cwkoch

Looking to purchase a ZR1. I see many of them with less than 10,000 miles. Also see some around 20,000 miles. How many miles would you consider "too many" miles on this car?? On most cars 20,000 should be nothing, just slightly concerned about longevity on an engine that turns out this much HP.


Thanks.

racerns

The car came with a 100K mile powertrain warranty, 20K miles is not too much. There is a member on here that has +80k on his I believe.

GOLD72

My daily driver 2011 has almost 32k. Am I concerned??? Not whatsoever. My 06Z had 48k and the 01Z had 49k when I sold those cars to upgrade to the next higher performance model.

Mikeyfitz

Mines gonna hit 55k by the time I finish these next few road trips next month. 0 issues

Bulldogger

The car has forged pistons and 9.1 compression, with no boost. Even when under boost how long is it really there for until your off the throttle and the by-pass valve opens. Engine should last and be fine I would be more concerned with the clutch

Joezone914

I have a 2009 with 42k miles. Car is still a great car. I also have GMPP until jan 2018 so I have no concerns. If this was my old C6 Z06 that would be another story until it visits WCCH to get the heads updated.

Joe

SpeedyD

The ZR1 will have no problem with miles but you see a lot with few miles to maintain value. It seems that once they break the 15k mark they start to lose value more rapidly. I lot of people buy them looking towards the future and what they will be worth then so they are concerned about the low miles. At least that is my opinion on it
Dan

cwkoch

Thanks for the info guys!

blkbrd69

Really depends on if you want to drive it or wax it?

Metraman

107,500 on mine it's still got 150psi in each cylinder and the same HP it had with 40,000 when I put the pulley and tune in it. I had the breaks checked at the dealer and they still have plenty left.

Mikeyfitz

Now that is badass!!!

LGK-SD

If each mile brings that feeling of why you bought it in the first place then don't know what the top end is...
But yeah, with GMPP, and if you are not positioning your purchase like maybe a collector would for future value, drive it.
I am completely guilty of not having enough time to drive it, so don't take my 2010 with 5k miles on it as an example

mirage2991

it's a chevy no an F car or Lambo....and I'm saying that because if you look at the mnfg required maintenance for those exotic, at around 20k miles it can be pretty steep (Egear lambos usually need a clutch by 25k -depending on how they were driven, and by that I mean not necesseraly beat on, simply the "how" and that's about 4-6k).

I think on ours it's plugs at 100k and all fluid change (trans/rear/brakes/clutch fluid)...I'd have to look it up...but yea nothing to special or expensive.

Plus, the LS9 is the best engine built with all the high end parts in it, I wouldn't worry about it

Mikeyfitz

Exactly how I feel, when I do make the jump to a Gallardo or something I'll expect the jump in maintenance cost.. These cars are meant to be driven, I just crossed 50k, gonna be 55k by next week!

rob62

with 20,000 + miles, the only things that would concern me are peppered windshield, paint and drivers seat wear.

Mikeyfitz

Mine got hit by a rock or something at 195. Needless to say, another windshield is on order lol

Jimnc

As long as it was driven in the rain you should be ok.

stevev29

this was my number one concern when looking into buying one. its just a pet peeve i have i guess, i love low milages cars. just picked up an 09, 1,349 miles. theyre out there, keep your eye open, but like others said youll probably pay a little bit more for them ut i think its completely worth it

LGK-SD

On the other extreme, met up with a few Vette guys last night for dinner. One guy had a C7 2015 in Crystal Red that he already has put 23k miles on it 18 months. Drives it daily, looks pristine, and has had no problems. He has two other non Vette drivers but claims he just can't stop driving the C7 (obviously!).

DebRedZR1

DRIVE EM!!!!!!!!!