How Long? How Many?
03-28-2003, 06:06 AM
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Originally posted by Rob Nance
It blows my mind how low the mileage is on some people's cars. Cars depreciate in value horribly, so why not enjoy them? I am not faulting anyone, just saying to me personally it is surprising. I've had my car 2 weeks today and I have put a bit over 800 miles on it so far. It's my daily driver. Those first miles were a bit extreme. I'll probably settle into about 1000 a month on average, perhaps a bit less.
It blows my mind how low the mileage is on some people's cars. Cars depreciate in value horribly, so why not enjoy them? I am not faulting anyone, just saying to me personally it is surprising. I've had my car 2 weeks today and I have put a bit over 800 miles on it so far. It's my daily driver. Those first miles were a bit extreme. I'll probably settle into about 1000 a month on average, perhaps a bit less.
The bounciness of the springs hasn't subsided yet, so I also try to limit when I'm driving to when I feel ok.
03-28-2003, 07:18 AM
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How long ? How many ?
Finally got my car on 10-21-2002 I currently have about 4600. Had to cars but this one was just so much fun to drive that I got rid of the Cad. That did a number on my insurance rate. No more two car discount. I find that it is really an attitude car. Most of the time other peoples, not mine. Have only seen 3 others in town so it really gets a lot of attention. My biggest complaint would be the bumpy ride. Much more than I think it should have.
03-28-2003, 07:24 AM
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Miles
Bought her Oct. 29 and just rolled over 17,600 miles yesterday. We are on the road a lot (obviously!) The 7th of April I leave for a 6+ week road trip to cover approx. 7,500 more miles across the south and up the east coast to Canada and then back thru the midwest and a week driving the Rockies and finally back home to Arizona. Regards, Jim
03-28-2003, 07:55 AM
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Hey JimH,
so far you are the king of mileage! how is the car holding up with that much abuse
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Have you noticed anything "different" about the car as the miles piled up?
Any tire scalloping issues? anything else?
Thanks all for the responses!
so far you are the king of mileage! how is the car holding up with that much abuse
!Have you noticed anything "different" about the car as the miles piled up?
Any tire scalloping issues? anything else?
Thanks all for the responses!
03-28-2003, 12:11 PM
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My car is a WEEKDAY driver. Mon. through Friday, drive the car to school and back, and to the comic store or post office. On Friday or Saturday, I clean the car, and put it in the garage until Monday. Every now and then, I'll go for a weekend drive. Had it since Mid Nov. 02, and I only have about 3,050 miles or so on it. Would have been much Less, but the car was bought in Mississippi, and driven to Louisiana, and I've driven it on 100 mile road trips twice.
03-28-2003, 01:17 PM
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have a 100 mile round trip to school and back. daily driver
got it december. (christmas present), have 7500 miles.
and yes, i love every second.
love it, love it, love it
got it december. (christmas present), have 7500 miles.
and yes, i love every second.
love it, love it, love it
03-28-2003, 05:13 PM
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MANY miles....
Really? Hmmmm, don't know if this is an honor or not 
The car suffered the infamous feathering at 4k. I have since had it aligned (twice) and now have new tires and wheels and springs (Eibach). I have about 2k on the new alignment/tires/wheels and springs and no feathering showing up yet. No other problems and this includes regular (weekly) trips to the drag strip too. The 350 impresses me with its strength and build quality in view of all I put it through.
WooHoo, just 10 more days before the mother of all road trips! Regards, Jim
The car suffered the infamous feathering at 4k. I have since had it aligned (twice) and now have new tires and wheels and springs (Eibach). I have about 2k on the new alignment/tires/wheels and springs and no feathering showing up yet. No other problems and this includes regular (weekly) trips to the drag strip too. The 350 impresses me with its strength and build quality in view of all I put it through.
WooHoo, just 10 more days before the mother of all road trips! Regards, Jim
Originally posted by all_bark
Hey JimH,
so far you are the king of mileage! how is the car holding up with that much abuse !
Have you noticed anything "different" about the car as the miles piled up?
Any tire scalloping issues? anything else?
Thanks all for the responses!
Hey JimH,
so far you are the king of mileage! how is the car holding up with that much abuse
!Have you noticed anything "different" about the car as the miles piled up?
Any tire scalloping issues? anything else?
Thanks all for the responses!
03-29-2003, 11:48 AM
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Purchased: 1/25/03
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The Z is definitely my weekend car but I plan on driving it much more now that spring is here and summer is on its way. I couldn't bring myself to drive it that much during the horrible winter that we had here in MD.
Mileage: 612
The Z is definitely my weekend car but I plan on driving it much more now that spring is here and summer is on its way. I couldn't bring myself to drive it that much during the horrible winter that we had here in MD.
03-29-2003, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Black Out
Purchased: 1/25/03
Mileage: 612
The Z is definitely my weekend car but I plan on driving it much more now that spring is here and summer is on its way. I couldn't bring myself to drive it that much during the horrible winter that we had here in MD.
Purchased: 1/25/03
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The Z is definitely my weekend car but I plan on driving it much more now that spring is here and summer is on its way. I couldn't bring myself to drive it that much during the horrible winter that we had here in MD.
what does, "HORRIBLE WINTER" mean???????
03-29-2003, 02:12 PM
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Bought the Z on Feb. 23rd so it has been 5 weeks and I have 700 miles but 250 of that was the trip home from the dealer. So I should have 450 miles on the car.
Z = 5 wks and 450 miles
Ranger = 6 wks and 4200 miles.
I drive a lot just not the Z.
Z = 5 wks and 450 miles
Ranger = 6 wks and 4200 miles.
I drive a lot just not the Z.
03-29-2003, 04:02 PM
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Z was in the garage on 9-11-02....Nice day right...
Currently have 9150 miles.
Took two long road trips...2000 miles to my hometown in Mississippi and also another 2000 to Chicago. Next trip will be to the ATL. Whatever happened to FreakNik.... Enjoying every mile. My problem is its not my daily driver but on the weekend I find myself driving for 4 hours each say. That's more mileage than my commute....Oh well...
Currently have 9150 miles.
Took two long road trips...2000 miles to my hometown in Mississippi and also another 2000 to Chicago. Next trip will be to the ATL. Whatever happened to FreakNik....
Enjoying every mile. My problem is its not my daily driver but on the weekend I find myself driving for 4 hours each say. That's more mileage than my commute....Oh well...
03-29-2003, 05:11 PM
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Ordered... Sep 07, 2002 Delivered Feb 11, 2003
Daily and weekend car.
1,450 miles... just turned 1,200 miles last Wednesday...
Only 1 minor problem.. the driver seat click -- which NISSAN tightened down and no further problems to date.
summary: I LOVE this car.
Daily and weekend car.
1,450 miles... just turned 1,200 miles last Wednesday...
Only 1 minor problem.. the driver seat click -- which NISSAN tightened down and no further problems to date.
summary: I LOVE this car.
03-29-2003, 06:06 PM
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bought at the end of Oct and now have @ 1150 miles on it. Will get 1st oil change this comming thursday. Car is no fun on the Interstate and I dont have much free time to just ride around the back roads.
