Gallardo Purchase: Pre LP v LP560-4
Discussion
Shnozz said:
Congratulations. Which one did you go for out of interest?
The concern I have is how long some of the pre-LP cars have been on the market. The white one at £77k has been for sale for a long time!
Hi mate,The concern I have is how long some of the pre-LP cars have been on the market. The white one at £77k has been for sale for a long time!
The LP560-4 BiColare at 95k from Middlesbrough.
Heres a link:
https://www.acklamcarcentre.co.uk/used-cars/881701...
Shnozz said:
What’s happening OP? I note the car you were buying is showing still for sale and now reduced a few grand?
Had to delay for a few months. I've an extension being built and Mrs has gone over budget to I called to ask to delay until mid December. Car is still marketed and as you say reduced by 2k so I assume they wish to sell asap. I've also been slightly distracted by one being listed at 5 (now 7k) more with 23k miles less on the clock if I am to consider resale value in 3/4years.Gist is I need 2-3months to bump funds up so I'm comfortable with the purchase. Saturday was beautiful weather too which made me sad but its rained ever since ;-)
I wouldn't worry mate. I can only see prices heading further South. It's a personal opinion but I see a chilly wind blowing in to the economy on every front.
As much as I am tempted, I am sitting on the sidelines and watching, for now at least.
If you are at the £100k mark I am surprised the Mk1 SL at VVS isn't a temptation. RHD although guessing a Singapore import but still looks a v good car for the bucks.
As much as I am tempted, I am sitting on the sidelines and watching, for now at least.
If you are at the £100k mark I am surprised the Mk1 SL at VVS isn't a temptation. RHD although guessing a Singapore import but still looks a v good car for the bucks.
Shnozz said:
I wouldn't worry mate. I can only see prices heading further South. It's a personal opinion but I see a chilly wind blowing in to the economy on every front.
As much as I am tempted, I am sitting on the sidelines and watching, for now at least.
If you are at the £100k mark I am surprised the Mk1 SL at VVS isn't a temptation. RHD although guessing a Singapore import but still looks a v good car for the bucks.
I want something a little more modern so want/wanted the LP560. To be honest I'm having a few doubts about the whole thing now so kind of glad I held off. What are you predicting in regards to LP's over the next 6 months or so? I don't mind waiting til Spring as nothing exciting happening in winter.As much as I am tempted, I am sitting on the sidelines and watching, for now at least.
If you are at the £100k mark I am surprised the Mk1 SL at VVS isn't a temptation. RHD although guessing a Singapore import but still looks a v good car for the bucks.
I think I would be a bit gutted if I missed out on the LP but we will see. I'm checking on an almost daily basis.
LP560-4 better in every way, a better vehicle to drive, it feels like it is built better, e-gear is a good gearbox, plus the fact lift makes it a look a lot less dated than the Pre-lp.
The prices seem to have dropped a fair bit since I sold mine back in April, so i don't think they will drop too much further, If you wait until next year the prices are likely to firm back up at the beginning of summer.
Well worth paying the extra for an LP56O-4 in my opinion.
Good luck, you won't regret it if you do pull the trigger.
The prices seem to have dropped a fair bit since I sold mine back in April, so i don't think they will drop too much further, If you wait until next year the prices are likely to firm back up at the beginning of summer.
Well worth paying the extra for an LP56O-4 in my opinion.
Good luck, you won't regret it if you do pull the trigger.
Edited by Deano84 on Wednesday 17th October 15:30
Funny, I've had both pre-LP (MY08) and the 5.2 (MY13) and I actually prefer the look of the original. The LP def. drives better, esp at lower speed. According to the trade far less issues with it also although I haven't heard of any real horror stories on the -2008 models. Egear on pre-2006 models was always a sore point and although I never drove one it seems like anything, just takes a bit of getting used to. All have been cheaper to run than some other cars I've had.
Pioneer said:
Funny, I've had both pre-LP (MY08) and the 5.2 (MY13) and I actually prefer the look of the original. The LP def. drives better, esp at lower speed. According to the trade far less issues with it also although I haven't heard of any real horror stories on the -2008 models. Egear on pre-2006 models was always a sore point and although I never drove one it seems like anything, just takes a bit of getting used to. All have been cheaper to run than some other cars I've had.
I’d agree with this. To my eyes the pre LP car is much nicer looking - simpler, cleaner lines. But the LP is so much quicker, and the e gear so much better.
Alpinestars said:
Pioneer said:
Funny, I've had both pre-LP (MY08) and the 5.2 (MY13) and I actually prefer the look of the original. The LP def. drives better, esp at lower speed. According to the trade far less issues with it also although I haven't heard of any real horror stories on the -2008 models. Egear on pre-2006 models was always a sore point and although I never drove one it seems like anything, just takes a bit of getting used to. All have been cheaper to run than some other cars I've had.
I’d agree with this. To my eyes the pre LP car is much nicer looking - simpler, cleaner lines. But the LP is so much quicker, and the e gear so much better.
To be honest, both the pre-LP and LP are starting to look "dated" compared to current Lamborghinis, and with the Huracan facelift around the corner that's not going to change. I think the pre-LP with it's cleaner lines will in the future be the classic that will be thought of more fondly.
No doubt that the LP is an easier car to live with, quicker too.
EpsomJames said:
Alpinestars said:
Pioneer said:
Funny, I've had both pre-LP (MY08) and the 5.2 (MY13) and I actually prefer the look of the original. The LP def. drives better, esp at lower speed. According to the trade far less issues with it also although I haven't heard of any real horror stories on the -2008 models. Egear on pre-2006 models was always a sore point and although I never drove one it seems like anything, just takes a bit of getting used to. All have been cheaper to run than some other cars I've had.
I’d agree with this. To my eyes the pre LP car is much nicer looking - simpler, cleaner lines. But the LP is so much quicker, and the e gear so much better.
To be honest, both the pre-LP and LP are starting to look "dated" compared to current Lamborghinis, and with the Huracan facelift around the corner that's not going to change. I think the pre-LP with it's cleaner lines will in the future be the classic that will be thought of more fondly.
No doubt that the LP is an easier car to live with, quicker too.
The final iteration of the Gallardo was a complete dogs dinner however- overdesigned and just ruined the car.
todea20 said:
If you're considering a spyder mine is up for sale.Currently getting the major service done at main dealer and a brand new clutch! Also must be the best value for money lp560 spyder in the market now with just 14500 miles.The car is under a wrap but obviously that can be removed
what did you do to get through a clutch in 14k miles ?!The previous owner had no idea that driving the car in auto mode all the time and reversing up a hill is not good for the clutch! I've had an Maserati McShift before this one and i know how to drive them.He was always reversing the car in the garage and i do the other way around!
I've done around 2.5k miles on the car and the wear in this time was 0.2mm.The reading of the clutch was 5.6mm and they told me that lambo recommend to change the clutch at 5.6mm wear.
I've done around 2.5k miles on the car and the wear in this time was 0.2mm.The reading of the clutch was 5.6mm and they told me that lambo recommend to change the clutch at 5.6mm wear.
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