A Lamborghini for around the farm; try not to scare the cows

[Ace-Garageguy]

 

[stitchdup]

unless it has a ferarri clutch it'll be no use on any farm i know

[RSchnell]

That's pretty cool! I'd rather have Clarkson's Bentley which made a couple appearances on the most excellent Clarkson's Farm show.

[iamsuperdan]

I don't understand this whole "make a sports car a truck" thing.

 

Porsche did it too.

[Rob Hall]

The off-road capable sports cars are pretty cool, something different.  Rumor is Ford is working on a Mustang Raptor. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

31 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said:

I don't understand this whole "make a sports car a truck" thing.

Porsche did it too.

 

Yeah, a long time ago. Like 1986.

These recent offerings are a little late to the party, that's all.

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/exhibitions/cars/porsche-959-paris-dakar-1986.html

[iamsuperdan]

Yeah, as a long time Porsche fan, I knew the history.

But the 959 was designed and built to race and compete.

The 911 Dakar is a marketing trim level. So is the Lambo.

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said:

Yeah, as a long time Porsche fan, I knew the history.

But the 959 was designed and built to race and compete.

The 911 Dakar is a marketing trim level. So is the Lambo.

Interesting.

But isn't the driver of the new-car industry as a whole to upsell upsell upsell all the useless bells and whistles consumers can be brainwashed marketed into thinking are desirable, even...OMG...necessary to get their pudgy modren personages from place to place with the greatest possible safety and the least possible physical engagement??

And if not, how many basic-transportation entry-level cars are on YOUR lot?

Asking for a friend.  

Edited December 11, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[OldNYJim]

I bet this would be more useful for actual farm work...and it comes in Gulf colors!

[Ace-Garageguy]

27 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

I bet this would be more useful for actual farm work...and it comes in Gulf colors!

Probably not so hot for wowing the birds down at the local though...I'd guess.  

[iamsuperdan]

2 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

And if not, how many basic-transportation entry-level cars are on YOUR lot?

Asking for a friend.  

Actually...

When I started here two years ago, all we had were high end trucks and SUVs. Because" the cheap stuff doesn't sell."

So then the two of us in the fleet department started bring in base level trucks. Instead of trucks with 20" wheels, and bucket seats, and Sport packages, and moonroofs, we brought in work trucks. Vinyl floors, 17" wheels, very little fluff. Most in white, some black. And we sold them before they arrived, so we ordered more.  We now have about 130 trucks in stock, and about half of them are basic work spec. And we stock the base model Bronco Sports, Escapes, and Edges. Lo and behold, these cheap vehicles sell as fast if not faster than the high end stuff.

Even my truck, I now drive an XLT trim, not the Lariats I've had in the past. I used to like all the fluff, now I just don't care. Wifey's vehicle is another story.

 

Of course...no one really does a basic-transportation entry-level car anymore. Even our cheapest, most basic no-option vehicle with still have power windows/mirrors/locks, bluetooth, AC, remote entry, alarm system, etc. In fact, I think the Jeep Wrangler is the only vehicle you could buy right now that can still have crank windows, no AC, manual transmission, steel wheels, no power windows or mirrors., etc. Good luck finding that trim level on a dealer lot though.

 

We digress though...

 

As an aside, Ford are getting in on the offroad car thing too. Next spring, we get the Mach-E Rallye.

 

 

 

Can't forget Subaru as well and their line of Outbacks and Crosstreks and the Wilderness trim level.

[Ace-Garageguy]

10 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said:

As an aside, Ford are getting in on the offroad car thing too. Next spring, we get the Mach-E Rallye.

Is there an available "outback charging package", you know, a trailer with a fuel tank and a diesel generator?

Again, asking for a friend.  

[jaymcminn]

3 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Probably not so hot for wowing the birds down at the local though...I'd guess.  

Best of both worlds right here...

[Mattilacken]

A lambo that i could use where i live.. Even though the prototype 30 anivarsary Diablo lived in my town for 15 years.  I like it

Edited December 12, 2023 by Mattilacken

[iamsuperdan]

17 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Is there an available "outback charging package", you know, a trailer with a fuel tank and a diesel generator?

Again, asking for a friend.  

Would never be required because no one buying it will ever take it offroad.

A few YouTube people will do some offroad videos for the likes, but that's about it. 

Just like those who buy the Audi Allroad, or Subaru Outback, or Tahoe Z71, or any Toyota with TRD Pro trim level, or any Ford Bronco, or 90% of Jeep Wrangler owners, etc.

[Ace-Garageguy]

12 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said:

Would never be required because no one buying it will ever take it offroad.

A few YouTube people will do some offroad videos for the likes, but that's about it. 

Just like those who buy the Audi Allroad, or Subaru Outback, or Tahoe Z71, or any Toyota with TRD Pro trim level, or any Ford Bronco, or 90% of Jeep Wrangler owners, etc.

So...ummm...kinda like the "offroad" Lambo then, right?

Just another "personal enhancement" device.  

Edited December 12, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[oldcarfan]

Using cars for unintended purposes can be fun! This is my most recent build.