Selling my Miura to buy a Murcielago - good idea?
Discussion
Hi Guys,
I've decide to sell my Miura (see classifieds) in order to buy a LHD Murcielago - if I can afford one. I'd be interested to hear your reactions? My reason for doing this is that the Miura remains essentially a fragile '60s car. Beautiful but in need of regular attention to keep it on the road (trust me!) So what's your reaction - am I crazy or what?
Thanks,
CarNut1
I've decide to sell my Miura (see classifieds) in order to buy a LHD Murcielago - if I can afford one. I'd be interested to hear your reactions? My reason for doing this is that the Miura remains essentially a fragile '60s car. Beautiful but in need of regular attention to keep it on the road (trust me!) So what's your reaction - am I crazy or what?
Thanks,
CarNut1
Not crazy no, I think the Murcielago's are stunning and I would love to own one, even a look at one in the flesh would be nice!
Miura's are beautiful too though. When JC described them as evocative, that's exactly what I was feeling. I imagine driving one on lazy sunny day is a wonderful experience.
Shame you cant have both...or can you?
Miura's are beautiful too though. When JC described them as evocative, that's exactly what I was feeling. I imagine driving one on lazy sunny day is a wonderful experience.
Shame you cant have both...or can you?
Good idea??
It'll be the beat thing you've ever done! I've had mine for 6 days and its fab.The torque is earth shattering, and the looks - it still stops me dead when I open the garage. There is nothing mid engined that approachs it for performance for the price(especially LHD), except perhaps the Challange Stradale which is fab.I had mine on the track at Croft on Sunday,didnt push it cos still running it in, but its great. A truly iconic car even if i am biased. I'll be at Donnington for some of Sat and all of Sunday if you want a closer look.
One criticism, on standard exhausts the car sounds crap. Its dying for a Tubi,and mines getting one on Friday.
It'll be the beat thing you've ever done! I've had mine for 6 days and its fab.The torque is earth shattering, and the looks - it still stops me dead when I open the garage. There is nothing mid engined that approachs it for performance for the price(especially LHD), except perhaps the Challange Stradale which is fab.I had mine on the track at Croft on Sunday,didnt push it cos still running it in, but its great. A truly iconic car even if i am biased. I'll be at Donnington for some of Sat and all of Sunday if you want a closer look.
One criticism, on standard exhausts the car sounds crap. Its dying for a Tubi,and mines getting one on Friday.
Man thats a tough call - I think the Murci is probably the best car being produced on the road today, absolutely stunning. But....
To me the Miura is just too achingly beautiful and timeless... don't think I would do it. In addition you are sure to lose a lot of money on the Murci whereas the Miura is never going to decrease in value now. OK granted you are probably putting a lot of money into the Miura to keep it in such good shape!
To me the Miura is just too achingly beautiful and timeless... don't think I would do it. In addition you are sure to lose a lot of money on the Murci whereas the Miura is never going to decrease in value now. OK granted you are probably putting a lot of money into the Miura to keep it in such good shape!
Hi Guys,
Thanks for offering your opinions on Miura->Murc. It seems there's a mixed reaction out there...much like myself internally. If I get a buyer for the Miura then it'll be crunch time, I reckon. On balance though, I see the Miura as really a collector's car or even a museum item. And if I want to have a bit more fun over longer distances...well I know what I have to do. As I live in Belgium, popping over to check out your Murcielagos is a bit awkward but the gesture is genuinely appreciated. Mind you, my local dealer is quite keen to show me one too. ;-)
Thanks again.
CarNut1
Thanks for offering your opinions on Miura->Murc. It seems there's a mixed reaction out there...much like myself internally. If I get a buyer for the Miura then it'll be crunch time, I reckon. On balance though, I see the Miura as really a collector's car or even a museum item. And if I want to have a bit more fun over longer distances...well I know what I have to do. As I live in Belgium, popping over to check out your Murcielagos is a bit awkward but the gesture is genuinely appreciated. Mind you, my local dealer is quite keen to show me one too. ;-)
Thanks again.
CarNut1
Murph - now I know why you'd already spotted this car....I saw Hugh's advert in Autosport and mailed it to Miura loving Murph this morning to try to tempt him out of his 355.
Incidentally Murph, check out the Porsche section on PH - there's an attractively priced 911 GT2 in your neck of the woods at the moment.
Incidentally Murph, check out the Porsche section on PH - there's an attractively priced 911 GT2 in your neck of the woods at the moment.
Tough call Carnut.
The Miura is a design classic and one of the most evocative motors ever made. The Murci is a stunning interpretation of a modern supercar.
The people I know who have a Miura (or two) rarely drive them, or spend huge amounts keeping them on the road. The Murci won't be cheap, but as a modern car, it will be easier to drive it harder and further than the Miura.
I believe cars should be driven, not stored, and so I would say sell the Miura and buy that Murci.
Good luck, whatever you do.
The Miura is a design classic and one of the most evocative motors ever made. The Murci is a stunning interpretation of a modern supercar.
The people I know who have a Miura (or two) rarely drive them, or spend huge amounts keeping them on the road. The Murci won't be cheap, but as a modern car, it will be easier to drive it harder and further than the Miura.
I believe cars should be driven, not stored, and so I would say sell the Miura and buy that Murci.
Good luck, whatever you do.
I'd say keep the Miura.
The new Lambo is a gorgeous car as well of course (and designed by a Belgian
), but it'd be something very different, both in terms of the way it feels when driving as in the way it looks.
The sound of the carbs, the smell of the interior, the patina of the leather... Those are the things that would be replaced by better reliability, possibly greater safety, other kind of beauty. Oh dear, now I made it sound like this would be a sensible car to buy
In the end, it's what you're after.
Perhaps you could try and establish all the reasons why you'd sell the Miura and why you'd buy the Murcielago?
Alex (in Belgium, sadly enough not able to buy that gorgeous Miura)
The new Lambo is a gorgeous car as well of course (and designed by a Belgian
), but it'd be something very different, both in terms of the way it feels when driving as in the way it looks. The sound of the carbs, the smell of the interior, the patina of the leather... Those are the things that would be replaced by better reliability, possibly greater safety, other kind of beauty. Oh dear, now I made it sound like this would be a sensible car to buy
In the end, it's what you're after.
Perhaps you could try and establish all the reasons why you'd sell the Miura and why you'd buy the Murcielago?
Alex (in Belgium, sadly enough not able to buy that gorgeous Miura)
As the guardian of a 1975 Ferrari, I vote for keeping the Miura.
Although the maintenance costs might be high, it won't depreciate like the Murcielago.
I think you've got to ask yourself is do you really want a car to keep for the long term? And are you a classic car lover?...Or are you a Lamborghini fan?
If the former, then keep the Miura...otherwise go for the Murcielago.
P.S. Let's face it, it's a win/win scenario in either case!
Although the maintenance costs might be high, it won't depreciate like the Murcielago.
I think you've got to ask yourself is do you really want a car to keep for the long term? And are you a classic car lover?...Or are you a Lamborghini fan?
If the former, then keep the Miura...otherwise go for the Murcielago.
P.S. Let's face it, it's a win/win scenario in either case!
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