LAUTLOS Report post Posted May 17, 2016 6 years and 11 months ago I bought a 2008 SL. 6 years and 10 months ago I then took delivery. On my first weekend I went on a 1,000 mi drive to Tahoe and into Nevada, which culminated with visits to Monitor Pass and Ebbetts Pass. I thought I'd drive maybe 7,500 miles a year and sell the car after about 12 to 18 months. I was wrong. So... what better way to spend a Friday the 13th than to re-trace my first road trip... and complete my 100,000th mile at the top of Monitor Pass. The big tree next to Kinney Reservoir right below Ebbetts Pass fell victim to a winter storm several years ago, but the somewhat smaller ones across the road are still there and doing well. The car is doing great for its age and all the use I have gotten out of it -- so far I cannot see myself parting with it anytime soon. It's still capable of 111 mpg. And it's still looking really good. So... here is to, well, who knows how many miles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Report post Posted May 17, 2016 That is fantastic. Very impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Congrats! Solid evidence that the Gallardo-series are bullet-proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted May 17, 2016 That's awesome! These cars love to be driven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Great story! Thanks for sharing. Here's to your next 100,000 miles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted May 17, 2016 I love your car, congrats on achieving that milestone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLA Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer Baker Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTruss Report post Posted May 17, 2016 That is awesome! Great to see a lamb 100k+ miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPERTT Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Congrats!! A ton of seat time in a stellar car!! Makes me realize I do not get mine out often enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted May 17, 2016 BTW when I read your thread title I thought you might have transposed the order of "high" and "mile" - and was expecting a completely different topic having to do with flying..... I can't be the only one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted May 17, 2016 BTW when I read your thread title I thought you might have transposed the order of "high" and "mile" - and was expecting a completely different topic having to do with flying..... I can't be the only one! I did the same thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtn Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Congratz! Thats the only right way of doing it. What's point of owning cars if not driving, life is short anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercar Ace Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Awesome story! Glad to see the car getting some proper life and driving! Cheers to the next 100k! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereiter Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Super! Drive to live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack Report post Posted May 17, 2016 Hats off to you - awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiatEliteMS Report post Posted May 18, 2016 Very impressive! How has your maintenance path been? How many clutches have you done? Etc. Its great evidence to prove that these cars LOVE to get driven. I tell people all the time, DRIVE YOUR CAR they hate to sit. That's when the issues start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAUTLOS Report post Posted May 18, 2016 > A ton of seat time in a stellar car!! yup, about 2500 hours of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAUTLOS Report post Posted May 18, 2016 > BTW when I read your thread title I thought you might have transposed the order of "high" and "mile" - and was expecting a completely different topic having to do with flying..... > > I can't be the only one! [innocent grin] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAUTLOS Report post Posted May 18, 2016 > Very impressive! How has your maintenance path been? I have a spreadsheet that captures every cent I spend on the car. If people truly care, then I can try to find some time to sum things up a bit. > How many clutches have you done? Etc. I'm on my original clutch. Which shouldn't be surprising -- I use the clutch to get going, and to shift into the higher gears, to drive long distances. So I don't crawl around. At 97.5k miles this spring I was at 4.8 mm -- so the math says I will likely make it to 110k miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted May 18, 2016 I read this as "I joined the Mile High Club." Never mind... Carry on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted May 19, 2016 Amazing! I love your pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted May 20, 2016 This is great to see. Keep enjoying the car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickness Report post Posted June 15, 2016 > Very impressive! How has your maintenance path been? I have a spreadsheet that captures every cent I spend on the car. If people truly care, then I can try to find some time to sum things up a bit. > How many clutches have you done? Etc. I'm on my original clutch. Which shouldn't be surprising -- I use the clutch to get going, and to shift into the higher gears, to drive long distances. So I don't crawl around. At 97.5k miles this spring I was at 4.8 mm -- so the math says I will likely make it to 110k miles. I apologize if this creates clutter but I am unable to PM, likely due to being a new member... I am planning to finally make the jump into a Gallardo in the near future and I am doing as much research as I can. I would very much be interested in your maintenance costs if you don't mind sharing. It's crazy that you are on the original clutch, this is an e-gear right? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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