Gallardo... what's the catch?

[ElanS]

When I was looking for my Gallardo, I test drove several cars, majority e-gear before finding a manual LP560 UK car. After a few years of ownership I still find it amazing to drive. The e-gear was fine but the manual car for me was so much better. I also didn't want a black or white car which seems to be quite common.

I can highly recommend it, if you can find a decent one.

Edited by ElanS on Saturday 21st November 17:09

Edited by ElanS on Saturday 21st November 17:10

[Sarnie]

ghost83 said:

I drove a manual gallardo a few years ago and thought it was absolutely sublime and I don’t particularly like the e gear paddles,

I’ve seen the supercar rooms car but I don’t like the black and orange, I saw a lovely black pre lp during lockdown and was juggling finances to try and acquire but he bumped the price from 80k to £120k and then sold it for an undisclosed amount!

I would take a e gear but I’d want to convert to manual, I am keeping my eyes open currently but I’m 12 month into a 48 month plan so got 36 months to run currently

FYI: The orange bits on the black car at the supercar rooms are just stickers............Eg removeable...

[Larry5.2]

The LP550-2 at supercar rooms is mine and I can confirm the orange bits on it are vinyl stickers. I also have the original black calipers which I could swap out if required.

[tomvcarter]

What are you thoughts on this? Pre LP Superleggera

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2018091304...

Seems well priced compares to the standard PreLP cars.

Also, what's the E-Gear like on these?

[andrew]

tomvcarter said:

What are you thoughts on this? Pre LP Superleggera

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2018091304...

Seems well priced compares to the standard PreLP cars.

Also, what's the E-Gear like on these?

do some more research on the dealer

correctly set-up e-gear is life-affirming on these : i'm still buzzing from my afternoon potter

[Sarnie]

tomvcarter said:

What are you thoughts on this? Pre LP Superleggera

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2018091304...

Seems well priced compares to the standard PreLP cars.

Also, what's the E-Gear like on these?

Run for the hills!!

[rat rod]

Sarnie said:

tomvcarter said:

What are you thoughts on this? Pre LP Superleggera

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2018091304...

Seems well priced compares to the standard PreLP cars.

Also, what's the E-Gear like on these?

Run for the hills!!

Have you been living under a rock .

[ghost83]

Larry5.2 said:

The LP550-2 at supercar rooms is mine and I can confirm the orange bits on it are vinyl stickers. I also have the original black calipers which I could swap out if required.

I’m guessing it’s on SOR or have they bought it off you

[tomvcarter]

andrew said:

do some more research on the dealer

correctly set-up e-gear is life-affirming on these : i'm still buzzing from my afternoon potter

Oh... thanks for the heads up...

I don't think the reviews could be any worse!

[andrew]

tomvcarter said:

andrew said:

do some more research on the dealer

correctly set-up e-gear is life-affirming on these : i'm still buzzing from my afternoon potter

Oh... thanks for the heads up...

I don't think the reviews could be any worse!

[tomvcarter]

rat rod said:

Have you been living under a rock .

Kind of... coming out the other side of 4 kids.
Been in the wilderness without a proper car for about 8 years.

Back in the game now! (Obviously not with Motorhub by the sound of the reviews!)

[Larry5.2]

ghost83 said:

I’m guessing it’s on SOR or have they bought it off you

SOR. Why do you ask....?

[rat rod]

tomvcarter said:

rat rod said:

Have you been living under a rock .

Kind of... coming out the other side of 4 kids.
Been in the wilderness without a proper car for about 8 years.

Back in the game now! (Obviously not with Motorhub by the sound of the reviews!)

Patient man, sounds like you deserve to treat yourself, Good luck with your search.

[andrew]

tomvcarter said:

andrew said:

do some more research on the dealer

correctly set-up e-gear is life-affirming on these : i'm still buzzing from my afternoon potter

Oh... thanks for the heads up...

I don't think the reviews could be any worse!

the court case was worse

page 3 here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[ghost83]

Larry5.2 said:

SOR. Why do you ask....?

No reason at all, just as a business wouldn’t have thought they would have that level of money tied up in an asset at these tough times,

Good luck with the sale of it mate

[Spindoctor]

I’m p/exing my Gallardo for a new Exige. The dealer seems happy to tie his money up In the asset, despite tough times, winter etc. Talking to the salesman, they’re really busy on sales and service so it sounds like they’re financially strong.

[andrew]

Spindoctor said:

I’m p/exing my Gallardo for a new Exige. The dealer seems happy to tie his money up In the asset, despite tough times, winter etc. Talking to the salesman, they’re really busy on sales and service so it sounds like they’re financially strong.

interesting move from gallardo to exige
please let us know how you get on

[Spindoctor]

Don’t get me going. I’ll miss the G a lot, it’s a totally wonderful thing, and I could still be talked out of this. But It’s about change - the Exige is raw, perfect handling, shrieking supercharger, and bonkers quick. Not remotely relaxing but seriously exciting. With the exhaust valve open it’s a sound that’s right up there with the pre-LP. Manages to make the Lambo feel like a cruiser. Which it definitely isn’t.

If you’re going to go from supercar to sports car and you still want that tingling feeling as you approach the car, I can’t think of a better way.

Will update once I’ve got it.

[tomvcarter]

Does anyone know anything about this Gallardo?

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2003-lamborghi...

[Sarnie]

There weren't many 53 plate Gallardo's......must have been one of the very first cars......