Gallardo Purchase: Pre LP v LP560-4

[irdan87]

As the topic suggests which would you buy 07 facelift Pre-LP or a 2010 or so LP560? Roughly 15k difference in price and why?

Heres the 2 I've been looking at and approached the dealerships:

Pre LP

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

LP560

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Thanks

[irdan87]

Also may I ask if you could get into a Bicolore for a similar budget is it worth the extra in regards to residual values etc? With only 250 made I believe? Is it such a limited edition spectacle as a Balboni etc.

[markiii]

of those I'd take the LP

[irdan87]

markiii said:

of those I'd take the LP

Which one mate the 86k or the 95k BiColore? Can I also ask why?

Bicolore seem very limited numbers 250 I believe so could be worth the extra plus big fan of the contrast in colours.

Thanks

[Larry5.2]

Buy the Pre-LP if you want a more raw feel with the car and connection to the road. Buy the LP if you like things more refined but more clinical. If you like the former, you will be of the mindset that newer isn't necessarily better.

[ElanS]

I like the look of this one but not sure if you are only looking for white cars. I went to view a Gallardo with this dealer when I was searching for my car and they seem good to deal with.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[dank]

I am in a similar situation, having now decided the Gallardo is going to be my next car purchase, i am now on the hunt for the right car. I do like the revised front of the LP, but understand the pre LP cars are more raw, sound better and are of course cheaper, although some won't have the all important lifting system.

What price should i be looking at for a decent pre LP, £70-£85? and do LP cars all start over £85?

[irdan87]

Ok guys

Advice needed.

I've bumped my budget up a bit to get into a LP560-4 and I'm waiting on a call this morning for this beautiful LP560-4 BiColore.

It was originally listed for 110k and it's down to 95k now - what would you be looking to snap it up for and whats a fair price?

Also, BiColore 250 of them made - sought after? Or no different to a normal LP560?

Thanks!!

Anxious, nervous & excited all in one today!

[BlackR8]

seems you are trying to buy a Gallardo and a California at the same time, they are very different cars I suspect so it is probably worth stepping back a second and considering what is it you exactly want from a car?

[irdan87]

BlackR8 said:

seems you are trying to buy a Gallardo and a California at the same time, they are very different cars I suspect so it is probably worth stepping back a second and considering what is it you exactly want from a car?

I originally wanted a Gallardo, the wife then moaned about back seats for the baby so I looked at a Cali however it wasn't really the car 'of my dreams'. After discussing with my wife she told me if I'm spending this kind of money it's best to get what I really want however restrictive it is for days out etc.

So I'm at the Gallardo.

Thanks

[WDISMYL]

To be a real party pooper and impart my advice from personal experience - don’t bother with a two seater sports car/supercar until the kids have grown up. You just won’t find the time or rarely find the right occasion to use it.

Stick the money you would have spent aside, invest it wisely and in 20 years buy the car of your dreams.

Of course you won’t pay any attention to this. (I didn’t either at the time). You’ll learn the hard way.(Just as I did). Young families and supercars don’t generally mix! Not from my experience anyway.

Edited by WDISMYL on Friday 28th September 11:38

[irdan87]

WDISMYL said:

To be a real party pooper and impart my advice from personal experience - don’t bother with a two seater sports car/supercar until the kids have grown up. You just won’t find the time or rarely find the right occasion to use it.

Stick the money you would have spent aside, invest it wisely and in 20 years buy the car of your dreams.

Of course you won’t pay any attention to this. (I didn’t either at the time). You’ll learn the hard way.(Just as I did). Young families and supercars don’t generally mix! Not from my experience anyway.

Edited by WDISMYL on Friday 28th September 11:38

Not enough use to justify it sitting on the drive? I have often thought that but I find the majority of my driving is done alone other than weekends.

For those interested I've put down a £500 hold deposit on the BiColore pending finance approved at agreed monthly budget & test drive which is to be arranged in a week or so when I have time to travel up.

I'll keep those with any interest updated but would still appreciate some advice on what to look for/fair price etc etc

[BlackR8]

irdan87 said:

Not enough use to justify it sitting on the drive? I have often thought that but I find the majority of my driving is done alone other than weekends.

For those interested I've put down a £500 hold deposit on the BiColore pending finance approved at agreed monthly budget & test drive which is to be arranged in a week or so when I have time to travel up.

I'll keep those with any interest updated but would still appreciate some advice on what to look for/fair price etc etc

You are one step closer so congrats to you. If you are happy with the car once you go see it, then I would strongly suggest doing a PPI and ensuring that the dealer will be happy to cover any significant findings as part of the deal. From my experience a good PPI pays for itself and then some.

[irdan87]

BlackR8 said:

You are one step closer so congrats to you. If you are happy with the car once you go see it, then I would strongly suggest doing a PPI and ensuring that the dealer will be happy to cover any significant findings as part of the deal. From my experience a good PPI pays for itself and then some.

That is what I've read mate and a definite regardless of the last service at Lamborghini in May. Better to be safe than sorry. It comes with 12 months warranty but I will try and barter up to 2 years - it's with AutoProtect who seems fairly reputable? Warranty Direct don't touch Lambos from what I can see.

I'm hoping to head up in the next week or two and if all is as I expect complete weekend of 20th Oct for a fun 3hr drive back from Middlesborough.

[Larry5.2]

WDISMYL said:

To be a real party pooper and impart my advice from personal experience - don’t bother with a two seater sports car/supercar until the kids have grown up. You just won’t find the time or rarely find the right occasion to use it.

Stick the money you would have spent aside, invest it wisely and in 20 years buy the car of your dreams.

Of course you won’t pay any attention to this. (I didn’t either at the time). You’ll learn the hard way.(Just as I did). Young families and supercars don’t generally mix! Not from my experience anyway.

Edited by WDISMYL on Friday 28th September 11:38

Wise words in some ways, but there are 2 counter-arguments:
1) Tomorrow may never come (lots of reasons)
2) 20 years ago, a Countach would have cost me £34,000

[irdan87]

Larry5.2 said:

Wise words in some ways, but there are 2 counter-arguments:
1) Tomorrow may never come (lots of reasons)
2) 20 years ago, a Countach would have cost me £34,000

Kids can toddle about in the 4x4, I want something for me now. Not in 10 years. Selfish? I don't think so. I work hard and although conscious of the cost am beginning to accept maybe I do deserve to own a car like this.

I'm awaiting a call this afternoon regarding the finance being approved at my budget and a test drive (if neither are satisfactory I get my hold fee back and I move on).

[Shnozz]

Interesting comments re the pre/post LP. I am potentially in the market too and didn't appreciate there was any significant difference. Need to do some more background reading up it seems.

[Pioneer]

WDISMYL said:

To be a real party pooper and impart my advice from personal experience - don’t bother with a two seater sports car/supercar until the kids have grown up. You just won’t find the time or rarely find the right occasion to use it.

Stick the money you would have spent aside, invest it wisely and in 20 years buy the car of your dreams.

Of course you won’t pay any attention to this. (I didn’t either at the time). You’ll learn the hard way.(Just as I did). Young families and supercars don’t generally mix! Not from my experience anyway.

Edited by WDISMYL on Friday 28th September 11:38

I can relate to this. More often than not, I'm sitting in one of our other cars with either the family in tow or on my way to collect/deliver something/someone where the Lambo is not suitable. It's always then I see someone going past in a nice 2 seater enjoying the drive, whilst mine is sitting at home. I must admit it's nice to have one available when the rare opportunity arises to use it but sometimes I feel it's a waste and would be more appreciated by someone else. Mind you, I wouldn't have waited 20 yrs to get one. Something about older gents in supercars that looks wrong imo!

[WDISMYL]

I don’t expect anyone to take that advice! I certainly didn’t. And the truth is if I could travel in a time machine and go back to the stage of having a young family again I would probably make the same stupid decision!

I just found it to be the awful truth and reality! It’s hard to find the time/right occasion when you have the responsibilities of a young family.

“Freedom” approaches soon so it’s time to refill the garage - selfishly a bursting of the bubble would be quite useful. I’m quite happy to be the sad old man in a Lambo too!

[sardis]

The good news is that so far every time I look in the garage, wash and polish it, and best of all drive my Lambo I don’t feel sad at all, or even old for that matter.

Edited by sardis on Friday 28th September 23:44