Pick up my R8 V10 today
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, really like the alloys 
Hi Alf ?, lovely lovely car, chap round our way has the v10 spyder, sounds glorious.
A serious question and i dont want to spoil your day or anything.
Why would you / did you buy an R8 over a Gallardo ?, is it the new thing with warranties etc ? business age restrictions ? not saying your choice is wrong its a stunning car by any standards
Not on a wind up, genuine question I ask myself everytime I walk round the geneva motor show and likes.
A serious question and i dont want to spoil your day or anything.
Why would you / did you buy an R8 over a Gallardo ?, is it the new thing with warranties etc ? business age restrictions ? not saying your choice is wrong its a stunning car by any standards
Not on a wind up, genuine question I ask myself everytime I walk round the geneva motor show and likes.
I too have a white R8 V10 so I'd say you have great taste!!
Like for like a similar age Gallardo (560/4) would be 40/45k more
I had a 2004 Gallardo in 2008 & while it was a great car, having a car like that can be financial suicide when out of warranty, consumables/servicing etc are also way more in the Gallardo. My V10 is in next week for its 1st service (£451 inc VAT) You wont see a bill like that from a Lambo dealer!
Currently loving my V10 & it gets just the right about of attention without becoming annoying, dont get me wrong, if I could afford a new/nearly new 560/4 I would have one in a heartbeat, however I would prefer to buy what I can afford & run, not just afford to buy!
Like for like a similar age Gallardo (560/4) would be 40/45k more
I had a 2004 Gallardo in 2008 & while it was a great car, having a car like that can be financial suicide when out of warranty, consumables/servicing etc are also way more in the Gallardo. My V10 is in next week for its 1st service (£451 inc VAT) You wont see a bill like that from a Lambo dealer!
Currently loving my V10 & it gets just the right about of attention without becoming annoying, dont get me wrong, if I could afford a new/nearly new 560/4 I would have one in a heartbeat, however I would prefer to buy what I can afford & run, not just afford to buy!
Fair comment, and understand what your saying.
I just remember when new, R8 was 70 (was it ?) and Gallardo 90 (was it ?) then with the pre introduction hype of the V10 at 100 just seemed to close to a Gallardo.
Understand gallardo has now gone silly money new.
Sort of see the sense of the Audi as a daily driver, but as a fun car I would think the Gallardo was more of an occasion no ?
also would running costs over a 3 year period of say a 100k supercar be that different to that of the R8 V10 ?
I just remember when new, R8 was 70 (was it ?) and Gallardo 90 (was it ?) then with the pre introduction hype of the V10 at 100 just seemed to close to a Gallardo.
Understand gallardo has now gone silly money new.
Sort of see the sense of the Audi as a daily driver, but as a fun car I would think the Gallardo was more of an occasion no ?
also would running costs over a 3 year period of say a 100k supercar be that different to that of the R8 V10 ?
TISPKJ said:
Sort of see the sense of the Audi as a daily driver, but as a fun car I would think the Gallardo was more of an occasion no ?
also would running costs over a 3 year period of say a 100k supercar be that different to that of the R8 V10 ?
Running costs are an interesting question. Most of the mechanicals are shared between the R8 and the Gallardo, they even share joint branding. The only difference between the two is a single digit on the part number code. Unfortunately that single digit if you happen to have a Gallardo with cost you 25% - 40% more for that part also would running costs over a 3 year period of say a 100k supercar be that different to that of the R8 V10 ?
That’s the joys of marketing for you
Nice car by the way and those wheels oare the best ones on the options list
TISPKJ said:
Hi Alf ?, lovely lovely car, chap round our way has the v10 spyder, sounds glorious.
A serious question and i dont want to spoil your day or anything.
Why would you / did you buy an R8 over a Gallardo ?, is it the new thing with warranties etc ? business age restrictions ? not saying your choice is wrong its a stunning car by any standards
Not on a wind up, genuine question I ask myself everytime I walk round the geneva motor show and likes.
Its a fair question matey and, to be honest, a lambo is great car but been around them so often on various club/car outings that they dont do much for me...i went for the R8 as they are rare also, are a daily driver (this is my only car for now), performance and looks are just as good as lambo (IMHO) and overall costs are lower. A Lamdo (to me) is a weekend car, where as the R8 i can use more frequently...still be nervous of where i park it A serious question and i dont want to spoil your day or anything.
Why would you / did you buy an R8 over a Gallardo ?, is it the new thing with warranties etc ? business age restrictions ? not saying your choice is wrong its a stunning car by any standards
Not on a wind up, genuine question I ask myself everytime I walk round the geneva motor show and likes.
Dont get me wrong, im sure in future i may get the opportunity to own a ferrari/lambo & now there is the maclaren but for now...im going to enjy the R8 for a bit
....had to widen my garage to fit it in, was worried for a sec i might need to buy a new house haha
I have owned an e-gear 2008 G, and now have a V10 Spyder R8.
In real world use (as opposed to looking at specs, part numbers etc), they are very very different cars. The Lambo is and was always an occasion - both in driving terms and reaction to it. The R8 is so much more subtle.
The Lambo wanted to be driven. The R8 is happy to trundle. The Lambo was definitely a 2nd car (I drove it for 3 months of my ownership as my only car - in my opinion it was not for everyday use). The R8 however, is very much an everyday prospect.
Both cars have massive merits. For me, they target a very different purpose though.
In real world use (as opposed to looking at specs, part numbers etc), they are very very different cars. The Lambo is and was always an occasion - both in driving terms and reaction to it. The R8 is so much more subtle.
The Lambo wanted to be driven. The R8 is happy to trundle. The Lambo was definitely a 2nd car (I drove it for 3 months of my ownership as my only car - in my opinion it was not for everyday use). The R8 however, is very much an everyday prospect.
Both cars have massive merits. For me, they target a very different purpose though.
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