LP560 OR 997 TURBO GEN 2
Discussion
Looking to get one of the above in the next month or as soon as I can sell the £100k+ stock I have in cars. (used to do a little car trading on the side)
Previously had an R8 and a 997 turbo cab gen 1 didn't bother buyng anything special this year as I was happy with my SPEC C R205 (only one in the country)
Anyone had both and if so what did you think?
Previously had an R8 and a 997 turbo cab gen 1 didn't bother buyng anything special this year as I was happy with my SPEC C R205 (only one in the country)
Anyone had both and if so what did you think?
They are very very different cars... Lambo will feel special every time you drive it whereas the Porsche is a little less special. However the gen 2 turbo is very well sorted car and more useable etc ... Driven either yet?
Regardless if which one you choose, if you're based un manchester you should join us on a drive out sometime...see my profile.
Regardless if which one you choose, if you're based un manchester you should join us on a drive out sometime...see my profile.
Lambo, any day of the year!
You will regularly see other Porsches on the road that look identical to yours, you will rarely (if ever) see another Lambo that does - that feeling of exclusivity coupled with the the smile you will get whenever you look in your garage would be enough to seal it for me (not that I'm likely to have the choice anyway
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You will regularly see other Porsches on the road that look identical to yours, you will rarely (if ever) see another Lambo that does - that feeling of exclusivity coupled with the the smile you will get whenever you look in your garage would be enough to seal it for me (not that I'm likely to have the choice anyway
)! Porsche is a great car, probably the best all rounder ever made, but the LP560 is a proper supercar.
With the porsche you will have most people except enthusiasts think a turbo is no different to any other porsche whether it be cheap or expensive. The Lambo will not go anywhere without attracting attention.
Depends if you want to stand out or you just want a really good covert rocket that most people won't notice. 560 is much more fun to drive but the turbo is much more useable for all occasions if you don't want to worry about it. The 560 is also quite a bit faster once rolling but not from standing.
I would guess a late turbo may depreciate more than a Lambo, tyres are about the same, servicing the porsche is half the cost of the lambo. 560 is rock solid reliable, more so than the porsche imo, also 4 vs 2 year(extendable) warranty which tells you something.
Purely personal preference on what you like and what it is going to be used for.
With the porsche you will have most people except enthusiasts think a turbo is no different to any other porsche whether it be cheap or expensive. The Lambo will not go anywhere without attracting attention.
Depends if you want to stand out or you just want a really good covert rocket that most people won't notice. 560 is much more fun to drive but the turbo is much more useable for all occasions if you don't want to worry about it. The 560 is also quite a bit faster once rolling but not from standing.
I would guess a late turbo may depreciate more than a Lambo, tyres are about the same, servicing the porsche is half the cost of the lambo. 560 is rock solid reliable, more so than the porsche imo, also 4 vs 2 year(extendable) warranty which tells you something.
Purely personal preference on what you like and what it is going to be used for.
I've been in both cars and they are great in their own right. If am honest I think I'll most likely go for an LP560 as I've always wanted one however I always find it easier to get a better deal on a Porsche. The thing I love about the Porsche is that it can be an everyday car and I can use it for meetings etc.
apt.....where abouts are you based.....will join your forum looks like a great idea
apt.....where abouts are you based.....will join your forum looks like a great idea
UH-Matt said:
Let me make it REALLY easy for you - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3403528.htm
Yeah, sure. Knock at least £10k off that and someone might actually be interested...Edited by STiG911 on Thursday 22 December 10:25
STiG911 said:
UH-Matt said:
Let me make it REALLY easy for you - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3403528.htm
Yeah, sure. Know at least £10k off that and someone might actually be interested...juggers said:
apt.....where abouts are you based.....will join your forum looks like a great idea
Our main focus is Sheffield/Manchester/Cheshire but the events happen all over the North of England. Join the forum and then you will be on the mailing list. Best of luck with your search
STiG911 said:
Yeah, sure. Knock at least £10k off that and someone might actually be interested...
This is exactly why i am not dealing with a sale myself, that may well be what it would be worth to you, but it is of course subjective and not absolute as you seem to maintain. Edited by STiG911 on Thursday 22 December 10:25
Your pricing from it is typically pistonheads in that you think it is possible to buy one for less, therefore this one is worth the same as any other, compare like for like, interior, egear, good colour , etc, it is not a fire sale, this car is immaculate and needs nothing, it is in better condition than most brand new cars. A lot of people on here know the car and i'm sure will testify to this, it is a very good car.
I do not need to sell the car i have an Aventador coming very shortly and can happily keep both, but with the mileage i do it seems a pointless activity.
There have been several buyers willing to pay above what you suggest is its maximum worth, which tells me it is priced roughly correctly. As with anything if someone wants it they will make an offer and on that day the answer is yes or a polite no thanks, it really is that easy. At the end of the day if its not worth it then it won't sell and i keep it.
Thanks for the kind comments Matt & George, glad you like it.
ferdi p said:
Hi Topjay..
I take it you went to see Marks Black Aventador, what did you think & what spec did you go for?
I thought it was bloody awesome! Hope you enjoy yours you lucky ba5tard!!
Ferdi..
Hi Ferdi,I take it you went to see Marks Black Aventador, what did you think & what spec did you go for?
I thought it was bloody awesome! Hope you enjoy yours you lucky ba5tard!!
Ferdi..
Hope you are well, yep I have several friends that have had them delivered now, but i like Mark's the best so far! Massively jealous as it is sunny & i had a very early car that would have been here last month but I delayed it as i thought it would be snowing/salt on roads all winter so postponed until better weather!
My spec is Verde again with every option except the coloured springs & calipers that would not match the body colour.
It was raining hard so we didn't get to go out in Marks car, but it looks pretty special even just sitting in the garage, it's the new benchmark big league car, absolutely awesome.
I think he we sent him some vids of when I had the test car for a while (ask him to show you), It's a fast car!
No comparison the LP560 is a totally different level. I had both a LP560 and a 997TT together for 18 months until I replaced the 997TT with a 430 Spider. The LP560 is so much quicker and better handling than the Porsche. Yes if you want a daily driver the Porsche is more pratical but as a special car just not rewarding enough. The plain was to use the 997TT daily but I found I was not using it enough so replaced it with the 430 spider as an alternative weekend toy. Best decision I made as the LP560 and the 430 are so different but both feel so special which the 997TT never did.
STiG911 said:
Yeah, sure. Knock at least £10k off that and someone might actually be interested...
I have to agree with the above, I had a chance to buy a mates LP560-4 SPIDER on an 09 plate in January for £120k and that was fully loaded. He's also picking up his Aventador soon.Edited by STiG911 on Thursday 22 December 10:25
However it's a great colour combo and very unique good luck with the sale topjay.
Edited by juggers on Thursday 22 December 12:57
topjay said:
Porsche is a great car, probably the best all rounder ever made, but the LP560 is a proper supercar.
With the porsche you will have most people except enthusiasts think a turbo is no different to any other porsche whether it be cheap or expensive. The Lambo will not go anywhere without attracting attention.
Depends if you want to stand out or you just want a really good covert rocket that most people won't notice. 560 is much more fun to drive but the turbo is much more useable for all occasions if you don't want to worry about it. The 560 is also quite a bit faster once rolling but not from standing.
I would guess a late turbo may depreciate more than a Lambo, tyres are about the same, servicing the porsche is half the cost of the lambo. 560 is rock solid reliable, more so than the porsche imo, also 4 vs 2 year(extendable) warranty which tells you something.
Purely personal preference on what you like and what it is going to be used for.
I agree with this quote. I have the Gen 2 Turbo and it is fast ... very fast. But I also have a 993 Turbo and would rather drive that anytime!! Have you considered a Ferrari - Scuds are starting to come into that price territory and they are great to drive and own. I would have that over a Gen 2 Turbo or a Lambo!! With the porsche you will have most people except enthusiasts think a turbo is no different to any other porsche whether it be cheap or expensive. The Lambo will not go anywhere without attracting attention.
Depends if you want to stand out or you just want a really good covert rocket that most people won't notice. 560 is much more fun to drive but the turbo is much more useable for all occasions if you don't want to worry about it. The 560 is also quite a bit faster once rolling but not from standing.
I would guess a late turbo may depreciate more than a Lambo, tyres are about the same, servicing the porsche is half the cost of the lambo. 560 is rock solid reliable, more so than the porsche imo, also 4 vs 2 year(extendable) warranty which tells you something.
Purely personal preference on what you like and what it is going to be used for.
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