Looking to buy a Gallardo
Discussion
Let's say that if you're a car nut and therefore someone who would presumably have a general understanding of how to treat a car sympathetically (let the engine warm up before ragging it, no standing starts to preserve clutch/transmission etc.), you wouldn't fit such a wheel/tyre combo that might throw off the suspension geometry and general balance on the car.
The reverse might therefore also be true...
The reverse might therefore also be true...
matrignano said:
Let's say that if you're a car nut and therefore someone who would presumably have a general understanding of how to treat a car sympathetically (let the engine warm up before ragging it, no standing starts to preserve clutch/transmission etc.), you wouldn't fit such a wheel/tyre combo that might throw off the suspension geometry and general balance on the car.
The reverse might therefore also be true...
Not to mention bigger wheel and tyre combination could upset and wear the diff on the Gallardo, which is pretty sensitive to even rubber compound changes.The reverse might therefore also be true...
I wouldn't touch a car that had any aftermarket parts fitted, save for perhaps an exhaust.
ElanS said:
PompeyReece said:
The ad says he’s only done 1,000 miles in it? How does that equate to 17k in one year?
Or am I missing the bleedin’ obvious?
The previous owner seems to have done 17k miles from 2014 to 2015 which is half the car's current mileage. I know cars should be driven but not sure if the engine/transmission etc will be stressed with high mileage in short period?Or am I missing the bleedin’ obvious?
17,000 miles over a year is around 46 miles a day. So imagine a commute of 23 miles in the morning and 23 miles home in the evening. How on earth would that be stressing the engine and transmission??!?
monthefish said:
What????
17,000 miles over a year is around 46 miles a day. So imagine a commute of 23 miles in the morning and 23 miles home in the evening. How on earth would that be stressing the engine and transmission??!?
I looked at the service book, 14,000 miles was done over period of around 4 months. There was a service before and after the high usage. I thought it may have been used as a track car or Gallardo experience type thing.17,000 miles over a year is around 46 miles a day. So imagine a commute of 23 miles in the morning and 23 miles home in the evening. How on earth would that be stressing the engine and transmission??!?
I went to view this car a while back. I loved the colour of the car, dark blue/black (similar to carbon black). To be fair, the seller agreed to Full Lambo service and Check but I was worried it might be difficult to sell on in the future and you have to be sure when you spend £90k!
I decided to wait a bit longer and be patient with the purchase. Unfortunately there are a lot of black and white cars which I am not a fan of. Will there be more cars and better pricing over winter?
Superleg48 said:
It gets a little interesting when that kind of mileage is done over 4 months. That is on average about 115 miles per day every day. I think I would want some more detail....
Indeed. Quite a difference between 'over a year' and 'over 4 months'.Still, that mileage in itself isn't an issue, but it does point to some interesting times.
monthefish said:
Superleg48 said:
It gets a little interesting when that kind of mileage is done over 4 months. That is on average about 115 miles per day every day. I think I would want some more detail....
Indeed. Quite a difference between 'over a year' and 'over 4 months'.Still, that mileage in itself isn't an issue, but it does point to some interesting times.
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