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      04-30-2014, 10:37 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by RJGBMW View Post
You "only" got it up to 105 in Iowa? I took my E90 up to 105 on the autobahn about 10 minutes after taking delivery at the old BMW Freiman Center outside Munich. Then two things happened: 1) I lost my nerve, and 2) I realized that that is not the recommended way to break in a new car! I must try Iowa next! Best of luck!
I couldn't make myself adhere to the 100mph recommended ceiling on break-in during my Euro Delivery...I convinced myself the 4500 rpm limit was what I should adhere to, which with the 8-speed still allowed getting up against the limiter at 130. I will say 125 was getting a little unnerving on the all-seasons...the scolding from the passenger seat occupant that had been building from 120 on didn't help either. With perfect autobahn roads, the GT made 110-120 really pretty comfortable cruising speed.
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