LamboNutter Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hey Guys (and Gals), After a lot of background checking (on several forums, fellow SV owners, and supercar-owning friends) on the number of SVs made (range of 175-250 is what I got), and from that btw 5-8 of those were manuals. As you might have noticed from my few posts, I am a bit of a manual-loving-freak (and hate all the traction control, ESP, etc... ; only help i will leave on is ABS, when u gotta stop u gotta stop!). I find automated manuals, SMG, DSG, etc.. made for grannys and it makes the whole driving experience too easy, and although some might say it allows u to stay safe and focus on steering, braking and accelerating ... well yes, but I wanna enjoy the car, and im not looking to set any lap records. Race cars looking to win races, yes, flappy paddles is the way to go, but then u would not take a road car to do that job. Anyways, back on topic, I finally found a manual SV, and to cut a 9 mth story short, finally made a deal. I drove the white Aventador you see in the background in the pics. My first issue was: It just did not make that insane, metallic, angry, v12 lambo scream, past 4.5k rpm, like the lp640 and especially the lp670! My second issue was: You do not sit in the nose of the car, with the feeling that you have a rocketstrapped to your back (which i love in the 640 and SV). The driving of the SV is so much purer, so much more difficult, it is simply the one my heart NEEDED to have! My third issue was: Ofcourse, the Aventador is not available in manual ! Then add to that the exclusivity of the SV, plus the manual, plus it is in the perfect colour for me ( i love red, and this SV looks perfect to me), and it has the massive wing which an SV should. I do not care that the Aventador is quicker... my Lingenfelter stage3 (and then some) ZR1 takes care of that, if needed! She is number 90. Just to add a little data, for those other guys who have the car-lover's 'curse': I am a muscular 6ft7in (2m01), long legs, and as long as I pretty much lie down, get my knees up; there is no issue at all driving her comfortably and all controls 'safely' unhindered. Here she is: here is nice side shot to compare the rear with that of the Aventador Here is that awesome Lambo manual shifter: And here she is finally parked up at home. Due to the snow, and the cold, which has led to way too much salt being sprayed all over the roads here in Switzerland; I have not driven her since the day i picked her up (yes that day was preceded by warmer weather, lots of rain, and then several dry warmer days, so no salt was to be found anywhere!) !!! I HATE WINTER !! I can not wait to get to know her properly !!! Its been more than 2mths that she has been undriven (yes, on a battery charger). Hope you like the pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats on the pick up of a rare beauty. Roy Cats has one he's put 20000 miles on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyroy2003 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Glad you found the 6 speed car..was nice talking to you durning your search...you will ove the SV car..NOW as far as snow..I have snow tires on mine..so get them and go drive it!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL_Blackbird Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Not usually a fan of red on lambos but that looks HOT! I think that would make you the second manual SV owner here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboNutter Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats on the pick up of a rare beauty. Roy Cats has one he's put 20000 miles on. tks! very proud and happy! Glad you found the 6 speed car..was nice talking to you durning your search...you will ove the SV car..NOW as far as snow..I have snow tires on mine..so get them and go drive it!! LOL Roy, a big thank you, for answering so many of my questions! very much appreciated! Not usually a fan of red on lambos but that looks HOT! I think that would make you the second manual SV owner here. Tk u , its Rosso Vik. You can see how it changes colour depending on the angle u look at it, and the lighting on it. I have not actually seen her in sunshine .. yet ! I agree, red for me is a Ferrari colour, and although im not a ferrari fan (except for the F50), I think its a colour that should stay with that Italian manufacturer. I love red (my POS is 'also' red), so finding this bordeaux-ish colour on an SV in manual, was a dream come true! I couldnt let it pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerski Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Beautiful car. Would much rather have that than an Aventador, IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerski Report post Posted February 22, 2012 double post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Thats a beautiful car. Congrats on an absolutely fantastic purchase! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted February 22, 2012 tks! very proud and happy! Roy, a big thank you, for answering so many of my questions! very much appreciated! Tk u , its Rosso Vik. You can see how it changes colour depending on the angle u look at it, and the lighting on it. I have not actually seen her in sunshine .. yet ! I agree, red for me is a Ferrari colour, and although im not a ferrari fan (except for the F50), I think its a colour that should stay with that Italian manufacturer. I love red (my POS is 'also' red), so finding this bordeaux-ish colour on an SV in manual, was a dream come true! I couldnt let it pass. Awesome car....I saw my first Aventador last week and was really unimpressed. It was surprising how small inside it was. The center stack is really intrusive. My Gallardo felt like it had more interior room. I just don't think the design flows, it seems more like generic supercar styling features cobbled together rather a single homogeneous design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dereiter Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Congratulations you on SV! The red color is looking aggressive and refined. Moreover manual shifting is for real racers Enjoy it and have a safe driving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted February 22, 2012 SV in manual is a dream car for sure. DO NOT SELL IT EVER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Spectacular looking car. I remember seeing pictures of it a year or two ago. Congratulations on finding it. Enjoy it in good health. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malu59RT Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Congratulations on getting a Lambo the way it should be (manual). I love the sound of my gated shifter. What's one more guy telling you that's a sick car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckydmk Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Way nicer than the aventador! Good choice and congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Tk u , its Rosso Vik. You can see how it changes colour depending on the angle u look at it, and the lighting on it. I have not actually seen her in sunshine .. yet ! I agree, red for me is a Ferrari colour, and although im not a ferrari fan (except for the F50), I think its a colour that should stay with that Italian manufacturer. I love red (my POS is 'also' red), so finding this bordeaux-ish colour on an SV in manual, was a dream come true! I couldnt let it pass. I have seen Rosso Vik in person. Pictures do not capture this color at all. Congrats on the car, enjoy in good health! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccidentalChef Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Beautiful car. Congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK TONY Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Wow that color just takes the cake. Congrats sir. You have won. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 22, 2012 love it, congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Great car! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats, very cool to have a manual SV. Love the color and the way it changes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestyle Report post Posted February 22, 2012 This man tells it as it is, congrads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo_Stalker Report post Posted February 22, 2012 congrats.... SV RULES!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Love the SV... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahid Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Love the SV... Congrats LN! Out of curiosity, what was the mileage on the car when you bought her? Big 6 speed fan as well. Front plate looks very nice and well mounted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBGallardo Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Would take one over an Aventador all day long. Great choice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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