Which one?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Saint Johns Florida
70,000 and needed a clutch replacement vs 120,000 that didn't. I have to agree with the idea the 06 may have been abused. I have put over 100,000 miles on many a stick shift vehicle without needing to replace the clutch. I have over 60,000 on my 2011 Vette and it is solid.
Burning Brakes
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From: Mech. pa
Keep looking for a lower mileage car. I found a c5 for a friend this year 02, 21000 miles original tires, one owner $21,500. Winter storage is sometimes an issue, folks want off off of them. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
Bill
Bill
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Problem is c6s aren't that cheap yet. I see low mile ones going for high 20s to low 30s which is out of the range I want to spend
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
Not sure if I would honestly consider that a deal. 02 =13 years old.
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I'm not afraid of the highish miles on the C6s. I was deciding between a lower mile c5z or a c6 and just decided to go with a c6. I'm not going to resell the car for a while if ever so resale is not a concern for me
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Melting Slicks
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From: Memphis Tn
For your purpose it sounds like the lower mileage vehicle would better suit your needs. 50K is a ton of miles difference for a DD. 
Race Director
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From: NJ
imho, you weren't be hurting yourself at $20k for the '08 as long as the service history is there and you have a good positive interaction with the original owner. you're "gut" feeling when speaking to a previous owner is very meaningful. you're there, we're not.. mileage is moot point. guys primary vehicle less likely to be abused as a low low mileage take out on weekends and beat up for two days every week. not everyone that owns a "toy" treats them like these geezers on the boards do.. go with your gut.