Long Trip Worries
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Carson City Nevada
LOL!! Shoot, I take mine on long road trips every year. Just got back from Phoenix to watch some NASCAR and baseball (Go Royals!) It was about a 1600 mile trip. I've got 86k miles on it now. Took it to Santa Fe NM. last year and Estes Park, Co. the year before that. Oh wait, it's never been in the rain.
I love you guys who don't put on milage. Save it for the person who really likes driving them, like me!
I love you guys who don't put on milage. Save it for the person who really likes driving them, like me!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
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From: Uniondale IN
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
I took my 2000 coupe with 65000 mi from IN to FL last thanksgiving. Not one single problem. You just seem to be a little ocd. Like the others have said, check your tires and replace if necessary, then, drive that sucker and have a great time.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: DFW Area Denton County
2004 LeMans Coupe with 40K miles:
1 - Changed oil (it was due at 17% left)
2 - New Skins (Firestones replacing Kumhos) Tires were at wear bars
3 - Checked hoses, and belt
4 - Threw a qt of Mobil 1 in the back
Drove 633 miles to Terlingua. Averaged 96 MPH with a top speed of 155 MPH.
Drove 286 Miles around Big Bend
Returned 598 mile. Averaged 78 MPH with a top speed of 112 MPH
Didn't use any oil and had no problems. Averaged 22 MPG (according to the DIC) for the entire trip
1 - Changed oil (it was due at 17% left)
2 - New Skins (Firestones replacing Kumhos) Tires were at wear bars
3 - Checked hoses, and belt
4 - Threw a qt of Mobil 1 in the back
Drove 633 miles to Terlingua. Averaged 96 MPH with a top speed of 155 MPH.
Drove 286 Miles around Big Bend
Returned 598 mile. Averaged 78 MPH with a top speed of 112 MPH
Didn't use any oil and had no problems. Averaged 22 MPG (according to the DIC) for the entire trip
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 352
From: Carson City Nevada
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From: The Voice of Reason!
St. Jude Donor '14
Took my 03 on a 2800 mile trip last year. Didn't think twice about it. Took a handfull of tools with me in case of small emergency, a credit card and a cell phone in case of a bigger one. Just make sure your tires are good and head out.
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From: campbellsville ky
I have an '02 with 68, 0000 miles an have been in all of the 48 continental states + Canada with this car. Just got back from a 2,600 mile trip to Key West, Fl. I bought this car to drive and that is what we are doing. Crank it, drive it and enjoy with out fear.
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From: DFW Area Denton County
If the solids leak into the assembly in the least little bit, it can be a real PITA. In about 90% of the cases where the stuff is used it is no problem, but if you are one of the 10% you'll be kicking yourself in the rear end for using the stuff when you pay $300 for a new TPS or $100 for a re-build of the seals.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Eureka California
Just squeeze all the hoses to see that they are soft and pliable. At 29K they should be just fine. I've got about 60K on mine and the hoses are fine. Belts, on the other hand, need replacing, soon as it gets about 60 degres in my garage.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Knoxville Tn
I'm going to drive one of my C-5s to Iowa (from Tennessee) twice this year, one for my 50th high school reunion. I make at least one 1000 mile trip each year and all I do is regular maintenance. There's a Chevy mechanic in every small town should you or anyone else ever need one.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
You (or I) could buy a brand new car, drive somewhere and have a mechanical problem. That's life.
Many guys, myself included, have driven Corvettes all over the country. That's where I enjoyed my C4, and now C5 the most. On the open road, driving through the mountains, National Parks, along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts seeing oceans, and on and on.
If you don't take the risk, and go; you'll never know how much enjoyment of your Corvette you are missing out on.
Only one time, did I ever have an issue, away from home. I was in Ft. Collins Colorado playing golf (home in Illinois). I had a universal joint start to squeal and go bad. I pulled into a chevy dealer at just after 5oopm. The service manager, was such a Corvette fan, he said if I'd pay overtime, he'd ask one of his mechanics to stay over; after closing time, to fix it. I said yes. The extra pay; went to the mechanic, not the dealership. The manager and I, and the mechanic (thanks Guys), talked while the guy put new U joint in my car. I was back on the road, before dark.
As another member posted here, there is a Chevy dealership not too far away, where ever you are. But, most likely you'll never need one; with proper maintenance and care of your C5.
These cars are such a hoot to drive....
Go for it!!!
Many guys, myself included, have driven Corvettes all over the country. That's where I enjoyed my C4, and now C5 the most. On the open road, driving through the mountains, National Parks, along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts seeing oceans, and on and on.
If you don't take the risk, and go; you'll never know how much enjoyment of your Corvette you are missing out on.
Only one time, did I ever have an issue, away from home. I was in Ft. Collins Colorado playing golf (home in Illinois). I had a universal joint start to squeal and go bad. I pulled into a chevy dealer at just after 5oopm. The service manager, was such a Corvette fan, he said if I'd pay overtime, he'd ask one of his mechanics to stay over; after closing time, to fix it. I said yes. The extra pay; went to the mechanic, not the dealership. The manager and I, and the mechanic (thanks Guys), talked while the guy put new U joint in my car. I was back on the road, before dark.
As another member posted here, there is a Chevy dealership not too far away, where ever you are. But, most likely you'll never need one; with proper maintenance and care of your C5.
These cars are such a hoot to drive....
Go for it!!!
