STO or SV or SVJ

[oo7ml]

Hi,

I have a relatively small collection of cars, mainly naturally aspirated limited editions... 458 Specialie, 911 S/T, etc

I'm looking to add a new car now, and considering buying a limited or somewhat rare Lamborghini. I want to drive the car 2-3 times a week (I live in a hot climate), so I would prefer to get something that is reliable.

I've narrowed it down so far to:


STO Pros (for me)
- The STO is an easier choice as it is easier to daily (or at least drive 3-4 days a week)
- I’ve had a Huracan EVO 640-4 before and really enjoyed that v10 engine.

STO Cons (for me)
- I’m not really a wing guy
- In 4 weeks time will I wish I went for an SVJ or SV?

SV / SVJ Pros
- Limited car (relatively safe buy)
- I’ve never owned a V12
- Very little cars sound as good as an SV or SVJ

SV / SVJ Cons
- Very big
- Not something I will realistically daily and i’m sure I will likely drive an SUV more
- How reliable would an SV be?


The SV and SVJ is considerably more money, but on reflection it might be a better place to put money, as surely these can only continue to go in one direction?

What are your opinions on the SV and SVJ market… where are these likely to end up. Is the SV more desirable, or is the SVJ the one to have?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Ferruccio]

If you’ve had a Huracan before, don’t get another.

Try the others and buy the one that makes you smile the most.

I love my SV.

Reliability is largely luck on these types of cars.
I’ve been very lucky so far with the SV.

Wouldn’t use it to commute.

[kars]

Cool limited n/a Lambos...
Manual Gallardo 2wd,
Diablo early production 2wd or Diablo SV

[oo7ml]

Thank you both.

@Ferruccio - have you driven an SVJ... interested to hear how it feels against the SV

I haven't driven either of them yet, but plan to this week.

[MDL111]

I would definitely go V12, especially if you have not had one before.
On SV vs SVJ - I am not sure, I prefer the look of the SV and I think it is rarer (?). The performance difference probably won't matter in the future. Then again a 599 GTO still trades below a TDF, so not sure if rarity is the main factor either ....

[Ferruccio]

oo7ml said:

Thank you both.

@Ferruccio - have you driven an SVJ... interested to hear how it feels against the SV

I haven't driven either of them yet, but plan to this week.

No.

Talk to Craig at Pangbourne. He’ll give you a sensible view.

[Ferruccio]

kars said:

Cool limited n/a Lambos...
Manual Gallardo 2wd,
Diablo early production 2wd or Diablo SV

An early Diablo, mine is 1992, is a much more delicate thing.
From a different era.

[MDL111]

Ferruccio said:

An early Diablo, mine is 1992, is a much more delicate thing.
From a different era.

I once spoke to a mechanic who was taking care of my Challenge car about Diablos as there was one parked up there. He said that particular car has never worked properly / always back in the shop in short order after leaving and a huge bill again. They look very cool, but that statement stayed with me and always worries me when I think about them as a car to drive regularly. I suspect on cars from that era it is a bit of a roll of the dice if your car is decent or a lot of trouble. My 355 also needed a lot of work to make it reliable and be able to daily drive it. Once I got it to that stage it was fine, but you always had that niggle in the back of your head that it might go wrong next time you take it out.

[RagingBulls]

oo7ml said:

Thank you both.

@Ferruccio - have you driven an SVJ... interested to hear how it feels against the SV

I haven't driven either of them yet, but plan to this week.

I doubt very MUCH that you will be allowed to test drive either of these cars unless you are committed to a deal and have proof of funds. I talk from experience. The SVJ is the one to have if you can afford it. Amazing drivers cars and the only way is UP!