is 1000 miles enough?!!?
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FWIW my own view is that the break in period is largely BS. It's to reduce the number of warranty claims in the early days of ownership.
Let me give you a case in point. My 997 has a 2000 mile break in period here in the US. European drivers - buying the same cars, off the same production line, have no such requirement...
While it is probably wise to take it a little easy on a new car (from both the car and also the driver's perspective, it takes time to understand your car's characteristics) if you were to open her up a little your car will be just fine. Break in periods made sense in days gone by. Those days are truly behind us.
According to my Porsche dealer, my 997 engine is "broken in" before it leaves the factory. I did take it moderately easy on both my 997s, but I never felt the need to religiously adhere to the break in schedule.
Enjoy your car - it's more than tough enough to withstand a little fun in the break in period.
Let me give you a case in point. My 997 has a 2000 mile break in period here in the US. European drivers - buying the same cars, off the same production line, have no such requirement...
While it is probably wise to take it a little easy on a new car (from both the car and also the driver's perspective, it takes time to understand your car's characteristics) if you were to open her up a little your car will be just fine. Break in periods made sense in days gone by. Those days are truly behind us.
According to my Porsche dealer, my 997 engine is "broken in" before it leaves the factory. I did take it moderately easy on both my 997s, but I never felt the need to religiously adhere to the break in schedule.
Enjoy your car - it's more than tough enough to withstand a little fun in the break in period.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='933054' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:02 PM
FWIW my own view is that the break in period is largely BS. It's to reduce the number of warranty claims in the early days of ownership.
Let me give you a case in point. My 997 has a 2000 mile break in period here in the US. European drivers - buying the same cars, off the same production line, have no such requirement...
While it is probably wise to take it a little easy on a new car (from both the car and also the driver's perspective, it takes time to understand your car's characteristics) if you were to open her up a little your car will be just fine. Break in periods made sense in days gone by. Those days are truly behind us.
According to my Porsche dealer, my 997 engine is "broken in" before it leaves the factory. I did take it moderately easy on both my 997s, but I never felt the need to religiously adhere to the break in schedule.
Enjoy your car - it's more than tough enough to withstand a little fun in the break in period.
Let me give you a case in point. My 997 has a 2000 mile break in period here in the US. European drivers - buying the same cars, off the same production line, have no such requirement...
While it is probably wise to take it a little easy on a new car (from both the car and also the driver's perspective, it takes time to understand your car's characteristics) if you were to open her up a little your car will be just fine. Break in periods made sense in days gone by. Those days are truly behind us.
According to my Porsche dealer, my 997 engine is "broken in" before it leaves the factory. I did take it moderately easy on both my 997s, but I never felt the need to religiously adhere to the break in schedule.
Enjoy your car - it's more than tough enough to withstand a little fun in the break in period.
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='933063' date='Jul 5 2009, 11:17 AM
+1. Floor that sucker and let her rip. I did coming out of the dealer on my inugural ride (leased car). You've waited long enough.
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='933103' date='Jul 5 2009, 01:46 PM
well of course on a leased car the pedal should never leave the floor
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high performance engines (like a porsche) are usually thoroughly tested at the factory...more mass produced cars (like a non-M bmw) probably are not. with that said, i think the break in period is more so that a driver can get used to the "feel" of the car so they dont anything stupid....especially american drivers.
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Originally Posted by e6t' post='933056' date='Jul 5 2009, 11:04 AM
the past month has been a lot like having a really hot girlfriend and a promise ring...
Seriously? Just vary your cruising speeds/revs every few miles through the break in period. Never lug the motor in a manual car during break in.