10 Years and Counting
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10 Years and Counting
In a couple months time, I'll be on my 10 year anniversary with this car, which is the longest time I've owned any car ever.
Working at home, getting old, the pandemic, etc., all these things make it a low-mileage car at just under 50,000 miles. It's modified exactly how I like it, and my mod plans have slipped to a crawl, if not an outright stop. Car runs truly great, and is still a joy to drive. The only thing that worries me is the inevitable Gallery Gasket failure, or a second CSC failure, but there's no sense losing sleep over it. Point is, I'm keeping my G for at least 3 more years, until the kids are both done with college, and I retire... one, the other or both, I don't know.
So... any other long-haulers here? How long and how much longer? Who else is in the club?
Working at home, getting old, the pandemic, etc., all these things make it a low-mileage car at just under 50,000 miles. It's modified exactly how I like it, and my mod plans have slipped to a crawl, if not an outright stop. Car runs truly great, and is still a joy to drive. The only thing that worries me is the inevitable Gallery Gasket failure, or a second CSC failure, but there's no sense losing sleep over it. Point is, I'm keeping my G for at least 3 more years, until the kids are both done with college, and I retire... one, the other or both, I don't know.
So... any other long-haulers here? How long and how much longer? Who else is in the club?
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2013 at 122k miles. Minus a supercharger or soho top turbo system, I'm tapped out I think on mods for the car (realistically). Driven the car since Feb 2015 with 32k miles. Loved every minute.
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Very similar here, bought a 2008 as a lease return in 2011. Now 10 years old with 135K on the odometer. Used to put almost 200 miles a day but after moving from the Bay area, and with the pandemic, I'm lucky to put 200 a month on it. Only normal maintenance items with the exception of the AC compressor so I suspect it'll last another 10 years or so at this rate. Don't get me wrong, I love me some new car (well newer, I've never bought a new car in my entire life; except for the wife) but there's something so intoxicating about no car payment
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Cool stories.
If wonder if there's any of the OG crew still here, still with their car? That's not me, I'm second Gen OG maybe. The forum was firmly established and active long before I joined in 2010.
If wonder if there's any of the OG crew still here, still with their car? That's not me, I'm second Gen OG maybe. The forum was firmly established and active long before I joined in 2010.
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I bought a 2012 G37S brand new. Daily driver but I don't go far. Around 54k miles. Looks brand new. Drives like new. I don't see anything out there that tempts me. I plan on keeping it as long as I can. Only complaint is the driver's seat is getting a bit lumpy but not that bad.
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Being that your kids are older, how well they fit in the back? I worry that my humongous kids wont have much feet space in the back once they ditch their car seats.
Bunch of giants in my family.
Bunch of giants in my family.
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And when you do, you'll be shocked to discover how spacious it is back there. Whether there's actually a whole lot of space or not, it feels like there is.
Your kids will be fine, BULL. (Humongous, huh? LOL)
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Have you ever let someone else drive your car while you're in the back seat? Seems almost a silly question, but for most of us I'm guessing we're the only ones who drive our car. And when someone else drives, it's pretty unlikely you'd sit in the back seat. But seriously, do it some time. It's almost a surreal experience, and gives you a perspective on the car that's a whole lot different than you're used to.
And when you do, you'll be shocked to discover how spacious it is back there. Whether there's actually a whole lot of space or not, it feels like there is.
Your kids will be fine, BULL. (Humongous, huh? LOL)
And when you do, you'll be shocked to discover how spacious it is back there. Whether there's actually a whole lot of space or not, it feels like there is.
Your kids will be fine, BULL. (Humongous, huh? LOL)
Riding passenger on it's own feels odd so I can't imagine.
An yeah, 3 generations of over 6ft tall. My oldest is 3/4 my size already
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Not an original owner but I do plan keeping the car for another 2-3 years. My nephew is 16 and he is hoping he can take the G off my hands when I am ready to buy a CT5VBW.
Also, I wouldn't worry too about the 2 failures you mentioned. If both were to happen you can get it all fixed under 3k. In my opinion that's relatively cheap compared to some of the issues other cars have today.
Also, I wouldn't worry too about the 2 failures you mentioned. If both were to happen you can get it all fixed under 3k. In my opinion that's relatively cheap compared to some of the issues other cars have today.
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Purchased my 2010 S in 2014 with 32k miles. Currently at 108k and plan on keeping it for a while. I love the car and still get giddy when I look back after parking it.
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Bought my 2011 6MT IPL in 2013. 80k mi and it’s been fully rehabbed and modded to exactly what I want. With pandemic changing everything I work from home permanently now and rarely drive it so it’s not accumulating any miles. I don’t plan on ever selling it.
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Have you ever let someone else drive your car while you're in the back seat? Seems almost a silly question, but for most of us I'm guessing we're the only ones who drive our car. And when someone else drives, it's pretty unlikely you'd sit in the back seat. But seriously, do it some time. It's almost a surreal experience, and gives you a perspective on the car that's a whole lot different than you're used to.
And when you do, you'll be shocked to discover how spacious it is back there. Whether there's actually a whole lot of space or not, it feels like there is.
Your kids will be fine, BULL. (Humongous, huh? LOL)
And when you do, you'll be shocked to discover how spacious it is back there. Whether there's actually a whole lot of space or not, it feels like there is.
Your kids will be fine, BULL. (Humongous, huh? LOL)
The back seat in the sedan isn't as bad, certainly no worse than most smaller cars of the same relative footprint
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My 2011 sport is still my daily. Got around 116k now. Getting ready to replace the differential bushings a second time. Already purchased Z1 poly for this time along with their differential brace. Still on original clutch and 2nd csc. This stock replacement has lasted 7 years I guess but it stays on my mind every time I get in traffic. I enjoy the car as much now as I ever did. I love rowing the gears on a curve filled back road listening to the exhaust and the vhr growl. Not replacing her anytime soon.
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My 2011 sport is still my daily. Got around 116k now. Getting ready to replace the differential bushings a second time. Already purchased Z1 poly for this time along with their differential brace. Still on original clutch and 2nd csc. This stock replacement has lasted 7 years I guess but it stays on my mind every time I get in traffic. I enjoy the car as much now as I ever did. I love rowing the gears on a curve filled back road listening to the exhaust and the vhr growl. Not replacing her anytime soon.
Assuming your bought your 6MT in 2011, you get a jacket, Knightjs.