Thinking of a superleggera

[gt500nick]

I'm really interested in a superleggera, 4wd, 200+, light weight, v10, All good points I'm looking to upgrade to. I'm currently driving a gt500 which is very fast but unruly, which is great when dry but not a all year round car. I'm selling the gt500 to upgrade to possibly a lambo. Would like to hear from people who have owned/still own rather gen one or two and what their experiences are. Even better if you have owned bothe fen one and two and can tell me the noticeable differences. Also would be nice to know about optional differences like ceramic brakes vs standard, different exhaust options too.

Cheers
Nick

[EpsomJames]

Hey Nick,

Mine was the white Superleggera (Gen1) you lined up against at HYPERMAX. I've had the car 4 months and covered 2,000 miles so I'm by no means an expert but should be able to help you with some questions.

I absolutely love the car, coming from an R8 V8 then an AMV8V before that. The SL is so much more of an event every time you get in it and drive.

The suspension is firm but by no means terrible unless you are driving on a very poor surface. The brakes (carbon ceramic) take a bit of getting used to as there is not much feel in them when cold, however I have adapted to them and was thankful of them at Brunters when the other two Lambo drivers said they were reaching the limits of the standard brakes from 190+mph where I found the stopping power of the CCs were immense.

I love the interior on them, IMO the carbon buckets are so much better than the standard seats and I much prefer the alcantara and carbon look to the standard car's leather.

You won't need to change the exhaust unless you want to save a couple of KGs. The SL exhaust is louder and lighter than the standard car, it does still have the valve, but if you disconnect the vacuum pipe so it's open all the time you won't want for a louder exhaust.

I've had a few cars over the years where I've wanted to change bits on them as I thought they needed improving either visually or mechanically, but IMO the SL is perfect out the box and (hopefully) a future classic.

Cheers,

[GRBF430F1]

Prepared to get slaughtered then once the Ferrari boys get wind of such a "stupid" thought.
Personally I think its a wise move so ignore them and crack on with what is a great car

[gt500nick]

I still plan to keep a fezza, but think a bull in the next stable would be a nice upgrade from my shelby. Time will tell which I prefer more. Assuming I can get my hands in a nice gen1 sl

[70proof]

dont think you'll get a uk gen I sl this year now unless someone wants out.... most that weren;t keepers were flipped late last year/early this and most owners are on PH and seem to be happy keepers.....

[gt500nick]

If I can't find one here then I guess I'll have to look in Europe, lhd doesn't put me off. Nice gallardo you have there possibly my favourite colour for a lambo.

[70proof]

thanks nick, but that car is now also an ex- ... need to update my profile....
love Verdi Ithaca, all the bright colours tbh....
have you seen this one.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[gt500nick]

70proof said:

thanks nick, but that car is now also an ex- ... need to update my profile....
love Verdi Ithaca, all the bright colours tbh....
have you seen this one.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Yeah I went and saw it, looks nice but no service book which put me off it. Plus if I go for a lhd I could go to Europe for 10k less and a lot less miles.

Not that colour really matters but personally I think the bright colours make the car stand out more, if you just want to drive why not get a BMW. For me getting a lambo should be an experience from behind the wheel and from the exterior look of the car too. But hey that's just the way I want it

[andrew]

gt500nick said:

...if you just want to drive why not get a BMW...

[gt500nick]

Did he delete his comment?

[sa_20v]

You can have mine for 125k. I'll even throw in a picture of Andrew that adorns my dartboard...

[andrew]

sa_20v said:

You can have mine for 125k. I'll even throw in a picture of Andrew that adorns my dartboard...

the centre of the dartboard's the safest place to be when you're playing

[sa_20v]

andrew said:

sa_20v said:

You can have mine for 125k. I'll even throw in a picture of Andrew that adorns my dartboard...

the centre of the dartboard's the safest place to be when you're playing

Harsh...but fair.

[gt500nick]

Kind offer but 125k is a bit more than I'm looking to pay.

[sa_20v]

gt500nick said:

Kind offer but 125k is a bit more than I'm looking to pay.

I knew the picture of Andrew would put you off. I'll keep an eye open for you.

[bromers2]

<80k + a memorable drive home.

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/lamborghini-g...

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/lamborghini-g...

[gt500nick]

Seen a few nice looking sl in Europe around the 75k give or take a few thousand. Just have to go for a road trip and take a few days to visit the top of the pile.