I work from home (meaning my 124 will be for leisure/trips to the store above all else) and am garaging my 124 so I'm wondering if I should unlatch but not fold the top during those periods when I know I won't use the car. Examples include snow/ice/bad weather, or when on vacation/business trips.
I'm not saying fold it down as I realize that can lead to permanent creases, just unlatch the top to relieve pressure on the material and cover the car to prevent dust from getting in.
I plan on keeping the car long term and am looking for all tricks to keep the top looking like new. Since the car will be garaged fading isn't my enemy, but I don't want the top to stretch over the years if possible. To be honest 90%+ of the time I drive this car will be with the top down, so maybe I am paranoid, but I am careful with everything I own and experience almost no issues outside of wear and tear from regular use.
I'm not saying fold it down as I realize that can lead to permanent creases, just unlatch the top to relieve pressure on the material and cover the car to prevent dust from getting in.
I plan on keeping the car long term and am looking for all tricks to keep the top looking like new. Since the car will be garaged fading isn't my enemy, but I don't want the top to stretch over the years if possible. To be honest 90%+ of the time I drive this car will be with the top down, so maybe I am paranoid, but I am careful with everything I own and experience almost no issues outside of wear and tear from regular use.