Lotsa Miles

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Akebono

Discussion Starter · Feb 20, 2001

Hey everyone, just wondering how many monthsy you've had your car and how many miles are on them. I got mine back in August, so it has been 7 months now, and I already have 11k on it, thats like nearly 1600 miles a month, is that too much?

I certainly dont wanna break down this engine. I know the SR20DE is a great engine, anyone know what the typical life span of it is? I'm doing my regular oil changes, even though the manual says 3500 miles, i change it at around 3000 if not before. I'm also using Z-MAX, anyone know if that stuff actually works?

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SDsr20de858

· #2 · Feb 20, 2001

i got about 17,500... got mine in August too so dont worry..... I put a grip of miles on my b15 too........ dont know about the life span.... should be pretty good.... but the trannys always gonna go...... what was it.... 1,000,000 mile tune up??? sounds long enough to me!

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ChinoTooNice

· #3 · Feb 20, 2001

Hey, I got mine in October 2000 and now it's been 5 months and I have 9400 miles on it, yay!

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david

· #4 · Feb 20, 2001

Bah I have you all beat..
Got min in August as well. When I drive home after work in a little while I will go over 21,000. Yes that is two one zero zero zero. Its sick it really is.

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Sentra Styling

· #5 · Feb 20, 2001

I got my car in late feb. early march and I have right about 11,000 miles on it....

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Y2K SE

· #6 · Feb 21, 2001

Dang, ya'll drive alot. 6200 miles since last August for me.

I understand that driving thing, I bought my previous 92 Topaz Oct. 96 with 76k miles, by Christmas 97 I had 110k miles.

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Sentra Styling

· #7 · Feb 21, 2001

well I have had my car for about a year and only 11K on mine but that's also with the help of my Isuzu

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adc100

· #8 · Feb 21, 2001

Akebono. Here's a different perspective. I have mine 2 month and have 875 miles on it. I do have two other vehicles though. I drive 10,000 per year. To me being on the road is:

#1 taking time away from doing other things
#2 Costing me money
#3 Wearing out car.
#4 more likely having acident/speeding ticket

Hard to say how long car will last. Depends how long you want it to last. My theory is drive it long enough to buy the next one cash.

One other thought. Switch to Mobil 1. Lots of documentation that engine will have very wear on all moving parts after 200,000 miles.
Of course if you frequently red line... It's your money.

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Al

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Nismo_Girl_2001

· #9 · Feb 21, 2001

Wow I have had my car for 8 days and I have 1700 miles on it already. It had 176 when I bought it last Monday.

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vodkajello

· #10 · Feb 21, 2001

While I'm waiting for my SE-R I have this *wonderful* hospital green Tercel with 181000km on it. Yup time for a new car.

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Y2K SE

· #11 · Feb 21, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sentra Styling:
well I have had my car for about a year and only 11K on mine but that's also with the help of my Isuzu

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I'm on pace for 12k this year, and this is my only car!

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UtahJ

· #12 · Feb 21, 2001

Bought mine in mid November... Just turned
5000. I'm glad I don't live 25 miles from work anymore!

Plus the SE is more fun in the city, where there are more twisties and Civics.

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DarKsiDe_SE

· #13 · Feb 21, 2001

i hate having to drive 50 miles both ways to work everyday, 8300 miles since i got the car back in aug

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jhchan

· #14 · Feb 21, 2001

Man I'm glad I'm not the only one putting on the major miles. I've got 13.5k since July or so. do the 40+mi per day to and from work. At this rate guys our warranty will be up in a year!

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