Car financing: 1998 Dodge Viper
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). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1998 Dodge Viper specs
| Engine | 8.0L 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 | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $31.68 |
1998 Dodge Viper: every figure
| Displacement | 8.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 |
| 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 1998 Dodge Viper
- NHTSA lists 3 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (2), engine and engine cooling (1) and structure (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V312000 | 2001-10-04 | suspension:rear | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET. |
| 01V313000 | 2001-10-04 | steering:rack and pinion:rack | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS. |
| 01V120000 | 2001-04-11 | seat belts:front:anchorage | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE). |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1998 Dodge Viper?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1998 Dodge Viper for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1998 Dodge Viper? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Viper
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
Its powertrain is the 8.0L 10-cylinder with rear-wheel drive. 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.
Plan on about 54 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 18.1 L/100 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $95.04 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$6,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Viper suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the Viper tells you more than any review.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1998 Dodge Viper from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Dodge Viper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Dodge Viper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Dodge Viper
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Dodge Viper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 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.