Broke 140k in the MR2 this morning. What's OPPO's odo at?

"Reigntastic" (reigntastic)
03/20/2014 at 12:01 • Filed to: None

Not bad for a forced induction engine that hasn't been rebuilt yet. So far, in the last 2 years I've managed to put 9k miles on it, not terrible, but not ideal. How many miles do you have on your DD, and what is it?

DISCUSSION (100)

case-sensitive > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:05

Had 180k on my vw tdi just before I sold it. Now my audi has 89k.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:05

Wife's '08 Enclave - 43,xxx miles
Grimace (1981 Celica) - 27,xxx miles
Aces (1981 Celica) - (1)69,xxx miles (need to verify with the PO)

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:06

I have 161,000 on my 2003 s2000. Only about 5 of those are mine.

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:06

My M3 is at 199,1xx

Party-vi > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:07

134k (ish), '02 BMW 330Ci. I put 22k or 23k on it since I purchased it last March. A definite upgrade over my old Cherokee.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:07

My 88 Supercharged MR2 has over 205k miles on the original motor. It's had head work but to my knowledge the pistons and rings are original.

My 86 Cressida Wagon has around 165k

Agrajag > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:09

1982 240d - 178k
1994 Caprice - 114K
2009 GTI - 66K

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:09

1996 328i is at 182,000

Roundbadge > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:11

My recently purchased 2005 Taco is a little over 97800.

Much more impressive is the gf's 210K '97 Saturn SC1.

The 2005 Malibu Maxx is at around 78K.

Big Bubba Ray > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:13

Rolled my OB over to 130,000 last week immediately after changing the oil. That felt pretty good.

The Baja Bug finally hit 90,000 yesterday when I was cruising around.

Sn210 > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:13

My 08 TL has about 66,000 miles, which is what my 08 civic had on it when I traded it in. I bought the civic new, so it's like my civic just evolved into a TL

RazoE > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:14

144,750 give or take. I'll check it out later. 2003 IS300 5-speed

Reigntastic > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
03/20/2014 at 12:20

That's impressive for that little MR2. Such a cool car though, glad to see it being driven. I need more pictures of your Cressida Wagon though, I haven't had my fix in a while.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:20

198.xxx or 199.xx on my 1986 Celica coupe. I put about 250 kms on it since I bought it.

It has been sitting for 16 years before I got it.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:20

Technically not my car, but the car with the highest mileage in the household is the '04 Jetta TDI with just under 95K miles.

Reigntastic > RazoE
03/20/2014 at 12:21

That's a nice car. Friend of mine has the IS300 with an auto and I rib him relentlessly for it.

Reigntastic > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
03/20/2014 at 12:21

That's a long time to sit. What maintenance have you done so far?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:22

relevent:

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/high-mileage-c…

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 12:22

What year M3? That's a lot of miles for any M3 as far as I'm concerned, I'm curious as to what maintenance it's gotten.

Reigntastic > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
03/20/2014 at 12:23

Yeah, I don't have shit on those guys. I sit currently in 57th place, although this is one competition I'm content with losing.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:23

2501 on my 2013 Civic... just hit it this morning driving to school

Reigntastic > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
03/20/2014 at 12:24

That Celica is practically new... I have to see some pictures, I'm sure it's glorious.

RazoE > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:29

They're amazing cars.

Mathias Rios > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:31

214k

Reigntastic > Party-vi
03/20/2014 at 12:31

That's a lot of mileage to put on a car in a year. What commute do you have?

Reigntastic > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
03/20/2014 at 12:31

Practically just finished breaking it in :)

Reigntastic > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
03/20/2014 at 12:32

How much work have you found that it requires at that amount of mileage? I like the idea of getting a BMW around that age, but I'm not sure about it.

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:33

1995. Yes, it's a lot of miles and I'm struggling to keep up. Maintenance was not ideal for the first half of its life.

Party-vi > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:34

Baltimore beltway to the DC beltway. 40.1 miles each way, 5 days a week. Plus site visits to and from Ft Meade a few times a month. It's actually not a bad commute, just tedious.

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 12:36

MMM that's one of my favorite years though. BMWs tend to have a bad rep for PO's ignoring maintenance.

What's broken on it so far?

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:37

Grimace is the second one from the left (Red Liftback).

Kinja'd!!!

It's not in as good of shape as you'd think, old seals + 12+ years sitting outside in the Seattle weather didn't treat the trunk area very well. Hence my new acquisition, Aces.

Kinja'd!!!

Reigntastic > Party-vi
03/20/2014 at 12:37

Yeah, definitely tedious. I'm doing about 30 miles round trip M-F right now, so I'm starting to look for a commuter vehicle that I won't feel bad about driving so much.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:38

Really depends on what the previous owners did to it. They will pretty much need a cooling system overhaul, and probably new O2 sensors and possibly new cats. The valve cover gaskets and timing chain tensioner seal will also probably need to be changed. Other than that, not much.

Reigntastic > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
03/20/2014 at 12:39

Aces must have crazy power, that's a lot of decal mods ;)

I've only ever seen a Celica of that model year once before in person though, and it was owned by the guy who sold me my MR2. Very unique cars, I like your collection.

Worn out seals are the bane of my existence. Engine seals are more serious, but even weather stripping can suck after a while.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:44

Those are all from the PO. I think he makes stickers on the side, and you might as well put your practice pieces on something!

I have 3 of them right now. 1979 Supra parts car, and the two 1981's.

The motor seals were dealt with by purchasing a very nice rebuilt 20/22R Hybrid. It's the weather seals that failed me on Grimace.

AutoSavant > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:45

Just broke 115k in my '05 GTO this morning.

Party-vi > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:46

Oddly enough the E46 has been pretty reliable for highway duties. Smooth and quiet ride, excellent audio system, and I'm getting an average of about 26-27 mpg. The Cherokee was lucky to break 22mpg if I kept my foot out of it (I could not). If you can afford a car payment, look at a Fiesta or something similar that gets good highway mileage. If not, there's no shame in driving a Civic.

Local Miata Bro > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:50

Kinja'd!!!

took this yesterday

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:51

Yeah there are not a lot of nice examples left. Also very few people who enjoy the E36. Anyway... I'm in the long, slow process of replacing both front struts as one is on the verge of failure, ignition tumbler doesn't work so that's wired up to toggle switches, there's a slight fuel leak on the top seal of one injector, already tried to fix it once and trying again next month. The all-too-common lifter tick, which goes away if I keep it brimming with oil. Weird electrical problem, some sort of phantom power draw means I have to jump it almost once per day unless I charge it overnight. That's been the most frustrating problem. Passenger window doesn't roll down. Someday I'll buy a new regulator motor for it and spend a weekend fixing it. A few minor cosmetic issues that can be fixed. That's about it. Other than that, superb little car.

ksmay71 > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:52

2000 Cadillac SLS - 117,000 miles. Purchased under 2 years ago with 74,000 miles.

Reigntastic > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
03/20/2014 at 12:54

Not too bad. I'll have to see if I can find one with the expensive maintenance already out of the way.

MountainCommand > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
03/20/2014 at 12:55

disregard.

Edit: is that an oem louver?

MountainCommand > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:56

76k on the lude.

Reigntastic > Party-vi
03/20/2014 at 12:57

I've been seriously considering the Fiesta. It's not a "cool" car, but it'll probably double my MPG compared to the MR2 and I can get one manual equipped. Really my only qualms with them are that they are FWD, and really aren't something I'd want to keep very long.

I'm ok with buying either used or new, but for a new car to really be worth it to me, I want it to be something I'm content with long term. I need to get my ass up and moving and go and test drive one.

Justino6969 > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:57

2001 VW Jetta 1.8t Wolfsburg - 141,000

Mercedes Streeter > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 12:58

Vehicles in my immediate family:

2012 fortwo (mine) - 41,500 miles (I bought it new two years ago)

2003 Envoy XL (Mum) - 218,000 miles

2002 Grand Am (Pop) - 106,000 miles

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 12:59

Already starting to sound like my MR2... I'm not sure why I like the E36, they don't tend to get much love yet. That's probably why.

Once I buy a house I can't wait to have a storage space for project cars. I miss it.

Reigntastic > Mercedes Streeter
03/20/2014 at 13:00

You're literally the first Fortwo owner I've met on oppositelock. What do you think of the transmission?

Reigntastic > ksmay71
03/20/2014 at 13:01

Those are priced really nicely right now, I've had my eye on them.

Party-vi > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:01

My GF regrets not getting a Fiesta. Then again she did buy an Insight, so I think the regret would be there regardless.

Look for a used Fiesta - or, find a Fiat 500 Abarth for sale at $6k off sticker price. That would be fun!

Reigntastic > Party-vi
03/20/2014 at 13:03

I'll have to see if I can find a used Fiesta with a manual nearby. I can't do a Fiat, I'm normally not too picky with my cars but that's one I really wouldn't want to be seen in.

Jayhawk Jake > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:08

10,600 or so in my Sonic.

I've never had a car with more than 50,000 miles. I've only ever had 3 cars in my possession though

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:14

It needed a inspection to make it legal again, so it had a new belt, secondhand battery, new fuel pump, some other tires and one front light bulb.

Frosted > case-sensitive
03/20/2014 at 13:15

114,9xxx almost at 115k. 03 XC70.

Mercedes Streeter > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:15

I think I'm the only fortwo owner on Oppo right now! Everyone else has driven one, owned a previous generation model, or tools around in one of the awful Car2Go models.

The transmission is a mixed bag. There are things to love about it, and there are things to not like. I learned to drive Manual in a Saturn, so the smart's shifting isn't something that bothers me.

The only thing I don't like about the transmission is the newest version of Automatic Mode. When the U.S. versions of the car were first released, the transmissions were programmed for maximum fuel economy. This meant that unless you put the pedal down far, it would stay in whatever gear it was in.

Of course, after receiving bad review after bad review (about how slow the car is), the heads at smart USA decided to have the transmissions reprogrammed to provide maximum power when necessary. So all older cars got a free "update" and all new cars came from the factory with the update already installed.

The effect is very annoying. It'll downshift for just about everything including minor bumps in the road.

So I drive mine 100% in Manual Mode. Not only is it more fun, but it also allows me to have full control over the gear switching and pretty respectable fuel economy (my highest was 53 mpg)

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:16

Yeah, that's one decent reason. I like them because they're easier to find in manual than an E46, still very comfortable and not too heavy to go fast without using up all your gas. Plus I like understated bodies.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:20

99.7k on a 2000 Mustang GT.

JGrabowMSt > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:20

SL600 just rolled over 96k last night (around 50ish over now)

Neon just rolled over 113k last week (now has about a hundred and change over)

hethoughtofcars > Party-vi
03/20/2014 at 13:26

You are getting 26+ mpg with an e46? In Washington, DC? That's crazy impressive. I had a 2000 323Ci (with an entire 170hp) and 23 was about the best I could do commuting in Portland.

ksmay71 > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:33

I got mine - 1 owner, old lady who died - for $4,000. Just watch out for the head gasket failures. They're not super common, but they're almost super common. In fact, find one that has already been fixed properly with block inserts.

feather-throttle-not-hair > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:34

Just under 40k on my 06 350z.

RPM esq. > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:36

Just broke 40k a couple weeks ago. E46 M3.

feather-throttle-not-hair > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
03/20/2014 at 13:36

You win

Party-vi > hethoughtofcars
03/20/2014 at 13:40

Not in DC. I see around 22mpg if I'm tooling around the city. My trip is about 35 miles highway. The best I've seen is almost 500 miles on a full tank, which was close to 29mpg. Usually if I don't mess around and stick to the speed limit I will see closer to 27mpg. The 3.0L is quite an efficient engine.

Reigntastic > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
03/20/2014 at 13:43

Not bad at all, that's less than I'd really expect. I'd be surprised if you didn't have a few gremlins come up down the line, to be honest.

Reigntastic > Mercedes Streeter
03/20/2014 at 13:44

Yeah, I'd heard really bad things about their auto. Does it ever override your shifts when in manumatic mode?

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 13:45

I like the E46 as well, but they are poster children for abused cars. You are correct, tons of them come with the DSG as well, which is a dealbreaker.

Reigntastic > ksmay71
03/20/2014 at 13:46

Excellent advice, thank you.

Reigntastic > RPM esq.
03/20/2014 at 13:48

Very nice, have any pictures? I really like E46 M3s. I've only driven the E90, but I'm definitely looking for the opportunity to have a go in the E46, E36, and E30.

Scary__goongala! > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:48

just over 105k on my 83' w123 300TD

Mercedes Streeter > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:49

Nope! Yeah, Auto Mode has its perks but mainly I use Manual Mode. I even swapped out my shift knob for an eight ball so it feels really nice using it too.

In all honesty though, the car isn't nearly as bad as American reviewers make it out to be. Automatic Mode is actually usable too once you adapt to its algorithm.

Reigntastic > Mercedes Streeter
03/20/2014 at 13:50

That's cool then. Always pissed me off when my dad's auto 335D or 328i were unresponsive or overrode a shift.

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:51

Precisely. A manual E46 in good condition will cost you a ridiculous amount of money. Same with an E30 now. A manual E36 can be had for a good price still, and it's still pretty easy to maintain and repair and supercharge, if you must have all the power.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 13:53

I hope not, but probably yes..

The car does have some trouble starting sometimes, but that might be because the car is only driven once a week. (I don´t have a driver license)

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 13:58

if you must have all the power.

Is that even a question!?

Reigntastic > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
03/20/2014 at 13:59

Yeah, running it more regularly can help. Check our your ignition system, that can make a difference.

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 14:00

Yes. Slow car fast > fast car slow, and all of that. I enjoy the amount of power the M3 makes, and would only want to boost it about 40-50hp.

Reigntastic > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 14:01

Power to weight is really what's important. It's a fairly small car and has a very healthy amount of power for any sort of city or highway driving you could do. I agree that it's very adequate.

ddavidn > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 14:04

Mine is just fine for me, and I'm sure that I'm down on power compared to one with less miles. I suppose if I turn it into a racecar, a supercharger would be on the table again...

RPM esq. > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 14:33

I do!

Kinja'd!!!

Reigntastic > RPM esq.
03/20/2014 at 14:35

Looks fantastic, man. Love the wheels and the stance.

RPM esq. > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 14:37

Thanks!

RPM esq. > ddavidn
03/20/2014 at 14:40

Stop this at once. You're starting to convince me that a high-mileage 90s M-car isn't a terrible idea. Think I can convince my wife that an E34 M5 is a better, safer winter car than my E46 M3?

f86sabre > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 14:51

135k on my 2003 Evo VIII. Forced induction as well.

MPA > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 15:41

'09 Accent - 43,234 as of 3/11

'06 Corvette - 36,711 as of last night

Reigntastic > f86sabre
03/20/2014 at 16:17

Excellent taste, those are some of my favorite. Stock?

Reigntastic > MPA
03/20/2014 at 16:18

I just kind of want to have your Corvette. I hope you understand.

f86sabre > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 16:30

Yeah. Probably one of the few stock '03s around. I'm waiting for the Smithsonian to call wanting it for the museum as a reference example.

Reigntastic > f86sabre
03/20/2014 at 16:32

Haha, you and me both. Got any pictures?

MPA > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 16:39

It's my 1st, so I fully understand.

I've only had it a week, it replaced an '06 Miata. Doesn't handle as quickly as the Miata, but OMG lol.

I have a cat-back (SLP Loud Mouth II), Vararam cold air intake and a JVC DVD head unit awaiting install, and the windows will be tinted tomorrow.

Kinja'd!!!

Reigntastic > MPA
03/20/2014 at 16:57

My uncle has an '06 in Daytona Orange, such a nice car. I've been seriously looking at getting a vette to replace my MR2, but I honestly just don't think I have it in me to bring myself to sell my MR2 yet. Would probably make sense to wait until my insurance goes down a bit more though, since I'm not even 20 yet. Being 19 and driving a corvette seems like it would be entertaining, though.

BTW, your car is gorgeous. Keep posting pictures whenever you install any mods, I really like it.

MPA > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 17:12

Thanks - and I love the color too. I had a Saturn SC1 a few years back that was very similar to this color.

I will definitely post pics as the mods get installed.

Reigntastic > MPA
03/20/2014 at 17:21

I look forward to them. So few cars I see on the road have any color now anyways. How often can you honestly say you see an orange car? Any color is a good thing to me.

ddavidn > RPM esq.
03/20/2014 at 17:47

It is a terrible idea. Very terrible. Do it!!! Of course the E34 is better and safer. It has more doors!

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 19:05

I haven't done much to it in a while. Now that it's low it's pretty much where I wanted it from the beginning. I'd love to put an exhaust on it but since I'm probably going back to school this summer I need to save my money. You can see my whole build here:

http://cressidaforums.forumotion.com/t134-1986-mx72…

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > MountainCommand
03/20/2014 at 19:22

On both cars, yes. I have on on the Supra as well.

f86sabre > Reigntastic
03/20/2014 at 23:00

Kinja'd!!!

A few years ago...

Echo51 > Reigntastic
03/21/2014 at 17:32

My car's odo rolls over at 100k, so assuming it did 200k before i got it, im just a little past 240k, which i somehow missed? Sad :(

langadamd > Reigntastic
03/21/2014 at 17:44

I'm pushing about 135,500 in my '05 Sabb 93

cklaubur > Reigntastic
03/21/2014 at 21:24

301,000 on a '97 Ford Escort.