avbguy9

So I'm finally a week or 2 away from getting my first mustang but its in Maryland and I'm in CT. I've done some reading about driving a brand new car but was curious what some of you had to say about the matter. Is the advice in a post like this accurate? http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Would_you_...car_be_shipped
Thanks, any help appreciated.

LordRipberger

I would say it has some helpful tips. I would agree to make sure the fluids are in the car so that you don't drive 10 miles and the engine locks. (however, I feel this is highly unlikely)

I have always been told that you break the car in as you intend to drive it. Especially as a new car. I have never heard of the "never drive it faster than 70mph on the first 1000miles.

If it is used, then you need to look the car over for all the typical and personal evaluations you have to try to ensure you are not getting a lemon.

Stin42

I would really pay attention to the vary the revs suggestion. I took that one to heart on the advice of an engine builder I know. When I got mine I would be anywhere from idle to 5k+ rpm and I would vary it a lot I felt a bit conspicuous at lights but it was worth it. Obviously don't beat on it as your break in process but I attribute doing this for the first month I had mine to my faster than my mods allow ETs.

gothamems

Drive it like you stole it!!!!! These myths are a thing of the past, the very distant past.....do not baby it!

TheYeti

Ive heard of the varying speed as many people have told me not to use cruise for the first 1000 miles or so. I have also heard about the keeping under 70 recommendation.

Either way, its really up to the driver. I would definitely try to follow the varying speed recommendation and maybe not track it in the first 1k miles....but whether you baby it or drive it like you normally would, I dont think you'll notice a long term difference.

Just think...all those cars on the lot..that have 40+ miles...those definitely aren't babied miles...especially in the mustang GT.

REDBOSS1

In the manual it states the break in period is 100 miles, it tells you to very the RPM ranges to allow the "moving parts" to break in.

daredevil95

The best advice^^^

I also like "drive it like you stole it". Kidding

Good luck with the new car and remember to post some pics!!

Where are you in CT? I'm in Milford.

Nuke

Just drive it. The only recommendation that I'd heed is to vary the RPM's as much as possible the first few hundred miles. But don't get **** about it.

FordService

Congrats on your new Mustang, avbguy9!

The break-in tips are on page 6 of the Owner's Guide: Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 100 miles (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle maneuvers and at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before performance/competition conditions.

I think you forgot a 0.

Have a great weekend!

~Natasha

luckydawg003

When I had my 07 new I just varied the rpms for the first 200 miles or so, then just drove it normally or had fun in it. It's new and under warranty so if it breaks you can get it fixed, unless you hit something or blow the engine drag racing it. Good luck and enjoy it.