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Do you reckon you could drive a lamborghi or Ferrari
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've already driven a Ferrari not sure about a Lambo though  was it a case of jumping in and away you go  "
Yes as it was an older Ferrari 308
Much simpler car than today's techno marvels |
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"Are we talking a trip out to the shops or wanging it round the Nurburgring on full beans?full beans "
Like any car (any vehicle in fact) it would take a while to get a feel for it, it’s intricacies and limits- as well as those of the track you’re on.
I’ve driven milk floats, 7.5 tonne trucks, cherry pickers, rage buggies and various other machines- most are fairly intuitive after a short time…as long as nothing goes tits up suddenly.
I’d certainly enjoy the chance to find out anyway |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes easy peasy. If I can wave a bus down I most certainly can zoom around in a fancy car. I don't know how to work a gearstick but as long as I can fuck it I am willing to try especially on the M30. |
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No. Probably wouldn't even want to sit in one.
If somebody gave me a car like that I would sell it straight away, unused and unadmired by me, and I would use the money to fund either a succession of useful and practical vehicles or to keep some much loved classics in top condition.
I never wander over to look at prestige cars in car parks. None of them hold any attraction. All the vehicles I have ever owned have been what I wanted at the time and if I had the money available now I would have kept some of them maintained forever. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes. Currently own a 507bhp sports car so controlling the power isn't an issue.
Driven an Urus and a Ferrari F12. They really aren't something to write home about.
Only issue you have is blind spots, visibility in general is poor and curbs with lambos are your worst enemy.
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"Yes. Currently own a 507bhp sports car so controlling the power isn't an issue.
Driven an Urus and a Ferrari F12. They really aren't something to write home about.
Only issue you have is blind spots, visibility in general is poor and curbs with lambos are your worst enemy.
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what car you got? |
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"Don't see why not, they're just cars.
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The styling always makes me think of the cars driven by the protagonists in Mad Magazine's "Spy vs Spy".
In those days the designs only existed in a cartoonist's imagination. Now they are real! |
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Through work I,ve driven a few apparent 'super cars' such as Ferrari, Porsche, Mclaren & found them all cramped, uncomfortable & with terrible visibility.
Bentley GT continental was an exceptional for comfort. |
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"Through work I,ve driven a few apparent 'super cars' such as Ferrari, Porsche, Mclaren & found them all cramped, uncomfortable & with terrible visibility.
Bentley GT continental was an exceptional for comfort."
I second this, they are not built for comfort or long road trips |
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By *acktopervMan
over a year ago
Stourport-On-Severn |
The answer in my case to OP's question is yes.
The first Ferrari i ever drove was my dad's 308 GTS. He bought it in 1978, but at 6ft 2ins tall he never ever got on with it is unless he had the Targa top off. Even then he could only see through the top of the windscreen He sold it in 1979 and bought a Merc lol.
In 1992 i bought a Lamgorghini Diablo which for some stupid reason i kept hold of it for 2 years. The engine was superb, the problem was and probably still is, the gearbox. The Diablo just did not like changing gear and was a nightmare. Plus of course it was miles too wide and had next to zero rear vision, even from the wing mirrors..................a great car to drive in Germany though
My last Ferrari was a Testarossa. I bought in 1995, 3rd hand. It was the greatest car i have ever owned or driven. It could easily be a puppy on the road when you want it to be, or it could bend your back to breaking point under acceleration, it was a joy to own and drive. But, like the Diablo, it was too wide for UK roads really.
At 65 years old now, i'm more into driving GT cars than out and out neck wrenchers lol. |
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Ferraris are ok to drive just very loud and if you are like me with sensitive hearing , the harsh engine noise can really grate on you. , I get to drive a couple these and 911 turbos quite abit from family relatives that have them .. I have to say the Porsches are much more refined to drive though and way quieter when you keep them in non looney mode ...
I do like some of the older Ferraris though , 488 is spider its outstanding ... and my favourite one was the old 355 that was a nice sensible one you could drive casually . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Drove a Ferrari 355, a Porsche 911 turbo and an Audi Quattro TT on a track day for my 40th. Instructed by a race driver at first but then let loose(ish). Not difficult but the Ferrari was the trickiest. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've driven fun stuff on a track and loved it and I've driven various supercars on the road.
I find very little difference between a supercar and an executive or sports vehicle on normal roads... except perhaps the suspension comfort depending on the set up of the car. |
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"Have had a couple of supermarkets trackway which were great, don't see any problem with driving one on the road either 
Supercar  "
Did you drive it Aldi way round the track- or just have a Lidl drive? |
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Not really a fan of sports cars in the real world.
I reckon I could drive one but apart from the classics, I prefer the GT Ferraris, like the Roma than the sportier models and if I won the lottery I'd buy one of them. |
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Both ok, but clutches are very snappy.
Same as GT4
Personally I prefer cars that don’t have all the gadgets to make you look a better driver and go for the earlier Lotus cars.
Fun and don’t look as much of a cock.
*bug lotus 7 guy here |
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Had the good fortune to drive my late Brother in Laws Ferrari 246GT Dino for a weekend way back in the 1970s, easy to drive but not the most comfortable for a 6'2" guy though.
Have never driven a Lambo though, nearest was a DeTomaso Pantera again back in the 70s. |
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I’ve drove both, multiple times and a few other exotic cars. Nothing in the last 6 or 7 years.
The first Lamborghini I drove, the guy said if you stall it 3 times in a row something happens (I can’t remember what) as it was an expensive repair. I jumped in and drove it no problem.
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"Have had a couple of supermarkets trackway which were great, don't see any problem with driving one on the road either
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Did you drive it Aldi way round the track- or just have a Lidl drive? "
It was only a lidl drive |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
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In my time, I have driven extraordinarily powerful cars at speeds of over 150 mph, which was interesting and exhilarating at that juncture in my life; but I now regard those vehicles as being wasteful of the Earth's finite resources, and utterly pointless in the extreme. They should be banned from sale; but of course they won't in a democratic, market-driven consumerist society.
I will never drive another, by choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Driven a Ferrari many times. My business partner does up old ones (along with TVRs and Cadillacs) and we often share driving from Yorkshire to London and Manchester.
They look great, they sound great - but - give me a "chunky" 4x4 any day as I prefer to be sat up than lying down.
One odd thing I did find is, because you're lower to the ground, you feel you are going faster than when you're more upright.
PS - they are also USELESS in snow! |
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Wouldn't get over the speed humps round here. And if they did, would be lucky to get up to the 20mph limit, given the traffic. So I'll stick to the train thanks - quicker, quieter, more comfortable and a lot greener. |
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By *hiversMan
over a year ago
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Driven a couple of older Ferraris on private roads... They are unwieldy at low speeds, and the straight cut dog leg gears would be a pain in the arse if you were trying to use one as a daily. Good fun for a weekend car though.
I'm sure the modern ones are a bit more user friendly. |
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"I cannot imagine it's as hard as driving a Nissan Micra I mean the Micra is the largest car on the road. "
It would be interesting to find out whether they have a better turning circle than the first generation of Micras. |
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By *host63Man
over a year ago
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"Look tricky to me . Don't think it's a case of jumping in and away you go . Just wondered . "
If you can drive a car yiu can drive a supermarket. The real question though is would you want to?
Unless I had access to a racetrack it woukd be way too frustrating as you could never use its full potential. Nor coukd you drive it everyday
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Look tricky to me . Don't think it's a case of jumping in and away you go . Just wondered .
If you can drive a car yiu can drive a supermarket. The real question though is would you want to?
Unless I had access to a racetrack it woukd be way too frustrating as you could never use its full potential. Nor coukd you drive it everyday
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Bloody autocorrect eh! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I drive those types of cars in a simulated environment, GT7 is the game.
And yes they are hard to drive.
I even hear that some of those cars have to be warmed up before they can be driven, so its not a case of jump in and drive in some of them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Newer supercars are easier to drive with all the drive aids that they come with. Older ones are a handful if you dont know what youre doing. A friend of mine has an 80's 911 and a TVR, both of which seem to be on a mission to kill him |
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By *i_Blonde_BabeWoman
over a year ago
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We’ve owned and driven some very nice cars - the more modern the supercar the easier it is to drive thanks to the nanny state. Quickest car I’ve driven was a Lamborghini Huracan Performante and it could be driven just like my daily golf if you wanted to. They generally have long throttles for a reason - foot to the floor is where it has the potential to get very messy. |
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"Older ones are a handful if you dont know what youre doing. A friend of mine has an 80's 911 and a TVR, both of which seem to be on a mission to kill him"
All of my fast cars have been ’80s ones. And I have a TVR arriving this summer. |
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Been fortunate to drive a number of performance cars. Yes you can drive them if you are sensible, but get in and floor it you will bin it.
Old 1980s 911s would take you off in a heartbeat if you were heavy footed. |
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"Newer supercars are easier to drive with all the drive aids that they come with. Older ones are a handful if you dont know what youre doing. A friend of mine has an 80's 911 and a TVR, both of which seem to be on a mission to kill him"
I agree that 80s cars were more of a handful. I think though that the amount of times you see reports of people wrapping their new supercars around trees or lampposts that too many don't respect the hp in them x
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Anyone can drive them, they are cars afterall.
But, drive them safely is a different matter.
Too many these days have played GTA and think you can just get in , thrash it, turn on a sixpence and stop immediately.
Those big brakes need warming, ceramics need warming and at low temps don’t stop you so well even at slow speeds. Once up to temp, range, they do their job magnificently.
Then thrashing them from the lights………. Don’t just let off the accelerator after you’ve thrashed it from the lights, as the engine braking comes into play and the rear wheels can cause the car to squirm and slide.
Like most things in life, on the road or on this website, play gently, get up to speed, warm up and then go hell for leather if you want. ?? |
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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago
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Could I drive one?
On a public road proficiently, yes, with a little time to adjust, same as any other vehicle.
On a track at speed? Only after suitable training.
Would I want to? Highly unlikely. I'd prefer something with more comfort, grand tourer rather than sportscar. I've said before, I'd buy an Aston Martin but having to stop every 150 miles to refuel would get annoying. So I'll wait til they do it in diesel and I can get the 700+ miles I'm used to... |
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Those big brakes need warming, ceramics need warming and at low temps don’t stop you so well even at slow speeds. Once up to temp, range, they do their job magnificently.
Then thrashing them from the lights………. Don’t just let off the accelerator after you’ve thrashed it from the lights, as the engine braking comes into play and the rear wheels can cause the car to squirm and slide.
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So, is there anything good about these cars? |
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Those big brakes need warming, ceramics need warming and at low temps don’t stop you so well even at slow speeds. Once up to temp, range, they do their job magnificently.
Then thrashing them from the lights………. Don’t just let off the accelerator after you’ve thrashed it from the lights, as the engine braking comes into play and the rear wheels can cause the car to squirm and slide.
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So, is there anything good about these cars?"
The best materials, the most exhilarating drive when you learn how to properly, usually the most beautiful ( in the eye of the beholder, obviously) and performance that is second to none.
Some see it as status, some see it as the ultimate challenge to wring their necks, others see them as works of art. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've driven both, on road and track. Fun, but not particularly pleasant to drive on road. Mind you, mostly because our roads are shit.. The Ferrari was an older, factory standard car, and really quite basic and plasticky inside. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
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I used to be impressed by powerful cars, but today I am more impressed by bikes especially utilitarian bikes that can carry an adult and two children; much cheaper to run and more eco friendly. |
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"I used to be impressed by powerful cars, but today I am more impressed by bikes especially utilitarian bikes that can carry an adult and two children; much cheaper to run and more eco friendly."
I'm impressed by the bikes that can carry voluminous takeaway meals for large families and don't even appear to need a dedicated motorcycle licence in order for the rider to do so for remuneration.
Now, here's a gimmicky business idea aimed at those who really want to impress families and loved ones (and envious neighbours of course) - Pizzas delivered by Lamborghini or Ferrari.
Learners would need to be accompanied, though. Anyone ever spotted a prestige car sporting L plates? They could be moonlighting for Domino's! |
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Well the old countach gearbox was a bloody nightmare until you get used to it.
Straight up is reverse straight down 1st
Very easy to get them mixed up and a bitch to drive, zero visibility out of the rear and as wide as a bus.
But ohhhhhh the noise grrrrrrrrrraaaaaarrrrhhhhhhh |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well the old countach gearbox was a bloody nightmare until you get used to it.
Straight up is reverse straight down 1st
Very easy to get them mixed up and a bitch to drive, zero visibility out of the rear and as wide as a bus.
But ohhhhhh the noise grrrrrrrrrraaaaaarrrrhhhhhhh "
ouch we have a 69 Camaro with a racing clutch I have difficulties pushing the pedal down.Old school makes you work for the thrill. |
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"Look tricky to me . Don't think it's a case of jumping in and away you go . Just wondered . "
I've driven both on a track day, they are just like driving any other car except for changing gears with the paddles... and that is really intuitive.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Look tricky to me . Don't think it's a case of jumping in and away you go . Just wondered . "
Sure, I have driven a Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, Posche and a few other quick cars (none mine). Restraint is the key and having a full tank of petrol as you get about 5Mpg with your foot down. I also ride motorbikes. The scooby is like driving a playstation except you only get one life which is what people tend to forget.  |
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"Do they come with snow tyres..?
If not then surely pointless going out in them.. 
*Honk Honk*
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Where is the gentleman in question?
You'd think he would be an expert on these cars and have driven at least one of each.
Conspicuously absent on this thread! |
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