Break-In a New Car

Gurps · 08-31-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Yes, I have tons of evidence to backup my claim. In fact, I have 3,000 binders full of documented and certified proof from Mr. Nissan himself.

Did you actually believe my comment? I guess so since you believed the sales person about no break-in required. No offense to you, this isn't personal, but it makes no sense why you would buy a new car and run it almost to redline prior to reading the manual. You already drove it to 7k so why even ask now? What difference would asking the question make?

Will it damage anything? Probably not...but it wasn't a very smart thing to do in the first place.

You are right...it does not make a difference now and no offense taken.

My car is a auto. All I did was punch the gas for a second and the car took off. I wanted to see how quick it accelerated. This was during my test drive. I remember the rpms shooting up to 7000 before coming right down as I slowed down right away. I just find it amazing that you can buy a car without driving it and testing to see how it handles and how much power it has etc.

When you guys test drove your cars, did you not drive them somewhat hard?

As for the salesperson. Yes I did believe him. I had no reason not too.