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Mar 3, 2017 | 02:48 AM

#21

ronwc

Burning Brakes

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From: Largo FL

I'm not saving my miles for anybody.

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Mar 3, 2017 | 06:10 AM

#22

runner140*

Le Mans Master

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

Sometimes one has to experience what a "sad day" is..... 149,000 and still running strong. Drive it like you "stold it".

Mar 3, 2017 | 08:15 AM

#23

RMVette

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From: Matthews NC

It's downhill from here.... you should get rid of it while you can. I'll give you $1,000 for it sight unseen....

Seriously though, enjoy the drive!

Mar 3, 2017 | 08:16 AM

#24

RMVette

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From: Matthews NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronwc

I'm not saving my miles for anybody.

You must have the roll over mile plan...

Sorry... lame joke...

Mar 3, 2017 | 08:31 AM

#25

50 ANV C5

Racer

Joined: Apr 2013

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From: LIMA OHIO

only sad part I see is that your only going 42mph , she wants to run , lol

Mar 3, 2017 | 08:40 AM

#26

02BlownZ06

Drifting

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From: Somewhere in the middle of Kansas

Only sad thing is that you haven't been able too drive it more!!!

I shouldn't talk though, mine just rolled over to 20K and I was bummed for like 3 seconds LOL.

Mar 3, 2017 | 09:29 AM

#27

DonsC5

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From: Portland Maine

This was 6 years ago. It was purchased with 26,000 on it 12 years ago. so in 6 summers here in Maine I put 74,000 on it.... Got another 44,000 since this picture. Only way to truly enjoy it? is to DRIVE IT!!

Mar 3, 2017 | 09:35 AM

#28

JeffNReg

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From: KY

Some good replies here

. I've owned probably 40 cars in my life, and nothing has been this much fun to drive or just "fit" me - you feel like you are part of the car. That being said, they are not making any more, and I am not a fan of C6s or 7s at all (no offense to any owners, and yes I can easily afford either). So it feels like a Catch-22...I love driving it, but the more I do, the more it becomes the low-mileage beauty that it is. Sounds crazy, I know, and really, I have zero stress in my life so I think of stupid crap like this lol. BTW, car is a bone-stock (not even column lock bypass yet) 2003 MY Z06.

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Mar 3, 2017 | 09:40 AM

#29

JeffNReg

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From: KY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danlb

I guess I made a huge mistake today since I picked up my second C5, a '99 Light Pewter M6 vert with 140,190 on the clock. Anything but a sad day here!

I'm not a fan of the black wheel craze, but that is a GREAT looking C5. Nice buy!

Mar 3, 2017 | 11:54 AM

#30

OCDvetteman

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Joined: Jul 2007

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From: Benton Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by AE Guy

Geez I was expecting to see a wrecked Corvette, now THAT would be sad. Nothing sad about hitting 30K.

Keep drivin' that thang!

Mar 3, 2017 | 01:15 PM

#31

3sACROWD

Melting Slicks

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From: Appleton WI

I'll trade you title for title. Mine is sitting in the garage with 260,000 miles.

On second thought I prefer to keep mine. My only regret is I'm only responsible for the last 93,,000 miles.

Mar 3, 2017 | 01:30 PM

#32

J.Martyn Lipinsky

Cruising

Joined: May 2013

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From: Poland Ohio

You are LUCKY to be driving today!!! Yvette is bundled up in the garage with SNOW outside!!

Mar 3, 2017 | 02:27 PM

#33

garllo

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From: ct

Drive and enjoy it! I sold my '98 coupe several years ago with 93K.

Mar 3, 2017 | 02:54 PM

#34

killian96ss

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From: Sacramento, California

Bought my 02Z last Feb with 9k on it, now it has 15k and I've loved every mile I put on her! I get people all the time telling me not to drive it, keep the miles low and it'll be worth more money someday. I bought the car because it's my favorite Corvette of all time and I love driving it! These cars are meant to be driven, so keep racking up the miles and have fun.

Steve

Mar 3, 2017 | 03:09 PM

#35

warren s

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From: Staten Island NY

Car I worked on last summer... These cars do last!!!

Mar 3, 2017 | 03:19 PM

#36

dbgoodwin

Safety Car

Joined: Feb 2013

Posts: 4,346

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From: Greensboro Nc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddy13

OP please note the above procedure which is the correct way to do things.

Please follow this procedure moving forward.

I promise I was actually at the rev limiter but even without traffic I wasn't going to look down to get the perfect picture

I did a solid 5 hard pulls to celebrate, no joke.

Mar 4, 2017 | 10:56 AM

#37

El Paso Vette

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From: El Paso Texas

Well my C5 has 76K and that many smiles. You have a long way to go. Drive it often and make sure that it doesn't sit in the garage!

Mar 4, 2017 | 11:46 AM

#38

Jeff T.

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From: Aiken, SC

St. Jude Donor '13 thru '26

I love how these threads always turn into "you should drive it more" or "I'm not saving it for the next guy". We all don't live in the south and everyone's situation is unique to themselves.

I look at it this way. We all share a common bond in our fondness for our C5's and are all brothers from from another mother!!

Some just get to enjoy their ride more often than others!

Mar 4, 2017 | 12:47 PM

#39

baddboyz03

Burning Brakes

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Posts: 759

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From: woodbridge,VA Myrtle Beach,SC

sad day my ***

Corvettes did not become the cars they are today, sitting in the garage getting waxed. Drive,modify,abuse other cars, repeat.
treat it like you dont care youll have fun, but do take good care of it.