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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Man I have absolutely no remorse as to whether or not the car is racking up miles. I got my Z at exactly 20k and it now has 86k. 66k in 4 years and enjoy driving it. Right now, I finished school, not working and looking for a job so I drive it once a week and drive the parents car... I always get reminded how much fun the car is when I drive her for that day. If I were you, I'd enjoy it and not worry about the miles. You never know, what if a tree falls on it, or a tornado hits your house, or and earth quake LOL. Who knows. Just take care of her do the maintenance, and don't do burn outs and it'll last a while. You can always rebuild the engine at 250k or in 15 years to add more life to her.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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So you want to enjoy the car, but not put miles on it? Here's what I can think of:

1. Stare at your S for a long time?
2. Avoid the dyno... That would put miles but you won't be driving it.
3. Do not let others drive it.
4. Drive it slow?

just kidding. We all get what you mean.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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i feel your pain. I use mine as a daily for work and I love every mile but cringe every week when i get gas and look down at my odometer.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Its a Honda, miles have no effect.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Wisdom,
you speak wisdom.

I truly believe they WAY overbuilt this particular car, and as for the engine, nothing but deep reverence.When I touch her steering wheel
she says drive me drive me, and I have to.
Man I am tweaking.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Don't stress it. Embrace it. Love the fact that you drove all those miles. Every mile is time bonding with your S and getting to know it. If you leave it in the garage for special occasions and for staring at, you won't have the same connection and the memories won't be as good after she's gone.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Just start driving it around in reverse to work the miles off.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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I bought it to enjoy it. I'll enjoy it until I cant anymore.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ikeyballz,Sep 2 2010, 01:56 PM
I bought it to enjoy it. I'll enjoy it until I cant anymore.
x2.

i think not daily driving the car actually makes me appreciate it more and more. i love this car!
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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I felt like that kinda before I had 100K. Now that I am way over that don't mind anymore. 133K+ miles on mine now. Bought it with 63 or 65k miles a few years ago.
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