really great, styling reminds me of a cross between a Mclaren and a C8 Corvette, it's starting price will be around $60k and come in two different engine options and most importantly about this car which makes it special is that it will have a 6 speed manual as an option. Knowing how you enjoy a proper stick shift manual car and were sad at the thought they were going away, Lotus is keeping it alive and it may make a nice addition to your channel to add some great content.
I remember how much you loved the giveaway viper!! Hope you keep it for a long time to come and have plenty of fun on tracks and cool roads like tail of the dragon before calvo makes too damn fast for any of that!!
Get the sequential. With that much power you will need it. If twin turbos are actually coming. I may have just fell in love with this channel all over again
Mike! You made a great choice with the ACR man. That thing looks crazy on the road. Much for exciting to watch than a lambo. Can’t wait to see how it pulls after being TT
Did they Fix the issue with rear glass on hatch. I had heard that if u use the defrost on rear window the window pops-break. Just a thought to look into.
Isnt there an option to have engine noise from external speakers on the tesla? I thought i saw someone on here with cammed ls sounds programmed on theirs
The Viper was never built to be refined it was built for people to have fun with and play around with. But the ACR was killing all the Italian cars in the track lap times.
Love the green viper Sir and you are correct have to know what your dealing with! Like well my green car has no a/c no heat no radio no driver aids at all and rides rough but fun as hell to drive
Find a parking space for "Green Vehicles Only" and park the Viper there to see what people think, I think it would be funny as hell!
If I had a green car I'd do that! You made me LOL. :D
There’s parking spots that say “Green Vehicles Only”? Never ever seen one. Would be great especially being a snakeskin acr!
Excellent!
Awesome idea!
Lol haven't seen those signs in about a decade honestly.
This car makes so much more sense for Mike than the lambo. Glad he finally has a 3 pedal car on the channel again.
i mean the little purple monster has always been there lol but i agree!
Ya it is because who else has a ACR on RUclips but every one else has a Lamborghini
Mike doesnt drive the expenssive cars because of depreciation. A car which he can trash and retain value like the viper is great
Actually that Viper is just as valuable as the Lambo those ACRs are not cheap not at all I've seen them over 200k
@@vee950 based off what he talked others going for sounded like his was over 240k
"if they would've made it more practical it could have lived on"
Viper: Better to have died an animal than to have lived as a a pair of new balances and jean shorts
You’ve got a point, hey we’ve got the same name and same letter for last name at least lol.
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When I see the ZR1 and the ACR together it's like the literal 2 ultimate brutes of America!!!! Or the two brutes of anywhere honestly....
We need Neighbor Rich reaction/approval on the Viper‼️
100% this👍🇬🇧
Yup!
@@JWP1990 no he passed away 2 months ago in a tragic accident
@@RandyMCarrillo are you serious?
@@CRAPO2011 unfortunately yes, he got railed by a tall Africa-American male
I like the viper more than the lambo, everyone on RUclips has a lambo. The viper is unique not to mention if u still go with the Calvo 2000 hp package
I agree. Though the Aventador is my dream car, the viper is great for the channel.
I mean it’s a nice car but IMO the aventador is better… looks and sounds better for nearly the same price as the viper don’t get me wrong the viper is such a beautiful car but the aventador gives a kick
I’m like you.... if I ever bought a exotic I’d drive it until the new wore off then it would be parked. Give me a zr1 and a GMC Denali duramax and I’m perfectly content with life. Exotics just do nothing for me and I were to buy exotic it would probably be Ferrari to be honest.
@@zolutional tbh I don't like the sound of high revving v12s at all. I would much rather have a lower tone in an exhaust. The Viper is one of the best sounding cars out there imo
@@zolutional no where near the same price, I think mike said that one when new was $140k and that was the top of the line viper. The Aventador S new is $415k and the SVJ is $500k new. Don't get me wrong a Aventador is a sexy beast but it's everywhere the Viper is not as common which is why they are appreciating in value. But you can't go wrong with either.
This car is definitely staying in the collection.
Lol spoke too soon
Congrats on the new snake! As a Viper guy, I would consider sending it to either Calvo Motorsports or Viper Exchange for a heads/cam/tune package and 700+ WHP that really livens the car up and gives it a more aggressive overall sound.
And just imagine once Mike twin turbos it. This car will go next to the ZR1 as one of the iconic RUclips cars.
She's gonna be EPIC.
I hate to say that I'd rather it stay stock. This car too too special. I bet a low mile real clean one in this color will reach $350k within 5 years, and $500k within 20.
@@Sheridantank I can't imagine Mike will ever want to sell this one. The last gen Viper is something very special that can never be had again.
@@JumpSquadAuto
Every Viper is special. In 25, 50+ years they will be unimaginably valuable and sought after. It was one of the greatest car series of all time. It kept true to it's nature and only got better over time. They did what the 911 took decades to do and did it in half the time. They perfected the FR NA platform like Porsche did the RR.
Sorry for the fanboying
@@Sheridantank Haha no worries. Its a car worthy of fanboying. Out of my reach but will have to enjoy SS717 doing viper things to make up for it.
Definitely loving fhe ACR and can't wait for the content for it.
I’d have the ACR over the vette for sure! Damn that thing is a beaut
I’d love for you to talk about the gearing and shifting for the viper. I know it has long gears but it’s hard to grasp without seeing it. So a video with that would be good. See how fast you can go in each gear before shifting. It be fun to watch that
That Viper in green is 🔥🔥🔥
I see the ZR1 almost as a street car that wants to be a race car, whereas the Viper is a race car put on the street.
That viper is beautiful on camera. I can't even imagine what it's like to be there in person.
i will watch it in the garage every fk day..it's an iconic car..shame i can't buy it so good in europe here will cost over 300k $ ..fking europe
I've always been a Chevrolet / Corvette guy, but always thought Vipers were cool.
That being said, having driven both, and currently own Corvettes, I'd still opt for a Corvette.
corvette is always the best bang for buck
Taking price away viper way better
Corvette is better, viper is uncomfortable
Mike, I’m excited about the viper! But listen, us long time subs, we might be interested in some old style content. Maybe go see Andy, bring back the videos with Shane and the gang, or maybe just maybe…. Give the people what they want.! 🌲blazer content and the old down to earth Mike! Always a fan as hope this finds you well. Almost forgot. More neighbor Rich 💪💪❤️
Yes I want Andy, and Troy like in the old days.
I want another 3rd gear episode
So glad to finally see a youtuber with a Viper ACR! They seriously need to be loved more
Wait who else has one
I can't wait until I'm able to get one
@@CamoSquid don’t we all
Agreed. And it's green. So cool!
Would love to see you complete the American trio by getting a Ford GT. That would be EPIC!!!
a Saleen S7 on top would be epic
@@andrewlink8639 Saleen? He needs to actually drive the cars on the channel... I have met 2 Saleen owners... beautiful car... , but barely able to complete a short trip before the next break down.
A Ford GT is not even relevant at 500K
@@donbjorkland1386 first gen GT. New ones garbage anyway
@@99steez90 Even the first gen GT, those cars were double corvette and viper prices. Yes they were much more affordable and were not v6 cars.
Mike: "I’m just going to say it fell off"
Mike: *Takes it off on camera*🤣
The viper suits you super well! That thing is badass!
How is the Supra?
I’m SO happy there’s a ACR on the channel
It’s weird, and not in a cool way. Back to the C8’s please!
Wow now there 250k and up. Can’t beat the joy of rowing gears though
Soooo glad y’all are starting to get more detailing products in the lineup!
Thanks for the hard work y’all put into it.
What’s does neighbor Rich think about the Viper …we need his approval 😂😂😂🤘🏽🤟🏾
I personally would do a full N/A build on a 9.0L stroker package like SneakySnakes, and let it be the track car that it was meant to be. Take it to the track Mike and see what all that downforce can really do, where it was meant to be used.
he wont be able to sell it later on if its full build like that. bolt-ons are easier.
@@hungryalien depends,will be more rare..and will be someone that will pay for a 9l stroker that can be used on tracks..a lot of people are more interested in that kind of type than turbos for straight lines..and no handling
Forreal adding a big twin turbo to a balanced track car is a big L
Plus that 9.0L stroker sounds demonic
@@hungryalien thats not true these cars sell like hotcakes with big builds
Cleetus runs mid 7's in Ruby and Leroy. He is shooting for 6's in the elco which is almost 2 seconds faster than a rimac
Why would you even bother comparing a purpose built drag car with a factory built vehicle? Just seems weird.
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again both are almost at their limits. The "purpose build drag car" (although they both basically are, just one has more comforts) costs way less as well.
They're both street legal* cars, how can they not be comparable?
@@trashbandit2449 well ones a purpose built single use vehicle and the other is a street legal car you can drive every day with air conditioning, an actual interior, and all the other amenities that usually come in super/hyper car. By your logic you should be comparing it to a top fuel dragster, they’re both cars…
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again because Mike compares them in this very video. He says Cleetus is the fastest drag RUclips running 8s and that his ACR can run that all day
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again sooo basically you just repeated what I said. More comforts.
Is a top fuel dragster street legal? No. Completely unrealistic category. You know this. Let's get back to comparing two cars you can actually drive that are built for straight line performance. Another piece of input- one is extremely more cheap to repair.
Plain & simple, Awesome content!! Loving all your videos!! ✌👍
Love this video! Congrats on the new whip! Keep it up. Appreciate you being real and staying grounded. Cheers my man! 💪 🇺🇲
Probably my favorite car you've ever had. I'm not a dodge guy at all but damn if I don't love a viper
Not to mention I'd say you get way more looks in the Viper!!! Leave the Manual Trans!!!
Im literally living my dream car fantasy with the ACR viper through you Mike. Thank you for the awesome content man!
I love seeing a viper on the channel again, when you had the first one it was easily my second favorite vehicle you've driven second only to the ZR1
Next is a ford gt? All three legends in 1 garage would be epic😁👍🏾
2019 zr1
Viper ACR
2005 Ford gt or the new one?
The new Ford gts I think are still fairly hard to get are they not?
The American holy trinity
@@night5738 they are BOTH insanely hard to get, but the 05 one is the best.
@@169abr you can buy both relatively easy at the moment I just looked at 21 for sale. The new gts are 1million+ though so I think he’ll be getting a 05
Cant wait to see more viper content. Especially when your twin turbo it!
The green ACR with carbon fiber is absolutely stunning. The potential for upgrades is near endless. 1 of 31? Definitely has the wow factor. I fell in love with the Countach back in the late 70's and I have been in love with Lamborghinis for nearly 50 years. It has always been a dream car. I remember as a teen in the early 80's I would occasionally come across a used Countach, in the magazines, for around $35k. Of course that was closer to $100k in today's dollars. As an impractical wishful thinking teen, that seemed completely possible. Houses were not much more at that time. But I have to say, with nearly every RUclips car person having a lambo, the appeal of the ACR in this color, is so much more. I think you made the right choice and look forward to see what you will do with it. Good decision, Mike.
I love the ACR!! My favorite car that you have owned and I’m not even a fan Dodges.
The viper and the ZR1 look so good together 😍
We all going to Love the viper content . 🍻
Man I love that car, I've never been more excited to watch your videos. I hope this one stays for a long time!
Pls keep this thing for the long haul, this is easily on of the,
If not the most badass car you’ve ever had on the channel 🐍
Keep the h pattern manual man, its such a flex to shift that proficiently in a high hp car.
So true not only that why ruin a car that was made with only a stick
Love the VIDEO, now I believe the ZR1 SHOULD BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE VIPER. ✊🏾
Love it bro! I just have a 1994 Dodge Viper RT10 & feel the same way as you. It just puts a smile on my face! New subscriber too...
Insane car, can’t wait to see this thing with some turbskies
I’d much rather the viper than a lambo. I’ll never be able to afford either one but the viper is way better the sound of American muscle
Growing up playing the playstation 2 I would always would pick the Viper and Grant Turismo and even to this day i always gravitate towards the viper fot the perfect balance in corners and Great-Power and straight line speed that it offers in other games. I just wish I'll get the drive one in real life sometime
Love the ACR Mike 🤙 manual, V10, huge wing ... Absolute beast ! Content is going to be sick mate 👊😎
I've always loved the Viper. Could never afford one, but I just love the looks they have.
It’s a good day when a notification pops up about a fresh new upload. 🔥
Shoot, ole cleet gets mad when he doesn’t run 7s now
You still got the point
I would do the same thing as you. I enjoy all the cars and you keep surprising me with these unique rides I would not think to see I love dodge and this car is so unreal from start to running down the road I love it and i feel you have enjoyed the lambo and this will be a great era for the channel can't wait to see it perform on the track love the channel bro.
The philly phanatic is a viper .Mike is one in a lifetime.Evel Knievel, Mario Andretti, and more all in one I enjoy all off this.thank you for the video.cant Wait for the next one.
And you can’t do a “save the manual” tshirt then get rid of it in the only car that has agreed with that up to modern
“This truck is not fast” 707HP… I will be at that level one day
702hp
Congrats on that ACR! I love Mopar! You're driving a car that derived from Carroll Shelby's legacy! You got a sub! I want to see what you do with that ACR! ❤
I love this car, please keep it for a long time and keep that content coming. Thank you and take care.
Bring the ACR to The Dragon! You'll love it!
Hey Mike, love the car and the color 🔥🔥🔥
How much does it weigh and what's the HP and Torque?
The Viper ACR is my favorite American car period. It's also my favorite under 300K including supercars. Amazing and glad you have one.
Crazy seeing your videos and you drive by what I drive by ever day 😂 I don’t know why that feels so crazy
Keep the manual dude!!!! And I’d take the ACR over any car you have owned!
The Viper makes even the ZR1 look like a distant second... This coming from a TT Viper and C6Z owner.
I'm so excited to see everything you do with this car!
Thats been my dream car ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Beautiful car man keep up with the amazing vids
Wait till Calvo works his magic, my friend had the same color car Calvo built think it was around 1800hp and OMG amazing car. Now he has a 720’s and I love that car but still think I would have kept the viper over the 720.
I just commented the same thing, CALVO has the baddest VIPERS I've ever seen especially when I watch the sequential TT setups man those thing are literally rocket ships on wheels.
@@jonathanjones1814 that’s no joke. But those sequential gearboxes at about 20k I think ( I might be low on that price ). I would still take the viper over lambo for the simple fact upkeep is not as much as the lambo, but then again if your spending that money not sure if upkeep is something to worry about. My poor self will be happy with my GTR lol 😂
Get the sequential, you'll love it, extremely quick gear changes
Ah so no more manual?
Would rather the sequential to keep boost up between gear changes.
Nah bruh that aint it he should keep the manual better around a track and more enjoyment
@@nowifinoobs than why are every track racing series car using sequentials?
@@nowifinoobs just as much enjoyment with a sequential, it's more of a performance upgrade to get it, quicker shifts, keep the car in the power band, boost by gear etc. Too many perks not to get the upgrade.
Love both those cars. Even though My 1st New car...ever.. was a 79 L82 close ratio 4speed.... So I'm a vette guy from way back. But now...I think I'd take that Viper. Love the sound...the manual...its great looks. Its America...period!
Viper all the way.... Great content. Your still one of the only big RUclipsrs that own a Viper.
I’d say definitely keep the manual with the twin turbo upgrade. And can’t wait to hear it straight piped! 💪
I like the Viper far more than a Huracan or Adventador. I'd say it's close with the SVJ on my list.
Absolutely love the viper and the ZR1 in the garage such a solid duo !
Have you had a look at the new Lotus Emira? It looks really great, styling reminds me of a cross between a Mclaren and a C8 Corvette, it's starting price will be around $60k and come in two different engine options and most importantly about this car which makes it special is that it will have a 6 speed manual as an option. Knowing how you enjoy a proper stick shift manual car and were sad at the thought they were going away, Lotus is keeping it alive and it may make a nice addition to your channel to add some great content.
I remember how much you loved the giveaway viper!! Hope you keep it for a long time to come and have plenty of fun on tracks and cool roads like tail of the dragon before calvo makes too damn fast for any of that!!
Hell yea buddy
the only man that knows how to make good content.
Get the sequential. With that much power you will need it. If twin turbos are actually coming. I may have just fell in love with this channel all over again
Mike! You made a great choice with the ACR man. That thing looks crazy on the road. Much for exciting to watch than a lambo. Can’t wait to see how it pulls after being TT
The viper is a drivers car! And I think that fits mike very well!
Did they Fix the issue with rear glass on hatch. I had heard that if u use the defrost on rear window the window pops-break. Just a thought to look into.
I love it my boy Mike keep up the work and I love the video lot real true and I love, zr1k and viper look good 👍 💯💯💯💯
Why does mike always find a way to mispronounce car names ? Reemac LOL
You can’t ever sell the ACR!
Love the ACR Viper , really can't wait to see the future with this thing
Looks amazing!
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Electric cars, no matter how quick, HAVE NO SOUL!!!
You have to go sequential trans! IMO
I agree on the ev thing disagree on the tranny it should stay manual honestly
That color and specs are bonkers!! Congrats
Ive heard something about the rear windshields exploding if u turn the rear window defroster on…if im wrong pls say
Ive been wanting to see this can’t wait to see it with twins on it
Just need a Ford GT and you'll have all the top halo cars out of Detroit
Favorite Viper color hands down. Well that electric blue color with the white stripes is iconic as well.
Mike you have really matured and you are a man of wisdom!!
An SVJ would be awesome to see on the channel, but can’t wait to see the insane viper build
The viper is crazy!! Would still love to see the new defender V8 or something German. Glad to see the different stuff on the channel
Is reverse gear in the top left? Right next to first gear? I’ve seen that a few times, but I didn’t know the Viper was also like that.
Isnt there an option to have engine noise from external speakers on the tesla? I thought i saw someone on here with cammed ls sounds programmed on theirs
The Viper was never built to be refined it was built for people to have fun with and play around with. But the ACR was killing all the Italian cars in the track lap times.
The average car guy would like the viper over the Lambo
Viper has been my favorite car since I was a kid!
Love the green viper Sir and you are correct have to know what your dealing with! Like well my green car has no a/c no heat no radio no driver aids at all and rides rough but fun as hell to drive