I will be picking up my car tonight and planning to go on a long trip tomorrow (about 700miles). Is it safe? to do higway miles right off the bat on the car or should I do some local driving for few days?

 

yea it is safe...


Do not worry about it.. They typically tell you to stay in 4000 rpms for the 1st 1200 miles... Should be easy enough since you are turning about 3000 at 75 or so. As long as you do that you are fine. I would vary speed perhaps, but I think that is an old wive's tale. Just be easy on it RPMs wise and brakes wise.

 

Whether it is really important or not, I wouldn't set the cruise control and keep it at one speed. Other than that, getting it up to 70 without overrevving it is probably a good thing.

 

You'll be fine. Depending on your perspective, if you follow the break-in procedures you can drive non-stop from day one if you choose - no problems.

I would have preferred a long trip the day after I got my G - it would have made the blasted break-in go faster.

 

you shouldn't worry. i just recently drove from virginia to texas with girlfriend of mine that just bought a new coupe and we had absolutely no issues. the dealer probably already told you just don't break or accelerate to hard until you hit 1200, but you'll be alright.

 

Amen brother. I'm now on my second break-in schedule in three months. I got the first 600 miles out of the way the first week...

Something that bothers me about the break-in recommendations: the manual suggests no hard braking. Driving in morning/evening rush hour traffic makes that kinda hard to avoid.

 

I thought the same thing - had to hit the brakes hard a couple of times during break-in. Didn't want to but didn't want to face the alternative either.

I think they are trying to keep you from abusing the brakes (as is very easy to do in this car...).

 

Actually new breaks only need a few hundred miles to break in. If you smash the breaks every chance you get you will develop hot spots on the rotors which cause squeaks.

 

Take it easy, no racing, and no steady speed. ie cruize control. Vary your speed up and down frequently.
You should be fine.
C.

 

Thanks everyone for all the comments and suggestions.

This is the deal I closed, I haven't signed the papers yet (will be doing tonight).

05 G35x with
Premium Package C
Carpeted Trunk Mat
Splash Guards
All season rubber floor mats

and 2.9% for 5years or 1.9% for 3years financing.

I am pretty excited. Can't wait for the day to end.

 

Only 75 mph at 3000 rmp?... I'm at 82 mph at 3000 rmp.

 

Don't sweat it. I put on almost 800 miles my first 3 days. Just follow the break-in procedure and keep your speed varied.

Enjoy and have a safe trip.

 

I picked mine up at the dealership in Indiana and drove straight to Destin, FL. Not only was it safe, it was fun

 

Marathon Man .... "Is it safe?" Lol!

For what it's worth , I didn't go above 4K during break-in, well maybe once or twice.