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Forseyd
Original Poster
17 posts
24 months
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Hopefully I'll soon be in position to spend up to £85k (though not necessarily that high) on a first supercar.
Currently running a much loved V8V (4.3), but have the 2 year itch and am in a position to enjoy something a little more special for at least a coupe of years before be need for 4 seats may become pressing!
It will be for weekend use only, but occasional practical use may be required (can't stand the other half's shopping trolly), probably no track use, maybe the occasional tour (highlands/continent). Though never knowing what the future will hold, depreciation is a factor (unless I fall in love and can justify it as a "keeper"). So, short list:
F430
Gallardo
V12V
997 GT2
R8 V10
Not had the chance to do any test drives yet, though of course this is high up the agenda, just work and other commitments have made it difficult so far. It would be good to get some comparative ownership experiences, (as well as the driving/performance/enjoyment aspects) as I've really enjoyed the Aston experience so far (including 100% positive reactions from the public).
Thanks in advance.
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70proof
3,074 posts
24 months
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gallardo.... go get one, simples...
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P101
802 posts
27 months
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430, makes the Gallardo seem prehistoric.
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GALLARDOGUY
4,244 posts
88 months
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At 85k I'd go for a DBS personally.
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Angelis
2,046 posts
105 months
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Whilst you should of course drive all of them first before deciding, for me it would be the Gallardo.
I found it to be much more of "an event" whilst driving than the 430.
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Davey S2
8,651 posts
123 months
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Not on your list but I'd go for a 997 GT3.2
Does everything brilliantly and 85 large will get you a nearly new one from an OPC
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Forseyd
Original Poster
17 posts
24 months
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Gallardoguy, intestest why you'd pick a DBS?
Angelis, what year Gallardo was that? Looking at what's available for the money it seems I'd be stuck with one of the early Gallardos which from reading seem not as well regarded as the later ones (still pre LP560). Doesn't seem there is as much difference between the early and late F430s.
While not compatible to a GT3, I had a Cilo 172cup before, and lack of sound deadening etc really detracted from it after a few months. GT3 obviously awesome rep though.
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gbrownlow
248 posts
39 months
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Had a £130 k budget at the time of a similar choice and drove everything on your list and more and went for a F430 F1 Spider. Don't regret it one bit and 18 months later I'm struggling to find anything to replace it with unless I want to spend twice as much again which you just can't justify in terms of what you gain for your money
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70proof
3,074 posts
24 months
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Forseyd said: Looking at what's available for the money it seems I'd be stuck with one of the early Gallardos which from reading seem not as well regarded as the later ones (still pre LP560). not had much experience mate but the lp models are more sorted as a daily driver..... lighter steering, better sorted transmission... felt more refined, less stressed around town.... less whip me baby.... you are not looking for a daily driver are you.... ?? not that i would say no to a lp, but a post 06 gallardo is by no means a bad car... small 4 wheel drifts are easily obtained... 
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GALLARDOGUY
4,244 posts
88 months
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Forseyd said: Gallardoguy, intestested why you'd pick a DBS At 85k a DBS is a lot of car for the money compared to non current models from the other marques.
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P101
802 posts
27 months
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I really loved my Gallardo, I owned it for 2 years and put 20,000 miles on it. After I sold it my intension was to get a newer Gallardo Spyder. I tagged along to autofficina with my mate who wanted to test drive a 430 spyder, I never really liked Ferrari's at the time. I ended up buying the 430. The 430 is lovely inside and out, the Gallardo is lovely on the exterior, but has an Audio interior, that I found very, very boring. Ferrrari feels faster, sharper and all-round better. Also a major factor for me is the attention, in the Gallardo I got called alsorts of nasty things, in the 430 as of yet I have not been insulted. The 430 seems to attract much much less attention. Excuse my spelling grammar etc, as I am s  tfaced.
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Forseyd
Original Poster
17 posts
24 months
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Sorry, iPad typo, corrected the post as soon as I saw it.
Was looking at another poster's garage re F430.
Fair point re current model, just wouldn't have thought to put DBS with the others. Nicer front end looks than the V12V.
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jackal
9,759 posts
151 months
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P101 said: 430, makes the Gallardo seem prehistoric. +1
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TomN94
2,377 posts
27 months
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I will say this, I have experienced both the first gen Gallardo, and an R8 V10. I had a far better time in the R8, the experiences were similar, 130mph in some parts (private test track...) then also pootling around town a bit, the R8 just felt a little bit more special, and I can't quite put my finger on why, but it is the case.
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Pork
7,816 posts
103 months
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I'd buy the nicest 575 I could find.
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groak
3,254 posts
48 months
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Guys, there are so many things you could do carwise with £85k whether it's an outright purchase or a deposit that the amount of choice makes it harder rather than easier to get to a decision.
Personally I like ferraris, but think I'd use the 85 as deposit on an Aventador. Or, having cheap taste, my dream classic - a concours Dino.
(mind you, that new 4L GT3RS is tempting, but then, so is a Carrera GT/full spec 458 spider/waiting for Gallardo replacement/any 1 of 100 now depreciated beauties for cash etc etc etc etc)
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GALLARDOGUY
4,244 posts
88 months
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Missing the point somewhat I feel...
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franki68
1,418 posts
90 months
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P101 said: I really loved my Gallardo, I owned it for 2 years and put 20,000 miles on it. After I sold it my intension was to get a newer Gallardo Spyder. I tagged along to autofficina with my mate who wanted to test drive a 430 spyder, I never really liked Ferrari's at the time. I ended up buying the 430. The 430 is lovely inside and out, the Gallardo is lovely on the exterior, but has an Audio interior, that I found very, very boring. Ferrrari feels faster, sharper and all-round better. Also a major factor for me is the attention, in the Gallardo I got called alsorts of nasty things, in the 430 as of yet I have not been insulted. The 430 seems to attract much much less attention. Excuse my spelling grammar etc, as I am s tfaced. Interesting I found completely the opposite,gallardo grot nothi g but love,Ferraris when I have driven them always had vs flicked at me .gallardo got lots of attention but I was amazed it was all positive,people love seeing them ,as they become rarer on uk roads people enjoy seeing them even more. 430 is sharper ,negligible faster ,I hate these debates though both are wonderful cars and in such a case there is no 'wrong choice' .
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rubystone
7,049 posts
128 months
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Arent they all bad news where depreciation is concerned?... Surely better to buy a car that is depreciation neutral, yet not an old clunker...360 CS comes to mind?...
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70proof
3,074 posts
24 months
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Forseyd said: Hopefully I'll soon be in position to spend up to £85k (though not necessarily that high) on a first supercar. just had a thought OP..... don;t listen to us, listen to your heart..... is there a car/brand you've always aspired to own..... for me it was lamborghini.... had to have a lamborghini, and the time was right... opted for the gallardo, caring not what others thought (cf say countach/diablo etc), that it had not won evo COTY, that the 430 might be better... if you have an emotive link, then go for that above all else, and you will be happy.....
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