Gallardo... what's the catch?
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JayEmm did go into Gallardo ownership with a known rough example, so I don’t think that’s typical of Gallardo ownership experiences. There are plenty of cherished examples out there, but they are getting on now so some extra maintenance is to be expected. When buying I was looking for impeccable maintenance to at least give me some piece of mind.
I find the best way to manage the costs of servicing and what not is to get the car serviced at the main dealer and anything they highlight as need fixing then take it to some place like REPerformance.
However you just have to accept that some stuff will cost you a fair chunk to fix.
However you just have to accept that some stuff will cost you a fair chunk to fix.
Quite strange this popped up today.
I've been idly browsing again as I did a couple of years ago prior to getting my 911 Turbo S.
Something like this https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15155489 really floats my boat.
Prices seem to have increased over last couple of years surprisingly (or not?).
One thing I just can't be arsed with is the constant worry of big bills (911 under OPC warranty) and not feeling like I can just jump in it to the shops a la 911.
I've been idly browsing again as I did a couple of years ago prior to getting my 911 Turbo S.
Something like this https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15155489 really floats my boat.
Prices seem to have increased over last couple of years surprisingly (or not?).
One thing I just can't be arsed with is the constant worry of big bills (911 under OPC warranty) and not feeling like I can just jump in it to the shops a la 911.
Julian Thompson said:
I’ve just bought the green one from THJ. 2k miles SL 570/4 - I’m off to classic Le Mans at the moment but ridiculously excited to get it in a week or so.
Went shopping for R8’s and ended up coming home with that!
Well done on securing the green SL2. That's got the full carbon fibre interior which they don't all have and is probably the lowest mileage UK SL2. You mention shopping for an R8 but what attracted you more to an SL2 as opposed to a more modern Hurican? (This is coming from an SL fan so is in no way meant as a criticism of you choosing an SL2, just interested.)Went shopping for R8’s and ended up coming home with that!
Edited by Julian Thompson on Thursday 29th June 10:15
Julian Thompson said:
I’ve just bought the green one from THJ. 2k miles SL 570/4 - I’m off to classic Le Mans at the moment but ridiculously excited to get it in a week or so.
Went shopping for R8’s and ended up coming home with that!
congrats, you will love itWent shopping for R8’s and ended up coming home with that!
Edited by Julian Thompson on Thursday 29th June 10:15
p4cks said:
Right f
k it, I'm on the lookout for a Gallardo now. I've hummed and harred too much about it, and life's too short.
I'm looking for:
Coupe
Manual
Not blue leather interior
<£70K
<40K miles
ETA: Will need to move the Clio on first
That yellow one in Fleet looks interesting but I don't know the state of the cats (ie replaced or original).k it, I'm on the lookout for a Gallardo now. I've hummed and harred too much about it, and life's too short. I'm looking for:
Coupe
Manual
Not blue leather interior
<£70K
<40K miles
ETA: Will need to move the Clio on first
Edited by p4cks on Sunday 2nd July 16:05
There's an orange one in Scotland but the mileage is higher. Replacement engine at 25k, mind. Says sports exhaust so maybe different cats as well.
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