Too old for an orange Lambo Spyder...?

Too old for an orange Lambo Spyder...?

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notax

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2,091 posts

238 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Ever since I was tiny I've always wanted an orange Lamborghini. When I was finally able to afford one, test drives in a Murcie and an early Gallardo put me off and I have since had several Ferraris and Astons and now have an SLS Roadster. The SLS is an unusual supercar in that you can drive it without looking too much of a show off, as many people have no idea what it is, and in spite of its size, it is quite subtle.

I haven't test driven a more modern Gallardo, but a Superformante may give me the raw driving experience I like and Tom Hartley has one for sale in my preferred colour. Sadly they aren't keen to offer me what I believe the SLS is worth, but that has at least given me a chance to consider whether I'd actually be comfortable driving an outlandish orange drop top Lambo at the grand age of 45!

It got me thinking, up to what age would you feel comfortable driving one? Weirdly I can imagine an octogenarian driving a classic Ferrari or an SLS... but an orange Lambo..?

AndrewD

7,527 posts

283 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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"andrew." on here drives a lambo and he is well into his 90's
So I'd say do what makes you happy

larsson7

305 posts

141 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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when I read the title I presumed you were going to be in your 70's. I don't consider 45 to be old, and I'm several years younger. Your in the fortunate position of being able to afford a Lamborghini, so if it's your dream car I would go for it, the colour is irrelevant.

DAN TEMPLE

26 posts

114 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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What an odd posting, firstly as some of the others had assumed, I thought you were much older than 45. When I discovered that you were essentially still young, I then presumed you were the shy and retiring type, unsure of driving a car that would attract so much attention, but your previous car history rules that out, so by deduction there can only be 3 possibilities:

1. You have anxiety about driving a Lambo - your previous cars were easier to drive, you are troubled by the possibility you will make a fool of yourself in public - Solution: Get some track time

2. You just wanted to let us know you had the capability to buy a lambo Solution: Viagra is a good solution and if you don't meet the criteria to get it free on the NHS a private script is very affordable

3. Deep down you are a man of taste - the desire to have an 'orange' lambo is the issue, this is the equivalent of lusting after Katie Price - what man in their right mind would do this? You mention this is something from your childhood - there are many things that imprint themselves on us when we are young: SOLUTION: Scratch the itch and to hell with it, you'll regret it otherwise.

So which one is it?

DAN TEMPLE

26 posts

114 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Just thought of a 4th possibility:

Your significant other laughed when you told them of your childhood dream: Solution Ditch them, get the lambo and upgrade the significant other at the same time - not for Katie Price.

Edited by DAN TEMPLE on Saturday 28th March 01:29

DAN TEMPLE

26 posts

114 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Ah, just thought of the most obvious likelihood, you've lied about your age and you just want reassurance at whatever 'old' age you are that it's okay: SOLUTION: whatever age it's okay, stop caring what others think.

This is it, isn't it?

TISPKJ

3,648 posts

206 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Not sure anyone actually looks past the bright orange Lamborghini to be honest but one lives in hope smile

Buy what makes you happy.

notax

Original Poster:

2,091 posts

238 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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DAN TEMPLE said:
there can only be 3 possibilities:

1. You have anxiety about driving a Lambo - your previous cars were easier to drive, you are troubled by the possibility you will make a fool of yourself in public - Solution: Get some track time

2. You just wanted to let us know you had the capability to buy a lambo Solution: Viagra is a good solution and if you don't meet the criteria to get it free on the NHS a private script is very affordable

3. Deep down you are a man of taste - the desire to have an 'orange' lambo is the issue, this is the equivalent of lusting after Katie Price - what man in their right mind would do this? You mention this is something from your childhood - there are many things that imprint themselves on us when we are young: SOLUTION: Scratch the itch and to hell with it, you'll regret it otherwise.

So which one is it?
Very good biggrin

1. I am a tarmac rally driver and enthusiastic whatever I'm driving, the reason I didn't like the Lambos I've previously driven is the Gallardo didn't feel challenging enough in my opinion with its 4WD and the Murcie just felt too old school and enormous for me. Good for posing, not driving fast.

2. Lucky enough to have owned various very nice cars, nothing left to prove on this one...

3. Spot on laugh

andrew

9,953 posts

191 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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my dear, dear friend andrewd used to have lamborghinis, but as decrepitude set in he found that :

his zimmer frame and guide dog didn't fit
it was tricky to park at the post office
longer runs to the bingo left him tired
his increased mass left dogging dents in the panels
his failing limbs couldn't cope with the heavy steering
his "too many awards dinners" bum no-longer fitted
it kept grounding down at the dole office
the boot wasn't big enough for his beloved car boot sales
it was too conspicuous for his nasty nocturnal activities

in light of all the above, he moved onto the pensioner's favourite penis extension, a ferrari
hth

graeme4130

3,823 posts

180 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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notax said:
but that has at least given me a chance to consider whether I'd actually be comfortable driving an outlandish orange drop top Lambo at the grand age of 45!

It got me thinking, up to what age would you feel comfortable driving one? Weirdly I can imagine an octogenarian driving a classic Ferrari or an SLS... but an orange Lambo..?
I'd guess the real PH themed answer is to drive whatever you feel comfortable driving
Everyone likes to say that they don't care what anyone else thinks, but I think the reality is different, so :

Where would an orange Lamborghini convertible fit in for a middle aged man to be driving around ?

It would certainly not seem out of place in the city cruising around Knightsbridge or on park lane, and the same goes for some of the southern coastal towns.
However, you'd stand out like a sore thumb driving around Swindon or (insert other nondescript town)

Nice choice to have though, and best of luck with whatever you decide

70proof

6,045 posts

154 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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notax said:
Ever since I was tiny I've always wanted an orange Lamborghini.
do it, you'll regret it otherwise...... I'm a young 45 and have a bright green Gallardo.... no one judges you, they just so love a loud lambo....
late superleggera will be very different in feel to an early Gallardo.

Mike Brown

585 posts

186 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Buy and enjoy and drive whatever you want, neither you nor I are that important that it matters what others think, Mike

Mike Brown

585 posts

186 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Buy and enjoy and drive whatever you want, neither you nor I are that important that it matters what others think, Mike

MDahmen

6,895 posts

176 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Live is short, get what you really want if you can afford it. Maybe take a teat drive through a town or similar to gauge reactions and how comfortable you'd be.
also a coupe might be an option - good for hiding from admiring crowds smile

markiii

3,565 posts

193 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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There are only 2 questions to worry about

Do you want it?
Can you afford it?

Everything else matters not

Blib

43,793 posts

196 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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45? Whippersnapper. Don't spend your life worrying what other people thnk about you. Because, mostly they don't think about you at all.

Buy the car.

RedBull

1,142 posts

221 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Well, I'll be 49 in a few months and I drive a red Countach. I couldn't care less what others think. Should I sell it now I'm getting "old"? No chance. And if I ever do I'll replace it with an even brighter Aventador which I would keep until I am physically unable to drive it. If I am still around and lucky enough to still be capable of driving such a car when I'm in my 70s, 80s, 90s then you can be sure I will do just that.
Really, if you want and can have a Lambo then do it, why would you care what anyone else might think?

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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I'll be 52 next month and am seriously considering a Verde Mantis Huracan.

Life is too short.

Doppelkupplung

185 posts

111 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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The SLS is in such huge demand, it shouldn't be difficult for you to sell privately and achieve the price you want, or goto another dealer??

The Gallardo is a raw car compared to the SLS so if anything they suit the loud colours better! Don't forget racing stripes and a tubi exhaust!!

Doppelkupplung

185 posts

111 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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The SLS is in such huge demand, it shouldn't be difficult for you to sell privately and achieve the price you want, or goto another dealer??

The Gallardo is a raw car compared to the SLS so if anything they suit the loud colours better! Don't forget racing stripes and a tubi exhaust!!