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lx5091 · 09-23-2002, 12:16 PM

It doesn't hurt to take it easy on the motor, but that's really not the complete reason anymore to breakin a new car. The clutch would need a break in of 500 miles, but these days motors are supposively broken-in at the factory. This ensures that they don't have to dish out warranty products and money for every damn car sold that wasn't granny driven for the first 1500 miles.
I had a brand new Wrangler TJ a couple years back(only new veh. I've owned) and this is what I was told by the 25 year experienced car salesman that has worked for Chrysler, GM and Ford dealerships and attended all manufacturer meetings available to him.
I believe it.
hope this helps

09-23-2002, 12:16 PM	#13
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	It doesn't hurt to take it easy on the motor, but that's really not the complete reason anymore to breakin a new car. The clutch would need a break in of 500 miles, but these days motors are supposively broken-in at the factory. This ensures that they don't have to dish out warranty products and money for every damn car sold that wasn't granny driven for the first 1500 miles. I had a brand new Wrangler TJ a couple years back(only new veh. I've owned) and this is what I was told by the 25 year experienced car salesman that has worked for Chrysler, GM and Ford dealerships and attended all manufacturer meetings available to him. I believe it. hope this helps __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!