First Lambo- Gallardo purchase

[Superleg48]

Now that is a thing of exquisite beauty! I love that wrap.

[70proof]

Like the tvrs of old... Nice

Btw, what are the two buttons just fore of the handbrake, not the usual for the roof are they?

[todea20]

Superleg48 said:

Now that is a thing of exquisite beauty! I love that wrap.

The wrap was done in Germany as coming back to Uk wasn't an option due to only 2 weeks holiday and avoid putting more miles on the car with no reason.I have to say that the guys in Germany had 5 vehicles waiting on the list but they did mine in 2 days and they charged me 200 euros more than normal booking but that would have been the cost just for the ferry to come back with the car.Very professional done and they strip the whole car.Now no need to be worried about stone chips!

[todea20]

70proof said:

Like the tvrs of old... Nice

Btw, what are the two buttons just fore of the handbrake, not the usual for the roof are they?

One is for the roof and the other for the rear window.You can operate just the window for more noise! To be honest this was the strong point in choosing gallardo over the f430.I absolutely hate that plastic rear window on the f430 convertible

[ElanS]

Thanks Todea, lovely looking car. If I am still in the hunt in Sept then I will send you a PM.

[70proof]

todea20 said:

One is for the roof and the other for the rear window.You can operate just the window for more noise! To be honest this was the strong point in choosing gallardo over the f430.I absolutely hate that plastic rear window on the f430 convertible

Ok, my bad, at some point they've moved them as they used to be the two buttons to the left of the side windows knob!

[ElanS]

The search continues and I contacted VVS regarding the grey SL but it transpires that its a Singaporean import.

This SL looks interesting but has near 40k miles, is that too high? Would I struggle to sell it in the future? Anyone know this car? The orange is a lovely colour though: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Since I don't track car am I better off with this one which has lower mileage, great history and clean?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[70proof]

Wouldn't get the gen1 sl with a facelift front bumper unless the original is also available...
You seen this
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Important if looking at orange gen 1 cars it is not the knockhill crashed X2 car

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Regards the Singapore car, wouldn't bother me as it is rhd... Note it's door cards have had speakers installed.... A lot of cars went east before ever being registered in uk

That grey lp560 is very nice and in budget

Edited by 70proof on Monday 4th June 19:52

[EpsomJames]

It's not just the front bumper on that orange SL gen1 that's been changed either. The stripe is SL gen2, wheels painted black, blacked out rear lenses, huge shields on sides, aftermarket steering wheel just from a quick observation.

The grey Singapore SL gen 1 looks okay, but obviously a hit on price due to being an import and personally I don't like the quad pipe aftermarket exhaust.

You don't have to take an SL on track to run one BTW. It's like the Performante, I'd bet that less than 5% of those are ever going to see a track.

[todea20]

The grey one is quite well priced.I;ve paid far more for mine 1 year ago

[WCZ]

I looked a Singapore 670sv, nice car and I personally wouldn't be put off by imports from there

[70proof]

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

OP, green cars dropping like flies ATM lol..... just enquire re the front calipers though, dont look right...

Edited by 70proof on Sunday 10th June 18:23

[rich12]

Why do some of them have yellow indicators in the front bumper?

[70proof]

The clear indicators were an optional extra iirc... May have been standard on superleegra/performante cars

[Pioneer]

Very easy swap if you want clear. Most dealers would include it in sale if pushed

[ElanS]

Can you guys please advise on pricing for a car that I am looking at. It's a 2009 LP560-4 with manual transmission, 23k miles and good spec (nose lift, rear camera, clear engine bay). As there are not many LP cars with manual transmission, I am looking to get an idea of what the price range should be? Thanks in advance.

Edited by ElanS on Tuesday 28th August 19:39

[ElanS]

I have now bought my first Lamborghini, which is a Gallardo LP560-4 with manual gearbox. I am really excited with the purchase and looking forward to driving it more. I have to do a few things like change tyres over the next few months.

Thanks for your advice, especially 70proof. I will be posting some pics once it’s cleaned!

[markiii]

Dirty pics are ok

[Swampy1982]

markiii said:

Dirty pics are preferred

FIFY

[70proof]

ElanS said:

I have now bought my first Lamborghini, which is a Gallardo LP560-4 with manual gearbox. I am really excited with the purchase and looking forward to driving it more. I have to do a few things like change tyres over the next few months.

Thanks for your advice, especially 70proof. I will be posting some pics once it’s cleaned!

Many congrats dude, you won't be dissapointed