The registration plate probably makes the driver look like a drug dealer. What's it like to drive a Lamborghini? The beauty of the convertible is that you not only get to enjoy the full V10 engine chorus but you can also hear some of the remarks being made - the first of which came before pulling away from the showroom. Too young - at 33 years of age - I certainly am not, as I had discovered from my chat with Steve earlier.
Too poor, absolutely. In the mile drive from the South Kensington dealership to Harrods on Brompton Road I lost count of the number of photos being taken. Knightsbridge is a Mecca for supercar fans, especially those who aspire to developed a petrolhead social media following, so I shouldn't have been surprised.
The open-top roof allows you to fully appreciation the sound made by the V10 engine but also lets you hear some of the remarks being made about you behind the wheel. Imagine using this as your daily driver? Ours came with the must-have kit: reversing camera, nose lift function, and satellite navigation.
GoPros, SLRs, iPhones - the equipment used to capture the car in all its glory was diverse and impressive. As were the tactics, from sly no-look camera phone shots to cyclists stopping the traffic ahead to get the best pictures. The next day I even witnessed a driver on the A1 remove both hands from the wheel to snap me overtaking him on his mobile phone - certainly not recommended, or legal.
That's because my face wouldn't have been able to mask the discomfort I was in. The low roof, tight pedal box, awkward driving position and harsher-than-average suspension had taken its toll on my body. Fortunately, I managed to distract myself from the back pains with the incredible soundtrack produced by the 5. And, while it might not be overly comfortable, it's barely more difficult to drive than a conventional car in and out of town.
Okay, you have to be more delicate in how you apply the power but adaptable modes mean you can have the steering calibrated light enough for you to turn the wheel with a pinky and the visibility is better than I'd imagined. As far as soft-top supercars go, it ticked all the right boxes - it looks incredible and goes like stink. But could I use it every day like some YouTubers are suggesting? Probably not. It's a beautiful place to be inside, but it does get uncomfortable on longer journeys.
Practical it is not - the luggage compartment left is incredibly dinky. But even when you're exiting, the car still reminds you that you've made it by lasering a Lamborghini logo on the floor.
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That helps us fund This Is Money, and keep it free to use. We do not write articles to promote products. We do not allow any commercial relationship to affect our editorial independence. This gives you yet another gain and reason to buy yourself the Lamborghini of your dreams. Sign up here. Success Stories. Search for:. Update: Since we had a lot of comments and questions about this posts, we decided to make an exclusive presentation on how we managed to get a Lamborghini at such a short age.
Here are the best ways to find and purchase the right Gallardo: Find a car in a desirable color. While you may want to keep your Lambo forever, you will quickly realize why many dump them so quickly. Making sure you pick a color that is highly desirable to you and the next buyer is important. Find a car with a 6-speed manual or newer clutch. Early 6-speed cars were problematic, making them have weaker clutches that sometimes lasted less than 10, miles.
Examine the interior trim and buttons even on low mileage cars. Most Lamborghinis were made with Audi parts, which means cheap plastic is present in many areas of the car, especially in models. The plastic button controls get worn out quickly; and even though everything may look great in images, it can be costly to replace and disappointing in person as the plastic turns sticky and uncomfortable to operate.
This is typically avoided in cars with good professional care that were not subjected to abrasive detailing products. Examine the brakes. Gallardo brakes are very cheap unless equipped with the ceramic braking option. Run your finger from the inside diameter to the outside diameter in a straight line with your finger and if you feel waves, grooves or scratches, you will need new rotors.
Brake pad wear can be examined based on how thick the pads left are. Inspect tires not for wear but for dry rotting. L ook for very little cracks in the thread pattern at the edges of the tires which signifies that tires are old and despite having good thread will no longer operate optimally. What does a Lamborghini cost? Oh yeah, maintenance In addition to the purchase price, there are a lot of other costs to maintain a car like this.
Which brings us to the question of the day: How much salary do you need to buy one? What to spend your money on Your first financial priorities should be: Paying off debt: credit cards, loans, etc. Fully funding your retirement: k , SEP, etc. Plan Well. Invest Smart. Live Better. Schedule a Free Minute Call. Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Search this website.
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