A 16-year-old borrows his father's Lamborghini on the sly... with costly consequences

The story could have remained a simple administrative misunderstanding. In the end, it turned into an anecdote as mind-boggling as it was costly, revealed almost by chance in an American car showroom. It all began with an appraisal of Lamborghini Aventador. The seller, accustomed to exceptional supercars, relies on information provided by the owner: the car has covered only around 900 miles (1500 km) since new. A consistent figure for this type of model, often kept as a collector's item rather than an everyday vehicle. At this mileage, the Aventador is valued at around $285,000. But one detail soon makes you sit up and take notice.

900 miles... or 13,000 miles?

When you consult the official data, the verdict is in: the Lamborghini actually has over 13,000 miles (21,000 km) on the clock. A difference impossible to ignore, and above all impossible to explain by a simple mistake. The discussion then turns to the owner's son, who is present at the scene. The teenager finally confessed. For several months, while his father was abroad, he used the Lamborghini Aventador almost every day, without authorization. Long journeys, back and forth between several states, notably between Maryland and Florida... The supercar was not spared.

In all, the young driver admits to having driven some 12,000 miles (19,000 km), transforming an almost-new Aventador into a "heavily driven" car in the eyes of the market. Even more surprising: he admits to driving without a license, reaching insane speeds. All this in a car whose value melts with every extra mile.

Hard discount

In the world of supercars, mileage is a key criterion. Going from 900 to 13,000 miles on an Aventador is no small matter: the vehicle's value immediately plummets by tens of thousands of dollars. An estimate that might have been close to $285,000 suddenly becomes much harder to defend. The seller makes no secret of his astonishment. Even he, accustomed to improbable stories, admits he has never seen an Aventador used so intensively, let alone by a minor. The anecdote is told in a humorous tone, and the father seems to take it well!