High Mileage
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rochester, NY
35k for a 14 or 15 Vette is not high mileage. What it really boils down to is what is high mileage to you. As you can see from many of the responses 35k would be high for those that do not dd their Vette or take long trips.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Hollister CA
I always look for low mileage used cars, but only because I know I'm going to drive the crap out of them. Back in the "olden days" the benchmark for longevity was about 100,000 miles. Now its that before your first spark-plug change. 36k is nothing.
Pro
Joined: May 2021
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
It's not the mileage that matters, within reason. It's how well the maintenance schedule was observed and the primary use of the vehicle. Was it tracked, daily driver, weekend trips, etc? In short, were they hard miles or "normal usage" miles?
Tech Contributor
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Bill
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From: Florida
No, that is not high at all. I have 68k on a 17 as a DD, and other some very small stone chips on the bumper, it runs and looks showroom new!!
No one, on their death bed, ever said “ I wish I had driven my Vette less”
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No one, on their death bed, ever said “ I wish I had driven my Vette less”
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
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From: Madison Wi
High mileage is an interesting term in relation to Corvettes.
Many Corvette owners prefer very low mile cars for visual condition reasons. Lower mile cars typically have nicer paint with fewer blemishes like stone chips. The interiors show less wear from use. The windshield is not as blasted by stones with little chips and so on.
It's not as if Corvettes fall apart mechanically after X miles. They are durable well built and engineered cars with service lifespans well beyond 100,000 miles.
Many Corvette owners prefer very low mile cars for visual condition reasons. Lower mile cars typically have nicer paint with fewer blemishes like stone chips. The interiors show less wear from use. The windshield is not as blasted by stones with little chips and so on.
It's not as if Corvettes fall apart mechanically after X miles. They are durable well built and engineered cars with service lifespans well beyond 100,000 miles.
Racer
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Having owned all three vehicles at the same time I can tell you Corvette, Tahoe, and Malibu maintenance is about the same cost. None of them required much maintenance on a yearly basis. Basically, change the oil when required by the OLM and change the windshield wipers when they started to go bad. When things failed the cost of a repair was about the same on all three.
Bill
Bill
I spent $5k on an engine out service on my old 911 Turbo. That's one reason I sold it...didn't want to have to deal with some crap like that again for something as simple as a cracked coolant line. It totally sucked the fun out of ownership and made me not want to drive the car that much.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Tucson
No, that is not high at all. I have 68k on a 17 as a DD, and other some very small stone chips on the bumper, it runs and looks showroom new!!
No one, on their death bed, ever said “ I wish I had driven my Vette less”
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No one, on their death bed, ever said “ I wish I had driven my Vette less”
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Thread Starter
Pro
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From: Tucson
I agree..but how would we know how it was driven?
Team Owner
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Instructor
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Pro
Joined: May 2021
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
GMViZ or possibly CARFAX would be a good first step. Although CARFAX has been known for being grossly inaccurate at times. Look for service intervals and the type of service performed. If you find unusual repairs to the suspension or engine or anything out of the ordinary, that could indicate possible misuse or abuse. On the other hand, if the reports don't show routine service that would indicate that either the owner didn't observe the maintenance schedule or had the work performed by an independent. In that case, that would make the next step mandatory for me. Step 2 would be a good old fashioned walk around or technician inspection. If that's not possible then I would look elsewhere.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Tucson
GMViZ or possibly CARFAX would be a good first step. Although CARFAX has been known for being grossly inaccurate at times. Look for service intervals and the type of service performed. If you find unusual repairs to the suspension or engine or anything out of the ordinary, that could indicate possible misuse or abuse. On the other hand, if the reports don't show routine service that would indicate that either the owner didn't observe the maintenance schedule or had the work performed by an independent. In that case, that would make the next step mandatory for me. Step 2 would be a good old fashioned walk around or technician inspection. If that's not possible then I would look elsewhere.
Pro
Joined: May 2021
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
Smart man! And, yes, they will be happy to accommodate you (for a price)!😀 Dealers are short handed and very busy so plan accordingly.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
Ha! I have 62K on my 2019 Z06, and 132K on my 2016 Stingray. I don't consider that high mileage at all. I consider it a lot of miles of fun! 
I keep the Stingray for guests and relatives when they visit. Needless to say I get a lot of company.
I keep the Stingray for guests and relatives when they visit. Needless to say I get a lot of company.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Frisco, TX
I bought my c6z with 9k miles, I put 50k miles on it in 3 years
C7 I got with 19k miles, now sitting at 39k
I dont spend all this money on cars to not drive thm
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
Almost 130k on my '14, 293k on my C5. 5000 mile 2 week road trips in our C7, autocrossed/DE'd my C5 for 8 years.
Corvettes love to be driven (and maintained).
Have a good one,
Mike