Possible to date/time fix DME ignition events?
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Just about a week to go before I collect my new C2S. For insurance purposes I had to contact the dealer to get delivery mileage which turns out to be 26 miles. Initially I thought this was high but a quick search showed this to be about the average. However, I then started worrying about what might have happened during those 26 miles, I know some 997 owners have had warranty disputes because of the number of ignitions in ranges 1 to 6 shown on DME data analysis. Hence my question; can the number of ignitions in the ranges 1 to 6 be analysed by date or time such that any mistreatment prior to delivery can be isolated and identified as such? Or is the only safe option to get a DME print-out before taking delivery and has anyone done this?
Information on DME data can be found at: http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=216855&page=&fpart=5&vc= 1
Originally Posted by Crod
Wasn't it already stated that these cars are delivered in "delivery mode" so that the maximum allowable speed was electronically limited to 20mph ?
Originally Posted by jhbrennan
I bet though that somewhere between delivery and 26 miles the dealer had to take the car out of "delivery mode".
Originally Posted by jhbrennan
I bet though that somewhere between delivery and 26 miles the dealer had to take the car out of "delivery mode".
Originally Posted by snarf
Yes, that is exactly my concern, how do I know at what mileage the car was taken out of delivery mode?
Originally Posted by snarf
Yes, that is exactly my concern, how do I know at what mileage the car was taken out of delivery mode?
Now, for me buying a USED car, checking this information is a good idea. If you are buying or have bought your car new from the dealer you really shouldn't worry. I seriously doubt the techs or lot attendants are going out and abusing brand new vehicles.
Last edited by Crod; Aug 25, 2006 at 01:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by Crod
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I think you are giving too much credibility to what you read online.
I hear what you're saying...I'm the same way. Can't tell you how many times things have happen, broken etc and the person dealing with it says, "Man, I have never, ever in my 25 years doing this, seen this happen to someone."
So I know what it's like to always feel like your getting screwed for no reason...maybe it's karma
Anyway, you're getting a brand new car man, I'm sure the dealership will take very good care of you. Don't stress too much, the power of negative thinking has a way of materializing and becoming reality if you let it.
Think positive, don't mis a shift and keep on L I V I N
So I know what it's like to always feel like your getting screwed for no reason...maybe it's karma

Anyway, you're getting a brand new car man, I'm sure the dealership will take very good care of you. Don't stress too much, the power of negative thinking has a way of materializing and becoming reality if you let it.
Think positive, don't mis a shift and keep on L I V I N
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