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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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hi guys im a newbee looking to buy my frist z06 i live in nj there are two 2003 z06 in my area with very lowww milage under 2800 both are dealer cars with very little info about how the miles were drivin so my question is should i be concerned about gaskit leaks from lack of use? Am i looking for trouble ? Both cars are showroom clean about 35k neather car with extended warr.Any insight will be great ive learned so much from this sight thanks again
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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That averages out to about 600 miles a year. A bit too few miles for my taste.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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No Problems due to low miles.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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No Problems due to low miles.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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have an independant mechanic/shop inspect the car/cars for you.

I would not let low or no miles scare me unless it was heavily modded, there are tons of low mile vettes for sale out there (go to auto trader .com and narrow your search down to vettes with less than 15,000 miles) and you will see for yourself.

.....and for an extra warm fuzzy you can get 4 years of GMPP for around $1200 or so.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by D&A'sDad
have an independant mechanic/shop inspect the car/cars for you.

I would not let low or no miles scare me unless it was heavily modded, there are tons of low mile vettes for sale out there (go to auto trader .com and narrow your search down to vettes with less than 15,000 miles) and you will see for yourself.

.....and for an extra warm fuzzy you can get 4 years of GMPP for around $1200 or so.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Vega$Vette
No Problems due to low miles.
as mentioned above have another person look the car over as well, will not hurt.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Good time to be a buyer. Offer 30k and see what happens. Change the oil no matter what. Good luck.
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