Well, I bought this car, a Classic 240 wagon roughly 1 1/2 year ago and parked it but I start it every now and then, at least once every month or two, hence the concern about the rough start. I disconnect the battery so it's good and charged. I don't sweat the fuel, oil and such being just old, I think they last longer than some think. Now I am trying to burn off the old gas but there is no performance problems. I am more into the 740/940, have 5 of them right now and it's hard to keep them all at a 100% readiness. The 240 has its charms but I'll most likely sell it once I sort out cosmetics.