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Old 05-22-2013 | 09:08 AM
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I have arrived!

Old 05-22-2013 | 09:11 AM
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would have been a lot cooler if you took the pic at 200,000
Old 05-22-2013 | 09:14 AM
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Old 05-22-2013 | 09:14 AM
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endless/acura will be all over this soon lol.
Old 05-22-2013 | 09:32 AM
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lets see 300,000!
Old 05-22-2013 | 09:38 AM
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I wanted to take it at 200,000 but I didn't remember until I was parked.... pushing for another 100k, getting ready to have the service done....
Old 05-22-2013 | 09:40 AM
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Awesome

I'm assuming she is still running strong

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Old 05-22-2013 | 09:56 AM
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yes sir, even stronger when I have her refreshed....
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:00 AM
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assuming you're the original owner?

how about a breakdown of how much it cost you to maintain her up to 200000km+ so far?

i.e. timing belt? serpentine belt? clutch (if applicable)?, out of warranty repairs? dash lights? etc.

i'm only at a mere 51,600 miles and my plan is to ride her up to about 110,000 miles before I unload.
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:20 AM
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Thats awesome! I assume you drive a lot!
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:33 AM
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Nice to see reaffirmation that our cars can go for what seems like forever!!
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:57 AM
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makes my 05 seem like a baby :P
Old 05-22-2013 | 11:18 AM
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I'll be catching up soon, about to roll over to 160K in a month or two.
Old 05-22-2013 | 11:52 AM
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congrats
Old 05-22-2013 | 11:57 AM
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Awesome man! Congrats on the 200k
Old 05-22-2013 | 12:16 PM
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200K
Old 05-22-2013 | 02:28 PM
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Old 05-22-2013 | 02:37 PM
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Nothing a little photoshopping won't fix to get that back to 200,000.
Old 05-22-2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
would have been a lot cooler if you took the pic at 200,000
Old 05-22-2013 | 05:17 PM
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^^ just drive in reverse for 46 miles...
Old 05-22-2013 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604
assuming you're the original owner?

how about a breakdown of how much it cost you to maintain her up to 200000km+ so far?

i.e. timing belt? serpentine belt? clutch (if applicable)?, out of warranty repairs? dash lights? etc.

i'm only at a mere 51,600 miles and my plan is to ride her up to about 110,000 miles before I unload.
Oil change every 3.5k-5k Mobile 1, ($30) transmission oil change Amsoil ATF($70) every 10k, switched out gear switches, changed spark plugs at 100k ($60), timing belt and water pump at 100k ($400). AAP sensor ($130) I do all the maintenance except timing belt and water pump.
Old 05-22-2013 | 09:25 PM
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Looking forward to the picture at 200,047......
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by spaceboy
^^ just drive in reverse for 46 miles...
i lol'd
Old 05-22-2013 | 10:42 PM
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may the car go for another 200k miles!
Old 05-22-2013 | 11:10 PM
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congrats dude. could you give us a small rundown on how you maintained it?
Old 05-22-2013 | 11:15 PM
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Congrats.
Old 05-23-2013 | 12:12 AM
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I have arrived!-29899_390931222212_4417931_n.jpg


This is when I still had my 91 MR2, I remember it was a morning on my way to work, traffic was terrible but i still manage to take that picture because i didn't wanna miss the historic moment!!! it was later sold @ 21xxxx ....
Old 05-23-2013 | 12:51 AM
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Read post 21


Congrats.
lol thanks
Old 05-23-2013 | 12:54 AM
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Awesome!!!!
Old 05-23-2013 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by antlive
Oil change every 3.5k-5k Mobile 1, ($30) transmission oil change Amsoil ATF($70) every 10k, switched out gear switches, changed spark plugs at 100k ($60), timing belt and water pump at 100k ($400). AAP sensor ($130) I do all the maintenance except timing belt and water pump.
whats the AAP sensor?...

also congrats, I am at 130k miles I still have a lot of catching up to do!
Old 05-23-2013 | 01:09 AM
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Old 05-23-2013 | 09:25 AM
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Old 05-23-2013 | 10:29 AM
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Congrats! My '07 is at 62K, you put on some miles!

Has there been a picture post of the '07 gear switch/transmission sensor change out? I would like to do it but haven't been able to find good guidance on the 3 sensor replacement.
Old 05-23-2013 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by paperboy42190
whats the AAP sensor?...
APP.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor.

he just had the acronym wrong
Old 05-23-2013 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
APP.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor.

he just had the acronym wrong
you down with APP?
Old 05-23-2013 | 10:52 AM
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Old 05-23-2013 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by antlive
Oil change every 3.5k-5k Mobile 1, ($30) transmission oil change Amsoil ATF($70) every 10k, switched out gear switches, changed spark plugs at 100k ($60), timing belt and water pump at 100k ($400). AAP sensor ($130) I do all the maintenance except timing belt and water pump.
So no wheel bearings, low ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, nothing?? That's impressive if all that need to be changed was normal maintenance things.
Old 05-23-2013 | 12:02 PM
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nice work... I'm hallf way there!
Old 05-23-2013 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by spaceboy
^^ just drive in reverse for 46 miles...
Because that worked in Ferris Beuler. LOL
Old 05-23-2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Triscuit
So no wheel bearings, low ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, nothing?? That's impressive if all that need to be changed was normal maintenance things.
nope, just had some new tires put on and the speed shop did inspection and everything checked out...but I think there is something going on with the left side. during acceleration it wobbles until I get up to 50.
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