How many miles have you driven ?

[Neil]

From my first 1969 Ford Escort 1.1L to my last purchase the s2000 trying to calculate / estimating approximatly in the region of 390,000 miles.
How far have you guys driven ?
( excludes driving the wife, kids, or other family members including pets up the wall )


Neil

[DJJSR]

12k per year x 42 years driving = 504,000.

Plus about 2000 1/4 mile passes.

[philiam]

Conservatively probably a million. Most likely more.

[Java Junky]

Probably less'n Phil, likely more'n Don (if you don't add in all'z 1/4 miles).

If I can add in the bikez I kin get up'ta some pretty serious numberz.
I did figure my total bike mileage once as jus' shy'a 400,000.
Since Stewie, I've only added about 15,000 bikin' miles to that.
'Think Stewie'z turned me inta whut I alwayz poked fun at: a fair-weather biker. (N' truth be told, with'z liddle ridin'z I'm doon lately, I'm probably jus' barely a fair fair-weather rider)

[H20]

I tried to figure it out, betweek bikes, cars and trucks, But my brain started hurting. Couldnt remember how long I drove trucks, and work sometimes was over 50 miles one way, And I rode sometimes hundreds of miles per weekend for fun for years and I cant remember what was for dinner last night. AHHHH!
Why dont ya just put me in a round room and tell me to sit in the CORNER. That will keep me off the streets for a while!
Middle age aint what it's cracked up to be I tell ya.

[Java Junky]

Misery does love company H2, 'cause without that previously-figgered bike mileage, 'ain't godd'a clue really.
(So that'z how they kept doon'att to me eh? All'a time it wuzz'a round room?)

[bbcricketta]

a question like this makes me wish i had kept a log book.

i estimate between 475,000 and 600,000 but probably not close to either.

[Neil]

At 24,900 miles around the world, Iv'e been around at least 15 times, and just turning the corner at South Africa.......

[DJJSR]

Originally Posted by Neil

At 24,900 miles around the world, Iv'e been around at least 15 times, and just turning the corner at South Africa.......

Neil, I've been thinking of driving around the world and, since you're experienced at this, I have a few questions......

1) How did you get your car to float? Is the floatation device an option from Honda or do I need to go aftermarket? Prefer oem if possible.
2) Do you get much water through the air filter? I've heard that submersion in salt water may cause the throttle body to stick, is that true? Do you think a CAI would make it worse?
3) Do you think it's possible to mount an outboard on a rear wing, if it's carbon fiber?
4) Does a flounder swimming up your exhaust and getting stuck in the cat cause a CEL?
5) Should I change tire pressures?

Thanks

[Java Junky]

Okay.
Who wuz supposed ta'be watchin' him?

You're a truly warped individual Don.
Don't pay any attention'ta them. Stay off yer medz.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Neil, I've been thinking of driving around the world and, since you're experienced at this, I have a few questions......

1) How did you get your car to float? Is the floatation device an option from Honda or do I need to go aftermarket? Prefer oem if possible.
2) Do you get much water through the air filter? I've heard that submersion in salt water may cause the throttle body to stick, is that true? Do you think a CAI would make it worse?
3) Do you think it's possible to mount an outboard on a rear wing, if it's carbon fiber?
4) Does a flounder swimming up your exhaust and getting stuck in the cat cause a CEL?
5) Should I change tire pressures?

Thanks

By adding a 3/8" marine plywood rudder operated from the "roof down" position, and inflating Hellium in the tires .........your all set ( make sure you use wet weather tires, better grip on the water )

Neil

[H20]

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Neil, I've been thinking of driving around the world and, since you're experienced at this, I have a few questions......

1) How did you get your car to float? Is the floatation device an option from Honda or do I need to go aftermarket? Prefer oem if possible.
2) Do you get much water through the air filter? I've heard that submersion in salt water may cause the throttle body to stick, is that true? Do you think a CAI would make it worse?
3) Do you think it's possible to mount an outboard on a rear wing, if it's carbon fiber?
4) Does a flounder swimming up your exhaust and getting stuck in the cat cause a CEL?
5) Should I change tire pressures?

Thanks

OK that was really good. I rarely actually DO laugh out loud..but I just did. That and that funny looking avatar guy tag teamed me I guess.
Why not show an avatar of yourself like I do so's all the girls can see how handsome you are??

[TheSoundMan21]

estimating I have only been driving for a little less than 8years and at almost 35k miles a year that comes to 280,000 not bad for less than 8years if I have to say so myself.

hmm i wonder......yep at an estimated figure I have spend $23,048 in gas.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by H20

Why not show an avatar of yourself like I do so's all the girls can see how handsome you are??

OK that made me laugh out loud with your avatar next to it!




Oh, uh, if that's really your picture, then, uh, no offense intended, it was, uh, just a funny moment...

[Vezna31]

Let's see:

Father's '87 Dodge Shadow - about 25k
'89 Hyundai Excel - 107k
'94 Plymouth Duster - 106k
'95 Z28 - 45k
'95 CBR 900 - 1k
'01 S2000 - 109k
Various other cars & rental cars - about 5k or so

Totals about 400k miles

Not bad for being 37 years old and driving for 20 years

[doc0943]

My S now has over 70,000 and I bought it used in 2005 with only 6,000 miles on the car.That would be 64,000 miles in a little over 3 yrs. My 92 lexus ES300 had over 300,000 miles when we sold that one. Do the maintenance and it seems like these cars will run long time.

[Dr. Jimbo]

I saw on the news today that a guy just passed over 1 million miles on his 1983 Lincoln. He drives a lot cross-country. I didn't think a 1980's Ford product would last that long.

[Vezna31]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I saw on the news today that a guy just passed over 1 million miles on his 1983 Lincoln. He drives a lot cross-country. I didn't think a 1980's Ford product would last that long.

Yeah, but his repair bills might be 8 times higher than if he had been driving a 1983 Honda Accord. Anything can last that long if you keep fixing it. Maybe he's a mechanic and does all the work himself saving thousands of dollars on labor charges.

[Swingle1]

Geez. I'm jealous at some of the low mileage guys. In 27 years of driving, I don't think I've ever put less than 20K/yr on a vehicle. This year should be better since I live about 3 miles from the office now.

[Dr. Jimbo]

I live 6 miles from the office and I still manage 20k/year.

[Swingle1]

Yep. I'm cutting it close to that too. Closer to the office, but farther from the airport!

[H20]

Originally Posted by Scooter

OK that made me laugh out loud with your avatar next to it!




Oh, uh, if that's really your picture, then, uh, no offense intended, it was, uh, just a funny moment...

I don't get it..

NO thats not my picture. It's the late Marty Feldman.

[DJJSR]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I live 6 miles from the office and I still manage 20k/year.

You get lost easily don't you, Doc?

[jagg]

I've been driving almost 6 years since I got my permit.

logged almost 20,000 miles so far.

jagg

[gomarlins3]

I wouldn't have the first clue. I can go back and get the odometer readings from all of the cars since about 1994 (maintenance log books that I still have), but before that would be a guess.

[Java Junky]

Maintenance logz??????
Is there any further doubt about why his car alwayz lookz so clean'r why his how-toz're so impeccably done?
(I'll bet the button-down collar'd shirt that he put on after he took the infamous "tee-shirt in 20 degreez" had a pocket-protector inn'itt.)

[gomarlins3]

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Maintenance logz??????

Yes, I am actually a little upset with myself that I do not have all of them from the past.

I just went out and counted and I have 10 of the last 11 vehicle's books. Any from before 1990 are gone, bummer. There would have only been three before that anyway, but it would have been nice to view them.

On a side note, I still have all of the gas receipts from my senior year. Remember the three piece carbon credit card papers that were placed over your card as the machine was run back and forth over them. I have all of the top pages from that year.

Yes, I have a sickness.

[Java Junky]

Recognizin'att'cha godd'a problem'z a step in'a right direction Go.
Though, as Oscar ta your Felix . . . this end'a the spectrum ain't any more normal'n'itt'z'a hell'uv'alot less neat.
(But, no kiddin'??? Yer senior year gas receiptz??? Maybe two pocket-protectorz.)

[philiam]

We have a serious case of OCD here! Maybe a pill could help.

[flyingarmadillo]

Conservatively, 1.5 million. I have yet to get rid of a car with less than 150K on it and not counting the minivan the ex took, that's 8 cars, one of which had 280K when I gave it to my daughter. The S2000 is new so that doesn't count, and I still have the Nissan Frontier w/ 192K.
(Math: 150K X 7+280K+192K = 1.52 million)

That's also not counting rental cars or company vehicles which would probably add another 100K or so. FWIW, that's about 40K/year. I am not a professioanl driver, I just get around alot and have a job that takes a lot of driving.

[Swingle1]

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Yes, I am actually a little upset with myself that I do not have all of them from the past.

I just went out and counted and I have 10 of the last 11 vehicle's books. Any from before 1990 are gone, bummer. There would have only been three before that anyway, but it would have been nice to view them.

On a side note, I still have all of the gas receipts from my senior year. Remember the three piece carbon credit card papers that were placed over your card as the machine was run back and forth over them. I have all of the top pages from that year.

Yes, I have a sickness.

Holy Cow!! Please tell me this was not your senior year of HIGH SCHOOL? Including college, how many times have you moved- taking the receipts with you?

[Java Junky]

Swing, go'n check back to any'a Go'z photo how-toz'r live dangerously'n don a pair'a shadez'n check oud'a flick'uv any'uv'izz ridez.
He could have the receiptz from'izz diaper service neatly filed away'z far'z I'm concerned.
(But, I'd really rather not know if you do Go.)

[Swingle1]

I know... but it's fascinating.

I've known people who were immaculate (dating one right now), and I've known people who kept stuff. I've just never known anyone who could do both at the same time.

[Mojo122384]

i think i have driven about 150k...i am 23 though...

[TheSoundMan21]

Originally Posted by Mojo122384

i think i have driven about 150k...i am 23 though...

dude I turn 24 on monday and I clocked in 280,000 must be my commute lol

[gomarlins3]

Originally Posted by Swingle1

Holy Cow!! Please tell me this was not your senior year of HIGH SCHOOL? Including college, how many times have you moved- taking the receipts with you?

Sad to say, but yes, it was high school. I have moved, oh about 15 times since then. They are in a picture album of school pictures that started in kindergarten and went through high school. Each year had a place for a picture, questions on the back, and a pocket for small keep-sakes.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Neil

From my first 1969 Ford Escort 1.1L to my last purchase the s2000 trying to calculate / estimating approximatly in the region of 390,000 miles.
How far have you guys driven ?

Well, let's see 42 years of driving and probably average 15K miles a year....hummm I think that would be 630K miles. AND, never an accident or a speeding ticket!

Which gives me the idea of a new thread or two:

What is your BEST speeding ticket "story"

or

How many tickets have you gotten?

or

What is your best excuse to a cop who was going to give you a ticket?

I'm too chicken to start any of 'em............go for it!

[DJJSR]

Originally Posted by Pablo

Well, let's see 42 years ......... AND, never an accident or a speeding ticket!

Oooooo, bad thing to say, Pab. Get ready, you jinxed yourself. (or you can go back and edit your post, but hurry)

[Vezna31]

Tickets? Oh boy...I've gotten a ticket in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and California.

Somehow through all of them this is the first time in my life that I have had points on my license (from the CA speeding ticket I got recently). Out of state tickets never transferred points so I was always good to go and of the 3 tickets I had in PA, one got fixed because my dad knew someone, the other 2, I was written a lesser ticket than speeding that had no points. Both of those tickets were exactly 1 week apart.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by H20

I don't get it..

NO thats not my picture. It's the late Marty Feldman.

Hah, I know, it was a joke... Sigh, that's why I don't do stand-up.