C8 longevity
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C8 longevity
I know it’s a subjective question but what longevity (miles) should I expect from my ‘24 Stingray? I baby my car, no tracking ever (Ron Fellows was enough for me) just some spirited driving now and then. I’m OCD when it comes to maintenance (did oil and DCT filter at 4k, oil, DCT filter and DCT fluid replacement at 7,500, scheduling for oil change at 15k and oil, DCT filter and DCT fluid replacement at 22.5k…).
I want to take this car to over 500k miles given that it’s a venerable v8 design, no turbo/supercharger (which eliminates a slew of potential problems). I also drive the car a lot, I use any pretext to get in and drive it. So is my at-least 500k miles milestone something to laugh at or is it doable? Thoughts?
I want to take this car to over 500k miles given that it’s a venerable v8 design, no turbo/supercharger (which eliminates a slew of potential problems). I also drive the car a lot, I use any pretext to get in and drive it. So is my at-least 500k miles milestone something to laugh at or is it doable? Thoughts?
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May 4, 2025, 08:15 AM
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I'll be 75 y/o in a few months. I think about it differently too. I drive it as often as I can making good use of the all season tires and don't worry about it going to the scrap heap before I do. 
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I think you'll be first. Doable, yes, I think so.
I don't think you are OCD on maintenance and noted this... The math says 11k between oil changes? Or oil and filter also done at 7500?
(did oil and DCT filter at 4k, oil, DCT filter and DCT fluid replacement at 7,500, scheduling for oil change at 15k
I don't think you are OCD on maintenance and noted this... The math says 11k between oil changes? Or oil and filter also done at 7500?
(did oil and DCT filter at 4k, oil, DCT filter and DCT fluid replacement at 7,500, scheduling for oil change at 15k
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Yes, as I mentioned in my initial post, I did DCT filter, DCT fluid exchange (not flush) and engine oil/filter change at 7,500 miles (aside from the extra DCT filter and engine oil/filter change at 4k miles). I now have 14k miles on the car and preparing for just the engine oil/filter change but plan for engine oil/filter, DCT filter and again DCT fluid replacement at 22.5k miles (I may do the air filter then - it says it’s at 70% life today). So I’m a bit aggressive on the maintence schedule, I drive the car more than normal (14k in one year) but would I get to 500k miles?
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I've always believed that if you take car of the fluids in a car it'll last a very very long time. That's ALL the fluids, hydraulic, lube, coolant, grease everything. The limiting factor after that with the C8 will be availability of electronic replacement parts. Those are the things that won't last "forever" that will be critical for lllloooooonnnnngggg term viability. Consider how much easier it is to keep a 50's car going than a 90's car--All mechanical vs ECU.
So, 500,000 miles is doable, but maybe not over a 40+ year time span, but in 20 to 25.
So, 500,000 miles is doable, but maybe not over a 40+ year time span, but in 20 to 25.
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I think about this a little differently. I ask myself how long this car will last. My daily drivers tend to get a little ragged or run down after 8-10 years. That is also about the time I get tired of them.
I think the C8 could last 10-years especially since I insured it for 10-years, but I might get tired of before then. Mechanically I think it will be quite a stretch for it to go 500,000 miles without some serious problems but only time can tell. Taking on the worry of what might break after insurance runs out will be as long as I will want to own it.
I think the C8 could last 10-years especially since I insured it for 10-years, but I might get tired of before then. Mechanically I think it will be quite a stretch for it to go 500,000 miles without some serious problems but only time can tell. Taking on the worry of what might break after insurance runs out will be as long as I will want to own it.
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I can't imagine any car getting to 500K without a ton of repairs. I do think cars are well made these days and I hope our Vettes are in that group. I'm also picky about maintenance.
Good luck-keep us posted on your milestones as you get up there in miles.
Good luck-keep us posted on your milestones as you get up there in miles.
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I wouldn't get too attached to the vehicle. When it's time to part ways, it's time to part ways. Enjoy the ownership experience while it lasts, and do the best you can to maintain it by the book or reasonably more if you are able.
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l had a Nissan Altima that went over 400,000 miles on it, no drive train issues.
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There are many corvettes with 150K. No idea about 500K but good luck. With today’s costs of electronics, catalytic converters and suspension you may decide otherwise. I can see plenty of expenses in that arena.
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Maintain it and replace parts as they wear out and you should be able to do that. The small block V8s pretty much never wear out as long as you keep fresh oil in them. But depending on how long it takes you to get there, you may eventually run into problems getting replacement parts. Especially electronics. Junkyards may become second nature to you.
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I kept my C6 for 16 years and 181,000 + miles. The problem is parts availability. After 10 years it gets hard to find some of the parts. The high wear, high replacement items are generally available through aftermarket, but other more specific parts are only going to be available used. Also, it gets hard to find a tech who is up on the car. As my car got older, I was doing more and more of the repairs myself. Not so bad on the top, but anything under the car required a lift which I did not have.
Dealers no longer will take in C4s or C5s and in some cases C6s.
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I feel the DCT and AFM system are going to be the "Long term" concerns for the C8
I'm starting to see more and more 2020s kissing 100k out on the market. I even saw a C8Z with 125k on the clock already.
One thing is for certain, the C8s interior will last a lot longer than the C7s based on what I've seen so far. C7s need an interior refresh by 70-80k
I'm starting to see more and more 2020s kissing 100k out on the market. I even saw a C8Z with 125k on the clock already.
One thing is for certain, the C8s interior will last a lot longer than the C7s based on what I've seen so far. C7s need an interior refresh by 70-80k
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If you’re doing 14k a year it’ll take you circa 36 years to reach 500k.
Sorry to say, you can change the fluids all you want, but your infotainment, dash electronics, nav screen etc. are all going to fail well before 36 years and replacement parts will be unobtainium.
Not being a pessimist - I genuinely wish you luck - just pointing out some possible gaps in your thinking.
Sorry to say, you can change the fluids all you want, but your infotainment, dash electronics, nav screen etc. are all going to fail well before 36 years and replacement parts will be unobtainium.
Not being a pessimist - I genuinely wish you luck - just pointing out some possible gaps in your thinking.
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I would agree that even with proper maintenance, there are still going to be issues that pop up on a car in the long term, the electrical components especially. But could it last 500K miles, certainly possible.
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As with any C8, my suggestion would be to keep some kind of warranty, these cars have become so wiring/module dependent not to mention the dct transmission, you could be on the hook for a giant repair bill without one