Total Miles On 8
12-25-2004, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
387 miles since september 5th(ish)
12-26-2004, 12:14 AM
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12,600 since Dec. 31, 2003. M Flash, 3 oil changes, 2 qts in between, red line in diff. and trans. , one flooding incident (I got it started using the recommended procedure), no problems. Average mpg around 18, always use regular, car runs better on it. Engine and trans. now run in and the car performs better than when new. Just drove the new GTO (Pontiac), it felt really soft and loose compared to the 8, but lordy that torque is nice - pushes you back in the seat at even 1200 RPM in 3rd!
12-26-2004, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by oi812
Better mileage as the miles go up. 16mpg when new, now consistantly about 19mpg.
Better shifting too.
0 floods, CEL, stalls, difficult starts
0 number of times that I’ve regretted my purchase or whish I bought a different car
1 year of ownership this week
1 track day
1 speeding ticket (84mph in a 55, judge lowered it to 64)
2 auto-x events
2 visits to the dealer (air bag recall, re-flash, and seat track, then seat track a second time)
3 quarts of top-off oil between changes
4 oil changes
4 stock tires that are shot (snows on for winter)
13.4 MPG worst fuel mileage (track day an a few highway miles)
18.3 MPG average fuel mileage (mix of highway & rural roads, very little city)
22.3 MPG best fuel mileage (all highway)
48 fuel tank fill-ups
660 gallons of premium
12,500 miles of pure enjoyment
This is the best car I’ve ever owned, I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this one!
Better shifting too.
0 floods, CEL, stalls, difficult starts
0 number of times that I’ve regretted my purchase or whish I bought a different car
1 year of ownership this week
1 track day
1 speeding ticket (84mph in a 55, judge lowered it to 64)
2 auto-x events
2 visits to the dealer (air bag recall, re-flash, and seat track, then seat track a second time)
3 quarts of top-off oil between changes
4 oil changes
4 stock tires that are shot (snows on for winter)
13.4 MPG worst fuel mileage (track day an a few highway miles)
18.3 MPG average fuel mileage (mix of highway & rural roads, very little city)
22.3 MPG best fuel mileage (all highway)
48 fuel tank fill-ups
660 gallons of premium
12,500 miles of pure enjoyment
This is the best car I’ve ever owned, I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this one!
Ive got 5964 sine 8/26/04
Not a single problem, well a small rattle in drivers door. Avg. 19-20 MPG's.
12-26-2004, 02:13 AM
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Picked up my 8 on the night of 30 Oct 2003.
She now has about 22,700 miles on the odometer.
My tires still look quite good. Don't know why so many others are getting such low tire milage.
My only complaint is that there's not enough cargo room for me now that I carry around more stuff, so she's up for a new home.
I WILL miss this car!!!
She now has about 22,700 miles on the odometer.
My tires still look quite good. Don't know why so many others are getting such low tire milage.
My only complaint is that there's not enough cargo room for me now that I carry around more stuff, so she's up for a new home.
I WILL miss this car!!!
12-26-2004, 03:33 AM
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Summary:
Picked up January '04 - Ti Grey, 6sp, Base model
25,000 Miles
6 qt oil consumed (1 qt / avg 4000 miles)
5 Oil Changes
3 Tire Rotations
1 Tire Alignment
35+ Car Washes :D
4 Waxes
10-15 % tire tread left!
--> Replacing VERY soon
200 - 260 miles per fill-up (dependent on driving style)
Flooded Once - Self repaired as per manual instructions
No major problems
No CEL's thrown
Aftermarket Modifications:
Greddy Exhaust
Tein S-tech Springs
Polk Audio 6x9's (Rear)
Sony Explode subwoofer / amp
Front Grill Molding DIY
Window Tinting - 20% Rear and Rear Passenger / 35% Front
Repairs:
Replaced cracked front and rear defroster buttons
Replaced broken center console lid cover TWICE!
Replaced clogged driver's side windshield fluid spray nozzle
Picked up January '04 - Ti Grey, 6sp, Base model
25,000 Miles
6 qt oil consumed (1 qt / avg 4000 miles)
5 Oil Changes
3 Tire Rotations
1 Tire Alignment
35+ Car Washes :D
4 Waxes
10-15 % tire tread left!
--> Replacing VERY soon 200 - 260 miles per fill-up (dependent on driving style)
Flooded Once - Self repaired as per manual instructions
No major problems
No CEL's thrown
Aftermarket Modifications:
Greddy Exhaust
Tein S-tech Springs
Polk Audio 6x9's (Rear)
Sony Explode subwoofer / amp
Front Grill Molding DIY
Window Tinting - 20% Rear and Rear Passenger / 35% Front
Repairs:
Replaced cracked front and rear defroster buttons
Replaced broken center console lid cover TWICE!
Replaced clogged driver's side windshield fluid spray nozzle
12-28-2004, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
387 miles since september 5th(ish)
12-28-2004, 10:18 PM
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8,173 miles last time I filled her up on 12/17. Now, it has, umm, a little more.
Still looks and drives like new and no prob's other than dealing with the recalls, reflashes and a few TSB's. The $500 cash back & free routine maintenance for 4 years is real nice too. The $500 paid for my CZ stage 1 thru GB#1, so the hp is back. I love this car.
Still looks and drives like new and no prob's other than dealing with the recalls, reflashes and a few TSB's. The $500 cash back & free routine maintenance for 4 years is real nice too. The $500 paid for my CZ stage 1 thru GB#1, so the hp is back. I love this car.
12-28-2004, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrx
Purchased new Feb 14 -ish 2004.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
I have 33,580 miles purchased September 2003.
12-28-2004, 10:30 PM
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The only issues I had with my 2004 was a idle that fluctuated (which the M flash seem to have smoothed out) and a slightly loose piece that fits above the dash cluster. Other than that the car ran flawlessly. I hope my 2005 runs the same.
12-28-2004, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrx
Purchased new Feb 14 -ish 2004.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
12-28-2004, 10:54 PM
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All VERY fun miles. I commute round trip 60 miles to work about 12 times a month. I drive from NorCal to SoCal often. And I drive when I'm bored.
The original factory warranty is 45k right ?
The original factory warranty is 45k right ?
12-28-2004, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrx
All VERY fun miles. I commute round trip 60 miles to work about 12 times a month. I drive from NorCal to SoCal often. And I drive when I'm bored.
The original factory warranty is 45k right ?
The original factory warranty is 45k right ?
Wow you have alot of fun.
4 yr/50k miles warranty
12-28-2004, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrx
Purchased new Feb 14 -ish 2004.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
As of today I have 32,178 miles and counting.
I noticed gas mileage improves and it feels a little quicker.
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12-28-2004, 11:51 PM
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Received August 8th 2003 at 4:30pm. Odo just hit 31,250 today. I do have a small rattle somewhere on the left hand side of the dash, but other than that, smooth as glass. I too do not baby the car at all as it's my daily driver and autocrosser/HPDE racer.
12-29-2004, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cgrx
They aren't bad now....$1.91 for 91 @ COSTCO. But, yeah I wonder how much I've spent on gas... DAMN
Almost 9,500 miles and I've only had mine since August 10
I dread the day my odo rolls to 10,000, but I can't stop driving her!