trying to decide..
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I'm closing in on 120xxx miles and since owning my AP1 I've never babied it.
Just regularly check and service it and these cars will last very long. Unless you misshift or make any other mistakes!
You will enjoy every minute and when something does break, just get it fixed. It's worth it.
Just regularly check and service it and these cars will last very long. Unless you misshift or make any other mistakes!
You will enjoy every minute and when something does break, just get it fixed. It's worth it.
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Used to be daily until it became the third vehicle.
What do you mean by "hard"? There's driving it like it's meant to be driven and then there's abusing it. The latter will, obviously, lead to problems.
Nope. Nothing broken aside from the slave cylinder and the top. Though how I drive had nothing to do with the latter. Replaced the clutch but that's really a wear item.
A few posts in one thread != most. There are many, many more S's on the road than people posting in this thread. Redlining isn't a problem. The limiter will kick in even if you exceed it. Mechanical over-rev is what you really need to watch out for as the rev limiter won't help there.
You need to drive it however you're comfortable driving it and according to your preferences. I bought my S to enjoy it, not to worry over it. YMMV. Do what works for you.
What do you mean by "hard"? There's driving it like it's meant to be driven and then there's abusing it. The latter will, obviously, lead to problems.
You need to drive it however you're comfortable driving it and according to your preferences. I bought my S to enjoy it, not to worry over it. YMMV. Do what works for you.
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Had my S since Aug. 2011. Came with 79k miles on it and has 87k now. I baby it as much as I possibly can and I check my oil at least once a week (sometimes more), which is usually about how often I put gas in it. I drive normal most of the time but I ALWAYS hit vtec when I am first getting on the freeway. I had to rebuild my engine once last summer because of money shift(s) by the previous owner. Since I have had it though besides previous owner damage - there has been nothing wrong with it. I LOVE IT!
I'm closing in on 120xxx miles and since owning my AP1 I've never babied it.
Just regularly check and service it and these cars will last very long. Unless you misshift or make any other mistakes!
You will enjoy every minute and when something does break, just get it fixed. It's worth it.
Just regularly check and service it and these cars will last very long. Unless you misshift or make any other mistakes!
You will enjoy every minute and when something does break, just get it fixed. It's worth it.
Originally Posted by sonic9' timestamp='1358133761' post='22264650
So my questions are, how often to you guys drive your S?
What do you mean by "hard"? There's driving it like it's meant to be driven and then there's abusing it. The latter will, obviously, lead to problems.
You need to drive it however you're comfortable driving it and according to your preferences. I bought my S to enjoy it, not to worry over it. YMMV. Do what works for you.
one of the best forums ive been on as of yet!
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I just got an S about 2 weeks ago and I'm the same way as you.
I am scared to drive it in a spirited manner in fear of messing up the shifts, losing control of the car, etc. I also have a lip on my car and I freak out when I see a speed bump or pot hole - I literally drive over speed bumps like a 90 year old would climb stairs.
I am scared to drive it in a spirited manner in fear of messing up the shifts, losing control of the car, etc. I also have a lip on my car and I freak out when I see a speed bump or pot hole - I literally drive over speed bumps like a 90 year old would climb stairs.
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God you bought the car to drive it... so do so. 110K with track days, nothing but regular service and a shit load of grins.
Live, before you die. Because I can tell you, on your death bed it won't be the miles or dollars in your account you'll be remembering.... but instead all the memories.
Live, before you die. Because I can tell you, on your death bed it won't be the miles or dollars in your account you'll be remembering.... but instead all the memories.
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