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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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They will last indefinitely as long as they are properly maintained and repaired. There are 1953 Corvettes still "alive" today although they are rarely driven due to their rarity since they only made 300.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommy T-Bone
Come to think of it ... I saw one vette with 954000 miles
I've seen 4 years old truck with 2 million miles... The truck still looks like new and on the road but was driven 7 days/24 hrs!
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C1's C2's and C3's will last forever as they can be redone frame off and reproduction parts are available everywhere... that cannot be said for C4's and up since the market is not in restorations parts yet and the body is kind of glued to the frame... so if we keep our original low mileage C4's in good condition it might worth more than to restore one in a few years from now... Specially the ZR-1's

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Old May 31, 2011 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ED77KATR
Friz.. Good luck with your "New" Fiero. My 1987 still has low miles on it [000079.9] i put on a average 3.2 miles a year.
I drive that on the way to work. Then on the way back. 5 days a week, and then some. 80 miles on your car is bonkers. 87 'vette or Fiero?
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Old May 31, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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As long as you want it to be. The choice is yours.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FOURSPEEDVETTE
They only become worthless and die early on this forum. In real life they can last for a very long time if maintained and taken good care of like any car.
well said. plus vette's are a high interest car supported by the aftermarket better than most.
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