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chickadee · 06-27-2004, 08:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I just registered after reading many threads and see what a helpful group of people are here.

I recently bought a new Boxter and I asked the salesman about limitations during the break-in period (500 miles). He mentioned no sustained highway driving, that is, vary the speed for the 1st 500 miles, but nothing else.

I just read a recommendation on this list to not exceed 4200 rpm during the 1st 2000 miles. Unfortunately, I have already done this a couple of times (car has ~200 miles on it). Have I damaged anything by doing this?

Thanks...holding my breath and hoping the answers are positive

06-27-2004, 08:23 AM	#1
chickadee Forum Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 18	new boxter owner--have I damaged my car? Hi everyone, I just registered after reading many threads and see what a helpful group of people are here. I recently bought a new Boxter and I asked the salesman about limitations during the break-in period (500 miles). He mentioned no sustained highway driving, that is, vary the speed for the 1st 500 miles, but nothing else. I just read a recommendation on this list to not exceed 4200 rpm during the 1st 2000 miles. Unfortunately, I have already done this a couple of times (car has ~200 miles on it). Have I damaged anything by doing this? Thanks...holding my breath and hoping the answers are positive