Plus its more fun when you come back to driving the G after been in a beatup.

 

Seriously, what's the point of buying a car if you don't want to drive it? I can understand if you already have a beater (truck, suv, minivan, insert less fun car to drive here) and have some extra cash and buy something cool just to have fun on the weekends. But I don't get this whole "saving miles" stuff. Maybe I'm a bit extreme, but I just broke 20K on my 2006 over the weekend. It was one of the first off the truck, but still, its a lot of miles I know. But I bought it, its mine, don't intend to sell it (ever really, but I know things change), so I'm gonna keep driving it. I suggest you do the same, unless you're talking about a lease in which case that's just no fun at all...

 

Please don't get me wrong. Not saying our G's are a POS or we shouldn't treat it with respect, but it's not a Ferrari or a Porsche 911. It's not even a BMW M car or a Mercedes AMG.

Don't worry about putting mileage on your G. It's meant to be driven.

 

you can always buy a beater. But you'll miss driving the g. Seriously the sound of the exhaust always brings a smile to my face.

 

the G is built to cover long distances comfortable, quickly, and reliably. unless you're continuously facing inclement road conditions, let it do its job. this is what you paid for.

 

i place mine in the garage on the weekdays and will only drive it on weekends or on really nic weekdays. I have a 2000 civic ex auto (got it when i was 16) as my beater.

 

It's only a G, its not like you are driving some million dollar Bugatti...

 

I feel your pain bro. I drive the same amount too and I have almost 30,000 miles (400 short) within 16 months

 

I drive about the same distance as you, it really does add up which means mre frequent oil changes and services. I have a 2002 jeep wrangler I drive at least once a week and during the rainy season. It saves miles, plus I can park wherever I want! I love the freedom of parking anywhere and not worrying about it. It's not a beater, but because of the lift kit and big tires most cars can't door ding it. It might make more sence to get something a little more economical, you never know when the oil companies will decide were not paying enough for fuel again and give us a little hike. The jeep doesn't get any better mileage that the G because of the tires and lift. Now that fuel has dropped you might be able to get a better deal on an economy car.
Lisa

 

I bought a beater. $2000 for my father's 97 Grand Prix. It does a lot of my daily commuting, and all of the driving during winter.

I have 19800 miles on my 04, that I bought in May of 04.

I miss driving the G in the winter, but I know it will last a lot longer not going through MI winters

 

I like the beater idea. And who says your beater cant be fun? Mine is a 1992 VW Corrado SLC. That thing is super fun to drive and looks good too! I think I bought it for $3200?

 

I guess its the anticipation of getting back into my G is the thrill I'm looking forward to, maybe I get bored easily. That and those expensive a$$ oil changes. I just paid $137 for my 15k oil change. Dunno.

 

Geez35,
I dunno bout you... but thats what comes with the purchase... special tires,
premium gas, regular oil changes, and with that you get to DRIVE your car.
Mine gets driven in rain ,sleet, snow, summer heat... botttom line, I bought mine to drive it.. I do over a hundred miles a day. and have yet to regret it
my G purchase...

 

I'm guessing that this G will be my beater once I get close to the end of the lease...maybe

 

I was talking to someone (female) about the same thing the other day and what she said was right. As long as you plan on keeping the car and do your regular service why save the miles. I just got mine in May and have 7,000 mile on it. I keep think that I should cut back but why bother.. I drive my "G" everywhere...