Reliability concern
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Reliability concern
I have a 99 vert with 66000km or rougly 40 000 miles. Havent put a dime on repairs just the usual oil change, coolant flush, new tires a few months ago... not even brakes yet ! For some reason the C5 scares me when it comes to repairs, no dealers up here are familiar with corvettes... I am seriously considering posting it for sale this spring on this simple concern.
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks
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60,000 and no problems here...
I know this is the ultimate vehicle, but it has 4 wheels, an engine, brakes, transmission...ect. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work on it, it just takes a little more time.
I know this is the ultimate vehicle, but it has 4 wheels, an engine, brakes, transmission...ect. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work on it, it just takes a little more time.
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I think the car is completely workable. Almost like the 50's. No more vacum tubes hiding the engine and all it's workings. I don't care how long it will take to fix this car if it ever goes bad. I'll spend the time and get it done. The car is worth the effort. My .02
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If you are the slightest bit mechanically inclined and you have the desire, you will have no problems. The big thing in your favor is that you are a member of this forum. There are lots of people here that are not only extremely knowledgeable but they are willing to give their precious time to help you. 
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The cars are really pretty reliable. As with all cars, you have to do the routine maintenance, but not much else breaks on a regular basis. The clutch will depend on how you drive - many here have quite a few miles on theirs with no problems.
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From: Anniston Alabama
I actually just clicked 80k miles and getting a clutch installed as we speak
Just a normal stock clutch again (getting ready to sell it) (the original lasted through plenty of 1/4th runs of over 120+mph)
Just a normal stock clutch again (getting ready to sell it) (the original lasted through plenty of 1/4th runs of over 120+mph)
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From: Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Originally Posted by ls1_98
I have a 99 vert with 66000km or rougly 40 000 miles. Havent put a dime on repairs just the usual oil change, coolant flush, new tires a few months ago... not even brakes yet ! For some reason the C5 scares me when it comes to repairs, no dealers up here are familiar with corvettes... I am seriously considering posting it for sale this spring on this simple concern.
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks
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From: Boise Idaho
My 98 has alomost 59,000 miles and no major issues. The tranny did leak a little and the dealership took care of it under warranty. I might need a clutch replacement soon, but other than that, runs awesome.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by ls1_98
I have a 99 vert with 66000km or rougly 40 000 miles. Havent put a dime on repairs just the usual oil change, coolant flush, new tires a few months ago... not even brakes yet ! For some reason the C5 scares me when it comes to repairs, no dealers up here are familiar with corvettes... I am seriously considering posting it for sale this spring on this simple concern.
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks
What repairs should i worry about, what is on its way, how much is a cluth, how long do they normally last ? I have heard of guys doing tons of mileage on C5s, this is a daily driver and I do not want to spend time in a garage troubleshooting this amazing beast.
thanks