Possible to date/time fix DME ignition events?
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08-25-2006 | 09:33 AM
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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
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08-25-2006 | 11:01 AM
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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 ?
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08-25-2006 | 12:17 PM
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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".
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08-25-2006 | 12:21 PM
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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?
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08-25-2006 | 01:45 PM
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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.
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08-25-2006 | 02:41 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.
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08-25-2006 | 04:21 PM
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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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