Put it in "storage", but have a TRUSTED friend or family member take it for a drive for an hour or so every other week or three.
Also, pay them to have the oil changed at the 6-month interval.
Or sell it.
Soot ...
The soot is a "feature" of the direct injection. Take a looksie: http://bznotes.wordpress.com/2007/01/14/soot-emissions-from-gasoline-direct-injectin-gdi-engines/
(They talk about regulating the output using filters)
The DI makes almost as much particulate as a diesel engine!
Oh, no...
Hi all!
I got my 2008 MS3 GT Sunlight Silver Monday night.
I traded in my '04 WRX Wagon w/ 130K miles on it.
This thing is a blast! Can't wait for some mods!