Can I afford to run a Lambourghini Mercialago?

[TW]Fox · 18 May 2009 at 16:04

Hi guys,

Thoughts are turning to what car I'm going to buy in 20 years time, and naturally, something like the Merci really appeals. But does anyone know what these cars are really like to run? Are they as bad as everyone says?

Would I be better off with something smaller like a Gallardo?

Dandle · 18 May 2009 at 16:05

Gaijin · 18 May 2009 at 16:06

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

Naf · 18 May 2009 at 16:08

Thomas. PLease. · 18 May 2009 at 16:09

I'd highly recomend the reventon, i've heard in 20 years they'll have quite reasonable running costs.

Maccy · 18 May 2009 at 16:10

You'd be better off with a Zonda, it's a better head turner

peterattheboro · 18 May 2009 at 16:11

lolol.

SoliD · 18 May 2009 at 16:11

You cant even get a test drive in a 330i, what makes you think a lambo dealer will take you seriously mr shirt and tie.

Conscript · 18 May 2009 at 16:11

Antagonising thread is antagonising.

Wicksta · 18 May 2009 at 16:13

I nearly spat my tea out.

paradigm · 18 May 2009 at 16:13

I say go for it, it won't be that much to run compared to a Kia Picanto in the grand scheme of things.

Just quintruple the running costs of the Picanto, and add about a fiver, can always fit Linglongs if you are strapped for cash one month.

Soldier786 · 18 May 2009 at 16:14

Wicksta said:
I nearly spat my tea out.

lol same here! :eek:

Cr0fty · 18 May 2009 at 16:15

Yes, yes you can.

Don't wait 20 years though, sheesh. They'll be outdated! I would try maybe 17-18 years time, as they will still have most of their value.

Hatter The Mad · 18 May 2009 at 16:16

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Jamauk · 18 May 2009 at 16:18

Lamborghini is part of VAG, so the running costs should be the same as the VW Polo.

antijoke · 18 May 2009 at 16:18

Not sure about Lambourghini Mercialago, are they the cheap knock offs of the Lamborghini Murciélago.

I think with it being a cheap knock off, it will be chip as chips to run in 20 years.

Jamauk said:
Lamborghini is part of VAG, so the running costs should be the same as the VW Lupo.

Fixed.

Dup · 18 May 2009 at 16:18

Why would you want to down grade? Lamborghini don't make 5 series or Mondeos do they?

Lashout_UK · 18 May 2009 at 16:20

I don't think you could handle it

poopots · 18 May 2009 at 16:21

I can't see why you couldn't, budget tyres will save you quite a lot of money.

Jonnycoupe · 18 May 2009 at 16:21

You're not a 'real petrolhead' if you have to ask questions like that.