high mileage 2000
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Glendale NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18- '19
High Milage
Originally Posted by Alegre323
101,856 K and counting, runs like a BEAST!
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Kanmer
They call me a gas hog and tell me that they avg around 28. 
Get the C5 and enjoy the commute to work.
80 miles @ 35 mpg = 2.28 gal w/ humiliation of corolla
80 miles @ 33 mpg = 2.42 gal /w style and fun
Bob
Get the C5 and enjoy the commute to work.80 miles @ 35 mpg = 2.28 gal w/ humiliation of corolla
80 miles @ 33 mpg = 2.42 gal /w style and fun
Bob
Where are you buying fuel for $2.42 per gallon????
Cool!! I should drive there to buy a tank or two!!
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Henderson NV
I just got a 99 with 80k and I paid $18.4. It had fairly new run flats on the rear, but the fronts were almost gone. It also included a bumper to bumper warranty until 110k or 30 months.
Definitely take a look at the tires. If you are planning on replacing with runflats, you can spend $1500 on a set of four easily.
Even though I haven't had mine long, I did a lot of research, I think the mileage isn't a huge issue, depending on how much you're planning on driving it. The car I bought does have a bad oil pressure sensor, which I am getting replaced under warranty.
The only thing I would be scared of is if it has active handling and the ECBM goes bad. I have seen members on the forum reporting repair prices upwards of $3000.
Definitely take a look at the tires. If you are planning on replacing with runflats, you can spend $1500 on a set of four easily.
Even though I haven't had mine long, I did a lot of research, I think the mileage isn't a huge issue, depending on how much you're planning on driving it. The car I bought does have a bad oil pressure sensor, which I am getting replaced under warranty.
The only thing I would be scared of is if it has active handling and the ECBM goes bad. I have seen members on the forum reporting repair prices upwards of $3000.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Orange Park (Jacksonville) FL
I have a '99 Z51-A4 (Performance Handling package and Automatic) coupe with 115,000. It is my daily driver. I have to park it outside under a cover, because my garage is full with a '62 vette, and a '95 ZR-1. This car has run great, even after being abused by my teenage son and his friend. (They would do donuts and race it against ricers). I change the oil regularly, have done 3 complete tire changes, recently reupholstered and changed out the original shocks with Bilsteins. I recently replaced the "glass" top, because I live in FL and with the outside storage, the top was worn.
BTW I forgot to change the spark plugs until 100 K miles.
It runs great, even after being stored outside, it looks great. I get a lot of complements.
I think it drives better, smoother than my ZR-1. It performs just as well at speeds under 70 mph. Obiously the ZR-1 runs better at speeds over 100 mph.
On the highway driving long distance, I will routinely drive it around 90 mph. It is a beautiful car.
I am in a financial position to buy a new C6, but I thought about it and asked myself: Why?
I love this car, I call her "Midnight" it is dark blue, and will keep her indefinitely.
If the car you are looking at is in great shape, with a non-derogatory Carfax, 19 K is a great price.
BTW I forgot to change the spark plugs until 100 K miles.
It runs great, even after being stored outside, it looks great. I get a lot of complements.
I think it drives better, smoother than my ZR-1. It performs just as well at speeds under 70 mph. Obiously the ZR-1 runs better at speeds over 100 mph.
On the highway driving long distance, I will routinely drive it around 90 mph. It is a beautiful car.
I am in a financial position to buy a new C6, but I thought about it and asked myself: Why?
I love this car, I call her "Midnight" it is dark blue, and will keep her indefinitely.
If the car you are looking at is in great shape, with a non-derogatory Carfax, 19 K is a great price.
