2003 Dodge Viper for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Dodge Viper for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Dodge Viper specs
| Engine | 8.3L 10-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 21.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $29.40 |
2003 Dodge Viper: every figure
| Displacement | 8.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,880 |
| Dimension | Viper Srt/10 2dr Conv Rwd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.46 m (176 in) |
| Width | 1.94 m (76 in) |
| Height | 1.21 m (48 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.51 m (99 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,536 kg (3,386 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Dodge Viper
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (2), power train (1) and service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V046000 | 2015-01-28 | air bags:frontal | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to... |
| 13V040000 | 2013-02-06 | air bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated. |
| 03V388000 | 2003-10-10 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE. |
| 03V292000 | 2003-08-12 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Dodge Viper: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Dodge Viper; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page helps you judge the 2003 Dodge Viper before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
The 8.3L 10-cylinder, paired with a 6-speed manual, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 16.8 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 50 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $29.40, and a 300 km weekend about $88.20. The EPA estimates US$5,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. It measures 4.46 m long by 1.94 m wide. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Viper first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Viper on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Viper for a week and see how it fits your life.
What it costs to run
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$5,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $29.40 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Over to you
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Dodge Viper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Dodge Viper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Viper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Dodge Viper?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Dodge Viper before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Dodge Viper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Dodge Viper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5880.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.