warm it up!

[gti]

I think it runs better and sounds better without warming it up but I still wait about 20 secs or so before driving off.

[mikepologti]

yeps i let her idle till the auto choke backs off then drive her nice till the 90 degree mark

[dubbed]

As has been said, modern cars should be driven moderately until the temp is at operating temperature.

You should never leave a new car idling for long or run it on a light load as you can glaze the bores. I also think this is true to a degree for a car that has been run in but idles constantly.

[brad]

Start car & drive out of garage. Press garage remote & wait at top of driveway long enough for door to close, put on seatbelt, plug in phone, adjust A/C & get comfy. Drive off & try and keep revs below 3000rpm until the temp gauge is halfway.

Sitting in the drive idling might warm the engine but it does nothing for the gearbox oil, wheel bearing grease, brakes, etc.