Comments on: Chevrolet: When You Want Your Car to Go 1 Million Miles

By: Frank Oresnik’s Million Mile Chevy Silverado for Sale on eBay

Frank Oresnik’s Million Mile Chevy Silverado for Sale on eBay — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:11:00 +0000

[...] in February, I wrote a post about Frank Oresnick and his 1991 Chevy Silverado that had over 1 million miles on it. The million mile Chevy Silverado is now up for auction [...]

By: enrique

enrique — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:02 +0000

i wonder what service the engine has had to be able to handle a million miles.
my chevy is barely at 93,000

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:14:51 +0000

Hi Frank,

Thanks for stopping by Brandcurve and updating us about your truck. I can’t believe Chevy doesn’t want it seeing the great publicity it can generate. Seems like a missed opportunity for them.

Well, keep on truckin’ and keep me updated!

Susan

By: frank oresnik

frank oresnik — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:09:02 +0000

the “old girl’ is indeed still on the road. presently at 1,002,000 miles ,and counting .your readers may be surprised to know that chevy has no (,yes you read that correctly) plans to purchase my truck! i’m as surprised as you are, but life goes on, frank

By: James Seay

James Seay — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:41:18 +0000

Very interesting post. I believe that Chevrolet is doing the right thing to try to turn the tide for “American” cars. The big three has really been position in the minds of consumers as less reliable than the “foreign” cars, maybe this is the spark that they need to be successful…

By: Joseph Ogbeide

Joseph Ogbeide — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:24:25 +0000

sorry I mistakenly submitted that without completing it. crossing that mark is a milestone on its own, and if you are facing stiff competiion from Japanese auto makers I think its reasonable to flaunt it in the face of every customer.
We go one million extra miles might be a good punch line: really if these other cars parade themselves as being efficient how many will stand the test of time, and we should take into consideration the fact that particular silverado might still be on the road. I definitely might add that to my brand mix but never make it my strong point though.

By: Joseph Ogbeide

Joseph Ogbeide — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:05:06 +0000

it’s not everyday or even every decade that a car crosses the million mile mark,

By: Jeff P

Jeff P — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:18:22 +0000

There are too many variables for Chevrolet to base their entire campaign on one car’s success, if that is what is being suggested. Weather conditions, maintenance plan follow-up, etc. If nothing else I’d expect the same disclaimer at the bottom of their ads as we see on diet plan ads and supplement ads.