"Rare" LP Choices
Discussion
I am thinking about getting another Gallardo (previously had a MK1 Manual, then an MK1 E-Gear), and am looking at LP's.
My question is would I be better off buying a "limited" edition, like a Bicolore (I love the look so would suit nicely) or an LP550-2 (are these considered rare / desirable or less desirable than the LP560?).
Am looking for low miles, post 2011 cars with the intention to keep for a few years and I quite like the idea of having something a little rarer than the mainstream LP's.
Any help would be appreciated...
My question is would I be better off buying a "limited" edition, like a Bicolore (I love the look so would suit nicely) or an LP550-2 (are these considered rare / desirable or less desirable than the LP560?).
Am looking for low miles, post 2011 cars with the intention to keep for a few years and I quite like the idea of having something a little rarer than the mainstream LP's.
Any help would be appreciated...
Edited by mrbon007 on Saturday 27th January 19:27
I have an LP550-2 manual. They are probably more rare than SL's but more affordable. They're often regarded as a better driver's car due the 2wd layout and the reduced weight. Ironically they were the cheapest Gallardo LP option when in production. I will also be keeping mine a while... 
Thanks for the replies. I think what I am also questioning is are the cars I mentioned worth the apparent premium that is on them at the moment?
The Bicolore ones seem to be quite a bit more than regular LP560's.
Not really sure what I want, as I removed the prop shaft on my last Gallardo to make it RWD, although this was to reduce low speed jerkiness on the e-gear which I hear isn't an issue on the LP-4's anyway
The Bicolore ones seem to be quite a bit more than regular LP560's.
Not really sure what I want, as I removed the prop shaft on my last Gallardo to make it RWD, although this was to reduce low speed jerkiness on the e-gear which I hear isn't an issue on the LP-4's anyway
Personally I wouldn't pay a premium for a bicolour car as I don't like them fullstop anyway. if you do then that's fine but certainly not worth anymore.
Wouldn't be drawn in by some of the advertising saying rare special edition etc...and then asking a big premium.
I presume a Superleggera or Performante is out of budget but that's where I would go
Wouldn't be drawn in by some of the advertising saying rare special edition etc...and then asking a big premium.
I presume a Superleggera or Performante is out of budget but that's where I would go
RamboLambo said:
Personally I wouldn't pay a premium for a bicolour car as I don't like them fullstop anyway. if you do then that's fine but certainly not worth anymore.
Wouldn't be drawn in by some of the advertising saying rare special edition etc...and then asking a big premium.
I presume a Superleggera or Performante is out of budget but that's where I would go
I do actually like the black roof, just want to make sure I'm not paying £10k for what could be achieved with a simple wrap!Wouldn't be drawn in by some of the advertising saying rare special edition etc...and then asking a big premium.
I presume a Superleggera or Performante is out of budget but that's where I would go
The superleggera etc I'm not really looking for, I need a certain degree of comfort, however tiny that my be so don't want to get something which is so full on in terms of being geared towards performance at the expense of everything else!
Yipper said:
The SL2 and Performante are sublime. The downshifts are a symphony. Carbon everywhere. Comfort is fine. They are the G models to get.
I am biased but I agree. Non 'SL' models feel dated inside but the SL still feels fresh and somewhat 'special'. The carbon bucket seats are pretty comfortable too... actually that's a lie. They're not.
difficult one..... you need to ask what your are looking for in the lp....
in terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
in terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
70proof said:
difficult one..... you need to ask what your are looking for in the lp....
in terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
no mention of weights ?in terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
70proof said:
difficult one..... you need to ask what your are looking for in the lp....
in terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
I guess the answer is I'm looking just for an LP... but think it would be nice to have a slightly more "special" car, I quite like the fact the Bicolore ones were a limited run etc. I don't know how may -2's there are but I'm guessing considerably less than -4'sin terms of investment, the balboni cars have appreciated the most this last year..... so if that is important
personally, if going 2wd, which is slower but the better drivers car, I'd get a later 2wd as they were sorted better - suspension and damper tweeks etc ... I went for the 560-2 anniversary as I wanted a large rear spoiler and the alcantara interior with bucket seats, period, so money didn't matter, I paid what I needed
the bicolore had the black roof, sl1 wheels and were high spec - glass engine cover, etc .... a standard car with a makeover therefore, a wrap could copy the roof, wheels are subjective
the ET cars were spec derivatives of the superleggera and performante, which weren't specials but were mainstream production cars
the 2013 facelift cars were facelift cars, last chance to shift stock before the huracan arrived, they were not "anniversary" specials like ads proclaim
Just wondering if the price differences are justified, although I like the spec of the Bicolore and actually think the wheels look better. I had Callistos on my MK1 so I'm not that impressed that they are also on the majority LP's I am seeing, I want a whole "new" car if that makes sense.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
the specials register
if you want a whole new car, the 560-2 anniversario then, has the same magnesium wheels of the bicolore and sl1
the specials register
if you want a whole new car, the 560-2 anniversario then, has the same magnesium wheels of the bicolore and sl1
mrbon007 said:
I do actually like the black roof, just want to make sure I'm not paying £10k for what could be achieved with a simple wrap!
The superleggera etc I'm not really looking for, I need a certain degree of comfort, however tiny that my be so don't want to get something which is so full on in terms of being geared towards performance at the expense of everything else!
the two bianco lp560-2 anniversario cars out of pangbourne had alcantara and comfort seats..... only 2 of 14 uk rhd /100 in the world if rarity is also a requirementThe superleggera etc I'm not really looking for, I need a certain degree of comfort, however tiny that my be so don't want to get something which is so full on in terms of being geared towards performance at the expense of everything else!
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
comfort seats car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
bucket seats, bit less interior carbon, bit less money
these are proper 'official' limited editions.
comfort seats car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
bucket seats, bit less interior carbon, bit less money
these are proper 'official' limited editions.
how uncomfortable they are depends really on you, your shape and padding :~) ..... I find my fine! yes, go try it out..... the other comfort seat car was on sale too a couple of months ago, cant remember who with though, sorry.... vvs, gc motors, romans international and Ferrari Swindon had cars over the summer I think.
it was Swindon car..
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
is 1 less year and 7k miles worth 10k?
it was Swindon car..
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
is 1 less year and 7k miles worth 10k?
Edited by 70proof on Sunday 1st October 17:09
mrbon007 said:
70proof said:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
comfort seats car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
bucket seats, bit less interior carbon, bit less money
these are proper 'official' limited editions.
I like the GC Motors one and have had a good experience with them in the past. comfort seats car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
bucket seats, bit less interior carbon, bit less money
these are proper 'official' limited editions.
I guess I need to sit in those seats though as I do a lot of slow driving in traffic unfortunately so don't want to make a big mistake on the comfort side of things.
That said I'm actually coming back to lambo from a California which is comfortable as hell but nowhere near raw enough for my taste
Out of all the specials I would still take the 50th but if a nice UK MK1 SL came up ....
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