Comments on: BMW European Delivery Trip: The most amazing photos we have seen so far

By: Oleg

Oleg — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:39:09 +0000

I placed mine 4 months in advance, but I know people have done it as early as 2 months ahead. Doing it early gives you a bit more flexibility on specific dates and time of a pickup.

Oleg

By: Pathay

Pathay — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:34:02 +0000

How far ahead do you have to place the order for your car?

By: Oleg

Oleg — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:51:43 +0000

Thanks, Michael. The weather was decent. In the Alps it was around the freezing point, everywhere else during the trip it was between 50 and 60F. Rained a couple of times, but not too bad.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:41:38 +0000

Indeed, the photos are gorgeous! How was the weather?

By: RawAutos

RawAutos — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:10:33 +0000

Fantastic pictures Oleg. I loved the write-up. Congratulations on the new 335i. I especially love the beers. I am especially jealous of the beers you were able to drink haha.

By: Oleg

Oleg — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:11:33 +0000

There are many discussions around the topic - some say “hard” break in is better for the car, but the “official” guidelines, as per the manual and as the rep. told me at the Welt, are something along these lines:

1) For the first 2,000 KM (1,200 MI) keep it under 4,500 RMP and under 100 MPH.
2) For the first 500 KM (300 MI) vary speed and shift gears a lot (if manual) and try to avoid hard breaking.
3) The more mileage you have, the more is allowed, i.e. harder breaking, etc.

Oleg

By: B. Riley

B. Riley — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:45:06 +0000

These are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Speaking of proper break-in. . . Did they tell you anything official about that? I’ve always wondered, and I hear two totally different opinions on this one.