[Dr Gonzo]

I've still got my character, whilst that is cold comfort to most there are warning messages all over GTA:O stating that if you can't log into GTA:O then go back to the Story mission and try again. Under no circumstances press retry or create a new character.

Also when you want to leave GTA:O make sure you exit back to the story mission as this will save your online progress.
Last time I was on there it timed out shortly after I bought my first garage, on the Social Club it is still showing me as skint, so I am hoping that everything has saved as it should.