100,000 miles
11-08-2009, 07:30 AM
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11-08-2009, 07:40 AM
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11-08-2009, 10:27 AM
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To put things in perspective, I had more problems in 3,000 miles with my last C6 than you've had in 100K miles with yours...
It's a crapshoot whether or not you get a decent car or a complete lemon. I'm 0-3 and doubt I'll ever buy another.
I hope the car keeps holding up well for you.
It's a crapshoot whether or not you get a decent car or a complete lemon. I'm 0-3 and doubt I'll ever buy another.
I hope the car keeps holding up well for you.
11-08-2009, 11:11 AM
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Very cool.. Great report! Any signs of where the oil is going? Leaks? smoke? leaky valve guides maybe.. usually first to wear and leak..
The first battery leaked after 40k. Replaced second one around 75k. So on third battery.
The only concern at moment is that I use to not need to add oil between scheduled maintenance (i'm old school and change oil at 3k miles). A few times the "check oil level" notice would show which meant I was 1 1/2 qts down. This only happened 3 or 4 times. However, this period I used a qt of oil in 1400 miles. Going to discuss when get service next week.
I've had 6 Vettes. Most miles ever put on was 162,000. Almost all had over 100k miles.
Keep the wave !
The only concern at moment is that I use to not need to add oil between scheduled maintenance (i'm old school and change oil at 3k miles). A few times the "check oil level" notice would show which meant I was 1 1/2 qts down. This only happened 3 or 4 times. However, this period I used a qt of oil in 1400 miles. Going to discuss when get service next week.
I've had 6 Vettes. Most miles ever put on was 162,000. Almost all had over 100k miles.
Keep the wave !
11-08-2009, 12:02 PM
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11-08-2009, 11:27 PM
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11-08-2009, 11:37 PM
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I have 40,000 on my 2005 and my son has 65,000 on his 2007 daily driver! These cars are absoutely great. You have to drive them to enjoy them
11-09-2009, 08:56 AM
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I have 70,000 on my 05, and will have over 100K before I sell. I know I'll take a hit, but I intend to enjoy the car and continue to rack up the miles.
11-09-2009, 12:38 PM
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your friend is full of
I've had 3 late model Ferrari's and the belt service/oil change/tune runs btw 5-7K depending on the dealer. He's just bragging!
11-09-2009, 12:46 PM
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Melting Slicks
11-09-2009, 02:27 PM
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Turned 100,000 miles on C-6 corvette today
Even drove it in the rain.
Still have original brakes on front (replaced rear pads at 97,000 miles)
Have replaced water pump twice, sway bar connections three times, differential clutch packs once, changed clutch fluid twice, replaced serpentine belt once, air filters four times , am on third set of tires (plus two that had to be replaced due to nails / road hazard....thank goodness for road hazard insurance)
Have washed it approximately 230 times, polished and/or waxed about 50 times
Now working on the second 100,000 miles !!!
Even drove it in the rain.
Still have original brakes on front (replaced rear pads at 97,000 miles)
Have replaced water pump twice, sway bar connections three times, differential clutch packs once, changed clutch fluid twice, replaced serpentine belt once, air filters four times , am on third set of tires (plus two that had to be replaced due to nails / road hazard....thank goodness for road hazard insurance)
Have washed it approximately 230 times, polished and/or waxed about 50 times
Now working on the second 100,000 miles !!!
Very cool. Keep going!
Check out this URL and the guy here on Long Island with his Volvo:
2.7 Million miles and counting. A lot of people could all take a lesson from him....
11-09-2009, 03:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
Turned 100,000 miles on C-6 corvette today
Even drove it in the rain.
Still have original brakes on front (replaced rear pads at 97,000 miles)
Have replaced water pump twice, sway bar connections three times, differential clutch packs once, changed clutch fluid twice, replaced serpentine belt once, air filters four times , am on third set of tires (plus two that had to be replaced due to nails / road hazard....thank goodness for road hazard insurance)
Have washed it approximately 230 times, polished and/or waxed about 50 times
Now working on the second 100,000 miles !!!
Even drove it in the rain.
Still have original brakes on front (replaced rear pads at 97,000 miles)
Have replaced water pump twice, sway bar connections three times, differential clutch packs once, changed clutch fluid twice, replaced serpentine belt once, air filters four times , am on third set of tires (plus two that had to be replaced due to nails / road hazard....thank goodness for road hazard insurance)
Have washed it approximately 230 times, polished and/or waxed about 50 times
Now working on the second 100,000 miles !!!
