Highest/Lowest mileage - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul in SC · 05-30-2012

It's nice to have a garage queen Vette, as is our 80 white / red 4-speed with only 23,000. But it is so much better to drive one, especially the ZR-1. It is truly a road machine and loves to stretch its legs!

I have owned the 93 LSV385 Green Thing since our purchase from Frank U in Oct 2011. Then at 32,200 miles, Frank had taken great care of it, and I know he had a lot of fun doing it.

After a ZF Doc tranny and Hurst short-throw rebuild it now shifts like silk. If you ever think of doing a tranny job, check with Bill, he is the wizard and not that expensive ... free plug time. Special thanks to Dennis Scott for pulling and installing..a great guy to know as I am sure most of you guys know that already.

After BG Gathering, the GT has a little over 35K and it will be going up with a July trip to Jersey to see friends and Rels (To/from SC about 1,300) and then to Carlisle in Aug another 1,500 or so. As Phil DeJohn and Frank said, drive like you like it and I have no problem with that.

That means I will hit 40K by the end of summer! I put 80,000 on the 91 Steel Blue (#1430) in the seven years I had it. I didn't want to get out of it and took it every where, rain or shine. I believe it is still with Fred Mains.

There always will be collectibles, but for me, the real joy of owning this beast, is the driving. My wife Ann and I just can't get enough.

MickeyD · 06-04-2012

I have 1990 #2469 with 28k mi. Red/Black and 1990 #843 with 1350mi. Black/Black. NCRS Survivor, Benchmark.

scottfab · 06-06-2012

For clarification, this poll is for 90 - 95 factory built ZR-1 vetts.
Here is an incomplete list of cars that would not count:
1. you don't own the ZR-1 anymore
2. you have an LT5 in some other frame
3. you have a proto type car
4. you have a ZR-1 symbol on the side of you 65 VW bug.

Current low mileage claim is 100 - 1000 miles
Kevin Pietro (Polo-1) 1994 ZR-1

Current high milage claim is 200001 - 300k miles
Brett Henderson (Blue Flame Restorations) 1991 ZR-1

BigJohn · 06-06-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottfab

For clarification, this poll is for 90 - 95 factory built ZR-1 vetts.
Here is an incomplete list of cars that would not count:
1. you don't own the ZR-1 anymore
2. you have an LT5 in some other frame
3. you have a proto type car
4. you have a ZR-1 symbol on the side of you 65 VW bug.

Current low mileage claim is 100 - 1000 miles
Kevin Pietro (Polo-1) 1994 ZR-1

Current high milage claim is 200001 - 300k miles
Brett Henderson (Blue Flame Restorations) 1991 ZR-1

I would not be seen drive a green field car either.

VetteMed · 08-07-2012

coming up on 201K as of today...

vilant · 08-08-2012

Well, I just bought mine in May w/ 33,600 and I just passed 34, 000. Plan to put 2-5 K a year on it.

SteelBlueZR1 · 08-08-2012

My car had 3,400 miles on it when I purchased it last August... Now, one year later, I am up to 8,500 miles and driving the car to work everyday it doesn't rain... A deer just totalled my wife's Jaguar XJR... so, my Z is now my everyday driver, and I am really enjoying the experience! So far I have avoided driving in any rain and hope the new XJR arrives soon so I don't have to drive her in the snow

sammy · 08-08-2012

black 90 i bought in 03 with 45 k miles on her she just hit 199k , but i killed a head gasket so she will be there till nov when i have time to take her apart and maybe upgrade to a 368 and ported heads .she was dead solid reliable till this happened.what a great car .

A26B · 08-09-2012

1993 Ruby w/168 miles.

aafc · 08-09-2012

1990 white/black #2546 118xxx miles
2nd owner since 1994 april 39xxx miles
auto eq 4l80E SINCE aug. 2004
John Becker
founding member #0115
see you at SGC in Nov.

View Poll Results: What is your mileage? (all your ZR-1s)
< 100 miles	0	0%
Between 100 and 1000 miles	2	2.41%
Between 1001 and 10k miles	11	13.25%
Between 10,001 and 100k miles	57	68.67%
Between 100,001 and 150k miles	10	12.05%
Between 150,001 and 200k miles	3	3.61%
Between 200,001 and 300k miles	2	2.41%
Between 300,001 and 400k miles	0	0%
Between 400,001 and 500k miles	0	0%
Over 500k miles	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

05-30-2012	#21
Paul in SC Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 151	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage It's nice to have a garage queen Vette, as is our 80 white / red 4-speed with only 23,000. But it is so much better to drive one, especially the ZR-1. It is truly a road machine and loves to stretch its legs! I have owned the 93 LSV385 Green Thing since our purchase from Frank U in Oct 2011. Then at 32,200 miles, Frank had taken great care of it, and I know he had a lot of fun doing it. After a ZF Doc tranny and Hurst short-throw rebuild it now shifts like silk. If you ever think of doing a tranny job, check with Bill, he is the wizard and not that expensive ... free plug time. Special thanks to Dennis Scott for pulling and installing..a great guy to know as I am sure most of you guys know that already. After BG Gathering, the GT has a little over 35K and it will be going up with a July trip to Jersey to see friends and Rels (To/from SC about 1,300) and then to Carlisle in Aug another 1,500 or so. As Phil DeJohn and Frank said, drive like you like it and I have no problem with that. That means I will hit 40K by the end of summer! I put 80,000 on the 91 Steel Blue (#1430) in the seven years I had it. I didn't want to get out of it and took it every where, rain or shine. I believe it is still with Fred Mains. There always will be collectibles, but for me, the real joy of owning this beast, is the driving. My wife Ann and I just can't get enough. __________________ 1993 ZR-1 - "The Green Thing", LPE/LSV 385; 2021 HTC, Red Mist Metallic, Cool gray interior, stainless dual stripes; ZR-1 Net Registry #1376

06-04-2012	#22
MickeyD Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 315	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage I have 1990 #2469 with 28k mi. Red/Black and 1990 #843 with 1350mi. Black/Black. NCRS Survivor, Benchmark.

06-06-2012	#23
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage For clarification, this poll is for 90 - 95 factory built ZR-1 vetts. Here is an incomplete list of cars that would not count: 1. you don't own the ZR-1 anymore 2. you have an LT5 in some other frame 3. you have a proto type car 4. you have a ZR-1 symbol on the side of you 65 VW bug. Current low mileage claim is 100 - 1000 miles Kevin Pietro (Polo-1) 1994 ZR-1 Current high milage claim is 200001 - 300k miles Brett Henderson (Blue Flame Restorations) 1991 ZR-1 __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

08-08-2012	#26
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage Well, I just bought mine in May w/ 33,600 and I just passed 34, 000. Plan to put 2-5 K a year on it. __________________ Joe 1990 Bright Red ZR-1 #2599

08-07-2012	#25
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage coming up on 201K as of today... __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

08-08-2012	#27
SteelBlueZR1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Evergreen, Co. Posts: 346	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage My car had 3,400 miles on it when I purchased it last August... Now, one year later, I am up to 8,500 miles and driving the car to work everyday it doesn't rain... A deer just totalled my wife's Jaguar XJR... so, my Z is now my everyday driver, and I am really enjoying the experience! So far I have avoided driving in any rain and hope the new XJR arrives soon so I don't have to drive her in the snow __________________ Bert Rankin 1991 ZR1 Steel Blue / Steel Blue #1029 Haibeck chip, slotted rotors, camber brace, C-beam plates, OBX exhaust, Nitto NT555 tires [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-08-2012	#28
sammy Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: back in lone pine Posts: 591	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage black 90 i bought in 03 with 45 k miles on her she just hit 199k , but i killed a head gasket so she will be there till nov when i have time to take her apart and maybe upgrade to a 368 and ported heads .she was dead solid reliable till this happened.what a great car .

08-09-2012	#29
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage 1993 Ruby w/168 miles. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

08-09-2012	#30
aafc Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ochlocknee, GA Posts: 435	Re: Highest/Lowest mileage 1990 white/black #2546 118xxx miles 2nd owner since 1994 april 39xxx miles auto eq 4l80E SINCE aug. 2004 John Becker founding member #0115 see you at SGC in Nov.