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"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 01/25/2018 at 18:00 • Filed to: Sasha the TSX

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My TSX just rolled over 195,000, which means I’ve put 7500 miles on it since I bought it in June (although I only put ~150 miles on it the first month). Just some notes and random thoughts about it below:

Surprisingly good on the highway, considering the larger wheels (with little sidewall) and the stiffer suspension. In fact, the highway is where I’ve racked up a large majority of those miles.

My average fuel economy has been about 24 mpg, which is decent since I drive a good mix of city and highway. Best tank was 28 mpg (almost entirely highway), worst was 19 (mostly hooning and city driving on new tires).

So far the only expenses have been tires, gas, and insurance. No problems at all (knock on wood). $425 for BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S tires, $20.16 for a patch when one got a hole, [redacted] for insurance, ~$935 on gas, and $4000.13 for the car. It costs approximately $0.40/mile.

I’m only 400 miles away from putting on more miles than the 1st owner.

I still need to fix the headliner, it’s falling down in the back.

While 400+ hp is fun, 200 hp is plenty. It won’t get you in too much trouble but the engine is a real gem.

I wish it didn’t have a radio that’s built in with the dash trim, I’d love to upgrade to something with Bluetooth (and maybe even Apple CarPlay) but the only custom surround I see is ridiculously expensive ($300).

Also I just noticed, I’ve put a little over 1000 miles on it in 22 days.

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/25/2018 at 18:15

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Between my GSR, the Gvr-4 and the 328i, I’ve pretty much decided I never need better than a 14lb/hp ratio. They are all about that mark. I think the TSX is as well.

Slow(ish) car fast is the best.

interstate366, now In The Industry > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/25/2018 at 18:50

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I’m about to hit 5000 with mine, will do so sometime next week on my trip to Charlotte. My commute is very short. Interestingly, my observed gas mileage (as reported by the car itself) is mid-high 20s, even though the 2nd gen weighs a few dozen pounds more. Maybe that extra gear helping out?

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/25/2018 at 18:56

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definitely the extra gear plus my less efficient cruising speed of around 80, which means my rpms are about 2750

interstate366, now In The Industry > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/25/2018 at 19:13

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Still lower than what I’m doing at those speeds. At 70 I’m just going over 3000. For the most part I’ve stayed within eastern Virginia though, and places where traffic even lets you go that fast are uncommon.

Under_Score > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/25/2018 at 19:32

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I’ve put about 8,000 since early May. Some guys I watch on YouTube are in college and still manage to put 15,000+ miles on their cars per year!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Under_Score 01/25/2018 at 20:23

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I’m actually in college and at this rate i’ll be there!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/25/2018 at 20:24

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i forgot you lived in Virginia, I’m in illinois and the cops don’t care i’ve passed them doing 78/79 and they don’t even blink

interstate366, now In The Industry > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/25/2018 at 20:29

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It really isn’t as bad as the FP makes it out to be, but there is a real presence. I’ve had cops pass me when I was doing 75, but other than occasional jumps onto 295, I quite simply haven’t traveled anywhere that, due to traffic volume, even allows you to travel above 70.

BeaterGT > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 08:37

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How do you like those tires? Do they seem on the loud side to you?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 09:16

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My Focus just passed 180,000km

And that means I’ve put about 44,000km on it over the last 2 years.

Maintenance, repairs and upgrades are costing me an average of about CAD$150/month (about US$120/month).

I’m probably gonna have to replace it within a year or two since the rust is getting worse. As it is, I already have to use a piece of wood when I jack up the car so the jack won’t go through the rocker panel.... which already happened once.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 01/26/2018 at 09:28

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yeah, I have a feeling rust will be a problem on this soon enough. There’s some on most body panels, nothing real bad yet, but i’m also not planning on keeping for more than 4 more years.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > BeaterGT 01/26/2018 at 09:32

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maybe a tiny bit? it’s hard to tell, since my last tires were so bad and hondas/acuras typically have a lot of tire noise. but it doesn’t seem excessive. only things is that you’ll get slightly worse fuel economy (like 0.5-1 mpg less) and they wear quicker than a more normal touring tire.

BeaterGT > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 09:36

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Gotcha, I have them on my Legacy GT but haven’t had another tire to compare to yet. Reminds me I should probably rotate soon...

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 10:54

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I just realized I wrote 180,000km when it’s actually 280,000km

Under_Score > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 11:11

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How? I sometimes drive 70+ miles a day once I’m home from school (100+mile drive) and I still don’t manage these big league mileage numbers.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 01/26/2018 at 11:12

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that’s just under 175k in freedom units, not too shabby. what year is it?

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Under_Score 01/26/2018 at 11:16

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i’m 170 miles from home (roughly) and out of all my friends, only 5 have cars. plus i like driving just for the sake of driving, it’s a great stress reducer for me

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 11:51

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2005 Focus Wagon SE... manual transmission, Mazda-based 2L 4cyl and was recently assessed as being “structurally poor” by a mechanic at Canadian Tire. And the syncros for 1st and 5th gears are worn and can be a stubborn... especially before the car warms up.

interstate366, now In The Industry > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/26/2018 at 12:07

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It’s 16-17, depending on transmission. The 2nd gen is a little higher since it weighs about 70 more pounds.

Under_Score > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 01/26/2018 at 15:08

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I’m that way, too. I don’t do very much at school, though, but I am a little extra (I go to a grocery store almost 20 miles away one way instead of the Walmart a few miles away).