Break In Period

chef · 05-15-2008, 01:30 PM

Tomorrow is the day. Is there anything I should know about breaking the car in etc. It will be very hard to control myself. The SA said to take it easy for only about 250-500km can that be correct? I haven't seen an owner's manual yet.

Any advice?

moff · 05-15-2008, 01:31 PM

Break in period is 1200 miles, not 250-500km!!

Although I will keep my car below 100mph and 4500rpm until about 600 miles and then gently extend her out.

Good luck with your new car!!

JTdrivin1 · 05-15-2008, 01:34 PM

i'm gonna say eff the break-in... i know right now when i get her next week i won't be able to control myself. and it's only a 2yr lease, so whatever, i'm gonna have some fun...

floridiot · 05-15-2008, 01:37 PM

Remind me not to buy a lease!

chef · 05-15-2008, 01:39 PM

I'm glad I bought a new car now. Thanks for the advice.

larryn · 05-15-2008, 01:49 PM

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jbenington86 · 05-15-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JTdrivin1

i'm gonna say eff the break-in... i know right now when i get her next week i won't be able to control myself. and it's only a 2yr lease, so whatever, i'm gonna have some fun...

what a good reason to never buy a used car....i was half temped to get one then I think of all them people that lease cars for a couple years and give them back.... with the crap kicked out of them and not taken care of except for the apperances.

larryn · 05-15-2008, 02:26 PM

Please follow-up in one of the many other threads. Thanks. :smile:

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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Break in period is 1200 miles, not 250-500km!! Although I will keep my car below 100mph and 4500rpm until about 600 miles and then gently extend her out. Good luck with your new car!! __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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JTdrivin1 1 Love 5 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i'm gonna say eff the break-in... i know right now when i get her next week i won't be able to control myself. and it's only a 2yr lease, so whatever, i'm gonna have some fun...
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