Guest Harold Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I m led to believe I have been reported to the RSPCP that is the royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Porsches. As I think about it, I bought my 991S in June of last year and: 1. It has only been washed twice. 2. It has travelled a total of 3,800 kms. 3. It has never been cleaned inside 4. It is sitting in the garage covered in dust and probably has a flat battery. I am guessing I might be in the minority so was wondering how much love do you lavish on your P car or, are you like me and think "she'll be right, if it doesn't like it it will say something"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Harold, You're definately going to get sent to P purgatory, that's a disgrace! My 991S is 15 months old & has 19,977klms on it & it's not my DD. Maybe you should start a PFA philanthropic project & loan it to PFA members so it can get some use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 it gets it's oil changed every couple of months depending how much i use it, or after every trackday. cleaned once a fortnight, again, depending how much i'm using it. if something is broken i fix it, if i can't fix it, i pay don lots of money to fix it. in return, i have no problem driving it 3000+km's several times a year for road trips, take it on track, sunday morning runs.. gotta burn the condensation out of the oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Harold, no problem, when I come and drive it for you, a, it will keep the battery charged, b, I will clean the inside for you, c, keep a few kms ticking over on the speedo, d, remove the bugs and road grime after use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Ah. But it sounds like you feel guilty otherwise this thread wouldn't exist. So there's hope for you yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I've got a spare spot in the shed I can loan you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 hmmm on my days off I often put her up on ramps and clean bits no one will ever see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I now feel embarrassed and rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Wash it when it gets dirty. Vac when it needs a vac. Pay a fair price for great service from T&D Automotive whoever she needs it. Drive it absolutely every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Mine gets the occasional wash :) C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I now feel embarrassed and rejected. Harold, not rejected, embraced for your philanthropy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Currently....zero. Its in my garage at home under a cover with a trickle charger on. And its like that for another 6 months. I think that my car has pretty much lived her whole life like this. I bought her from the original owner at 6 years old with 11,900km on it. He had 11 other cars and she was the cheapest car he had at the time. He only sold it to make way for a parking space forhis new MP4-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 It is very nice of all of you to offer to drive the car for me. I thank you for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I'll even wash it. After I drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Ever noticed how the web site time of posting is EST instead of day light saving time. It is a bit like back to the future or is that forward to the past? Now I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 What on earth do people who do not lavish time and attention on their Porsches do with their time? Not the hobbies that Clarkson refers to? I just spent an evening playing with a shark. Old sharks get bitey if unloved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I will take a number in the queue to wash / vacuum / drive your car - the least I can do. As for me, not as obsessive as I have been with previous cars - I have managed to restrict myself to - clay bars - polish - wax - cleaning the soft top - treating the leader interior - trying to polish the tail pipes / exhaust - pressure washing the underside - scrubbing the wheels (taking them off and cleaning the inside is the next task) So far I have resisted the urge to get under the car with a toothbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 Geeez....I dunno about you guys....I bought my car to drive it....! I've owned her for 21 months now and done 20,000 kms. And it's NOT a daily driver either. She gets all the pampering too, clay, machine polish, sealant, wheels off cleaning, lives in an underground garage. Really now, did you buy it to look at it or to experience it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 I'm about as bad as you Harold! Last wash it had was at PCSS when it got serviced.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 27March, 2014 Report Share Posted 27March, 2014 oil change every 5000 if something breaks I fix it I gradually go through the car and fix the bigger projects gets washed 2 times a month and sits in a garage most of the time i'm not driving it It bugs me if it's dirty and sitting in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 28March, 2014 Report Share Posted 28March, 2014 I wash and vacuum mine after almost every drive. She lives in a lock up garage inside a carcoon to keep the dust off and the air moving. The carcoon has a battery charger built in which in the event of a power failure keeps the carcoon inflated and air flowing by running off the car battery. She doesn't get driven on wet roads and only travels at about 5km per hour when/if off the bitumen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 28March, 2014 Report Share Posted 28March, 2014 Harold don't feel rejected as it is your car to use as you please, when you please, and how you please, as there is no right or wrong way to own a Porsche, but you did ask Caver, I like to do both but others get to see her when I'm driving her but I only get to see her when I'm not driving her. Any excuse for a drive but be honest Caver, you look back too, when ever you park her, don't you ? Sometimes I can just pull up a chair, enjoy a cold one and gawk at her in amazement that she is actually mine, and enjoy her beauty but only if she is clean and shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 28March, 2014 Report Share Posted 28March, 2014 Geeez....I dunno about you guys....I bought my car to drive it....! I've owned her for 21 months now and done 20,000 kms. You want to get out more Caver - I bought my car to drive it. 20 months now and done 24,000 kms !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 29March, 2014 Report Share Posted 29March, 2014 Mine gets the occasional wash :) C It needs to get dirty to need a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 30March, 2014 Report Share Posted 30March, 2014 Geeez....I dunno about you guys....I bought my car to drive it....! I've owned her for 21 months now and done 20,000 kms. You want to get out more Caver - I bought my car to drive it. 20 months now and done 24,000 kms !!!!!I'm with you on this Mark.I've done over 20,000 kms in two years and have enjoyed each one of them.I can count the vacuums on one hand and its in desperate need of a polish, but mechanically it gets everything it needs and more!!!Hopefully I get more love than I give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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