2004 Dodge Viper Review

Name: 2004 Dodge Viper Review
Brand: Dodge
Rating: 4.8 (45 reviews)

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Pros

Neck-straining acceleration, race car caliber brakes, track-ready suspension, decent ergonomics for a supercar, exclusivity of limited production.

Cons

No traction control or side airbags, too extreme for a daily driver, awkward shifter, exploiting its capabilities requires elevated driver skills.

What’s new

After last year's complete redesign, the Viper sees only detail changes for '04 that include a new color called "Viper White," racy red brake calipers, carpeting for the trunk and a folding tonneau cover.

Edmunds says

Still the king of speed, the Viper has softened some of its rough edges but lost none of its unique character in the process.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$392/mo

$183/mo

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Nothing but smiles every time I drive it

Wayne, 01/01/2009

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

The car is raw and does what it is designed for and that is go fast, turn fast, and stop fast. You must add Corsa catless track exhaust to get ride of the horrible UPS truck sound the factory exhaust makes and it frees up 40hp and get rid of all the drivers compartment and side sill heat problems. I have already modded mine to 600bhp 650tq and not ready to quit yet. Be forewarned once …

HAS500HP

Bob Jr., 01/21/2004

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

I have to say that I was a little apprehensive about the new design. The original Viper design was a classic that will last forever. But after owning the new SRT-10 for about 8 months now, the design has grown on me and I like it more and more each day. Now for the good stuff. 500hp. What else can be said?? This car is a rocket on wheels. Big wheels. The performance …

Super Car

Douglas C Miller PhD, 07/09/2005

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

I've had my all black Viper for almost a year now--just about at 10K miles. Performance is as expected-- unbelievable. I find it very comfortable as an everyday car but superb out on the road. My only complaints are how hot it gets once the engine is warm, particularly in traffic, and the poor gas mileage (but I expected that with this engine). It's not easy to fit in a tall …

Viper

gseely, 08/19/2004

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

One test drive in this car, and I was sold. Love it.

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2004 Viper Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$81,090
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	13 MPG
Cost to Drive	$392/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Viper include:

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Tire Pressure Warning

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}