FOR MY 200th POST

Here is a quick review of my experiences of driving a :devil: Diablo :devil:

Ever since I was a kid I always had a Lamborghini poster on my wall, Ferraris just didn't match up. First it was the Countach and then the Diablo and now the Murchilago. In fact I have been quoted as saying given the choice of half an hour to play with a Diablo or half an hour to play with Angellina Jolie, the car always wins. So when I got a hire one for half a day, Lets just say I was a bit excited

Driving Position:
If like me you have short legs and long arms you will love the car. Long legged people will strugle to reach the steering wheel.

Manovering:
Right once in and started up and after cleaning up the mess from hearing the 500bhp V12 start up right behind your head it's time to get moving.
First thing to point out is that it is wider at the back than the front, the back is wider than the Multipla !!!!

Driving:
The gearbox takes a bit of getting used too, It is a 5 speed but first is bottom left and reverse is top left. So I had to be carefull not to put it into reverse when starting off.Saying that the gears are longer than I expected.Actual power can not be described you are just thrown back in your seat in every gear.
For example I was in 4th doing 50mph floored it and found I was doing 120 in seconds but still only at 4500rpm ( not on a public road of course )

So my dream day came to an end and I had to leave the car behind
In fact they are selling the car as they naw have a new 2006 Gallaro ordered

The company also hires other exotics - http://www.supercarexperiences.com/...akeside_Essex/Ferrari_360_Modena_F1-hire.html

Would I own one ? yes
Could I drive it everyday? no just not practical

Now if the Mrs and kids could live in the Multipla I could sell the house and get one !!!!

but what about the looks? cant tell me you didnt get loads of classic faces pulled at you? Sounds like a hoot buddy jealous

Im well jealous mate...........sounds like a great day

oh my god, from june 06, this is available in newcastle

http://www.supercarexperiences.com/...orghini_Gallardo_Roadster_(June_O6)-hire.html

or i could have this now

http://www.supercarexperiences.com/...203/Newcastle/Ferrari_360_Modena_F1-hire.html

Only draw back I found is the width of the car, I thought the Multipla was wide.
You also find most other drivers trying to race you or get you to floor it all the time.
If it was a Saturday night I could have pulled twenty times over easily
Yes people do stare !!!
If you are shy do not buy a bright yellow Diablo
Maybe a weekend hire of a Ferrari next time !!!