Can someone provide feedback as to the maximum amount of time our cars can spend parked before batteries run down? I am going to drive my 911 for a few weeks while the Bentley is getting some rest and I remember reading some horror stories here about cars suffering form all sorts of glitches after batteries run down.

 

i have heard/read the same horror stories. i use trickle charger if i won't be driving the car for a week

 

Have left the 06 GT @ airport for 10 days and she started right up.

 

Bentley makes a trickle charger. Comes in a nice Bentley bag. And plugs in to battery with factory groove at edge of the trunk for the wire to access for your electric outlet.

 

i ran the trickle charge connector to the front of the drivers side back seat so i connect/disconnect when i open drivers door. i avoid opening trunk

 

The problem is there is no access to electricity in the garage where the car is parked. That's exactly why I asked how long it can sit without being charged.

 

ek1, you can always buy a $70 battery-powered jumper. Also, if you do have problems FIRST try turning the key counter-clockwise for a few seconds as this 'links' the batteries for starting.

 

I guess you will be telling us. I guess these things have all kinds of electrical requirement even while sitting but I will say it is absurd if a car will not sit for two weeks and not start right up.

Come to think of it I might just call a dealer and ask him the question and see what they say.

 

My 2004 CGT is my 4th car and ubfortunately does not get much use. I only get to drive it about once a month and never had any battery problems.

 

Digger am glad to hear that and I would think any car ought to be able to go a month and not die.

 

i think more then 6 months,its depends about the quality of the battery

 

Unfortunately my battery test was interrupted by a fuel delivery problem developed by the 911, but I am happy to report that the Bentley started right up after sitting for over a week.

 

So your trickle charger is like hardwired in to the car?

Do a week or two without any issues but battery was replaced last year.

J

 

Hate to laugh,(not really) but the Porsche goes down and the Bentley keeps going. RELIABILITY baby! That is one of the main reasons to buy Bentley.

 

Dr - it was not a fair fight because my 911 is 37 years old

Sometimes I wonder how my Bentley would fare 35 years from now....with all these computerized engine management systems, dynamic suspension, turbos, etc. None of that stuff was designed to last 30+ years.

Whoever owns my car 35 years from now will need to be very well off financially