BrooksBier

I was wondering how often a 1987 Carerra needs to be driven to keep it in good condition mechanically.
Thank you,

Brooks

jellonailer

Every day, the driver is the most important part and his mind should be lubricated daily.

redridge

the more you drive it the better... unless you are Magnus and want to scuff up your steering wheel intentionally...

Amber Gramps

One does not simply Drive a 911.

theiceman

and if one feels they need to ... they have the wrong car ...

BTW redridge there is something very unnerving about that steering input angle on your avatar

porsche0nut

Drive it often and drive it hard!

JRRSA

Exactly....

Amber Gramps

My 911 sits for months on end without being started or driven. I imagine that has been the case most of its life. Its strictly a cool weather road trip car. Even after 14 months of teardown and mods she fired right up like nothing ever happened. Fantastic machines.

BrooksBier

Mine runs like a top every time I drive it but it gets crazy hot here in Chico, CA, so I don't drive it all that much in the summer. Just want to make sure there are no problems, other than less fun, with not driving it much. Sometimes, the battery gets low or dead….

Amber Gramps

Disconnect the clock or put it on a tender.

See my avatar? I disconnected my clock.

rfloz

Isn't there a 12-step program for garage queens?

Seriously, I have found that if I exercise mine once a week, no oil reaches the garage floor. Only once a month and there will be 1-2 drops.

If you leave it more than a couple of weeks, either hook it up to a Battery Tender or just disconnect the battery. Longer than couple of months, put some Sta-Bil in the gas tank.

porsche0nut

I installed a battery disconnect switch... less than $10 and no wiring involved (it clamps on to the battery post just like the negative cable would, and the cable clamps onto the switch). Super simple, super effective.

awhenry

Except during the summer, I drive mine 3x a week at least; during the summer, only during early mornings or later evenings but 1-2x per week even then. 911's dont like to sit in the garage. You will have far more issues from non-use than too much use(at least until u miss a shift or hit a deer on that early morning run).

Amber Gramps

Once I replaced the seal on the internal thermostat she's not dripped another drop. Look, I'll take her for a spin first thing tomorrow morning before I replace the O2 sensors and spark plugs on my sister-in-law's Cienna. ....and you wonder why I don't get out and drive more.

KurtF

Is there a good reason for driving anything else?
This may be a interesting new thread "good reasons for not driving a 911".!!!