A new car after 1200 miles

brian32e · 03-30-2006, 11:50 AM

Let me preface this by saying I've been very disciplined about keeping my car under 4500 RPM and 100 mph. I've never gone above either in this car, but I was already pleased with the performance and sound of the engine, though it's much quieter than my previous high revving Acura.

On my way to work today my odo crept past 1200 miles. I pulled off the freeway and went to the next on-ramp through surface streets. From a rolling start I dropped the hammer and the only thing I can really say is holy shit. It is like a whole different car above 4500 RPM. I mean the exhaust note is intoxicating...

JackMac · 03-30-2006, 11:52 AM

Welcome to the 1200 mile high club

gdnyc · 03-30-2006, 11:52 AM

I'm 900 miles away from that point. I can't wait!

RGRAY · 03-30-2006, 04:46 PM

I'm half way there.

sblument · 03-30-2006, 06:00 PM

one week since delivery, one (short) road trip and commuting miles I'm up to 600. I've religiously kept it below 4500RPM and have never used more than about 50% throttle. The car is still very fast in traffic. Also, if you drive conservatively you could do all your local surface street driving and never exceed 2000 RPM!!!

Cant wait to open it up more after the 1200 miles. sometimes I turn the (fantastic) stereo off just to listen to the engine when I'm accelerating from a stop...

brian32e · 03-31-2006, 03:24 PM

patience, sblument. when you do finally hit 1200 it is so worth it. In hindsight it is actually better to save this for later. When you first get your car you are overwhelmed with all the other cool stuff it can do and how it looks...by 1200 miles you're starting to get used to how great everything is and then voila...floor it and make it scream. Logic7 is taking a brief vacation for now

canucklion · 03-31-2006, 04:26 PM

hey Brian? which E90 do you have? 325 or 330?

congrats on passing the break-in period!

03-30-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
brian32e Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	A new car after 1200 miles Let me preface this by saying I've been very disciplined about keeping my car under 4500 RPM and 100 mph. I've never gone above either in this car, but I was already pleased with the performance and sound of the engine, though it's much quieter than my previous high revving Acura. On my way to work today my odo crept past 1200 miles. I pulled off the freeway and went to the next on-ramp through surface streets. From a rolling start I dropped the hammer and the only thing I can really say is holy shit. It is like a whole different car above 4500 RPM. I mean the exhaust note is intoxicating...
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-30-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 151 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	Welcome to the 1200 mile high club
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2006, 11:52 AM	#3
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I'm 900 miles away from that point. I can't wait! __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2006, 04:46 PM	#4
RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	I'm half way there. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2006, 06:00 PM	#5
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	one week since delivery, one (short) road trip and commuting miles I'm up to 600. I've religiously kept it below 4500RPM and have never used more than about 50% throttle. The car is still very fast in traffic. Also, if you drive conservatively you could do all your local surface street driving and never exceed 2000 RPM!!! Cant wait to open it up more after the 1200 miles. sometimes I turn the (fantastic) stereo off just to listen to the engine when I'm accelerating from a stop... __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2006, 03:24 PM	#6
brian32e Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	patience, sblument. when you do finally hit 1200 it is so worth it. In hindsight it is actually better to save this for later. When you first get your car you are overwhelmed with all the other cool stuff it can do and how it looks...by 1200 miles you're starting to get used to how great everything is and then voila...floor it and make it scream. Logic7 is taking a brief vacation for now
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2006, 04:26 PM	#7
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	hey Brian? which E90 do you have? 325 or 330? congrats on passing the break-in period!
	Appreciate 0 Quote