Starting my shopping for a C6 or C7. Ive seen a few C7s getting into the sub $40k range but they have had 50-60k miles on them. I don't think I want to go with something with that many miles on it, but it got me thinking. How do they tend to hold up once they start getting up there in mileage? A friend of mine works at Carmax and says he sees tons of them with rear end problems once they get over 60-70k. If I get a C7, it will be a daily driver for many years to come, so Im not too concerned with losing the value from the mileage but the reliability is important.

I wouldn't be scared by that. Find a clean car that has been taken care of. Do the same when you buy it and it will last.

Anything you buy and DD will eventually need parts replaced. Ask FMX about the rear end. I'm sure you can get bearings and seals for under 100 bucks if that's what their issue is.

We really don't know much about the C7 platform and high mileage yet. They've only been around for 2 years. Corvettes have always had very well built differentials so I don't see them regressing from the C6. The verdict is still out on long term issues for all of the Gen V engines since they are a completely different animal with the direct injection.


Corvettes hold up to high mileage far better than most cars due to the fact that they are almost completely aluminum, composite, or fiberglass. Rust and corrosion are a non-issue. The entire car is designed to be raced so they really last a long time if they are daily driven. Certain things are also very easy to replace for the same reason. I can replace all of the suspension except for the leaf springs on my C5 in an afternoon.

Ive always been iffy on used muscle cars.

I imagine white stains and the car being treated like shit.

yeah them old men who buy them pay for the cheapest upkeep they can and their denture cream gets everywhere.

Corvettes are usually opposite of that

Except our resident high and mighty Asian of the sub forum.

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