Original Miles?
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Beaumont, Texas, USA
Original Miles?
When you see 'original miles' in a car classified, what exactly does that meen. Is it the number of miles since the car was built or since the restoration or since the engine was rebuilt? Thanks in advance.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
From: las vegas
Re: Original Miles? (tnkrenfro)
It does not mean a damn thing.It does not even imply a damn thing.It is the second most misused phrase in car ads.Ask ten people what it means or implys and you will get ten different answers.People say it like it is something special.I equiate it with the guy that kicks tires.He does not even know why he does it, but he saw someone else do it so he does too.The most misused phrase in car sales is "it,s all original".There is a person on this forum that advises that his car is "all original".I took a look at his home page.The valve covers on his engine are not correct,neither is the manifold,carb, or air cleaner.The air pump, hoses and check valves are missing.The paint is not original.So what part of ALL is it that I do not get?People will say anything to make their car sound more special or worth more money.The only question is do you believe what they say and will you pay more for it. :eek:
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 2
From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
Re: Original Miles? (tnkrenfro)
I've always gone with the number of miles driven since new - however, when you are dealing with 20+ year old cars it has little bearing on the condition of the car. An ex-drag car that was trailered to 1/4 mile blasts might have few miles - while my '77 has had extensive work done - all after the odometer hit 100K.
When buying an old Vette if you can find and afford an un-restored "low" mile original go for it - but, even a rarely driven vehicle will have its share of problems related to sitting stored for years.
good luck
Ronnie
When buying an old Vette if you can find and afford an un-restored "low" mile original go for it - but, even a rarely driven vehicle will have its share of problems related to sitting stored for years.
good luck
Ronnie
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 7,480
Likes: 457
From: POTSDAM NY/Punta Gorda FL
Re: Original Miles? (rrent)
In fact most trailer queens have more mechanical problems than cars driven regularly, have you seen some of the cars in the MId America High Mileage club, they look brand new, because they are taken care of.
I've always gone with the number of miles driven since new - however, when you are dealing with 20+ year old cars it has little bearing on the condition of the car. An ex-drag car that was trailered to 1/4 mile blasts might have few miles - while my '77 has had extensive work done - all after the odometer hit 100K.
When buying an old Vette if you can find and afford an un-restored "low" mile original go for it - but, even a rarely driven vehicle will have its share of problems related to sitting stored for years.
good luck
Ronnie
When buying an old Vette if you can find and afford an un-restored "low" mile original go for it - but, even a rarely driven vehicle will have its share of problems related to sitting stored for years.
good luck
Ronnie
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 7,072
Likes: 4
From: Maryland
Re: Original Miles? (tnkrenfro)
When I was car hunting and saw that in an ad from a car I was interested in, I'd make the point of asking the owner if that means the first or second or third time around on the odometer. :D :D :jester
When they wrote numbers matching, I'd ask them which numbers on which components and if it's the "original engine". Usually I'd get the huh? By the time I asked what the carb & coil and distributor numbers were they usually were saying "NO, I don't think you'd be interested in this car" and trying to talk ME out of it! :D
When they wrote numbers matching, I'd ask them which numbers on which components and if it's the "original engine". Usually I'd get the huh? By the time I asked what the carb & coil and distributor numbers were they usually were saying "NO, I don't think you'd be interested in this car" and trying to talk ME out of it! :D
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 4,519
Likes: 1
From: Plant City Florida
Re: Original Miles? (tnkrenfro)
I've always thought that it meant the total miles since the car was originally built. Now when I hear the term little flags are raised inside my head. :bs :bs :bs Some people are now using the term for mileage after a rebuild. :mad
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 7,072
Likes: 4
From: Maryland
Re: Original Miles? (ddecart)
Did you just call to pester them???
No, I was seriously looking for corvettes. That was just one on my loooooong list of questions. Did I tell you about the time my brother went to look at a yellow C4 for me? He got there and got me on the cell phone. Poor kid's batteries almost ran out before I was done with the questions. :p: