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MMD said:
For parking, I think reverse and first would be the worst ones to use.
In low gears the engine crank is easier to rotate. That's why you push-start a car in low gear.
I can imagine an unstarted car's engine happily pumping away more easily in lower gears as it speeds downhill unattended.
Not sure though, need more brainpower of this board.
Here is what the 997 manual has to say about this topic:
"Setting the parking brake
f Pull the lever all the way up (arrow).
With the ignition on, the parking brake warning
lights in the instrument panel and on-board
computer will come on if the lever is even
slightly raised. A firm pull upward is required to
properly engage the parking brake.
If the brake is not fully set, the vehicle may roll
without control.
f Move the gearshift lever to reverse or first
gear.
f Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully set and the vehicle is not
moving at all."
I have always parked in 1st with the parking brake engaged. My son has a new C6 Corvette and you must park it in reverse or the electronics won't turn off.
Phil