News What is the reason to start the engine without riding a Ferrari after 22 years? (Series: 29 years old, buying a Ferrari)

The 360 ​​Modena I bought was made in 2000.

"GQ JAPAN" editor Inagaki (age 29) accidentally bought a used Ferrari! What is life with a Ferrari that you bought on impulse? This time, it is a story that the “first ride” in 2022 has not been realized. [See photo] The reason why it takes 15 minutes to get your car out of the garage

About 15 minutes to leave

On January 12th, the first "ignition" ceremony of 2022 was held. The 2000 360 Modena had an electronically controlled fuel supply system, so it started in one shot. After that, I observed the state of idling for a while. There is no particular abnormality. relieved. The reason for periodically starting the engine is to prevent the moving parts from sticking. What happens if you leave it for months? I don't know because I don't have experience, but each part may rattle. If so, how much would the repair cost be? If you want to start the engine, why don't you drive it while you're at it? You may think so, but in my case, that is not the case. First remove the body cover and then the battery conditioner (which protects the battery). And in order to leave the parking lot safely, the other car parked in the parking lot must be taken out once. After taking out the 360 ​​Modena, it is also necessary to return the one that was taken out to its original position. Because you will have to park on the street. The time required for this series of "work" is around 15 minutes. Do you think it only takes 15 minutes, or does it take 15 minutes!? At least 15 minutes is a long time for me now. Once you start running, you'll need more time. Therefore, even if you can start the engine, it will end without moving. If you have a garage with a roof, you may be able to ride easily. But having a covered garage at home is a dream come true for me. So what if you're looking for a suitable monthly parking lot? There may be some opinions, but it is also difficult. Apart from places like Roppongi Hills in the city center, there aren't many parking lots with outlets. By the way, if you are interested in what a battery conditioner is, please read this article. Not limited to supercars, it is a must-have item for cars that you don't drive often. When will this year's first ride be?