Are Gallardo Selling?
Discussion
Pioneer said:
Yep, that was a 50th Anni Edition (2013). The lower front/rear bumpers in matt black was the 'stealth' pack I think available as an option. Standard they left the factory in the same colour as the car. On the facelift it improved the looks no end, especially the rear.
Maybe just me but I do prefer the pre facelift bumpers especially the rear, front ĺooks good but not a massive fan of the rear triangle shapes.Edited by Pioneer on Sunday 3rd September 14:18
This is my personal favourite rear on the Gs. This is the first one I ever bought. Craig at Pangbourne sold it to me. Great car, looked brand spanking new wherever you looked at it and never had any issues. Great spec and drove like a dream, really gelled with it. Didn't really appreciate that at the time. Was the first car of this type for me so just thought that's how it should be. Sold it on hankering for a newer model. Don't regret it but would have that one back in a heartbeat.
Edited by Pioneer on Friday 8th September 08:27
Edited by Pioneer on Friday 8th September 08:28
Pioneer said:
This is my personal favourite rear on the Gs. This is the first one I ever bought. Craig at Pangbourne sold it to me. Great car, looked brand spanking new wherever you looked at it and never had any issues. Great spec and drove like a dream, really gelled with it. Didn't really appreciate that at the time. Was the first car of this type for me so just thought that's how it should be. Sold it on hankering for a newer model. Don't regret it but would have that one back in a heartbeat.
I personally feel these early G's look far too dated now. If you see them on the road they look like an old car - not necessarily a bad thing, but I think the LP560-4 just before the final facelift edition is the best looking. Put it next to any 2017 super car and it holds its own.Edited by Pioneer on Friday 8th September 08:27
Edited by Pioneer on Friday 8th September 08:28
Pioneer said:
Looks dated? I prefer to think of it as more classic than dated. It's a Lambo after-all, not some mass produced repmobile. Imo one of their most beautiful cars was the Miura and that's 50 years old.
The Miura is a true classic. We cant call a Gallardo a classic as yet - they only stopped production in 2013. It is still a modern car and therefore by modern car standards imo the mk1 G now looks very dated compared to the LP560-4 which can still sit next to anything and look "current" in it's visual styling. But obviously everyone has their own opinion.nbot said:
Pioneer said:
Looks dated? I prefer to think of it as more classic than dated. It's a Lambo after-all, not some mass produced repmobile. Imo one of their most beautiful cars was the Miura and that's 50 years old.
The Miura is a true classic. We cant call a Gallardo a classic as yet - they only stopped production in 2013. It is still a modern car and therefore by modern car standards imo the mk1 G now looks very dated compared to the LP560-4 which can still sit next to anything and look "current" in it's visual styling. But obviously everyone has their own opinion.That doesn't mean it looks worse, in a lot of angles it's actually better, but it does look an older, rather than current car.
I think the Gallardo does deserve classic status now, as one of the most loved Lamborghinis.
This is the view of the rear haunches of my LP570. Much more modern than pre LP and imo better than 50th Anniversary, as one poster commented "with all the triangles" and also imo better looking than the rear of a Huracan. It is after the most important part of the car....being the perspective most people will see it from!
Pioneer said:
Perfect car for me would be the last facelift front along with the last of the gearboxes and the pre-LP rear with that same exhaust note. New 5.2 exhaust didn't sound half as good as the old 5ltr
That is remidied by the fitting of a Super Trofeo Exhaust....which I have done. The noise is biblical and seriously addictive....makes the V10 really sing.Am I the only one who thinks that (despite the clutch, which I didnt mind) pre-LP cars sound better and look better than LP cars? If you're an enthusiast and not buying to have something that "looks newer" I'd buy a very well speccd pre-LP car over an LP car. Owned a pre-LP car and loved it, almost a little agricultural in an old school lambo way which I think was lost on LP cars but drove a late model performante spyder and it was quicker but felt slower than my older pre-LP spyder. Only shame as someone said is there are many more tatty early Gallardo's at non specialist dealers as I think seasoned specialists realise its much harder to make money on them in the current market vs. anything with a prancing horse on it of a similar age.
suigeneris said:
Am I the only one who thinks that (despite the clutch, which I didnt mind) pre-LP cars sound better and look better than LP cars? If you're an enthusiast and not buying to have something that "looks newer" I'd buy a very well speccd pre-LP car over an LP car. Owned a pre-LP car and loved it, almost a little agricultural in an old school lambo way which I think was lost on LP cars but drove a late model performante spyder and it was quicker but felt slower than my older pre-LP spyder. Only shame as someone said is there are many more tatty early Gallardo's at non specialist dealers as I think seasoned specialists realise its much harder to make money on them in the current market vs. anything with a prancing horse on it of a similar age.
There are definitely some features about the pre-LP Gallardo that is purer (and some would argue better) looking than the LP. Take a look at the side profile for example, the LP has a bit of a chin on it which doesn't do the looks any favours by creating a large looking front overhang. The pre-LP has a lovely swept back front bumper making it look more petite and is a look still favoured by other supercar manufacturers.
The quad exhaust on LP is also a mistake, especially as they are pee-shooter sized and look like they've been lifted from any Audi S car. An example of this is the gen1 SL has proper manly exhaust either side with big outlets and no finisher. The gen2 SL just has painted finishers from the LP and look a bit under exhaust'd IMO.
What does look better on the LP is the rear light cluster, certainly more up to date, and the deletion of the shark grills on top of the rear arches.
It will be interesting in 5 years time to see what people favour (in the looks department that is) as the Gallardo (both pre-LP and LP) design ages.
For sound, the pre-LP is regarded as the better sounding car.
Everything else (not covered above) the LP is better.
suigeneris said:
Am I the only one who thinks that (despite the clutch, which I didnt mind) pre-LP cars sound better and look better than LP cars? If you're an enthusiast and not buying to have something that "looks newer" I'd buy a very well speccd pre-LP car over an LP car. Owned a pre-LP car and loved it, almost a little agricultural in an old school lambo way which I think was lost on LP cars but drove a late model performante spyder and it was quicker but felt slower than my older pre-LP spyder. Only shame as someone said is there are many more tatty early Gallardo's at non specialist dealers as I think seasoned specialists realise its much harder to make money on them in the current market vs. anything with a prancing horse on it of a similar age.
not at alland the clutch issue was sorted years before the lp
The last one I had was a 50th Anniversary model (2013). If I were to buy a G again I'd most likely go for another late pre-LP model. Save myself £40-50k and get essentially the same car. I really miss my 2008 model. I couldn't justify £130k on a late LP when for a touch more you can now get into a Huracan.
I have a pre-LP (www.gallardo.info) and bought it because I had wanted one since they came out. No disrespect to owners of newer ones, but I thought they just complicated the body design over the years trying to keep up with the Aventador look for example and I don't think it suited the car. LP cars have cheaper suspension as they share some parts with the R8 would be my only reason for getting one, but it's not that much cheaper.
I think as with most(all) cars, the early designs end up being loved less before becoming the one to have.
You might have seen my price watch http://www.gallardo.info/lamborghini-gallardo-pric... which I'll be updating in a few days with this months data.
I think as with most(all) cars, the early designs end up being loved less before becoming the one to have.
You might have seen my price watch http://www.gallardo.info/lamborghini-gallardo-pric... which I'll be updating in a few days with this months data.
Style is personal, but I massively prefer the LP, so much so that I wouldnt buy a pre LP. Its actually the back end that I dislike the most as i think it looks very dated. The shorter tail lights and side by side exhausts on the LP make the back end look more modern, wider and aggressive looking.
I dont have quite such an issue with the front, but I do prefer the LP front bumper, again doesn't look so dated.
Newer isn't always better as the newest face lift (2014) is a touch odd; the front isn't so bad but the rear Is a strange design with the weird triangle shapes. If you have a bright car then the stealth look with a lot of it being Matt black helps.
In my opinion the LP is the best of them (not including the performante).
The Huracan is stunning imo, wouldnt change any of it, just a shame they are still rather pricey!!
I dont have quite such an issue with the front, but I do prefer the LP front bumper, again doesn't look so dated.
Newer isn't always better as the newest face lift (2014) is a touch odd; the front isn't so bad but the rear Is a strange design with the weird triangle shapes. If you have a bright car then the stealth look with a lot of it being Matt black helps.
In my opinion the LP is the best of them (not including the performante).
The Huracan is stunning imo, wouldnt change any of it, just a shame they are still rather pricey!!
Very interesting comments from everyone on the subject of pre LP vs LP. For me, the reason why i much prefer the LP is down primarily to the front. The front bumper of the LP is much more aggressive and more "three dimensional" as opposed to the flat rather square pre LP model. Also the front lights on the LP are shorter and more aggressive, as opposed to overly long pre LP design.... All in all, the front of the LPs look so much more slick, modern and well designed IMO and will not see the effects of time wear it down as much.... Side profiles, there isn't much in it, both look good imo, and i don't mind the rear of the pre LP model, but again, prefer the rear of the LP. I know interior is identical, but seeing a pre LP model without the proper gold lambo badge on the steering wheel just makes me very sad. Anyone not speccing the branding pack on a pre lp, should have been thrown off a cliff..... ok a bit dramatic, but hopefully you will all know what i mean....
Edited by nbot on Thursday 14th September 17:16
The LP still look modern. The pre-LP are now entering the "classic" zone.
Saw a lineup of ~15 Gallardos, Huracans and Aventadors at a corporate event a few weeks ago. The vote for "best car" among the men went to an Aventador SV. The vote among women went to an LP Gallardo. The Huracans barely got a mention.
Saw a lineup of ~15 Gallardos, Huracans and Aventadors at a corporate event a few weeks ago. The vote for "best car" among the men went to an Aventador SV. The vote among women went to an LP Gallardo. The Huracans barely got a mention.
Nothing seems to be shifting it seems at the moment. Only one i can think of is a green gen 2 superleggera with 28k on it up at 120k.
Can't see lp560's in the 110 - 130k selling anytime soon.
Still waiting for an orange bicolore to show up, although a yellow AMG GTS recently caught my eye - 2017 delivery miles 100k
Can't see lp560's in the 110 - 130k selling anytime soon.
Still waiting for an orange bicolore to show up, although a yellow AMG GTS recently caught my eye - 2017 delivery miles 100k
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