What kind of proof is there that taking it easy on the car for the first 1000 miles will improve the longevity of the car?<BR> Is this some old leftover myth from the past?

 

I don't know that there IS any real proof, but if MB says take it easy the first g, I'm taking it easy the first g- but it ain't easy. Its like hitting a choke down 3/4 driver just to keep it in the fairway- its not fun, but its usually the smart play- at least on the first few holes. I'm at about 550 and itchin' to let the shaft out.

C230/6speed/orion/C7/changer - loving her more as I get to know her better

 

I was told they run in the first 1000 at MB.

Nathan

 

But I figure its not worth testing it out and ruining a very nice expensive vehicle. Its wasnt that bad to wait for the first 1000 miles before I really stomped on it. I did it and the time went by fairly quickly. I have about 3900 now and as the miles pile on the car gets quicker and I stomp it just a little more. Ive heard from many people that you should wait the 1K and it makes perfect sense so I waited. And dump the oil at 1K as well. Could be part of the same myth, but too cheap to be concerned about it.

 

I don't know of any company that spends the time/money to break in the drivetrain before they sell the vehicle. It would add WAY too much time to the assembly process...

-Craig

 

Sounds like a personal problem.

 

My sales guy told me that MB break in the first 1000. Considering the problems I am currently having I don't know if I should believe a word he says.

Nathan

 

i knew that u had to take it easy with the car with the first 1000 miles but when i drove i just happen to come accross people that wanted to race so i couldn't resist i started to floor my car at 200 miles (and i did it alot) and i still did it all the way up to what i have now which is 1,500 miles i dont know if it really does any harm it might but i never came accross 1 problom. hopefully it stays that way.