Highest mileage on a C5
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Miami Lakes FL
I only have 24k on my '02, but my previous car was a '99 Trans Am (with the detuned LS1) and I traded it in with 74k on it, no problems at all.
To give you an idea of how rock-solid those engines are...one time I drove home from work in the '99 T/A through a tropical depression, and drove through a street that was flooded, over 1 foot deep (I know, dumb thing to do). Anyway, the car stalled from water ingestion and I had to push it home. After a little while, I was able to start the car again. I would choke if I gave it throttle, so I just let it idle to dry the engine out. The next morning I did the same thing, and by mid-day the engine was fine! Many people who got stranded had to have their cars serviced for them to run again. The LS1 took it like a champ!
To give you an idea of how rock-solid those engines are...one time I drove home from work in the '99 T/A through a tropical depression, and drove through a street that was flooded, over 1 foot deep (I know, dumb thing to do). Anyway, the car stalled from water ingestion and I had to push it home. After a little while, I was able to start the car again. I would choke if I gave it throttle, so I just let it idle to dry the engine out. The next morning I did the same thing, and by mid-day the engine was fine! Many people who got stranded had to have their cars serviced for them to run again. The LS1 took it like a champ!
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 17,901
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From: Elko, Nevada
I have 84,000 on mine, a 98. The first 60k no mods, after warranty... 
Mine has done real well. I've done some drag-strip, a road course,
and numerous long-mileage trips with nary a problem.
Mine has done real well. I've done some drag-strip, a road course,
and numerous long-mileage trips with nary a problem.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: DFW Texas
Recently bought a 99 C5 w/ 48k. A few squeaks here and there. Very well taken care of. Hauls butt like a cat with it's *** on fire.
No leaks, everthing works (loaded with every option), six speed, good clutch still! DO recommend extended warranty though...no matter how skilled you are, everything look pretty complicated, especially with all the electronics.
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No leaks, everthing works (loaded with every option), six speed, good clutch still! DO recommend extended warranty though...no matter how skilled you are, everything look pretty complicated, especially with all the electronics.
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Joined: May 2001
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Originally Posted by miamivette02
I only have 24k on my '02, but my previous car was a '99 Trans Am (with the detuned LS1)
