l-jack Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 So another question before I commit to a 350z is how do they react to not being run so often? I know some cars react badly to being put into storage. I will hopefully be looking at an 07 onwards with sub 30k and full SH roadster gt. As the story goes I may get shipped off to somewhere sandy very soon (next year or 2, maybe twice in 2 years I just don't know). So before I start looking later in the year do I delay my purchase till I come back or just insure my dad on it and how regular would he have to run it? Also I may have another lump of cash when I come back to add to the budget so would then probably sell the one I have. But the argument against this is I'm currently driving around in a grey hair carrier and I want to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Danny on here' who is in the forces' used to leave with a mate who would turn it over every week or so. That would be your best bet, find someone to take care of it while your gone. 6 months is a long time for a car to stand so you may get a few niggles along with flat battery etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Given your job will have you away quite alot I'd say depreciation is as big a prob for you. In your position I'd go for an earlier model, in good nick with low mileage. At least that way it wi have lost most of it's value / taken the biggest depreciation hit already. Re the amount of running it needs. Think a couple of times a monto is recommended but I've not been in the situation personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l-jack Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks guys > I think it will be a case of my first plan insure my dad on it and let him use it as a weekend car. I have the option of my brother but he has already killed 2 cars of mine so don't want there to be a third Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Had mine off the road for 5 months & only issue was a flat battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 stick on a optimate to trickle charge the battery, if its not going to move pump up the tyres to the maximum pressure allowed, jack up each wheel and put several layers of carpet under the tyres to help avoid flat spotting. Ive done this a few times in the past on other cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 have someone ticking it over is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 im in the RN mate when i go away i put the zed in the garage on axle stands with the wheels off, and battery disconnected left it for 3 months and its started first time when i got back no problems, i have a 6 month deployment coming up, i was contemplating selling it but decided not too so will use the same method to store it. good luck for your trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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