[Z06] To many miles??
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: MD
To many miles??
I have a question about using my ZO6 as a daily driver. both of my buddies have Vetts and dont have the miles that I do. I put 19000 miles on the car in 11months. My up keep is second to none, to include changing the cluth fuild every 5000. Should I worry about the car falling apart at 50,000 miles
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I'm also at 75k approx. miles and my car runs great except with the mods I've done it is better than new. Also looks better, too. Orignal clutch and uses absolutely no oil between changes. Runs cool in traffic. I don't foresee any problems in the near future based on how well it runs.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
I daily drove my z06 for a good 3 years, and have close to 60k after 5.5 years....still running strong, and I expect it to for a long long time.
I change the diff and tranny fluid every other year...still on the stock clutch too, and that includes a couple of track session.
I think these cars are meant to be driven, and are fairly reliable considering the performance.
I change the diff and tranny fluid every other year...still on the stock clutch too, and that includes a couple of track session.
I think these cars are meant to be driven, and are fairly reliable considering the performance.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,568
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From: Near Charlotte NC
My 02Z is a weekend driver.I drive a co car during the week.57K miles on the clock.
I have an OCI of 3-4K and replace the brake & clutch fluid at the same time.I follow the Ranger protocol on the Clutch Care.
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Carolina
I have an OCI of 3-4K and replace the brake & clutch fluid at the same time.I follow the Ranger protocol on the Clutch Care.
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Carolina
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Bath PA
These cars are solid mechanically and as long as you take reasonable care it should take care of you. I've put just shy of 20k miles on mine since I bought it with 21k miles and 75% of those have been on the track. I know guys who run their Z even harder than I have with no major mechanical issues. Drive it! That's why they built it.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2008
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My car was daily driven by it’s previous owner in Atlanta and now it’s just over 70k. As far as I know it’s still on the clutch also. I've seen worse way lower mileage Corvettes around here (being a southern car) so I'd say it's holding up pretty well. 
Last edited by Omaha02Z06; Sep 21, 2009 at 06:57 PM.
