I may have to SELL, but what do you think I should do?

[@patarmand3593]

keep it, man! As soon as it's gone, you'll be crying big sobby tears! and if you want another one, it'll cost you even more!

[@MP-po6fj]

average is 15k a year put 12 k at least a year on it.. You work hard all year and that's 250 miles a week Smiles and. Miles mate.

[@stigg333]

Keep it and use it and don't over think it!! you will regret selling it once it's gone!

[@TamTran-vw7zm]

A friend owns a (real) 437 Cobra, which he bought new in 1965. His philosophy is it will never be pristine, because he drives it. Often. He takes advantage and enjoys it for what makes it valuable: the driving. Otherwise, he says, he should just buy diamonds, or gold bars, and keep them in a safe deposit box. I agree. If it makes you happy AS A CAR, then enjoy it-- as a car. 👍

[@damianbutterworth2434]

Wish I had kept my 1973 Camaro. Worth a fortune now. I thought the body work was scrap in 1994 so sold it cheap. I`ve check the Reg on the net and it`s taxed and tested. Gutted.

[@georgebettiol8338]

I assume you mean a 427 Cobra.

[@TamTran-vw7zm]

Oops. Fat fingers. Yes, his surely was a 427 Cobra. He even had a LeMans engine in it, from the backdoor of Ford racing.

[@Ibh111142]

If you didn’t want to keep it you would’ve sold it already. I share a racing cruiser keel boat. Just tear up fifty quid notes and throw them in the water

[@mazdaman1286]

Bought my MX5 for a summer of fun then move it on,,....25 years later still here waiting for the summer sun to pop up. So many smiles per miles. My philosophy is it doesn't eat or drink anything so keep it for fun days out. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@pbai7171]

If it makes you happy, keep it!

[@stevefairbanks835]

If you need any assistance giving the Lamborghini a decent run, I travel from Swindon to Falmouth twice, three times a month, if you asked nicely I’d pop in on the way down and take it for a little run to keep the motor sweet, and as it’s you, the Barum team I wouldn’t even charge. What a stunning deal 😉

[@JimHurst-o1x]

I run a merc ml55 amg.. if it's used regularly, loves it and runs a dream, leave it for a month or so... batteries destroyed, injectors gummed up, etc.. days work just to get it back on the road. I now ditch the work van and take the merc once a week, works for me! And, the business pays the fuel bill!!!

[@GunsgodcountryTrump]

Drive it and enjoy it. The difference in depreciation between 500 miles/year and 1,000-1,500 miles/ year is negligible. Have fun!

[@ataxpayer723]

When I was starting out owning "euro-cars" I found a fantastic mechanic who used to work on the Ford GT40 LeMans race team. He serviced Ferraris, Lambos, Lancias, other high maintenance cars. He drove a rusty 1994 Nissan D21 pickup as his daily driver.

[@chiefrocka8604]

I sold astravan to Tom walkinshaws right hand man at twr and I mean the top guy his race engineer Fella rocks up with a silk cut bag all faded and the proper thing and I go silk cut that’s Jaguar racing and he says he’s working at the Staffordshire Jaguar specialist who have the transit with a xj220 donky in it a few days a week and needs a reliable van to scoot up and down the motorways in . Was flabbergasted tbh …this guy was so down to earth and worked on almost priceless cars but I done him a deal on his older astravan for my top spec one

[@stephennaylor9801]

I built the MNR around 2006/7, glad to see it’s survived to some extent.

[@AM-6-u7o]

Keep it, it makes you happy! Drive it more, every couple of months or so you could palm the kids off to the grandparents take the Lambo and probably the missus and spend a Saturday night in Scotland or somewhere. I’ve got a couple of older cars, a 1985 s3 Jag sovereign with 245.000km on it, I really go to my happy place in that. I fixed and replaced mechanical things. I lowered it 50mm with better springs and put on some good Koni shocks so I can throw it into corners better now, there are no rattles or squeaks and even all the electrical stuff works, including the cruise and trip meter. My other on is a 1998 burgundy VT Holden V6 Berlina wagon which I bought in 2000, I’ve had to repaint this and it is also mechanically sound with 320,000km on it. This car in this spec is hard to find, it’s just a pity it’s not the 5.7lt V8. Yep, I’m an Aussie.

[@rono982]

Use it and enjoy it. the more your drive it the cheaper it is. love the channel keep it coming

[@bearsey26]

Some very cool classic cars have slipped through my fingers over the years, I look back and regret parting with all of them! I’m 61 and my first car was a Ford Capri 3000E.. obviously it’s not generally practical keeping them all but my biggest regret was parting with my 1970 Mach1 Mustang back in the 80’s, still haunts me, today I’ve a small collection of 60’s Mopars in different stages of repair but I’ve learned my lesson and I’ll never part with them, it’s not about the money or affordability, it’s about the passion, if your Lamborghini has a place in your heart, don’t sell it just because last summer was crap, if you don’t use it a lot, buy a cocoon for it to preserve it. 👍

[@EricaMTB]

A universal joint prop shaft isn't going to work as the transmission output isn't inline with the differential pinion.

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

Then make one with CV joints instead.

[@jsh6952]

There are double cardan universal joints that could be used. Another option is CV joints. A third option would be a drive offset similar to a transfer case.

[@michaelthompson6885]

For me youve lived the dream by owning a Lambo, time to sell if the price is okay i reckon.

[@mustdriveslower]

Keep it and use it more. It makes you happy just standing still so keep it.

[@jamest5149]

I agree, use it more, a lot more… its much better for the car, you will have less problems and amortised costs are lower. Don’t keep it for the next owner, use it for your fun and memories.

[@robjones4662]

Just enjoy it you work hard every body needs something

[@henktulp4400]

About the Lambo… I’ld drive and enjoy I think… and at the same time look out for a good deal! Like someone that REALY wants to buy it for a price that makes you realy happy… or a nice trade with something you realy like to buy. Obviously you are not in a hurry to sell, just wait for the right opportunity!! Love your vids, greetings!!

[@jimamizzi1]

Keep it Lee, I have a Suzuki 2011 with 4,700 kilometres, I spend more time looking and polishing it. Cost me about $1200 P/Y, I just like having it..simple.

[@DavidAlder-s4v]

Keep the Lambo you would always regret selling it and as you say when used on a nice sunny day to put a smile on your face 😊 great youtube site 👍

[@Mdunning]

If you love it keep it. Personally I’d get a cozzie will turn just has many heads

[@robertdoyle4098]

Who wants a clapped Ford for to much money when ya can buy a g80

[@garrypritchard1658]

Who gives a fuck about turning heads fucken self important show offs

[@Mdunning]

@@robertdoyle4098 me

[@alistaircook5605]

Lee in a similar position. Own a 997 GT3 club sport for 11 years and I don’t think in that time I’ve done 1000 miles so makes no sense having it. Keep your car unless you need the money for something else your right on value you neaver no when or if it may go up

[@kevinwhittaker1307]

Use it more and enjoy it, as long as it’s maintained properly it won’t depreciate anymore. 👍

[@johnwaby4321]

If you enjoy the car Lee then keep it 👍👍👍👍

[@paulnolan1352]

Cheers Lee, 500 does look nice. Cheers Isaac.

[@keithlockyer4215]

Stop the bar .250 in from the bottom and put a plain one in 😊

[@KenWilcox-b5c]

Keep the Lamborghini. If you pay tax monthly on it you can just get tax as and when you want it. The same can be done with insurance from some companies providing for fire and theft only just to cover while in storage. MOT does not cost that much. The price of it will go up so it is good investment as long as it is looked after. Keep it so it is still road ready all the time and wax the bodywork which takes very little time to do with modern car wax. Same thing with the Cozzy.

[@TheTwelly]

Sell the Lambo. It's just gathering dust.

[@ecossearthur]

Get it gone matey...

[@martinashfield8973]

Keep it, makes you happy overall by the sound of it. If you cant afford it no if you can afford it why not.

[@paulphillips4148]

You work hard and if that car makes you happy. Keep it

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Fully owned and at least partially self-maintained is a win-win.

[@24lc256]

great work lee as allways, love the channel

[@dodgydruid]

Thing is, its the car you wanted and tbh that is what mattered. Back in the eighties I wanted a MK1 Vespa T5 my one goes mot exempt next year, my daughter wants me to get it gone but I says to her that I waited decades to get the right one and yes its not running at the moment being furniture in my living room, its a first 1000 build one so super early and sorry but it was my lifelong dream to have my one which is also customised and I put in a higher power engine into and it does make an excellent seat for playing on da Xbox hehe Next to it in the living room is the 617th Lambretta Li150 built, actually made in 1957 but listed as a 1958 its frame number is a lot of zeroes and 617 it is a rolling project but still how unique it is...

[@michaelbritton7030]

If you can afford it, keep it. You've worked hard for it and like you said, it's not losing value..

[@MichaelCuthbertson-xv6ig]

Keep it Lee, sounds like you love it. Will cost you a lot more to sell it then buy another later.

[@user-wc1ey9is1k]

And, then you have the use by date of the tyres ! 😂😮😊

[@adamyearsley1204]

Stuff it, use it. Take the misses on a ‘Harry’s Garage’ style roadie!

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Definitely use the Lamborghini more and some decent runs in it…. razz it up to the dodgy main dealers you had the run in with and tease them by looking around the showroom while they give you a valuation on yours……

[@rexhawes8156]

My little Ford Laser TX3i in NZ does about 200Km tops

[@malcolmbutler8451]

Since the only costs are a 'per year' keep it both for mental reasons and because a new boys toy will cost alot more to put on the road. And it will never be 'a Lamborghini ' then put your lambo days on the calender for the year, forward planning.... it's the future!! Live life 👍

[@pauljsims]

If it was me I’d keep it and use it a bit more. I know it’s not quite the same, but I have a 2023 Audi RS3 and when I need to use it I do. Cars need to be used as sitting can do damage too. If it’s financially viable keep it and use it.

[@davidmclean6178]

Lee we need to see you crunch the numbers on your van to compare. Keep up the great work and videos!

[@1900Refurb-ul8sn]

If you can afford £4000 a year on a luxury item and it doesn't stop investment in your family and kids bloody enjoy it Lee. I have a motorcycle, its all/what i can afford and enjoy, if i could enjoy something more expensive i would. ❤ from Yorkshire. You've already given up bikes, and you haven't lost money on anything you've done yet, so its all investments.

[@daledavies2334]

The supercars are expensive to maintain. Clutches do not tend to last like a sedate sedan, and replacement costs can be nuts, like $5000USD+. The decision is ultimately yours, if you can afford it, keep it. The expenses are like owning a private aircraft.

[@falcon23spc]

Interesting to see you talking about liners. Can you liner a triumph 500 twin? Seems early alloy barrels aren't a problem but nobody does the newer cast iron barrels. Your thoughts?

[@danielsellers8538]

Yes, sell release all the preasure and anxiety

[@bobuncle8704]

All up to you Lee. Lambo’s to me are a nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there kind of thing. I’ve only ever owned Ford’s, and I doubt that’s about to change. If you like it, keep it. If you’ve better places for your money, sell it. In your shoes, I’d be inclined to hang onto it, cause as soon as you sell, you’ll be like, now why did I do that. 😂

[@stevem7868-y4l]

Keep it, and stick 2k a year on it, i for many years had a caterham 7 and a kit car, and some years weather dependent did less than 100 miles between them!!! cost of owning was immense, but i succumbed, and got rid of both, and just drive the tin top about

[@richardhartley1705]

Keep it don’t get wrapped up with figures and yes use it more and get even more enjoyment for less cost Bonus 👍

[@Jason-zh7wo]

Keep it !!!!

[@john-paulthompson4932]

Get yourself good 3.8 MKII Jag. No Tax, MoT, classic insurance probably half the petrol cost. Still get all the smiles from people who see you out on the road.

[@Dinger154]

I owned a proper car a few years ago and then sold it. I got 40 for it having paid 29 for it only 5 years previously. Had I kept it, the value now would be close to 100. Keep the car, even if you don't use it. It will never go down in value.

[@garrypritchard1658]

What do you call a proper car

[@chrisrigby7269]

If its your dream can then unfortunately that’s the price you pay to own a car like that, if you’re looking at it as an investment then owning it for another 10 years could cost at least 30k. I only watch the ford market so not sure on prices on supercars.

[@stevecmason-rs6vf]

How much did you pay, and what's it worth now? Add the yearly running costs. It could be that it isn't going to appreciate in value sufficiently to be worth keeping it. Truth is the worry of it being banjoed sometimes takes the edge off driving stuff anyway.

[@danpoxon2425]

Your next project has got to be a cossie 👍🏼

[@victic31]

Keep it! Use it! Enjoy it! Oh... and don't forget to post a few videos whilst doing so...!!😉😂

[@gerrywalsh5766]

Hey mate, it's not the quid per mile of owning a sweetie like that...the bottom line is the Smiles per Mile. I had a chance to buy a Sunbeam Tiger once and talked myself out of her...been kicking myself ever since.

[@michaelglover1968]

sell it or use it, it is a known fact that underuse is worse for a car than overuse, it needs some long trips not 30mile round trips, take it to Exeter or Bristol give it a good run every month

[@dodgydruid]

You can buy some awesome calendar's, I got my brother a crapping dog calendar last year and he almost wet himself laughing at it and it went up on the wall in his kitchen much to the merriment of his two young teen sons and it has 12 high clarity pics of... dogs er crapping but in funny faces etc

[@samting2009]

Keep it, use it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevejones9788]

If you have the disposable income to afford it and still love owning it, keep it. If not, then obviously sell it and get a car that gives you pleasure but doesn't cost stupid money to maintain. As you are in the business of rebuilding engines and you are a Cosworth specialist getting something that helps promote your business and costs less to keep must be the better option

[@craignorton7086]

Is it not possible to disconnect the telephone ringer while you are filming? Excellent videos as always.

[@ataxpayer723]

SOLUTION: Install an answerphone that picks up after one ring.

[@dhes2809]

Quite simple really. It comes down to how much disposable income you have. If you can afford it. Keep it. If you can’t sell it.

[@SuperGardenshed]

get rid of it and get something you can put the spanners on and have more fun with

[@laser-sj]

Drive it ! 😂

[@black5f]

Lack of use is abuse. I had a 96 Z28, 28 years old. All leather, immaculate, twin CME, 56k miles from new. I did 250 miles last year. I hurt my back badly and really struggle get in and out of her. So it was time to pass her on to new custodian and start a new era in my life, a hard decision but it's done now. Use her? Or don't?

[@tritonsyc]

Personally I would get rid of it, however you Lee will miss it so much, keep it, look at it maybe even drive it more

[@duggy788]

life is short drive it enjoy it .

[@heriotpayne]

It may have a lambo badge on the front but at the end of the day it a vw the same as an audi or a skoda . modern cars as you should know are just white goods . . Look at the sort of engines you rebuild they are for real cars . If you like cosworths buy one again and enjoy it . Thats my view at the end of the day its your car your money and your life . A few years ago i was on the verge of buying a porsche 911 and instead spent the money on a motorhome i am so glad i did have been all over europe into asia stopped in great places made memories . every time i sit in a motorway que and see a 911 stuck in the same que i know i have had more fun in my vehicle than the porsche would have ever given me .If anybody reading this thinks i am not into cars for years i built race engines classic car engines and worked on rally cars so yes i am a petrol head but i have to say any thing built in the last 20 years does nothing for me . good luck in your choice lee be happy

[@Expatkeys]

You didn't take into account depreciation. Sell it and get a neck turner Like a TR 6 that appreciate in value

[@DMBriffa]

I think it's a mistake to divide the costs of ownership by the miles driven. The value to you isn't just in the driving. It's also in the 'keeping". You need to put a value on the time you just sit in the car when you're in the garage, the time you spend washing and polishing the beast, and the time you just think about the car and how lucky you are to own it.

[@Ireallydontknow8581]

Given you are a Cosworth specialist possibly have something Cosworth powered. Or maybe you already have?

[@Nicknofish]

It does more damage than good, just keeping it in the garage. Needs to be used!!

[@andrewvassallo3444]

I'd drive it & smile all day 😊

[@paulrees555]

Hi Lee, in regards to the Lambo ask yourself what would you replace it with if you sold it?

[@TheBlibo]

Do those subaru engine get through cranks they look a bit weak with very thin cheeks between the journals

[@Speedfreak99969]

Just sell it may as well take a good photo of it and stick it on your garage wall at least you can look at with out it costing you plus you get a nice cash injection to put into something else. Move it on its a no brainer.

[@CharlesWright-z3x]

Keep it.👍👍

[@martinstone3656]

I watched Ricky Elder with your Lambo in one of his videos, best Lambo man out there but you haven't broke anything yet, the cost of some of the parts on them is hideous, so to go out in it for an hour you must have money to burn but if thats what floats your boat then so be it but more miles more wear so be careful. Have to say being Mr Cosworth you should really have one of those to pose in

[@marcwonnacott3286]

Keep the Lambo Lee. If you happy with that money sat there. Smiles per gallon has to be a factor 😉.

[@davidneil1452]

If it’s not loosing money then keep it you will know when it’s time to get rid of it

[@edhornyeh]

Skipped the office bit. LOL

[@tonydiridoni5829]

Drive it more and keep it.

[@stephenlebillon3066]

I’d look it from the angle of how many hours did I work to pay for it and was it worth it? I’d sell it and buy a performance car I could use all the time.

[@andyhunt457]

I was chatting to a customer a work who buying a Costa coffee.He worked out he spends over 2k on buying them 😂 not stopping him though

[@martynmiles9778]

Big question is do you have your eye on something else to replace the lambo if you sell it ? Or invest the money into your business.

[@ataxpayer723]

SOLUTION: Sell Lambo now. Buy a CNC mill. Start manufacturing parts. Buy a new Lambo from the income that you generate.

[@theonlyrealdg]

It depends why you own the Lambo - if it's primarily an investment, get rid of it and put the money into your business instead. If it's primarily a toy and you can afford to keep it, keep it and enjoy it however you like. There's nothing wrong with owning something just because you want to - you've worked hard and deserve it. If you sell it, you will absolutely regret it far more than you would regret keeping it. Pricing it at pounds per mile is absolutely not the right way to look at this. Does the annual cost give you enough joy to make it worthwhile? If it does, it's a great investment in your own mental health. I own a car that, because it drinks copious amounts of high-octane fuel per kilometre, costs a lot in mileage terms, but I get so much enjoyment out of owning it and driving it when I feel like it that I would never consider selling it. The annual cost is worth far more to me. What else would you do with that money anyway, apart from pissing it up against the wall?

[@ataxpayer723]

SOLUTION. If you want to get more use out of the Lambo, install a tow hitch on the Lambo, then use it to tow your Jetski.

[@minigpracing3068]

For me, I'd prefer a nicely restored Porsche 914 or a nice kit built car. So if it was mine, I'd find the optimum time to maximize the sale price and it would be gone!

[@johngray722]

with a car like that it smiles per miles keep it

[@neilbirch9903]

Could you do a comment video on the GT3Rs engine strip / dilemma from Matt Armstrong

[@Impulse5596]

Are you allowed to transport an engine with the oil in ?

[@michaelanderson2689]

Is the Lamborghini a tax right off 😂 If so keep it!😊

[@keithfletcher6123]

If it’s not on finance … keep it …but use it

[@smug1uk]

Take it to Germany and really stretch its legs. No point in keeping the miles down, drive it and enjoy it mate 👍😜

[@TheRastler]

The pleasure of owning it is outweighed by the cost of keeping it. Sounds like get shot and investing in new equipment that would allow you to have a greater turnover. The way things are going it might drop in value as less and less punters will be able to,afford it.

[@archybrooks6938]

Keep the Lambo and enjoy it,

[@andrewfisher2677]

bin it off and update a couple of machines in the shop

[@johnhayles]

Thnk you should give it to me Lee for Christmas as I'm such a good customer 👍

[@TomVanDerZee]

Enjoy it

[@brianwithers4438]

Hi use the lamo more, it no good just haveing it to look at and hardly use it, its not a Ming vase, to just look at its beauty, use it, be very careful if he pays for engine and takes it, you may get a warranty claim at some point for his money back..