Advice on high mileage
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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8th Gear
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Advice on high mileage
A relative of mine is offering to sell me his 98 A4 blk/blk FRC for $11k. The car is in good shape but has 97k miles. He is the original owner and has done a good job of maintenance. No major problems but the high mileage scares me a bit. I had a 71 about 10 years ago so the C5 is all new to me. Any suggestions/concerns would be appreciated!
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:10 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: hamden ct
its just breaking in, i'll take it if you don't want it....
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:23 PM
Burning Brakes
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For that price, I'd buy it. You said he took good care of the car. It should be good for another 100K.
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:23 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Branson MO
I'll bet it's got $11,000 left in it. Go for it!
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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I don't mean to be picky, but I'm pretty sure that 1999 was the 1st year for the FRC. If you can get a 1998, it's realllllllllly rare. Maybe a typo. Is this correct guys? Also I noticed an A4 trans listed. All FRC's came with M6 transmission to my knowledge.
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Sep 28, 2005 | 12:26 PM
Le Mans Master
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correct frc is 99-00 only then was offered as the z06; i've got 113k miles on mine
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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8th Gear
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my fault, 98 coupe, sorry...
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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If the car was properly maintained, as you said, 97K miles should not be a problem!! With that price, how can you go wrong! Go for it!!!!
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Sep 28, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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You would be nuts to pass that by!
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:40 PM
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
11k for that car is a great price. You could turn around and sell it for 14-15k probably.
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:42 PM
Le Mans Master
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Buy It !!!!
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:44 PM
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
there is a member that has over 300,000 miles on his C5.
I cant remember what his name is though...
dont be afraid.
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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$11k and 97K miles - that thing's good for another 97K miles. besides, you could always part it out and get more than $11K - GO FOR IT!!!
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:49 PM
Burning Brakes
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Buy it. You could get an LS6 crate engine for arround $5K if the origional engine goes kaput and still come out on top.
Sep 28, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
97k is not very high milage for these cars.... i'm at 121k.
Sep 28, 2005 | 01:05 PM
Racer
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BUY IT! My '01 coupe has 70,000 miles and still runs like new.
Sep 28, 2005 | 02:29 PM
Burning Brakes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost Vette
For that price, I'd buy it. You said he took good care of the car. It should be good for another 100K.
At least!
Sep 28, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
At $11K, if it starts, it's worth it
Sep 28, 2005 | 03:06 PM
Pro
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From: Wichita KS
If you dont buy it, I will.
Sep 28, 2005 | 03:06 PM
Drifting
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From: marlboro nj
With all of the above.
Advice on high mileage
