2005 Dodge Viper for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
2005 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 | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $31.68 |
2005 Dodge Viper: every figure
| Displacement | 8.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$6,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $6,336 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2005 Dodge Viper
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (4), steering (3) and suspension (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V885000 | 2019-12-12 | seat belts:pretensioner | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Dodge Viper: before you buy
No 2005 Dodge Viper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2005 Dodge Viper is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Viper
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
What the specs mean
The 8.3L 10-cylinder does the work, through a 6-speed manual. 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.
Rated at 18.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 54 litres for a 300 km round trip. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $31.68 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$6,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space and size
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Who the Viper suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Viper for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Viper tells you more than any review.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2005 Dodge Viper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Dodge Viper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Dodge Viper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Dodge Viper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Dodge Viper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$6,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $6336.00.
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.