american supercar

was wondering from the more experienced members if its smart to buy a 2006 ls2 with 103000 miles on it ? don't know much about the tranny or engine and their longevity. any info and input would be appreciated

saplumr

100K miles on any vehicle is to many. You'll get someone here that says it's just broke in though.

Guard Dad

If I was buying a high mileage car I would want one with an excellent interior, body and paint and I'd be after a very, very good deal. For me, it would be a project car. In the back of my mind I would set aside about $10K for engine/tranny work plus future mods. If $10K plus the purchase price of the car doesn't sound like a such a hot deal I'd skip it and buy a low mileage car. A 2006 is an eight year old car so expect to spend money on maintenance. If this is going to be your daily driver your should expect the occasional bit of down time. Just be aware of what might happen.

Tonylmiller

Obviously it depends on the price. For $15,000, sure. For $25,000, no way.

Guard Dad

Do you do your own repairs or do pay a shop to maintain your vehicles? It really comes down to the money.

84c4vette

I agree, it really depends on the price.

TerryL

To me the maintenance history is key to buying a very used car, but even then, with a great service history you have to think of all the components that have nothing to do with the driveline. Someone has sat in that driver's seat for (that) many (more) miles for example. The suspension parts have been (excersized) far more than a lower mileage car. Rubber parts are that much older and that much harder. Pivot points, bushings, bearings, original differential lubricant? Original power steering fluid? Brake fluid OEM? A/C ever been serviced? Radiator? Interior components like visor mirrors and overhead lights, plastic bits become broken, misaligned, broken, missing, carpet worn? See what I mean? All other things being equal, what would anyone prefer, newer, less mileage or older, more mileage? Having said that, I bought my 06 vert two years ago with 53,000 miles, a number many would say is too many. Mine was a one owner, always garaged, came with a hard copy of every service performed and so on. Got a great deal and have since put 15,000 on it thru seven states. At 68,000 miles it's still beautiful and in fine running order. For what it's (also) worth, my son is still driving my 91 Coupe Deville that he got when I got the Vette and it had 106,000 miles if I recall correctly and he commutes 60 miles a day into SF and has had no trouble whatsoever. I think he needs tires and maybe a brake job by now, but common wear items only. Oh I forgot, he had the drooping headliner replaced. Oh, and BTW, he's a sommelier at Danko's in SF if anyone wants to know anything about wine. 6'4" good looking like his ol man, named Jake.

kimdjay

dang for 15 I'd be all over an 06

cmonkey713

Keep looking. 103K is way too many miles.

Jimbeaux

I just turned 190,000 miles on my 05 LS2 It's been well maintained. Just replaced the radiator this week. It's a Chevy. Easy to maintain and parts are cheap. still looks and runs great!... and yes, if the price is right, don't pass up a possibly great deal. If well taken care of, these beasts are pretty much bullet proof.

american supercar

what about if the price was around 19000 ? do the engines have good longevity statistics or am I going to be replacing engine within 20000 miles

Titan C6Z

Not sure if you're considering C5's but $ wise, that would be equal to a C5Z with lower miles. Pretty similar in performance. Aside from that I agree with the others as far as either being able to fix it up yourself or having money set aside for repairs as a major deciding factor with your purchase.

Jrockk

19 a bit high but not crazy offer 17500
Don't listen to people on here that don't drive there car there's will break from too much wax probably
For a 50000$ car I'd say it should last at least 200k miles plenty of guys on here with over 100 k with no problems while plenty of guys on here with low miles and headaches it's a car they can brake at any miles buy it drive it they run great as long as they were maintained

69L79

I wouldn't go near a used Vette with 100K. It will be a money pit. Too many other good ones out there for sale.

GaryPitts

I wouldn't.

HOXXOH

At 117K on my '08, I'd have no fear taking a cross country road trip today. I've never babied my car and have several performance mods. (see profile) According to some people I'd probably break down leaving my driveway and it'd cost $10K to repair. No plans to sell in the next 3-4 years.

According to KBB an '06 with 56K is $25,232, while with 106K is $17857. That means the first one starts out as a $7,375 money pit before you get to drive it the first mile. So you better hope that the assumed "good one" has zero problems for 50K miles just to break even.

69L79

Actually, I wouldn't go near a used Vette with 50K, either. Only two of my twenty lifetime Vettes have been used. Both turned out to be bad "experiences". With me its not the money. These Cars if not maintained properly turn into a night mare of hassles. Thats why I buy new. BS avoidance.

silver74vette

An abused car will be a POS with 10000 miles on it. Look for signs of neglect and also signs of care. These cars are well built and many are high mileage. My advice is do not be afraid, be aware. Take someone you trust to look at it with you if you doubt your mechanical skills. I bought my first Vette with a blown engine but got a great deal on it. Good luck!

SCcues

If price is the reason you're looking at a car with 103K miles let this car go and keep looking. There are deals out there if you are patient and not in a big hurry. If you can swing it spend a little more up front and buy a good condition low miles car and you'll be much happier down the road.

dvilin

Too many miles for me, I would not even consider it.