Gallardo - before or after 2005?

[911Thrasher]

I have been contemplating Gallardos for a couple months now...and there is quite a gap in price for pre2005 cars.

- What is the main difference?
- Will pre2005 live alright in Central London commuting everyday? Or must it be a 2nd wkend car.

- Will i have to worry each time i go for a 1,000 mile trip? I do approx 10,000 miles/yr
- I currently run a 993TT X50, super reliable and only GBP 1.5/2,500 (incl. wear such as tyres) maintenance a year. Big difference w/ Gallardo?

Thx guys

[ineedagallardo]

No difference in 04 and 05 cars AFAIK.

06 cars had the main differences with shorter ratio gearbox, Revised suspension and more power and a few interior options added.

Also callisto wheels were made optional on the 06 cars.

HTH

[Global Warrior]

Taken from Wikipedia

For the MY2006 (launched in late 2005) Lamborghini introduced many changes to the car to counter some criticisms garnered by the press and owners. These were derived from the limited edition Gallardo SE. The exhaust system was changed to a more sporty one (including a flap to make it quieter around town), the suspension was revised and a new steering rack was fitted, the engine power was increased by 20bhp to a maximum of 520bhp, the biggest change was an overall lowering of the gearing especially in 1st to 5th. The result was a much improved car, it handled and turned in better, sounded better under full throttle and the extra power and lower gearing turned an already fast car into a seriously quick one.

GW