Lambo Owner denies kid...
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I wouldn't hold anything against the owner for his decision. It's a expensive car, it might not be taken out every day, and he might not want to share his special car with a stranger. Kid should have felt lucky to see one as they aren't that often about, which was clear from his excitement.
At worse learning rejection early on is a good lesson, kids can't have everything.
If I was in the lambo owners seat, it would entirely depend on situation, if happily poodling about shopping like this fella seemed to be, then yes I'd give a few minutes to inspire a kid. If I was in a rush to get something and return elsewhere, then I'd probably say no.
At worse learning rejection early on is a good lesson, kids can't have everything.
If I was in the lambo owners seat, it would entirely depend on situation, if happily poodling about shopping like this fella seemed to be, then yes I'd give a few minutes to inspire a kid. If I was in a rush to get something and return elsewhere, then I'd probably say no.
I was at some British car meet with my TVR a long time ago in a Galaxy far, far away when a father approached me with his daughter and asked if she could stand by my car while he took a photo of her (and the car, obviously). I obliged happily but thought it a strange question. Was I going to tackle him to the ground if he hadn't asked? 
In the case of the OP situation, I guess the guy was too busy.
A Midget seems to appeal to kids
from me, too.
In the case of the OP situation, I guess the guy was too busy.
Stu R said:
Rulle7 said:
A Midget seems to appeal to kids
from me, too.Xaero said:
I wouldn't hold anything against the owner for his decision. It's a expensive car, it might not be taken out every day, and he might not want to share his special car with a stranger. Kid should have felt lucky to see one as they aren't that often about, which was clear from his excitement.
At worse learning rejection early on is a good lesson, kids can't have everything.
If I was in the lambo owners seat, it would entirely depend on situation, if happily poodling about shopping like this fella seemed to be, then yes I'd give a few minutes to inspire a kid. If I was in a rush to get something and return elsewhere, then I'd probably say no.
Basically this.At worse learning rejection early on is a good lesson, kids can't have everything.
If I was in the lambo owners seat, it would entirely depend on situation, if happily poodling about shopping like this fella seemed to be, then yes I'd give a few minutes to inspire a kid. If I was in a rush to get something and return elsewhere, then I'd probably say no.
It`s hard to say without knowing the situation properly.
No doubt anyone driving a car like that gets a lot of attention wherever they go, and should expect to, no-one buys a Lambo to pootle about unnoticed in.
I would imagine if you are out in one and just trying to get on with your day then all the attention could become quite tiring.
At a show etc. then yes he probably should, just sat in a petrol station getting on with his day, not so much.
That said, if it were me I would have a nice Q car to bimble around in and the Lambo as a weekend toy (if only!) so I would soak up the attention under those circumstances.
TLDR: His car, His choice. Does not make him an a***hole.
Monty Zoomer said:
juan king said:
Monty Zoomer said:
Why would someone want to sit in someone else's car?
If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Does ownership of a good car somehow put a person in subjection to others?
Yes you are! And a miserable If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Does ownership of a good car somehow put a person in subjection to others?
too, it seems.Edited by juan king on Sunday 14th October 05:13
tyrewrecker said:
Monty Zoomer said:
I love cars but I don't go up to people and ask if I can sit in their cars. People are entitled to their own lives and privacy, if they want to let you sit in their car, they'll offer.
I love beer but when I walk into a pub I don't ask everyone if I can have a sip of their drinks.
(That's my little joke, I know it isn't quite the same...)
Stupid I love beer but when I walk into a pub I don't ask everyone if I can have a sip of their drinks.
(That's my little joke, I know it isn't quite the same...)
Not at all...
I do what I want when I want.
There's nothing miserable or stupid about saying "no" to someone, it's a choice that's open to anyone.
If you ask to sit in someone's car, the answer will either be "yes" or "no."
Nobody obeys everyone else, totally without question.
It really isn't good manners to go through life making demands of other people and then resenting them when they say "no."
Please can I sit in your cars?
Mr2Mike said:
Monty Zoomer said:
Why would someone want to sit in someone else's car?
If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Dear god, did you completely miss out on your childhood you wierdo?If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Monty Zoomer said:
Why would someone want to sit in someone else's car?
If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Does ownership of a good car somehow put a person in subjection to others?
Depends on age of child and car in question. 7 -13 I'd say if I was aware I was driving the type of car that maybe on their bedroom wall yes as I know a minute or two of my time would make their day.If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Does ownership of a good car somehow put a person in subjection to others?
I sat in a Ferrari 512TR that had turned up outside a country pub when I was about 9 years old, owner saw me walking round it looking at it so came over opened the door and let me sit in.
Garlick said:
Mr2Mike said:
Monty Zoomer said:
Why would someone want to sit in someone else's car?
If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Dear god, did you completely miss out on your childhood you wierdo?If someone came up to me and asked if they could sit in my car, I wouldn't let them, I'd think they must be some kind of weirdo.
Reading this again reminded me of Dave Fishwick from Burnley (Bank of Dave) who is a self-made millionaire who I imagine is really is one of the most down to Earth blokes you will ever meet.
He saw a young lad with his mum admiring his Ferrari and went out to greet them both. Asked the kid if he wanted to sit in and then said go in the "Business end" and let him in the driving seat. Asked if he wanted one and the kid of course said yeah, Dave went on to tell him that "If yuo work really hard in life, set yourself a goal and work towards it, you're going to get one of these"
What a guy!
He saw a young lad with his mum admiring his Ferrari and went out to greet them both. Asked the kid if he wanted to sit in and then said go in the "Business end" and let him in the driving seat. Asked if he wanted one and the kid of course said yeah, Dave went on to tell him that "If yuo work really hard in life, set yourself a goal and work towards it, you're going to get one of these"
What a guy!
I wouldn't condemn someone for refusing but it would be rare that I would refuse, I might if I was in a hurry or the kid / parents were rude etc.
I'm lucky (for a petrolhead) in that my Dad is a car dealer dealing in unusual cars so I grew up surrounded by 50-90's Yanks, convertibles, military vehicles etc I remember when I borrowed a V8 Hi Lux monster truck with 44" wheels I kept having Mums stop me and ask for a photo of their kids in the back - I was always happy to oblige - it cost me nothing and made their day.
Currently I'm driving an FD RX7 and whilst it may not be special to many on here, when it's in a school car park surrounded by MPV's it's sensational and it's rare for kids not to be around it. If they want to sit in that's fine but most just ask me to rev it up (6.0 V8) that still makes me smile too.
I'm lucky (for a petrolhead) in that my Dad is a car dealer dealing in unusual cars so I grew up surrounded by 50-90's Yanks, convertibles, military vehicles etc I remember when I borrowed a V8 Hi Lux monster truck with 44" wheels I kept having Mums stop me and ask for a photo of their kids in the back - I was always happy to oblige - it cost me nothing and made their day.
Currently I'm driving an FD RX7 and whilst it may not be special to many on here, when it's in a school car park surrounded by MPV's it's sensational and it's rare for kids not to be around it. If they want to sit in that's fine but most just ask me to rev it up (6.0 V8) that still makes me smile too.
I used to own a white Countach with white leather interior, and used to get similar requests. Usually I would agree but on one occasion I didn't, simply because the youngster involved had melted chocolate all over his trousers.
Without knowing all the details in this particular case, it would be unfair to make any sort of judgement on the charater of this particular Lambo owner.
Without knowing all the details in this particular case, it would be unfair to make any sort of judgement on the charater of this particular Lambo owner.
Monkeylegend said:
It's a sad reflection of the society we live in today where doing this could get you into a whole world of pain.
You know I've never even considered that!Quite often there are parents around and they too want a look/sit...... And often rather like it if I start her up too.....
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