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I have a 2006 Z51 Convertible with 130K miles. It's been my daily driver for 7 years and I bought it with 25K miles in 2010. It has a new clutch and I care for it meticulously. It puts a smile on my face each day. Is it realistic that I could get 200K+ miles out of this car?
Dont hammer it too bad, overheat it should do 200k no problem
The value is the fun youre getting out of it now
Beat my 5.3 like I hated it first 60k ( i mean real bad), 179k and still runs well. Little tired but havent popped the valve covers off yet.
What kind of resale would you expect to get from any car that is in all likely hood going to be 20 years old by the time he has 200k on the odo? It is not like these things are limited edition collectibles.
I have an 06 Z51 vert too. 30k when I bout it. And I have put 5k on in just 4 months. I will probably sell it when I can not longer drive a stick comfortably. I hope it will be over 200k miles by then and definitely will be over 20 years old. Maybe I can give it to a museum. LOL
I sure hope so. my 07 is over 185,000 now and still running strong. Little things have started going out such as oil pressure sending unit, auto light sensor. But overall it has been a great car, very reliable.
Pic taken at 183,000 miles.
It is worth much more to me than what others would pay for it, so it stays.
I sure hope so. my 07 is over 185,000 now and still running strong. Little things have started going out such as oil pressure sending unit, auto light sensor. But overall it has been a great car, very reliable. It is worth much more to me than what others would pay for it, so it stays.
I'm 40K miles behind you and would be lucky to sell for much over $15K. I still like the car, so why not keep it as long as the repairs are less than the depreciation on a replacement.
I'm 40K miles behind you and would be lucky to sell for much over $15K. I still like the car, so why not keep it as long as the repairs are less than the depreciation on a replacement.
I have an 06 3LT and 25k in modifications(heads cam stalled plus sound system and carbon/leather interior uprgrades and lots of install tuning costs☹️), tsw Nurburgrings with 92700 miles. I had a local dodge dealer offer me 11,000 a few weeks ago lol. I'd donate it to charity before I'd give it away for 11k. Book value is currently 15k-ish trade, 18k-ish retail(for a stock un-modified example).
Last edited by brewcitygymratt; 06-20-2017 at 04:44 PM.
I have a 2006 Z51 Convertible with 130K miles. It's been my daily driver for 7 years and I bought it with 25K miles in 2010. It has a new clutch and I care for it meticulously. It puts a smile on my face each day. Is it realistic that I could get 200K+ miles out of this car?
The engine will last that long. The cheap crappy plastic parts start becoming problem long before then! My 07 has 140,900 and runs great, still gets 28 mpg at 80 mph. but the little **** is breaking. IE shifter cable bushings, sun visors, seat adjusters etc. Still its cheaper to fix those things than get a new one!!
I ran a 2003 Chrysler 300m for 215000 miles. Sold it to a kid that uses it to deliver pizza 5 nights a week. That was 3 years ago. Speedometer broke so he doesn't know how many miles are on it. Just take care of the little stuff before it escalates into something larger. My daily driver 2006 base has just hit 80,000. Barely broken in!!
Very cool OWC6. I am a numbers guy as well and pay particular attention when numbers come up like that. My 06 just hit 34543 the other day. Tomorrow I will get 34567. Yeah, I know, takes little to make me smile.
I have an 06 3LT and 25k in modifications(heads cam stalled plus sound system and carbon/leather interior uprgrades and lots of install tuning costs☹️), tsw Nurburgrings with 92700 miles. I had a local dodge dealer offer me 11,000 a few weeks ago lol. I'd donate it to charity before I'd give it away for 11k. Book value is currently 15k-ish trade, 18k-ish retail(for a stock un-modified example).
gymratt,
A Dodge dealer has no use for a 97K Corvette that has been heavily modded, he is only going to take your car if he can be certain of getting a quick return. With 97K on the clock, he is going to send it directly to auction, where he can get a quick turnaround on his money.
After you have put all that money into it, and have it just like you want, I do hope it will get you all the way to 200K, and it should. Good luck to you.
Very cool OWC6. I am a numbers guy as well and pay particular attention when numbers come up like that. My 06 just hit 34543 the other day. Tomorrow I will get 34567. Yeah, I know, takes little to make me smile.
In another ~4K miles, she can do the 234567 at 89 mph.
She liked my 123456 at 78 mph, but hers will be much better.
Just havin fun.
06-20-2017, 11:14 AM
Getting 200K+ miles out of a C6
I'm 40K miles behind you and would be lucky to sell for much over $15K. I still like the car, so why not keep it as long as the repairs are less than the depreciation on a replacement. 
