I have a 2005 manual base coupe with 53K miles on it. I am the original owner now for the past 4 years (exactly 4 years). I had the brakes checked and the dealership said there is plenty life in them... about 50%. Think they are full of it? I can't imagine why they would lie considering it is money for them to do the job. I am easy on the brakes and do a mix of highway/city driving. My last new car needed brakes at 50K miles. Is it normal to still have 50% left on the pads in 4 years/50K miles?