According to my dealer and other buyers, Porsche recommends an engine "burn-in" period on new 996s. My dealer says his Porsche technicians strongly disagree by saying that they engines are "hot tested" at the factory and do not need a "burn-in" period.

Rather, it's rumored that Porsche recommends the "burn-in" period to encourage new owners to get familiar with their car before they wrap it around a tree.

Any comments, or better, any truth to this out there?

Note: Porsche salesmen never tell me to take it easy on that showroom engine when I test drive.

Thanks, Kent

 

Follow the break-in procedure in your manual... and you will never have a warranty claim disputed.

 

Remember, your car seemingly records the bloopers that you make (redlines, gears, etc..) so dont take chances as Jedi Loren said,

\\W// May the Phorsche be with you.

 

Which raises the question about the underlying health of the "demo". These cars are generally sold as new, and not discounted for the pre-break-in abuse of us enthusiastic customers. That's a part of the reason I generally prefer to order a car and wait. AS

 

Records bloopers? You mean when I have gas in the drivers seat and don't have dealer/factory seats warmers, Porsche is going to accuse me of installing my own, thus voiding the warranty on the seats?

geez!!!