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!

 

You know miles is a relative term. Beautiful car and beautiful pics. Good to hear that the car has not caused trouble. Well built and well maintained. Hope you get many more joyful miles out of it.

 

That is fantastic. A great achievement. I have definitely done well over 100k miles in them, just not all on the same one!

 

very cool

 

Great to see this kind of use!

 

That's awesome! Someone who actually drove their car!

 

Very cool pics, you are in very small company of people who actually drive their car.
BTW, how do you manage to get 111 mpg?

 

Wow that is awesome! How was it from a maint. perspective, egear, etc. Assuming really good considering that you have 100k on it.


-Vin

 

incredible

drive it like it was intended.

cheers!

 

Have you had any repairs to the engine and trans?

 

Very nice, congrats

 

That is great. Built to be driven!