114 days

[WESHOOT2]

Since my TPMS is disabled, the system precludes viewing the MPG screen.

I check my mileage with the miles-driven/gallons-used method; the trip meters still work.

[WESHOOT2]

Last tank Shell premium 28.5 MPG. 159,851 miles.

And that's with the studded Goodyear snows still on it

[KuroNekko]

I average 80 mph and see a constant 27, or greater, mpg.

Drop your speed to 65~70 and you will easily see low to mid 30's. My 6 speed GTS got an average of 34 MPG on a steady drive down to Richmond, VA and back. Given you have an S with smaller wheels, you probably could do even better.

[WESHOOT2]

1,616 days 160,160 miles
No shit.


Consider, if you will.....


...the serendipitous nature of this exact moment in car-life.

But enough nattering, let's chat about the Kizashi; mine, specifically.
I still have done nothing to it service-wise. No belts, hoses, battery (except in one fob).
No repairs.
And this becomes even more meaningful when the way I drive it is factored in. I pound the crap out of it.
Yet it still suspends and dampens wheel inputs, still steers razor-sharp, still moves rapidly forward when well-prodded, and still gave me 26.5 MPG on my last tank (Shell premium), even though 'floored' is its common prod.
Needs brakes again; BFD. Since I live and drive in 'elevation' (again: I drive like a dangerous idiot. I even scare myself. Often.), it's more than just reasonable life.
Oh, and now that I'm getting comfortable with it, it slides marvelously!


So I figured I'd share my literal joy with my ownership experience so far; my Kizashi, at this point, owes me nothing.






brain damage still present

[Ronzuki]

To say, someday, that you will completely miss this car will be an enormous understatement.

[WESHOOT2]

To say, someday, that you will completely miss this car will be an enormous understatement

You, sir, are correct.



Unless, of course, I get something better.....

[Ronzuki]

At a normal working man's wages, what possibly could that be?

[Triggerhappy]

You are lucky not having to replace your battery yet. I had to replaced mine after 2.5 years and only 33k miles.

[WESHOOT2]

I don't know.
I'm thinking low mileage '13?

(I keep my battery well-charged by driving at 4,000--6,500 RPM all the time.........)

This morning, 160,462 miles, another flat, but at least it was still in the garage.

[Remav]

I don't know.
I'm thinking low mileage '13?

When you do eventually move on you should make 1 requirement of the new owner that they contintue to post here.
(Don't you have like a son or nephew or someone you can teach to drive & blog like crazy #HandMeDownKizzy)
I think the "lessons" might look something like this: