That many miles in one years is probably all highway miles I wouldnt worry about it.
High Mileage Corvette
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High Mileage Corvette
I have a chance to buy either a XLR V with around 28K miles or a high mileage Corvette with around 29K.
The question I have is it worth it to buy a car with such high mileage even if you get a good price?
I am not a mechanic; but I think with such a high mileage on it; the engine and suspension of the car are wore to the extreme. Am I missing something?
What do you think about one year high mileage cars? Are they worth buying?
The question I have is it worth it to buy a car with such high mileage even if you get a good price?
I am not a mechanic; but I think with such a high mileage on it; the engine and suspension of the car are wore to the extreme. Am I missing something?
What do you think about one year high mileage cars? Are they worth buying?
Race Director
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From: Austin Texas
28-29K is average mileage for an early purchased '07. If by "1 year old" you mean an '09 then it's high but it would almost have to be all low stress highway mailage. Check maintenance records, as long as there were no major repairs and decent oil change intervals the cars would be fine.
All Warranties would still be in effect anyway, right?
All Warranties would still be in effect anyway, right?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: West coast CA
An un-abused Corvette with 29K miles will have needed tires, air filters, and four oil changes. Plus perhaps some minor "they all do that" repairs like a replacement clutch pedal spring or new anti-roll-bar links, and a battery depending on the car's age.
That said, everything in the car has 29K more miles on it than a new one, so you should of course discount for that. And it seems like there are plenty of lower mileage cars out there (plus we're coming into winter) so you should be able to find a deal.
I'd reserve the term "high mileage" for a Corvette with over 100K.
Intermediate
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Part of your decision should be how many miles do you plan on putting on it yourself? I bought my 05 with 39K miles a year ago and now have 40K so now it is a low mileage car. If you are going to put just a few thousand miles on it a year then you will have a low mileage car in a few years. With the Mobile 1 oil you will get over 100,000 miles no matter how you drive but the accessories will need replacing with regular maintenance like: brakes, tires, belts, a/c, alternator, starter, filters, battery, window switches, etc. but that is minor if you are getting a good price. 
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