Mechanical opinions please
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From: Leicester Leicestershire
Mechanical opinions please
Would a well maintained 2002 60,000 mile C5 or a 110,000 mile 2007 C6 be a better bet for reliability. Most British cars used to fall apart at 100,000 so high mileage examples over here are very cheap in comparison.
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Both cars have a lot of miles left in them if properly maintained. The one big difference would be parts support. The newer car would have readily available parts.
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I would take a newer car over miles, been out there less years, time takes a toll one way or another ???? of course a C 5 is many's choice over a C 6 ???? C6 ZO 6 is a beast and a unbelievable car !!!!!!
