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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Some of you may know what to expect here. Crazy 9’s displayed across the odometer.

And then the 100,000 mile celebration including oil change #20 (with filter) and trans fluid change # 3.

I heard that MT-90 was being replaced by another Redline MTF product, so I bought enough on e-bay to last me through 300,000 miles. Here is the e-bay link if you want to stock up before it is discontinued.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360153102809&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
100K is about the distance around the world 4 times at the equator. All that distance with only 2 rear break adjustments, 20 oil changes, 2 sets of plugs and a lot of unnecessary mods. Best car so far.
ECONOMY

FUNCTIONALITY

COMFORTABILITY

RELIABILITY

Here is where I remind all box owners to change or install the CABIN AIR FILTER in that tray behind the glove box. For details and photos on where and how to pop off the glove box to access tray, see TECH thread called ‘Fabricate your own CABIN AIR FILTER’.
I also want to remind everyone with a spare tire to inflate it to 60 LBS so it will be useful if needed.
Thanks to all the SCION LIFERS that helped me select the right mods and install style and enjoy long life.
The END.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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congrats. man i want this thing lowered with some wheels so bad. it's got all the trinkets that fit it's style minus that. but clean box dude. can tell you take good care of it. keep it up and good luck towards 300k.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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congrats on 100k
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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box is really looking good for 100K miles on it. keep up the good work, i am about to hit 40K on my box and hope it looks as good as yours in 60K miles.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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Congrats on reaching the milestone! I had a 76' Corolla that went for 180K and lastly an 86' Camry that reached 167K before I got my 10' xB2. The Corolla was their absolute base model: 1188cc motor, 4 spd, non-reclining passenger seat (2 door, you had to push the passenger seat toward the centerline of the car to unlatch it so it folded forward). Truck took off the front end at an intersection. The Camry had to go since the previous owner rearended another car. Got it fixed, but damaged a engine mount. That mount died at 100k (which stresses the other three) and the next one at 167k. My mechanic couldn't get a new set of mounts, so off to Kidney Cars did my beloved and faithful Camry go.

Toyotas (and Scions, too) are replaced only under one condition: when you get tired of wearing a raincoat when you're driving because the body has rusted away (the motor and trans? they keep going and going and going).
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Do not party till you reach the 200 marker lol
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Very nice!

My Brides RS 2.0 B is about to join this fine 100k club.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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I'm almsot there too! just turned over 96,000, be there soon.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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i'm 300 miles shy of 50k in 5 years
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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nice I am 122,XXX and still going strong too
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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whats the huge importance of the cabin air filter??? all it does is keep dust out right? cuz i vaccum/detail my interior quite often so never really have much dust
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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it also keep out junk that comes into your car via the air intake for your hvac system like leafs tree seed pod's and the what nots
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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Congrats on a great milestone!

I'm about to hit 53K miles on my '05...
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Metro273
Congrats on a great milestone!

I'm about to hit 53K miles on my '05...
lol Piker!..... However no fair you park yours all winter!
Old Dec 2, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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congrats on the 100k. Car is looking good too
Old Dec 3, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Good looking car! It takes great patience and observation to get a snap of the 9's! I'm impressed,

Cheers,
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Just hit 99,999 as I was pulling into work this morning.

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I'll have to take another one when I leave this afternoon and hit 100,000.
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Nice lava box, hip! Is that your plate? HIP2BSQR?
Great speedometer face. Do those orange needles glow?

This only happens once in a car's life so take photos.
Now get used to all those digits on your odometer.

Hit me with a 100K picture.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Hawk, yes my plate is the same as my user name and thanks for comments. Needles do not glow any more after being painted. I'll post the 100k picture soon.
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