The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[Corey_R]

Yeah... worst thing you can do whilst breaking in your car is driving it on a free way. Old Pacific Highway is a much better idea

[driver19]

Yeah... worst thing you can do whilst breaking in your car is driving it on a free way. Old Pacific Highway is a much better idea

Yeah was thinking about taking the Pac Highway. It's a nice drive for sure.. except for the idiots doing ridiculous speeds on motorbikes.

Is freeway driving really that bad for a new car though? I don't much buy into overly babying the car during break in. I mean I'm not gonna flog the guts out of it but I'm sure not going to drive like my granddad in his Camry either.

[AJW]

Picking up my GTI today from Wollongong - catching the train down from Sydney.
mmmm ....Sea cliff bridge & Royal National park for me on the way back
Can't wait!!

[Corey_R]

Yeah was thinking about taking the Pac Highway. It's a nice drive for sure.. except for the idiots doing ridiculous speeds on motorbikes.

Is freeway driving really that bad for a new car though? I don't much buy into overly babying the car during break in. I mean I'm not gonna flog the guts out of it but I'm sure not going to drive like my granddad in his Camry either.

You're correct, you shouldn't baby a new car. Make sure it's warmed up properly, then drive "normally". However, during the "break in period", you should ensure that you're varying the revs AND loads of the engine. Hence why some of the hard-core people here (WJ for example) seek out twisty mountain roads. The "flat and straight" roads of a freeway means constant speed and makes it very difficult to vary the load of a car without causing a menace to everyone around you.

[driver19]

You're correct, you shouldn't baby a new car. Make sure it's warmed up properly, then drive "normally". However, during the "break in period", you should ensure that you're varying the revs AND loads of the engine. Hence why some of the hard-core people here (WJ for example) seek out twisty mountain roads. The "flat and straight" roads of a freeway means constant speed and makes it very difficult to vary the load of a car without causing a menace to everyone around you.

Ah gotcha. No shortage of twisty mountain roads in my area... this car is going to be fun.

[dave_r]

Hence why some of the hard-core people here (WJ for example) seek out twisty mountain roads.

It's way more fun anyway!

[Darren]

Enjoy the drive home, suck it in.....Your new car awaits!

[REXman]

Just received THE CALL. She's ready to picked up. Going to make the drive from Central Coast down to Sydney in the old Civic for the last time on Friday morning as I'm trading her in. I shall miss her. Not a single problem in 10 years, despite the abuse. Will be a nice drive back up the F3 with a possible deviation or three.

Congrats, very lucky mate. Hope you enjoy your new baby!

[halojump]

ah I too have received a very positive update...car is on the truck to the dealer, will arrive tomorrow. I can pick it up probably Wed-Thu next week....

[masev]

Wow halojump, that's pretty quick from ship to delivery! My R docked Friday last week and I'll (hopefully) be picking her up next
Saturday 4th! You gotta be happy with that!!!

[fergus]

My GTi arrived on the Morning Camilla in Melbourne and today the dealer has told me that my car has left Melbourne on a Truck to Adelaide, hopefully arriving in Adelaide tomorrow. Hoping for delivery for me early - mid next week.

[weewilly]

still waiting word after Morning Camilla arrived in Bris last Sat. morning and dropped off:

[brumue]

When are you other Sydney Morning Camilla guys getting your cars?
I get my R on Tuesday!!!

[RichoR2]

20 days after the Faust arrived I will finally be behind the wheel at 1pm today. By next week there will a lot more Rs on the road!

[AdamD]

My GTi arrived on the Morning Camilla in Melbourne and today the dealer has told me that my car has left Melbourne on a Truck to Adelaide, hopefully arriving in Adelaide tomorrow. Hoping for delivery for me early - mid next week.

Welcome to the Adelaide GTI club! Don't forget to post pics when you pick it up!