i want a 2006 gallardo, help needed!

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hi all,

i am new to this forum..... so go easy on me.....

a picture of an lp500s in white infront of the golden gate bridge hangs on my study wall, so i guess i like all things lambo, would love to own a murci sv, but can;t afford one just yet..... but gotta have a lambo for a bit, so....

i am after a gallardo, and want ideally a 2006 in nero/yellow, with titanium calisto alloys, yellow calipers and two tone leather interior (not yellow/tan!)..... other extras i do not care..... mdsh essential, ideally manual with 'e' clutch, and low miles......i pick a 2006 as i have the cash for this ready for the right car...without having to talk to the bank and the misses!!

saw this last night.... is mint, but is a 2004, and at the top end of the 2004 retail market.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2827546.htm

anyone know this car..... is it worth 69k? are the revisions to 2006 worth it....is anyone looking to sell a 2006.....

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seen those two, been watching the classifieds here this last few weeks..... sl would be nice but other half won't let me spend that much, can easily go to 80k... missed out on the one redline had, that;s going to aus!

not a spyder person, really after a coupe.... thanks for the replies

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thanks julian for the link.... saw this when you were selling privately..... is it on SOR or did the stealer buy it off you.... outta curiosity, whats their mark up if you don;t mind sharing?

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thanks franki, do you know if the mods made to the 06 make a huge difference to the driving experience.... i know the mags say yhey did, but there is real life and evo road tests!!

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thanks for all the replies guys...... not so concerned re the extra bhp, but the other changes re gearing ratio, steering and suspension, etc...... think i might hold out for a 2006, though currently prices are going up, i assume depreciation will be less for a 2006 than a 2004, and i intend to keep the car for no more than 2 years....

lp560-4 would be nice, but wife simply won;t let me spend that sort of money!! though she is a secret petrol head.... she drove a manual m5 for 3 years and wants to drive the lambo!!

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ted, i wish i had posted this thread before you parted with it.... u could have sold it to me... i missed it by 24hrs with redline, it;s leaving the uk, which is a shame....

helps the 0-60 sprint if you don;t have to change gear!

Edited by 70proof on Monday 23 May 21:19

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hi batman..... saw ur car, it sold so quick, i was seriously considering it... have you seen it's back on sale with a 7K markup and the private plate removed... wtf?

so would you recommend an e gear?

Edited by 70proof on Monday 23 May 21:20

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looks like some of the 2004 cars being sold privately are being brought by dealers/others to immediately resell at a higher price.... assume thats what has happened to yours.....you did sell at a fair price, thats why it went quick, and the spoiler defo helped...

you got a car for me??????? decided on 2006+ btw.....though i would like one without a dodgy v5!!
now we are mates, don;t forget mates rates!!!

Edited by 70proof on Tuesday 24th May 19:53

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is egear not harder wearing on the clutch and a tad unreliable..... for a car out of warranty, manual may be safer bet?

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hi mate, congrats on your new car..... defo would like to hear your views on egear vs manual.....

i've read egear is better at slipping clutch, i assume at slow speeds, hence higher wear rate.....

ideal spec.... nero/yellow; titanium calisto; mdsh; 'e' series clutch; low miles; two tone interior (not yellow/tan); yellow calipers

and i check the classifieds here far too much (up to 4 times a day!!! )

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very nice, congrats..... hopefully i will be joining you guys soon...

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hi all

is Grigio Proteus a good colour of the gallardo? is it desirable?

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hi mate, happy for thread to be hijacked, keeps it top of the list of threads so potential sellers will see....and i get to meet a few regulars....
actually looking at this... though i did see that one also...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2460544.htm

lambobrum has a similar spec/colour car also.... mate, send us the details please...

agree with you re 2004/5 being good buys, guess i am lucky to be able to stretch to 06, wish i could stretch to 560-4!!! this is on page 6 of the classifieds.... free ads i assume

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2841133.htm

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 28th May 12:22

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just spotted this on autotrader.....anyone knwo this car?

http://www.topgear-cars.co.uk/popup2.php?id=414

i know the stiffness is not compromised by the spyder, but does the weight penalty alter the car's handling.....?

Edited by 70proof on Sunday 29th May 04:56

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Teds car would have been perfect but I was too late, it went quick though! I am prepared to compromise, but also happy to wait.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/Sales/2557623.htm

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 18th June 16:19

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V10 BAT said:

I Like this one.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2460544.htm

so do i....., lambobrum, what r the specs on ur car?
i think titianium colour alloys are a must for any car i buy....
only need to see grigio in the flesh now......might have to make the trip as you say...

Edited by 70proof on Monday 30th May 08:59

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LamboBrum said:

Very similar to that one from memory. I'll dig it out when I get back to work later this week.

Thanks. If yours has tiranium calistos with yellow calipers then it's a deal!

Is there a big diff between the grigio shades? Is is a good and popular colour?

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lambobrum, thanks for the specs.......
if they are calisto alloys then i going to find it very hard to say no!
sent you an email, call you on thursday.

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hi ted,

unfortunately i was looking more for 2004/5 cars then came across the ad for your old car <1 day after it got sold, wished i looked for 06 from the outset now!! but then it sold within a few days...

batman,

know what you mean re prices.... just a few extra notes.... and you get to this!!!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2316937.htm

grigio is growing on me..... have you driven your new motor yet.... what do you make of e gear

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70proof said:

batman,

..... have you driven your new motor yet.... what do you make of e gear