Any danger in being a garage queen? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

denverpete · 07-19-2006, 12:49 PM

Dear Lord! Your post came close to making me cry. 30-45 minutes a week? In a GATED COMMUNITY? With so little exercise I'm surprised the SPCP (Society for Protection of Cruelty to Porsches) hasn't taken it away. In the name of all that is good and twisty, drive the thing!

Failing that, set it free. If it comes back to you, run! Cuz that'd be one FREAKY CAR!

Pilot2519j · 07-19-2006, 01:14 PM

It sounds you are making the Boxster into a veal cutlet. I don't see the need to get a P-car and not to use it. I use mine everyday top down as much as I can. Luckily I have only 15 minute commute or shorter depending on my speed mood. I use my car all year round. I love it and I would be nuts to put in the garage so I could save it from use! Dump the TT, which sucks anyway, and drive the Boxster which is the standard for all sports cars. Get rid of your guilt and drive the car that truly rewards your driving experience!

07-19-2006, 02:03 PM

It is important to get the engine up to temperature and "burn off" moisture & condensation. It is also good to get the VarioCam (does the 1997 have this?) fully exercised. I don't think driving in your neighborhood, like you have been doing, is enough to fully warm 9 quarts of oil.

Jeph · 07-19-2006, 04:51 PM

If you're driving it less than an hour a week, what do you care if it stops running?

A TT as a substitute? Interesting choice.

07-19-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeph

If you're driving it less than an hour a week, what do you care if it stops running?

That's very funny. I think I peed in my pants a little.

Rail26 · 07-19-2006, 07:10 PM

I'm not sure I would use "Queen" to describe anything....except...ah, nevermind. Don't want to open that can of worms again.

rodsnhawgs · 07-20-2006, 11:07 AM

In the street rod world (at least those of us who drive them) sorta make fun of the garage and trailer queens. Next thing you know, you'll have that thing in an enclosed trailer pulling it w/ an SUV just to unload it a block from work and "drive it on in..."

It's a great driving machine - the bugs can be cleaned, the chips can be repaired. Do you want to be "a Porche owner" or "a Porsche driver"? Get that baby out and enjoy it!