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Oct 24 2016 08:49am
Quote (AXIS @ 16 Oct 2016 17:17)
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.


these cars weren't meant for a every day work/shoping/life drive.... these are sports cars... like every sport car.... the wear is much greater doe to much stronger reactions that take place inside the engine there for if the car was not taken care of aka overall maintenance etc any sports car with over 75K that hasnt had much work done just wont last... you got all the engine seals failing due to higher temps, i mean a sports car is like a newborn baby that never grows up u gotta always be taking care of it... so if u buyin a sports car either buy a brand new one or a used certified with good sports warranty on it not them shity public warranties
what really has me wondering is why would u want to buy an expensive uncomfortable car for a every day drive i mean if u can afford it sure... but still even for a loaded guy driving it every day would be a waste.

hello my name is CYB3R thank you
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Oct 24 2016 10:23am
Quote (CYB3R @ Oct 24 2016 09:49am)
these cars weren't meant for a every day work/shoping/life drive.... these are sports cars... like every sport car.... the wear is much greater doe to much stronger reactions that take place inside the engine there for if the car was not taken care of aka overall maintenance etc any sports car with over 75K that hasnt had much work done just wont last... you got all the engine seals failing due to higher temps, i mean a sports car is like a newborn baby that never grows up u gotta always be taking care of it... so if u buyin a sports car either buy a brand new one or a used certified with good sports warranty on it not them shity public warranties
what really has me wondering is why would u want to buy an expensive uncomfortable car for a every day drive i mean if u can afford it sure... but still even for a loaded guy driving it every day would be a waste.

hello my name is CYB3R thank you


*buzzer sound*

You are completely wrong here. This isn't a high strung German other Italian sports car. It's a corvette. The engine is practically identical to the one offered in their pickup truck. It will last just as long. Have you sat in a C7? They are comfortable as hell.
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Oct 24 2016 10:39am
Quote (FMX_89 @ Oct 24 2016 09:23am)
*buzzer sound*

You are completely wrong here. This isn't a high strung German other Italian sports car. It's a corvette. The engine is practically identical to the one offered in their pickup truck. It will last just as long. Have you sat in a C7? They are comfortable as hell.


he dosent know what hes talking about clearly, just take a look at the other 6 posts he made here lol
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Oct 24 2016 12:02pm
FYI, my C7 drives and feels just about as comfortable as my CLA, especially with the non ZP tires I swapped on (ZP rides harsher).

I'm sure it will be cheaper maintenance wise down the road as well; assuming I don't crash it I suppose.
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Quote (Azn Masta @ Oct 24 2016 02:02pm)
FYI, my C7 drives and feels just about as comfortable as my CLA, especially with the non ZP tires I swapped on (ZP rides harsher).

I'm sure it will be cheaper maintenance wise down the road as well; assuming I don't crash it I suppose.


KEEP THAT DENTAL FLOSS OUT YOUR EYES THEN BOY

kidding dont wreck it tho
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Oct 24 2016 02:57pm
Quote (CYB3R @ Oct 24 2016 09:49am)
these cars weren't meant for a every day work/shoping/life drive.... these are sports cars... like every sport car.... the wear is much greater doe to much stronger reactions that take place inside the engine there for if the car was not taken care of aka overall maintenance etc any sports car with over 75K that hasnt had much work done just wont last... you got all the engine seals failing due to higher temps, i mean a sports car is like a newborn baby that never grows up u gotta always be taking care of it... so if u buyin a sports car either buy a brand new one or a used certified with good sports warranty on it not them shity public warranties
what really has me wondering is why would u want to buy an expensive uncomfortable car for a every day drive i mean if u can afford it sure... but still even for a loaded guy driving it every day would be a waste.

hello my name is CYB3R thank you



Have you ever driven a newer corvette? My C6 was my only car besides my work van for 3 1/2 years. It was more than comfortable enough to drive around every day. The C7s are even more comfortable and easy to drive. It's not like he's driving a 70s muscle car with no power steering and no A/C as his daily.
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