sell it.
Honestly, if taking it for a drive once a week isn't realistic, then several things are happening: A) the car is losing value. B) the car is actually "wearing out" faster. There is no question with the Porsche that sitting is much harder on it than being driven, C) you aren't enjoying it.
So I'd wonder why keep it?
BUT: if you're going to keep it anyway, then hire the neighbor-kid to drive it once / week. Tell him to take a girl to dinner in it, or drive it to a special function. Whatever. You'll change his young world with that offer, and solve the rest of the issues as well.
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Originally Posted by Seadweller
I know, I know, I probably deserve, but don't need a lecture...Yes, they're meant to be driven, but let's set that aside for the moment. 
My (actually, it was my wife's 30 year anniversary present) '98 Boxster has under 40K miles on it. I bought it around 5 years ago, and have put maybe 2,000 miles on it if that. I do notice when I start it after a long rest, I get the typical puff of white smoke and the chain rattle for 1 second. Otherwise, the car drives like new.
I believe I need to get into a better cadence with the car. I keep a detailed log of maintenance, and maintain it based on time, not mileage. The question is, I've had several folks recommend that I start it every couple of weeks, and bring it up to operating temperature. I believe Porsche recommends that you don't let it warm up, but rather head straight out and drive it easy until the temperature comes up.
My concern is of course making sure there's lubrication throughout the engine and other things are "exercised," so any recommendations would be great. Unfortunately, taking it out for a drive every week is not realistic.
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