Here’s What a Corvette Looks Like After 300,000 Miles
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2019
- Corvette car review. Here’s What a Corvette Looks Like After 300,000 Miles, car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. High mileage car. What a high mileage Corvette is like. What it's like to drive a Corvette. High mileage cars maintenance. Are high mileage cars worth buying? Car show off contest winner Hayden and his 1998 C5 Corvette. This 21 year old car has a V8 engine with over 300,000 miles on it. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@@Jaylikescar 😂
Hey Scotty what do you think about a 1998 nissan Altima GxE with about 130,000 miles?
@@fatalcactus9574
Sounds like the owner took care of that car. Low mileage✔
Fatal Cactus
Sounds a salvage car
Nice Car. For $3,500 you stole it. The wheels, tires and Borla exhaust are probably worth more than what you paid for the entire car. Great deal.
@benz merc probably scared of a money pit. He wouldn't have trailered it for free if it was a money issue
@benz merc More than likely when you keep driving on your car that overheating you'll blow the head gasket.
@benz merc When you lose confidence in a cars ability plus you suspect repair costs you will do whatever it takes to clean your hands of it.
@@elephant1992Not really much of a problem on most GM V8s. They tend to completely shutdown as a protective measure to keep from damaging the engine when they come close to overheating.
@@DatDarkOne I know but it mostly chevy that does that.
Even the Chevy 3500 engines which is a v6 does that.
It's because Chevy had a major issue using dex cool coolant.
The dex coolant always gets into your hose, radiation, water pump.
Causing your car to overheat and blow the head gasket.
Everyone hating is either jealous or a fanboy, 3.5k is nothing for a C5. You got a steal man!
Or they are butthurt I used the carwash brush lol
@@HUMMUHSMIFFDon't people know you can just hit the brush with the pressure washer while it's still hanging and get at least most of the dirt debris off.. I think that's the way they intended it.
@@gerardorodruiguez5928 Dude no haha no one knows that 😂 and I don't have a driveway or hose to wash this car by hand at sooo this is my only option 🤷🏼♂️
The dislikes are from GTI owners.
Wow... only $3,500 for a Corvette? And with a rebuilt motor? Pretty cool!
I’m seeing a 99 for $3.2 with 143k miles, should I buy it?
He was jazzed about his bargain vette! I pray he has joy for years and his family too in their Corvette!
The C5 has really aged incredibly well, it looks like a modern classic, it's beautiful.
I think it looks awesome to 😊 Classic body lines
It does look really good still. Are those headlights stock?
@@MAXED-TRUCKING They are not stock actually. Aftermarket. It's a love hate relationship with them.
Funny you mention modern Classic, because in 4-5 years you can get historical tags
C4 is sexier
Love to see a young guy so stoked about his car. Hope his wife and baby love it too.
hell yeah hope he has all the luck in the world, he is stoked no doubt. at 3500 he got a sweet deal i hope. drive like you stole it cause you did. when she blows walk away. dont look back.just smile and walk away.
Hater😰.what his wife n chil have to do with this.
Wife goes in the passenger seat. Carseat w/baby gets duct taped to the roof.
Just bought mine at 23, my wife and kids are very stoked💜
@@x.c.458lol i just turned 20. I cant imagine having kids at 23😅
Am I the only person depressed seeing him using the foam brush on that car
Valkyrie Survives I was thinking the same thing cringe
He might as well use a Brillo pad.
Noticed that asap hurt my feelings lmaoo
That’s the first thing I thought of when i saw him washing his Vette and would never wash my 2019 Mustang GT PP1 that way.
It's a beater....a daily.
Seems like a nice guy that appreciates what he has. Couldn't have got a better car for that kid. I am very happy for him.
Thank you man! I am really happy with car! It's been a great daily for the last 5 months that I've had it!
This guy is cool. He’s so happy and appreciative of his bargain vett. Happy motoring.
Hey thanks man! I am pretty happy with my bargain Vett! haha
Yea, I think he is super cool! Nice looking Vette. I am not a fan of black wheels in general but this white Vette with black rims and black tint.... Yeah, that's HOT🌶👍👊🥽💥☄️🌪🌶
J Smith that's what it's all about
Hummuh red, I'm happy for ya, you picked up a nice car.
What most people don't know is c5 corvettes are really good commuters.. Reliable, fast, fun, 30 mpg on the highway, comfy, etc
I have a 99 C5 Corvette convertible and I love it
idk where you got 30mpg. My c6 gets 18-20 on a good day lol
@@dagestanifivenotice how he said “c5”
@@dagestanifivelol same
My 2002 triple black manual is my daily driver for a few years now. Very happy at 23 mpg @110k
Chevy V8 vehicles are the most durable and badass vehicles you can get.
@Heywood Jablowme #1 in Gas V8s no doubt never had a chevy let us down honestly
They make the best gas trucks but damn near the worst cars. (Excluding Vettes and some camaros)
They're great at making large vehicles. Small cars not do much :(
I have a 2014 ram 1500 with the 5.7L Hemi and 112k miles. Still runs like a brand new truck. Its all about how you rake care of a vehicle. I have a 99 Audi A4 1.8t with all kinds of performance mods and a bigger turbo and it smokes the new 5.0 mustangs and V8 camaros. That car has 220k miles on it and cannot be touched in the canyons here in Colorado
Durable? Never again. Never a Chevy or ford again. Nothing but bad luck with them so I went with ram. I’ve been happy ever since.
2:08 it's ok brother. It is the 30k payment while the wife is pregnant that is the problem with most purchases. This ones paid off..Congrats!
The tires & wheels alone are worth what you paid for it! Not mention the exhaust!
No kidding! when he didnt know what wheels were on it i was like no wayyy
That’s for sure.
He said 3,500. Bro how
@@carlosmartinez-lm5iq Tires for this car are over $1500 new for a set of Michelin super sports, the wheels are over $400 each and the axle back exhaust if over a grand as well.
@@carlosmartinez-lm5iq Then you can consider worst case, parting the car out. The hood, and all of the other things that are in decent shape. That was a steal, even if it didn't run. He got it towed anyway so it works out for him being it was just the radiator.
Enjoyed his enthusiasm. It may takes months to get that smile of his face.
Brenda, don't worry his wife will take care of that..
I spent a lot more ($20K) for my 2001 convertible, in January 2021, but it had 35,000 miles on the odometer.
Now I've brought it up above 78K miles - and I've driven through 43 of the Lower 48 States. I drove across the Southland (Atlanta to Las Vegas), end-to-end on Route 66, and end-to-end on the Lincoln Highway - and I spent the last week driving through upstate New York, and the six states of New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). I'm planning, God willing, to finish my "Lower 48 State Challenge" July 2023 - rolling through Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North & South Dakota.
Find someone who looks at you the way this guy looks at his vette.
Oprahs FatAss lol
@@minimalist_monk 😂
You only live once. Owning a sports car is a blast.
Yeh, one life on earth. Afterward an eternal life in Heaven or Hell. If you want to go to Heaven then follow Jesus
Not always.
There are no Corvettes in Heaven!!
@@Arounadabout i support salami
Into he crashed and die and leaves his pregnant wife raising the child by herself.
Only a Corvette owner or ex Corvette owner can truly appreciate this video. Vetty for life. I had to sell my C4 when relocated from the USA, I am now a Corvette guy for life. Once you go Vette, you never go
back!
Your right haha I have Vette in my blood now im doomed haha
Agreed
Right you are sir!
What do you think about the new corvettes?
One C5 Corvette just got donated to the Corvette Museum with 773,000 miles on the original motor...
I just bought one yesterday in California! It’s a 2000 It has 199k miles and holy cow it runs like new ! No dash lights , leaks & the interior is like new ! We just drove 16 hours back to Colorado and it made it like a champ! I am very exited to see what I can do with this thing .
Since he mentioned how cheap he got it several times, I was going to guess about 5k. Dude got it even cheaper than that. Sounds like a good deal.
That was my guess
Mine 2001 just turned over to 220,000 miles and still runs strong. I’ve owned it since 95,000 and haven’t had any issues either beside maintenance. Good car. (In a manual )
you on the original clutch?
3,500 bucks? Wow man that is a steal.
Rev up your Corvette with 300,000 miles !!!!!!!
This comment makes me so happy 🤣
Hey dude, I want to let know about something. As a fellow Corvette enthusiast. I have been since I was a kid at five. And My dad used to drag race with his 1989 vette against his brothers in there corvette's, rebuilding engines every weekend, doing 10 second 1/4 mile. HMU, please. I know something big that you will enjoy. Trust me.
@@shane_tobin312 what you got for me?
@HUMMUH Red White and Blue It is called Corvette's at Carlisle. In Carlisle, PA. I know it is a long haul. But I have been going since I was adopted. Everything Corvette is there. My Dad needed A chrome rear-end piece for his '73 Vette, since the old was rusting out. We were able to get it. It is at the last weekend of August of every year. It is the world's biggest corvette event in the world. One year I saw a Corvette with a Hawaii license plate. And yes, every year that I have gone. We brought our Corvette.
Man don’t listen to these a holes poking at you. Go do your thing man!
Enjoy your vette. You can rebuild anything on that car it needs and have it forever.
I agree! its been a frigging awesome car so far!
@@HUMMUHSMIFF
and remember, it's only a 'VETTE, if you own one!! even i, after no longer owning my '02 c5, now refer to them as corvettes. i am hoping to change that in the not-too-distant future :)
Some people are very jealous it seems
I drove my 03 zo6 for 8 years every day rain or shine and the thing is still going strong. With good maintenance this things are bullit proof and I learned to work on my own cars with it.
I love my C5 as well.. A great sports car that holds true to the name!!
$3500 WINNING, guy is having a blast with that daily driver.👍
REV UP YOUR RARE HIGH MILEAGE GM PRODUCTS!!!
Josiah Goins hehe 🤠
Rare? Chevy trucks all over the place with 250k+ mis. Are you silly man? Believe some foreign car BS eh?
@Flying monkey no Yoda ricer motor belongs in a fine tuned corvette engine bay. U Yoda guys are funny as hell. Get an American muscle car be a real man.
David Klimmek GM products 👎
@@dalegribble6996 no car enthusiasts drive toyotas, just boring a to b people
he should flex tape that bumper and then put a black rockchip sleeve in the front to protect it from further damage.
What a refreshing video to watch, someone just enjoying what they have, cheers
Holds up pretty well when taken care of. That said, it needs to be driven hard, not be a garage queen ;)
Couldn't agree with you more 👍 🦅 🇺🇲
@Flying monkey Thanks! Kinda fell in love with it taking it out for a drift, we might be fighting over the driver seat now 😉
@Dominique Rodriguez wut?
I couldn't agree with you more, where I live it seems like you can't afford a Corvette until you retire and I cannot tell you how many old people I see driving Corvettes all over town going 5 miles under the speed limit all day everyday
MaxSpeed ... I agree
REV UP YOUR LS ENGINES!!!!!!!
Bill Dauterive rod knock.
@Orange Bird You owe me an apology LOL
@Orange Bird I accept your apology :)
@Orange Bird Shhhh Hank doesn't know that Bobby is my son tehehe
@@regularpilot2781
Mom's baby dad's maybe 👤
I love seeing this!! I actually purchased a convertible Arctic White C5 with torch red interior and 50,000 miles on the odometer about a year ago. It looks like it was kept in a time capsule. This makes me want to make a video of my own showing what a car can look like when kept in pristine condition after 15-20 years!
Nice ride. You put time and care into your ride chances are it will take care of you. I used to have a C5 Z06 it was a dream to drive.
Scotty, please do a presentation of your own car's on show of sunday!👍
good idea, thanks!
then @@scottykilmer shows up in a Yugo
@@JesusBK lol
oh god the car wash brush nooooo
My thought exactly
Same thing I thought
i had to use car wash brush to blend in freshly painted quarter panel to the rear door , all even now and suited for 2012 used
I never wash brush my cars, I use the microfiber wash mitt, already soaked in the soapy water.
I pressure wash down the whole car at the coin car wash, before I use the wet wash mitt.
While the car is dirty, wash off the loose dirt from the entire car starting from the roof, and work down, don't want scratches from dirt particles or other abrasives.
@@tabbott429 well it has damage. So I wouldn't really care ether. It's just a car to have fun in.
'm not a Corvette guy but I REALLY like that car. That is a beautiful car. Period. Seems you deserve it too.
Thanks man! ☺️
That road at the very beginning used to be my commute road every day for a year, 5 years ago. Oh the nostalgia
Tremendous
The previous owner couldn't even diagnose a leaking radiator hose himself??? That beautiful 'Vette is now in the right hands. Very nice!
David Hilton I think he said he replaced the radiator.
Don't knock the headlights, guy. That was the first thing I noticed about the car and thought. "Hey, those headlights are pretty cool!"
I'm 49 years old and just purchased a brand new 2019 Corvette. Is a beautiful sport car.....for every age group
Hiep Nguyen Nce.
Great deal! Thanks Kilmer
No electrical issues after 300,000? That is a good thing.
It would have loads of issues if u looked into it properly
Nooooo...it's goddamn amazing
German cars have em after 30,000.
boii i bought my 2.0 2004 passat for 4000 euro's wished these c5's went for that money here bloody things still cost 12.000 euro's here with at least 180.000 km's
My passat has no electrical issues though. i guess is just the american made german cars are bad mine was actually manufactured in Germany itself hard as steel. Then again i buy my cars from the country itself if i am getting a C5 i want a murican one imported here i mean the dutch made mustangs are a fucking joke
@WD Fourty there was no 2006 grandsport..either its not a 2006 or its not a grandsport
you can't I repeat you can't beat the sound of a V8 💪
you can beat it I repeat you can beat it with a Rolls Royce V12
@Flying monkey You can't I repeat you can't beat the sound of a B-52 taking off
Pagani zonda R v12
I agree with you my man 🇺🇲🦅
20b 3 rotor sounds better IMO.. but that's not common to normal folk
Keep the vette and grind harder bro That baby on the way should be all the motivation you need You got this brother
This young man is awesome. No one could ever say you can't enjoyed a beautiful corvette and have kids at the same time. That's what a vette and pickup truck are for, a full fun life
We recently picked up a CTS V as well to haul the family! Its "The wifes car" lol
I have a 2014 Stingray with 103k miles I use for everyday driving.F@&? it you live once
Enjoying the daily uploads keep it up 👍👍👍
Damn so jealous, my dream car was a 80's Trans Am which was a total junker :-( Sounds like you got the golden goose with this Corvette! Also got to say this is the first viewer car show off video I've watch fully from beginning to end Scotty, Love Vettes!
This comment made me proud my dude thank you! My first car was a 1991 Camaro Which is basically the trans am haha I love those old Third Gens!
@@HUMMUHSMIFF Man I loved those 3rd gen ever since my first episode of Knight Rider ;-) I'll keep my fingers crossed your Corvette keeps running so great and what a way to have a daily driver!
Scotty, I think it is soooo great that you feature others on your channel. I don't think that any other popular RUclipsr out there provide others to their 15min of fame.....Great job!
Awesome car, wish you all the best
Kouroosh Mousavi 7
lucky guy, timing is everything in life, being at the right place at the right time.
Now that is the kind of enthusiasm I like in a car guy easy fixer upper enjoy it
The price is right for almost exotic car. Now time for red line.
4:34 "We spill milkshakes in it, Del Taco, whatever." Wait---are we talking about Scotty's Corolla?? ;-)
*Celica :)
Lol! I mean, a car is meant to be driven!
Scotty has a Celica not a Corolla. Jeez
We fill our Sienna with sand from the beach, the kids spill, and the dogs track things in, etc.; ours is a fun mobile, not a museum piece.
Kathleen Fuller Exactly! I mean, I keep my car clean and maintained, but cars are meant to be driven. They really aren’t meant to sit in a garage or just taken out as a “weekend car”.
Corvettes are reliable so are the camaros they are based off truck engines of course they're rock solid
Milo Knows okay bud...😂
More reliable than what ...🤔
WTF you talking about?
@@darrellmatthews5594 a toyota LOL. i have a 96 Z28. 246K on that LT1
@@ad356 on the OG motor never rebuilt hmmmmmm 🤔
I even saw people in Britain driving this model when it came out back then and it just looked so amazing. It looked out of this world. I saw a few and it always turned heads.
Great video. Really enjoyed watching from beginning to end. I have a high mileage C6. Its parked right now for motor repairs, but has been an awesome car from the time I purchased it.
Enjoy your ride, and new addition to the family as well.
Keep the wave alive!
Thanks so much man! It was a fun video to put together! If you liked it checkout my channel I've got another video out on the Vette! 😊
Wow, this car is still in decent shape after all these years.
That's what happens when you properly maintain it, treat it correctly, and avoiding crashes.
Damn you're so lucky!!! What a steal man! :D nicely done
That is awesome. Great car for a fantastic price! Seller sounds like a great guy too.
That car wouldn't last 5 minutes in Pittsburgh where I live with all of our potholes.
I saw this dudes video on his channel, funny seeing him on your channel, great car!
Rev up your old school push rod engine for life ...
Nothing wrong with that
They cant even rev because PUSHROD
Very well upgraded push rod engine by Chevrolet! Run with any sports car in the world. God bless America!!
@@kakaoschmuggler5075 you've never been in a c5 an up Vette man! Holy Batmobile. It's a beast. Revs to 7500rpms average. You a ricer guy eh? Don't mess with American Muscle.
@@kakaoschmuggler5075 yes they can, and last doing it
Bet it won’t beat my ‘95 Civic.
Fantastic ride love the car and looks amazing and you can't beat the bang for the buck sounds freaking amazing
Cool. Do an update at 350k miles😂
Will do!!
I am stoked for him but also pissed, Why can't I ever run across a sweet deal like that. You go dude and enjoy that cool ride my man!
Usually I'm a fan of a red/yellow or blue Corvette, but that white one with the black contrast looks gorgeous. Would prefer pop up headlights still.
Thanks man! I would prefer the pop ups as well.
I like what you do keep it up
Here's what a Corvette looks like after 300K miles,
like a Corvette made by GM.
I mean it's good for its mileage
God bless Americas sports car!
🇺🇲🦅
The corvette is GM's baby. They always take care of it.
The LS1 is one of the few engines GM got right.......
Well if you love the car you might as well take the plunge!☺🚗💥🗯🗯
Doesn't matter what year a Corvette is, it always looks good.
Great vid, thanks for sharing 🏁🇺🇸
Great video, great car and great owner..
If you fixed the seats I will give you $4,000....deal. Lol
This corvette here in Australia would be worth around 50,000
Very cool story and a heck of a bargain for a C5 Corvette 👍
Take a shot everytime he mentions “daily driver”.
The best Wednesday-share clip so far!
Great deal. Congrats. Thx for sharing Scotty
I'm half way there on my 1999 SVT Cobra. 150k miles as of yesterday
Wow! Whatta deal my dude.. I’m happy with you..
I have a 99 with 29thousand miles. Garaged its whole life. And it still has issues popping up. I'd say for 3500 you got an awsome deal
I bought an '04 when it was new and kept it until '16. Never had anything break or fail, other than the battery...
Another Corvette that's never seen a racetrack
Im not surprised
cool video, thanks 4 sharing
Wow....great price. I was waiting to hear head gasket. You got away great with just the radiator. Really nice looking car. Enjoy.
Great video
I get a chuckle out of those door handles. Classic 90s GM parts bin. Those same door handles are on a 90's chevy Malibu, impala, my uncles' Pontiac grand prix GTP, my dad's buick park avenue, and now the Corvette.
Hey I also purchased a C5 a few months ago. Absolutely love it too!
People please please please DO NOT use brushes at any car wash on your vehicle EVER!! As a professional auto detailer it makes me cringe. Great video otherwise m.
is it bad to use red fiber scrubbers to clean my wheels ...they are painted as well.
That car is probably covered in spiderweb scratches already. I'm shocked at how many people destroy their paint with those filthy brushes
People use those brushes for every thing...those brushes hold a lot of sand rocks you can't see ...
I came to the comments looking for this comment. Hand wash all day.
It's a $3,500 car with 300,000 miles. He can wash it with a wire brush if he feels like.
Well for sure he’s messing up the clear coat with that brush lol, still like the car tho 🤙🏻
I seen his video! Props to you Scottie for promoting the community and being the great guy you are!
I liked your car and video Your a kool guy, thanks for sharing.
He looks like a great guy wth great energy. Any one can get 300k miles on a rebuilt motor and new transmission thats not that special. The price he paid is what make this special. Title should be "3k for a C5 Vette"
300 000 miles corvette ??? So miracles do happen 😉👍🇺🇸 INCREDIBLE 🙉
Like that video great story.
What a champion. Great video
Thanks man!