Diablo 6 sold ...No reason to live now!

[jonny finance]

Will admit I have pulled off some good moves in life and business - but will also confess to some truly stupid moves that have left me wondering if there must be two of me because surely I couldn't be that dumb!

Started a little chat with another 'car nut' approximately two months ago about the absurd thought of me selling up, not sure if this chap is a hypnotist or sliped me some substance but the car is now in his garage, and in my garage is a Renault Clio!! Obviously I now have a few quid sloshing about but unfortunately that is offering no anesthetic to kill the pain.

I have owned over 200 NICE cars but the Diablo 6 litre is the top of my tree, with no where else to go I will try and love the Clio..Wish me luck..By the left I am going to need it!

One redeeming thought though is it has a new custodian who is one hell of a nice bloke whom I am sure will love it as I did and after getting to know him I am confident he is sharper than me and will not be cajoled into selling it!!

Edited by jonny finance on Wednesday 8th April 22:47

[jdwcd]

jonny finance said:

Will admit I have pulled off some good moves in life and business - but will also confess to some truly stupid moves that have left me wondering if there must be two of me because surely I couldn't be that dumb!

Started a little chat with another 'car nut' approximately two months ago about the adsurd thought of me selling up, not sure if this chap is a hypnotist or sliped me some substance but the car is now in his garage, and in my garage is a Renault Clio!! Obviously I now have a few quid sloshing about but unfortunately that is offering no anesthetic to kill the pain.

I have owned over 200 NICE cars but the Diablo 6 litre is the top of my tree, with no where else to go I will try and love the Clio..Wish me luck..By the left I am going to need it!

One redeeming thought though is it has a new custodian who is one hell of a nice bloke whom I am sure will love it as I did and after getting to know him I am confident he is sharper than me and will not be cajoled into selling it!!

Silly Jonny

[steve06]

Why, why, why..... you could go and buy a Gallardo Spyder though, it's not the same but it'll make you feel a bit better!

[Mattymouse33]

Financial hit or win?

Post some pics of the new chariot Jonny.

[jonny finance]

Mattymouse33 said:

Financial hit or win? STATUS QUO Reckon the Diablo 6 is as good an investment as you can get at the moment with values possibly creeping up. Owned what is IMO the most incredible car ever made. Came out more or less as I went in!

Post some pics of the new chariot Jonny.

You are joking?? Well it is a sort of fun Clio with the lump on the back seats, still in P/Heads classified as sold 06 in liquid yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[burriana]

Mattymouse33 said:

Financial hit or win?

He said he was dumb ... not completely deranged!

[Yellow Devil]

I have taken custody of Jonathons lovely Diablo 6.0 VT, just want to thank Jon for all his help, as you know he is a 'Good Guy' not many of them around these days, he even delivered the car to my front door! at 7.50am on a Saturday morning, that is worth getting up for!!! Jon looked after the car fantasticly, very unfortunatley on my 4th drive in it on Saturday a couple of warning lights came on, air bag, engine check & left bank engine, car still drove perfect and sounded perfect, I took it to Lambo Brum on Wednesday, they still have it, done a diagnostic check: miss fire and running rich, plus air bag resistance high or something like that? the tech's have checked the connections and reset the faults, now not showing any faults?? just waiting for a dry day to take it out and road test, if ok pick up after Easter. So fingers crossed may only have been loose connection? still waiting to see what they say, Chris in service is looking after me and the car, so far all well, impresssed with people there, still waiting for a reply from Italy on my 'Grey Key' request, as this was not with the car, Jon had everything else, I mean everything!!
Thanks again to Jonathon.

[evil_dr_fish]

Where do you go after a Diablo?

There is only one answer...

...and it is the simplest answer to a difficult question...





...A Zonda!

[andymc]

the prices for the 6.0 diable seem to be on the up as of late, loads of choice in this price bracket but none convey the drama of the diablo

[diablo_pete]

jdwcd said:

jonny finance said:

Will admit I have pulled off some good moves in life and business - but will also confess to some truly stupid moves that have left me wondering if there must be two of me because surely I couldn't be that dumb!

Started a little chat with another 'car nut' approximately two months ago about the adsurd thought of me selling up, not sure if this chap is a hypnotist or sliped me some substance but the car is now in his garage, and in my garage is a Renault Clio!! Obviously I now have a few quid sloshing about but unfortunately that is offering no anesthetic to kill the pain.

I have owned over 200 NICE cars but the Diablo 6 litre is the top of my tree, with no where else to go I will try and love the Clio..Wish me luck..By the left I am going to need it!

One redeeming thought though is it has a new custodian who is one hell of a nice bloke whom I am sure will love it as I did and after getting to know him I am confident he is sharper than me and will not be cajoled into selling it!!

Silly Jonny

I told you Jon. You nearly did the same.

[Bo_apex]

evil_dr_fish said:

Where do you go after a Diablo?

There is only one answer...

...and it is the simplest answer to a difficult question...





...A Zonda!

the counter-intuitive solution is either;

1096 Ducati
OR
original Fiat 500 Abarth

[diablo_pete]

An Ariel Atom would be my alternative. Not the same since a go in Harsh's.

[jonny finance]

evil_dr_fish said:

Where do you go after a Diablo?

There is only one answer...

...and it is the simplest answer to a difficult question...





...A Zonda!

This is part of the reason as to why I am Peed off. Don't get me wrong the Diablo was only reluctantly sold as things where getting a bit tight after my other half has agreed to buy another nearby field - apparently this we must own or she is going to have to sell one of the horses!! which was my plan all along..

So for now a large slice of the wedge has been wasted so I am not in a position to even contemplate betterment in the car department, but even if I was, there is nothing else out there with the equvilent price tag to consider. Afraid I for one, no matter how well off, would never feel comfortable driving something worth over 100k.

Feeling down at the moment but heyho at least the beloved wife and daughter are happy and if they are - I am!!

[jdwcd]

jonny finance said:

evil_dr_fish said:

Where do you go after a Diablo?

There is only one answer...

...and it is the simplest answer to a difficult question...





...A Zonda!

This is part of the reason as to why I am Peed off. Don't get me wrong the Diablo was only reluctantly sold as things where getting a bit tight after my other half has agreed to buy another nearby field - apparently this we must own or she is going to have to sell one of the horses!! which was my plan all along..

So for now a large slice of the wedge has been wasted so I am not in a position to even contemplate betterment in the car department, but even if I was, there is nothing else out there with the equvilent price tag to consider. Afraid I for one, no matter how well off, would never feel comfortable driving something worth over 100k.

Feeling down at the moment but heyho at least the beloved wife and daughter are happy and if they are - I am!!

Pull yer trousers up jonny, your not turning gay on us are you.

Have you knocked your head recently!!

[Bo_apex]

diablo_pete said:

An Ariel Atom would be my alternative. Not the same since a go in Harsh's.

another fine alternative in the Adrenaline stakes.
You could fit the Ducati, Fiat and Ariel all in the same garage and still have change

[evil_dr_fish]

That's fair enough mate - everyone has to move with the times as it were...


In that case, who says you have to get something 'madder' - when things are back where they were for you, just get another Diablo

It will still be just as awesome in a few years time!

[martin thomas]

Stop getting emotional jonny lol!! It's water under the bridge and you've done the diablo thing now. Why don't you get some trackdays done in the clio? I've already done a few this year and plan on doing a lot more when the r500 turns up next month. You'd have more fun on track in the clio than you ever could on road in the diablo.



Martin

[jonny finance]

martin thomas said:

Stop getting emotional jonny lol!! It's water under the bridge and you've done the diablo thing now. Why don't you get some trackdays done in the clio? I've already done a few this year and plan on doing a lot more when the r500 turns up next month. You'd have more fun on track in the clio than you ever could on road in the diablo.



Martin

Hi Martin

Funny you should mention 'track days' as my yearly trip to the Ring is not too far off and the Clio is coming..Now this car is interesting, not that fast but have to admit it is rather challenging getting the best out of it. It really does remind me of every 911 I have ever owned except this car REALLY does feel like it is trying to kill me at every bend, loads of grip, good steering feel, but on a knife edge is putting it mild... Still it sure keeps one alert if pressing on!! Suppose it does make me feel alive trying not to die, great fun

[jdwcd]

jonny finance said:

martin thomas said:

Stop getting emotional jonny lol!! It's water under the bridge and you've done the diablo thing now. Why don't you get some trackdays done in the clio? I've already done a few this year and plan on doing a lot more when the r500 turns up next month. You'd have more fun on track in the clio than you ever could on road in the diablo.



Martin

Hi Martin

Funny you should mention 'track days' as my yearly trip to the Ring is not too far off and the Clio is coming..Now this car is interesting, not that fast but have to admit it is rather challenging getting the best out of it. It really does remind me of every 911 I have ever owned except this car REALLY does feel like it is trying to kill me at every bend, loads of grip, good steering feel, but on a knife edge is putting it mild... Still it sure keeps one alert if pressing on!! Suppose it does make me feel alive trying not to die, great fun

Alreet JF

I have had a v6 before, great car unless you put cheap tyres on the back, nearly lost it at 110mph on a corner. Fancy coming down to the cheddar gorge meet on sunday, would be good to see you again sweety!!

[jonny finance]

jdwcd said:

jonny finance said:

martin thomas said:

Stop getting emotional jonny lol!! It's water under the bridge and you've done the diablo thing now. Why don't you get some trackdays done in the clio? I've already done a few this year and plan on doing a lot more when the r500 turns up next month. You'd have more fun on track in the clio than you ever could on road in the diablo.



Martin

Hi Martin

Funny you should mention 'track days' as my yearly trip to the Ring is not too far off and the Clio is coming..Now this car is interesting, not that fast but have to admit it is rather challenging getting the best out of it. It really does remind me of every 911 I have ever owned except this car REALLY does feel like it is trying to kill me at every bend, loads of grip, good steering feel, but on a knife edge is putting it mild... Still it sure keeps one alert if pressing on!! Suppose it does make me feel alive trying not to die, great fun

Alreet JF

I have had a v6 before, great car unless you put cheap tyres on the back, nearly lost it at 110mph on a corner. Fancy coming down to the cheddar gorge meet on sunday, would be good to see you again sweety!!

Hi Jon

How you doing, got to be honest read your bit about cat removal and thought your off your trolley messing, after hearing it though all justified...Jesus what an icredible racket, hell even your garage is looking less of a sh=t hole!!!

Might just make it this Sunday could do with a spin especially as we now have very similar puss coloured cars..Have you stuck your rear bumper back on? looks cool without!