Gallardo SL at Motorhub. Am I mad?

[andrew]

sa_20v said:

andrew said:

not the worst nose i've ever seen on a superleggera though !

Ha ha, git! Sometimes I miss it but I feel you need a stock bumper on something so special.

How's the gopping wing?

still doing a great job of hiding your nose in my mirrors thanks

[dwndraft20]

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

[MrC986]

dwndraft20 said:

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

I'd hate to think what a Lambo vehicle check would spot if it ever got that close again to a main dealer! Don't walk away, run is what I'd recommend. It'll also be a bi*ch to resell as it'll probably be the most discussed used car on the various forums. It could be an ex-rental car that's been left registered in an individuals' name got hide it's true history.

[dwndraft20]

I agree,car is not worth the trouble.
Anybody know of a good 1.gen LHD SL, let me know.

[FWIW]

ted 191 said:

Not if they have a side line ,

• if* ? :lol:

[EpsomJames]

dwndraft20 said:

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

I think you are right about the seats. I’ll check the configuration against my Gen1 SL later which has the factory fitted harnesses.

[Never you mind]

EpsomJames said:

dwndraft20 said:

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

I think you are right about the seats. I’ll check the configuration against my Gen1 SL later which has the factory fitted harnesses.

Seats are identical to mine and mine are the carbon backed buckets

Checked the MK1 SL at VVS, seats look identical to that one.

[sa_20v]

Never you mind said:

Seats are identical to mine and mine are the carbon backed buckets

Checked the MK1 SL at VVS, seats look identical to that one.

Yeah, looks standard.

Is the steering wheel alcantara? If so it looks very used for the mileage. Something else to get checked - KMs, time in gear and at what rev range are obviously available from the ECU.

Finally, anyone looking at this should also look for the carbon front undertray.

Re other LHD cars OP - have you looked on mobile.de? There's often some nice examples on there.

[MDL111]

https://m.mobile.de/auto-inserat/lamborghini-galla...

[andrew]

sa_20v said:

Never you mind said:

Seats are identical to mine and mine are the carbon backed buckets

Checked the MK1 SL at VVS, seats look identical to that one.

Yeah, looks standard.

Is the steering wheel alcantara? If so it looks very used for the mileage. Something else to get checked - KMs, time in gear and at what rev range are obviously available from the ECU.

Finally, anyone looking at this should also look for the carbon front undertray.

Re other LHD cars OP - have you looked on mobile.de? There's often some nice examples on there.

wear on the steering wheel is uniform, so it may be the no-cost leather option

ps : suede ( not alcantara ) was standard

pps : if going lhd, watch out for the 174 american cars, as the powers that be obliged them to have glass windows, standard seats etc

[dwndraft20]

MDL111 said:

https://m.mobile.de/auto-inserat/lamborghini-galla...

I really want the harness. Lambo told me it cannot me retrofittet.
I am thinking about going to see it, as ir does look good, despite the missing SL side decal.

[dwndraft20]

Never you mind said:

EpsomJames said:

dwndraft20 said:

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

I think you are right about the seats. I’ll check the configuration against my Gen1 SL later which has the factory fitted harnesses.

Seats are identical to mine and mine are the carbon backed buckets

Checked the MK1 SL at VVS, seats look identical to that one.

I was unsure, some seats looks more sharp on the headrest.

[sa_20v]

dwndraft20 said:

I am thinking about going to see it, as ir does look good, despite the missing SL side decal.

Good luck! These are very special cars.

Note the decals are still available from Lamborghini but they're extremely expensive (get this checked but I believe they're around £700 - can't remember if per set or for a single side) - might help in the bargaining...

[EpsomJames]

dwndraft20 said:

Never you mind said:

EpsomJames said:

dwndraft20 said:

So this is what we know:

Non correct-modified rear decklid
Hole in front bumper (intercoolee..?)
Big red button added in center console

Unsure about:
Never seen other SL with harness WITHOUT the harnessbar.
Seats look lile the LP SL seats to me. Triangle-sharp headrests.

I do not feel comfortable, and does not sound lile the seller is going to help with that.

I think you are right about the seats. I’ll check the configuration against my Gen1 SL later which has the factory fitted harnesses.

Seats are identical to mine and mine are the carbon backed buckets

Checked the MK1 SL at VVS, seats look identical to that one.

I was unsure, some seats looks more sharp on the headrest.

Just to confirm, I checked mine and the seats are the same. The slots look different when obscured by the harness belts.

The mounting points for the harnesses look the same too, so that's normal.

[dwndraft20]

Thanks, I will keep my eyes open!

[yorksram]

I've checked both SLs out there, I live locally and fully aware of the dealer and their rep when I was researching them myself, useful as they were close.
I bought a perfect RHD SL1 example from a reputable dealer.

They have 'stories' as do all cars there, fine if you go in with low ball offers and have it expertly checked over or can tackle repairs yourself. The instant compromise is you'll find it very hard to move on, that might not bother you.

For example, their RHD SL is Cat D (or 'Autolign Checked' but it's still viewed as Cat D by anyone else), on it's 3rd engine, bad repairs, used replacement body parts, aftermarket ampliifer in the frunk, no history (apart from some engine rebuild invoices I saw), owned by a 'supercar hire company' whose owner is now in jail. Various clips on YT of it being bounced off the limiter at weddings/proms etc.

The LHD has various cosmetic issues at first glance, not sure about mechanicals, but from the Middle East with no service history - I'll let you decide.

You could argue the price reflects, but the fact these guys are trying to move it pretty much makes it impossible to move on afterwards, they've had the LHD in their parking lot for at least 18+months. The RHD keeps getting advertised at various outlets under different dealers at different prices.

No point in asking them questions - you will not get any truth, just go and see it - still worth a look.

[andrew]

yorksram said:

For example, their RHD SL is Cat D (or 'Autolign Checked' but it's still viewed as Cat D by anyone else), on it's 3rd engine, bad repairs, used replacement body parts, aftermarket ampliifer in the frunk, no history (apart from some engine rebuild invoices I saw), owned by a 'supercar hire company' whose owner is now in jail. Various clips on YT of it being bounced off the limiter at weddings/proms etc.

but, apart from that, it's ok ?

[andymc]

how are they still open reading their reviews?

https://bit.ly/2NHap1I

do trading standards never get involves?

[Superleg48]

andrew said:

but, apart from that, it's ok ?

LMAO!

[dwndraft20]

yorksram said:

I've checked both SLs out there, I live locally and fully aware of the dealer and their rep when I was researching them myself, useful as they were close.
I bought a perfect RHD SL1 example from a reputable dealer.

They have 'stories' as do all cars there, fine if you go in with low ball offers and have it expertly checked over or can tackle repairs yourself. The instant compromise is you'll find it very hard to move on, that might not bother you.

For example, their RHD SL is Cat D (or 'Autolign Checked' but it's still viewed as Cat D by anyone else), on it's 3rd engine, bad repairs, used replacement body parts, aftermarket ampliifer in the frunk, no history (apart from some engine rebuild invoices I saw), owned by a 'supercar hire company' whose owner is now in jail. Various clips on YT of it being bounced off the limiter at weddings/proms etc.

The LHD has various cosmetic issues at first glance, not sure about mechanicals, but from the Middle East with no service history - I'll let you decide.

You could argue the price reflects, but the fact these guys are trying to move it pretty much makes it impossible to move on afterwards, they've had the LHD in their parking lot for at least 18+months. The RHD keeps getting advertised at various outlets under different dealers at different prices.

No point in asking them questions - you will not get any truth, just go and see it - still worth a look.

Thanks! This is really helpfull! ... I will keep on looking for good cars.