Well seven weeks with the new Z and...
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From: Virginia
I've got an 06 and it has 1700 miles on it and I still haven't been above 4500 rpm. And thats only because I pushed it a little recently since I've gone past the 1200 mile break-in period. I mean, the car is REALLY moving if you are shifting at 4k+. After about 3rd gear or so, you're already well above the posted speed limit. There are cops everywhere around here so I haven't found the right time and place to go any faster.
Originally Posted by Tay-Z
I've got an 06 and it has 1700 miles on it and I still haven't been above 4500 rpm. And thats only because I pushed it a little recently since I've gone past the 1200 mile break-in period. I mean, the car is REALLY moving if you are shifting at 4k+. After about 3rd gear or so, you're already well above the posted speed limit. There are cops everywhere around here so I haven't found the right time and place to go any faster.
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From: Salem, OR
Most cars get this **** driven out of them before you even drive the car. I don't know about you, but when I test drive a car, I do at least 1 WOT run to about 60 or so to get an idea of the power/speed. Most others do the same. Not to mention the salesmen who drive the car...
Originally Posted by ouch1011
Most cars get this **** driven out of them before you even drive the car. I don't know about you, but when I test drive a car, I do at least 1 WOT run to about 60 or so to get an idea of the power/speed. Most others do the same. Not to mention the salesmen who drive the car...
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From: Wichita Kansas
6 days for me
Mine hit that magic 1000 mile mark today...... as I drove in a benefit poker run --- the run was mostly for bikers... but ... it was a nice day for a drive! ... and what the heck...... those first 1000 miles came in just 6 days for me..... and I'm an OLD guy!!!........... Thanks to all those on this site who are so pleasant, knowledgable, and supportive of some of us new guys!
Originally Posted by DeeZ
this is why i think you dont need to baby the engine at 1st, i was also told the same thing by techs.
i think one of the main reasons you will see stuff in the owners manual is to cover missans ***,, just in case kinda thing
but dont get me wrong, while i think its ok to take it pass 4k(rpm) i dont think people should push it hard all the time.
it wont hurt anything but i wouldnt push it to hard.
i think one of the main reasons you will see stuff in the owners manual is to cover missans ***,, just in case kinda thing
but dont get me wrong, while i think its ok to take it pass 4k(rpm) i dont think people should push it hard all the time.
it wont hurt anything but i wouldnt push it to hard.
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From: langley
i would keep an eye on consumptions issues........05 with 38.000 klm and drinking oil.
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
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From: Virginia, USA
Originally Posted by camaro194
I take it neither of you read the most important thing that comes with the car
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
drinking oil
Originally Posted by drzee
i would keep an eye on consumptions issues........05 with 38.000 klm and drinking oil.
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
Originally Posted by camaro194
I take it neither of you read the most important thing that comes with the car
That means run it WOT and dont hit the middle peddle!
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Haha, yea. People that just don't know how to spell are just.. it's annoying for me to read that.. (i.e. break & brake, to & too, its & it's, etc)
Haha, yea. People that just don't know how to spell are just.. it's annoying for me to read that.. (i.e. break & brake, to & too, its & it's, etc)
