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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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My last two cars:
Civic - 225k -sold it for $500 less than I paid and still see it driving around (has to be over 250k by now)

Prelude - 220k - traded it in when I got my IS and dealer gave me $1000 more on trade than I paid...

after those two it was hard not to go with Honda again
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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These pics are about three weeks old. I will upload pics of when it was slammed on Works later on.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Excuse the IPhone camera for which it sucks.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NickTomsyc
My last two cars:
Civic - 225k -sold it for $500 less than I paid and still see it driving around (has to be over 250k by now)

Prelude - 220k - traded it in when I got my IS and dealer gave me $1000 more on trade than I paid...

after those two it was hard not to go with Honda again
I just can't stand how rough Hondas are in idle. My family has about 5 Honda/Acura and to be honest they all drive the same. Unless its a V6, then it runs slightly smoother but thats my only complaint for Honda.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
did you change your spark plugs?
Only once at the 120,000 mile tune up. Changed the battery once.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by two2tone
You drove like a granny or did you drive aggressively? jw
At first I had a lead foot but since breaking 150k I formed into a granny. I do get the sudden urge to gun it from time to time but only on rare occasions.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vdubturbo
I'm not a believer.
Let me know if you ever come to Dallas, I'll be more than glad to lend you the car for a few days.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Pretty darn clean for all those miles. Well done.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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The seat held up well. Did you regularly clean and condition the leather? I'm nearing 75K right now, and I'm trying to clean and condition my leather regularly to maintain it, but my center console is starting to wear where I put my elbow when I rest my hand on the shifter (I'm in a MT). Car looks like it's still in pretty good condition. From the sound of it, if you fix your overheating issue, it should take you to 300k!
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kumquatism
The seat held up well. Did you regularly clean and condition the leather? I'm nearing 75K right now, and I'm trying to clean and condition my leather regularly to maintain it, but my center console is starting to wear where I put my elbow when I rest my hand on the shifter (I'm in a MT). Car looks like it's still in pretty good condition. From the sound of it, if you fix your overheating issue, it should take you to 300k!
I conditioned the leather religiously for the first 3 years. No oil based products whatsoever. I did replace the center console once at 140k because it has a long scratch.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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I was just wondering.. when did the shocks worn out by yours?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Alantjai
I was just wondering.. when did the shocks worn out by yours?
Since day one I got the Eibach springs then at 130k I got the Megan Coilovers and I've had them since.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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wow im surprised the seat held up so well, looks great for a 240k mile car
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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That thing looks amazing for 240k. Great job! 6k miles on my 2011 IS350 and something in the rear suspension is squeaking. lol!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MoLexus
Since day one I got the Eibach springs then at 130k I got the Megan Coilovers and I've had them since.
Good to know the Megan's hold up after 120k miles!
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