430 use in this weather!

[Loz8]

Well my daily car is suffering from a bad oil leak and I have some miles to do up and down country over the next week, ive been reluctant to get the 430 out with so much crap on the roads and the heavy rain of late but its now an inforced decision, hire car or just think sod it and use it! I didnt buy it to look at, but at the same time hoped not to be sat on the M60 in driving rain and stanstill traffic. I know what most of you will say on here, but just wondering if there are any other 430 drivers using them for the daily commute at the mo. (Fully expect you lambo boys to give me some stick for this thread by the way....)

[Mosi]

I used my F430 as the daily sheitybox, and it was just fine

Yes, its going to need a clean if you get crap on it

Traxx uses his everyday to commute into The City too.

You big puff!

[Loz8]

cheers mate, you aren't appreciating just how clean she is at the moment

Manchester to Southampton on sunday....should be a nice run!

[Webber3]

Loz8 said:

cheers mate, you aren't appreciating just how clean she is at the moment

Manchester to Southampton on sunday....should be a nice run!

What's the range on that car, could you get to Southampton on a single tank?

[Sean Edwards]

Why not? They are designed for all weather conditions and it won't do any harm to it what so ever Obviously its going to need a good clean, but that's it...

+ if you go by any round abouts, you will be able to have some fun in the wet

[Loz8]

Cheers, there is of course the image factor...not sure how good it looks pulling up outside a customers in a fezza but I guess im gonna find out. I remember reading a marketing magazine many years ago that advocated driving a car that prompted conversation if you had a meeting with new potential clients etc as an ice breaker. They suggested something people associate with like a classic MGB...not sure where a 430 fits in with that logic!?

[Sean Edwards]

Loz8 said:

Cheers, there is of course the image factor...not sure how good it looks pulling up outside a customers in a fezza but I guess im gonna find out. I remember reading a marketing magazine many years ago that advocated driving a car that prompted conversation if you had a meeting with new potential clients etc as an ice breaker. They suggested something people associate with like a classic MGB...not sure where a 430 fits in with that logic!?

You could tell them its a Fiat?

Depends what business you're into? You don't want to risk the client thinking you have enough money already, why are you charging us so much ect...

Could also be a deal sealer, let them have a spin, in return for closing the deal

Edited by Sean Edwards on Friday 11th January 09:58

[shadowninja]

I guess I could ask how you would feel if you had a problem with your boiler and your plumber turned up in his Murcielago. Or similar for your business's suppliers.

[Loz8]

You could ask me that and personally I would like it if they turned up in a murci! However I wont risk it and will be leaving it at the hotel and taking a cab as in normal circumstances i wouldnt be taking the F at all. I'll be honest, I cant think of an occasion when having an exotic car has actually helped me personally in business but I do believe most do look at your car, then prob your watch??...


p.s webber3 - my guess 1.5 - 2 tanks

Edited by Loz8 on Friday 11th January 10:20

[bertie]

Now I'm gonna have a wild stab in the dark here, but as far as I recall, last tiem I looked a ferrari 430 was a CAR.

Cars are meant to be driven, get out and drive it and stop polishing it!

The Gallardo was great in the slush the other morning, granted the traction control was busy, but thats what it's there for!

[Loz8]

Bertie, fully agree and I admit to being a little cautious partly due to the weather and grit on the roads etc - I certainly dont sit and polish my cars as I know some do. I have put 120k miles on a 993 that I use every day but the 430 just makes me think a little before taking it out

[traxx]

Only two problems with using the 430 everyday:

1. Crap stereo
2. car is actually quite hard to drive fast on snow/ice --- Lamborghini is much better on ice

[LittleBro]

traxx said:

Only two problems with using the 430 everyday:

1. Crap stereo
2. car is actually quite hard to drive fast on snow/ice --- Lamborghini is much better on ice

Priceless.

[Loz8]

Traxx, I have an awful 'pop out and up' after fit stereo with DVD and pointless reverse camera and err no radio reception at all...never even switch it on!

Edited by Loz8 on Friday 11th January 12:08