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It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage.
- Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark
I'm in the market for a not-yellow C6 manual and I've noticed quite a few older cars with low mileage at appealing prices. We don't get weather here in SoCal which means I don't have to worry about rust or freezing. We do get a lot of sun so I'm worried about rubber parts or plastics having problems due to age. If many parts are going to need replacement might as well spend the money on something newer instead. Any neglected car is a money pit no matter the age so I've steered clear of those.
I'm wondering if it would it be better to spend an extra 30% on a 2013 (~$31k) vs a 2006 (~$23k) with similar miles and equipment. I'm moderately handy (suspension, plugs & coils, convertible top) so I'm fine with some DIY to save some dinero.
How well do these older, lower mileage (~50k-60k) cars hold up if they've been cared for?
What says the internet?
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- Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark
I'm in the market for a not-yellow C6 manual and I've noticed quite a few older cars with low mileage at appealing prices. We don't get weather here in SoCal which means I don't have to worry about rust or freezing. We do get a lot of sun so I'm worried about rubber parts or plastics having problems due to age. If many parts are going to need replacement might as well spend the money on something newer instead. Any neglected car is a money pit no matter the age so I've steered clear of those.
I'm wondering if it would it be better to spend an extra 30% on a 2013 (~$31k) vs a 2006 (~$23k) with similar miles and equipment. I'm moderately handy (suspension, plugs & coils, convertible top) so I'm fine with some DIY to save some dinero.
How well do these older, lower mileage (~50k-60k) cars hold up if they've been cared for?
What says the internet?
Continue reading...
