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As I turned a corner on a narrow canyon road, driving within the speed limit, I came on a rock that was on my side of the two lane road that I was unable to safely avoid. I decided to hit the rock as close to midline as possible to keep the wheels on either side from engaging the rock and possibly tipping me over. The last thing I wanted was to have the car tumble down the steep cliff to my right. The rock was maybe 8 inches by 10 inches. It had probably just fallen down the cliff on the left side of the road as I was traveling it. Shortly before the incident, there had been a strong earthquake in Malibu (3.9 Richter). It probably dislodged the rock.
The most important thing to me was to stay on the road and to keep the car from tipping over. As the rock traversed the undercarriage, the car tipped and shuddered quite a bit, which both surprised and worried me. But it was over in probably a second.
The most important thing to me was to stay on the road and to keep the car from tipping over. As the rock traversed the undercarriage, the car tipped and shuddered quite a bit, which both surprised and worried me. But it was over in probably a second.
I am having difficulty finding a 2020 GT with less than 10k miles on it. My car was in perfect condition before the collision with the rock and only had 4700 miles on the odometer. This search is becoming frustrating. There is nothing out there even close. There's a 2021, but it appears to be overpriced by $15k.
Mechanical components — especially in performance engines — rely on regular oil circulation to stay lubricated and protected. Sitting unused allows condensation and corrosion inside the engine, transmission, and differential. Seals dry out, fuel system components (injectors, pumps) can gum up, and gaskets become brittle.
You can fine several articles on the internet related to low mileage used performance cars.
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If you’re a driver rather than a collector, it’s important to consider the potential downsides of a low-mileage AMG GT. High-performance cars are designed to be driven regularly and "exercised." Vehicles that log fewer than 1,000–1,500 miles per year often experience more mechanical issues than those driven 5,000–10,000 miles annually. Infrequent use can lead to problems such as dried-out seals, battery drain, and other age-related wear that isn’t necessarily reflected in mileage.
Mechanical components — especially in performance engines — rely on regular oil circulation to stay lubricated and protected. Sitting unused allows condensation and corrosion inside the engine, transmission, and differential. Seals dry out, fuel system components (injectors, pumps) can gum up, and gaskets become brittle.
You can fine several articles on the internet related to low mileage used performance cars.
Mechanical components — especially in performance engines — rely on regular oil circulation to stay lubricated and protected. Sitting unused allows condensation and corrosion inside the engine, transmission, and differential. Seals dry out, fuel system components (injectors, pumps) can gum up, and gaskets become brittle.
You can fine several articles on the internet related to low mileage used performance cars.
For example, if you check with Fidelity, their third-party warranty pricing is typically based on the duration and mileage of the coverage, not the starting odometer reading. An AMG GT with 8,000 miles would pay the same rate as one with 48,000 miles for a 3-year/30,000-mile extended warranty, calculated from the current odometer reading and the date of purchase.
Last edited by G. P; May 23, 2025 at 08:48 AM.
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I’m not certain your statement is accurate.
For example, if you check with Fidelity, their third-party warranty pricing is typically based on the duration and mileage of the coverage, not the starting odometer reading. An AMG GT with 8,000 miles would pay the same rate as one with 48,000 miles for a 3-year/30,000-mile extended warranty, calculated from the current odometer reading and the date of purchase.
For example, if you check with Fidelity, their third-party warranty pricing is typically based on the duration and mileage of the coverage, not the starting odometer reading. An AMG GT with 8,000 miles would pay the same rate as one with 48,000 miles for a 3-year/30,000-mile extended warranty, calculated from the current odometer reading and the date of purchase.
Also...mine was a '19 w/ about 1700 miles on it so it's below that 8k threshold.
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If you’re a driver rather than a collector, it’s important to consider the potential downsides of a low-mileage AMG GT. High-performance cars are designed to be driven regularly and "exercised." Vehicles that log fewer than 1,000–1,500 miles per year often experience more mechanical issues than those driven 5,000–10,000 miles annually. Infrequent use can lead to problems such as dried-out seals, battery drain, and other age-related wear that isn’t necessarily reflected in mileage.
Mechanical components — especially in performance engines — rely on regular oil circulation to stay lubricated and protected. Sitting unused allows condensation and corrosion inside the engine, transmission, and differential. Seals dry out, fuel system components (injectors, pumps) can gum up, and gaskets become brittle.
You can fine several articles on the internet related to low mileage used performance cars.
Mechanical components — especially in performance engines — rely on regular oil circulation to stay lubricated and protected. Sitting unused allows condensation and corrosion inside the engine, transmission, and differential. Seals dry out, fuel system components (injectors, pumps) can gum up, and gaskets become brittle.
You can fine several articles on the internet related to low mileage used performance cars.
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I will follow closely. I prefer flat red over metallic. The car lacks about $6k in options my car had, has had at least 2 prior owners and it is in the snow belt. The photos show a little over 5400 miles on the odometer, and it now is said to have around 6k miles, so the photos do not appear to be current. I wonder why that is. Nevertheless, it is otherwise a close match.
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Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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Incorrect, @GTConn is correct, Fidelity's milage based pricing tiers are the biggest determining factor when it comes to the cost of coverage. An AMG GT with 8K miles vs 48K miles for the same 36 month coverage would be at about a 45% discount compared to the higher milage vehicle.
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Incorrect, @GTConn is correct, Fidelity's milage based pricing tiers are the biggest determining factor when it comes to the cost of coverage. An AMG GT with 8K miles vs 48K miles for the same 36 month coverage would be at about a 45% discount compared to the higher milage vehicle.
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Well, not according to 2 online Fidelity agents (and I am sure you know who they are). I actually checked their quote before me posting #54 answer above. Using the exact MY for the 8K and the 48K AMG, the Fidelity price was the same. Please run it yourself. Maybe Fidelity is running two price books for online and non-online sales.
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Quote is in accurate, their system is broken, I just used it to quote a AMG GTR with 250K miles, only $2,600 for 5 years / 60K miles of coverage haha... not possible for a number of reasons.
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Returning to the original point, it’s a well-known fact that cars—especially high-performance ones—with very low mileage are at greater risk of engine and transmission problems. This is often due to trapped moisture, aging sealed components, and unused, “drying” oils. Personally, I would trust a sports car that’s been driven 4,000–6,000 miles annually, where all mechanical and electrical systems have been tested over time, rather than one that has barely started or covered less than 1,500 miles a year.
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Not sure about their broken systems 😂
Returning to the original point, it’s a well-known fact that cars—especially high-performance ones—with very low mileage are at greater risk of engine and transmission problems. This is often due to trapped moisture, aging sealed components, and unused, “drying” oils. Personally, I would trust a sports car that’s been driven 4,000–6,000 miles annually, where all mechanical and electrical systems have been tested over time, rather than one that has barely started or covered less than 1,500 miles a year.
Returning to the original point, it’s a well-known fact that cars—especially high-performance ones—with very low mileage are at greater risk of engine and transmission problems. This is often due to trapped moisture, aging sealed components, and unused, “drying” oils. Personally, I would trust a sports car that’s been driven 4,000–6,000 miles annually, where all mechanical and electrical systems have been tested over time, rather than one that has barely started or covered less than 1,500 miles a year.
My point was that insurance companies make money when cars don't break down. Mechanics make money when they do. So it's interesting that insurance companies charge less when a vehicle has less miles.
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