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The dreaded 10,000 mile mark.

Old 05-07-2013, 06:15 PM
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
I love these low mile cars. Someone else buys them, lets them depreciate, but keeps them pristine and keeps the miles low. Then, I come along, buy them at bargain basement prices, and run the **** out of them. Rinse, repeat.

I get to enjoy the cars best days, someone else pays for it.
I hear that...
Old 05-07-2013, 08:44 PM
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I have 17 1/2 times that on my 92. (175K)
Old 05-07-2013, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JackDidley
Its completely worn out. Only good for salvage after 10k. I'll give you $500 for it. You know, its parts car now.
this guy is trying to rip you off. I'd go to $600, and I'll tow it away free of charge. You can't do much better than that.
Old 05-09-2013, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Had my car out for a trip to the local ice cream store, tonight. The odometer just rolled over to 9,700 miles on the way there. In a few weeks my 1995 will hit 10,000 miles. What to do?
My 93 rolled over to 176K on the way to work today. Drive these suckers. Believe me if you've tried to get GM parts for them lately you will know they are on an obsolescence curve until they become resto candidates and the aftermarket chimes in.

Until then, 200K here I come!!!!

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Old 05-10-2013, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe C
who are you saving it for?

my theory on this low mileage stuff. i could be dead tomorrow - hit by a frickin' bus or something. now, the old lady would probably remarry, and then there would be some dude, sitting in my lazy-boy, drinking my beer, watching my big screen, and pattin' my old lady on the a$$. now i can deal with the lazy-boy, the big screen, the beer, and even the old lady butt, but i'll be damned if i'm turning over the keys to a low mileage vette. if the dude gets it, it's going to be worn out, needing everything!!!
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
This car has performed flawlessly, just like new. The dealer installed a new Delco battery when I took delivery. I have accomplished oil changes, polished, waxed, scrubbed and water proofed the convertible top. That's it.
pics would be nice...
Old 05-10-2013, 07:26 AM
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I hate to tell you, BUT your car was made to drive, sitting in garage all you are doing is drying out all your seals, and tires.
Old 05-11-2013, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
I love these low mile cars. Someone else buys them, lets them depreciate, but keeps them pristine and keeps the miles low. Then, I come along, buy them at bargain basement prices, and run the **** out of them. Rinse, repeat.

I get to enjoy the cars best days, someone else pays for it.
Friz.... I got a low mile Fiero for ya...
Old 05-11-2013, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ED77KATR
Friz.... I got a low mile Fiero for ya...
That you do. And one of these days, I'm gonna figure out a way to register it (semi-legally anyway) and drive the snot out of it.
Old 05-11-2013, 12:58 PM
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Anybody see the reference to this post on the main forum page questioning if corvette owners are soft?
Old 05-11-2013, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
I love these low mile cars. Someone else buys them, lets them depreciate, but keeps them pristine and keeps the miles low. Then, I come along, buy them at bargain basement prices, and run the **** out of them. Rinse, repeat.

I get to enjoy the cars best days, someone else pays for it.


My Z had 38k on it when I bought it...I've doubled that.

Drive the damn thing, you're missing out
Old 05-11-2013, 07:58 PM
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Took Marco for a nice long drive in the rain today. Contrary to popular opinion, it didn't melt.
Old 05-12-2013, 09:26 AM
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I'm thinking you're not having enough fun with the car.
Old 05-13-2013, 04:29 AM
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Pfff, I'm about to hit 90,000. Drive it more!


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