How long did it take for you to get to 1200 miles?

enkei2k · 04-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Just like the title states, I'm curious how long it took for you all to reach the 1200 'proper break in' miles. I'm more interested in those that actually followed the Owner's Manual, not so much those that 'drove it like they stole it' because if you did, it would only take 1 day lol.

I've owned my Z for about 2 weeks now and I'm 'only' at 35 miles. At this rate, I'll probably hit 1200 miles next year if not later!

TerribleONE · 04-04-2012, 10:12 AM

drive that baby at least till its broken in!! then you can let it be a garage queen..

I waited 500 miles, then drove her like shes mean to be driven but lets not turn this into a should you or should you not break in your motor thread!

kenchan · 04-04-2012, 10:12 AM

it took me about 1200miles..

TerribleONE · 04-04-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it took me about 1200miles..

enkei2k · 04-04-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it took me about 1200miles..

I know lol. But more curious in terms of how long it took for you to reach 1200 miles (time wise)

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onzedge · 04-04-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it took me about 1200miles..

For me -- about 3 weeks.

nepali · 04-04-2012, 10:20 AM

Got the car on 2/20 and by 3/16, I was at 1310 miles.

I am sitting at 1996 miles now.

speedfreek · 04-04-2012, 10:28 AM

Picked up on 2/26 and just turned 1200 miles yesterday.

370ZilverZ · 04-04-2012, 10:30 AM

3+ months and still not there yet. My mod days are slowing down now now so perhaps I can be optomistic and say within 6 months 1/4 mile at a time.

BigT · 04-04-2012, 10:30 AM

2 and a half months.

My first 3 month service is a week and i'm sitting on 1350 miles. I would have had less miles, but a family member had to borrow my beater for about 3 weeks.

kenchan · 04-04-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

I know lol. But more curious in terms of how long it took for you to reach 1200 miles (time wise)

added poll options.

it took me a while cause i only drive my Z on sunny weekends.

im at 8400miles and bought mine new in Aug09.

SS66 · 04-04-2012, 11:47 AM

My 2011 Z is hitting a April 1 year ownership anniversary. Odometer currently at 1056 miles. I just haven't driven the car hardly at all. I really like it but drive around in a DD most often. I don't know for sure but I might sell it in May. At this point who knows.

nepali · 04-04-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SS66

My 2011 Z is hitting a April 1 year ownership anniversary. Odometer currently at 1056 miles. I just haven't driven the car hardly at all. I really like it but drive around in a DD most often. I don't know for sure but I might sell it in May. At this point who knows.

WOW...that's a pretty low usage there!

None of my vehicles (past and current) have been that lucky.

Streetlife · 04-04-2012, 01:10 PM

2/25 was my purchase date 6.6 miles on her, i have 243 as of today. But she is my weekend toy, and i take her on a nice selected route. I'll get to 1200 when i get there, still enjoying her by following break in rules.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-04-2012, 03:20 PM

I was trying to get break-in over with. You gotta get those first 5k miles on the car before long hibernations or modification. 5k parts are broken in well and lubrication has really melded to the engine well.

View Poll Results: How long did it take for you to reach 1200 miles?
< 1 week	9	11.25%
1-2 weeks	12	15.00%
3-4 weeks	17	21.25%
1 month	11	13.75%
1-6 months	24	30.00%
7-12 months	4	5.00%
1 year	1	1.25%
1+ year (please specify)	2	2.50%
I have a 2009 and still didn't break 1200 miles yet	0	0%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

04-04-2012, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	How long did it take for you to get to 1200 miles? Just like the title states, I'm curious how long it took for you all to reach the 1200 'proper break in' miles. I'm more interested in those that actually followed the Owner's Manual, not so much those that 'drove it like they stole it' because if you did, it would only take 1 day lol. I've owned my Z for about 2 weeks now and I'm 'only' at 35 miles. At this rate, I'll probably hit 1200 miles next year if not later!

04-04-2012, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	drive that baby at least till its broken in!! then you can let it be a garage queen.. I waited 500 miles, then drove her like shes mean to be driven but lets not turn this into a should you or should you not break in your motor thread! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

04-04-2012, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	Got the car on 2/20 and by 3/16, I was at 1310 miles. I am sitting at 1996 miles now. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

04-04-2012, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 66 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	3+ months and still not there yet. My mod days are slowing down now now so perhaps I can be optomistic and say within 6 months 1/4 mile at a time. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-04-2012, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	it took me about 1200miles..

04-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Picked up on 2/26 and just turned 1200 miles yesterday.

04-04-2012, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	2 and a half months. My first 3 month service is a week and i'm sitting on 1350 miles. I would have had less miles, but a family member had to borrow my beater for about 3 weeks.

04-04-2012, 11:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
SS66 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 165 Drives: 2011 370Z SP m6 Rep Power: 14	My 2011 Z is hitting a April 1 year ownership anniversary. Odometer currently at 1056 miles. I just haven't driven the car hardly at all. I really like it but drive around in a DD most often. I don't know for sure but I might sell it in May. At this point who knows.

04-04-2012, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 15	2/25 was my purchase date 6.6 miles on her, i have 243 as of today. But she is my weekend toy, and i take her on a nice selected route. I'll get to 1200 when i get there, still enjoying her by following break in rules. __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

04-04-2012, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I was trying to get break-in over with. You gotta get those first 5k miles on the car before long hibernations or modification. 5k parts are broken in well and lubrication has really melded to the engine well.

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