diablo to g thoughts?
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anyone changed from a diab to gallardo, what does it feel like? took my sv for a spin yesterday, the roads were a bit busy but it got me thinking is my car too big and unpractical for todays traffic conditions?
the sv is seriously exciting given the right road, is the g as much fun but more useable?
the sv is seriously exciting given the right road, is the g as much fun but more useable?
jon, you may have hit the nail on the head, my two main concerns were depreciation, iv'e lost virtually nothing in 5 years on the sv, and nothing shocks like a diablo coming down the road, which is always amusing.
my problem is i hardly use it now and i'm just chewing over the other options.
don't want to regret it, my sv is 6k miles and i'd struggle to replace if i made a wrong move. decisions decisions.
my problem is i hardly use it now and i'm just chewing over the other options.
don't want to regret it, my sv is 6k miles and i'd struggle to replace if i made a wrong move. decisions decisions.
Andy. I was originally after an SV when I first went looking 3 years ago.
I drove several Diablos, including 2 SVs. Came very close, not to mention it was a lot cheaper than a new G and zero depreciation (well, if you hardly use it). Looked at Murci's as well, as a nice low mileage '02 could be had for the same as a new G.
At the end of the day the Gallardo won me over because it's more chuckable than a 5.7 Diablo, and just as quick. I wanted something I could use, so even a Diablo was going to end up with miles being put on it and be worth less as a consequence.
The Diablo's character is a lot more obvious than the Gallardo's and if you don't get to drive you Lambo that often I'm not sure you'll gel with the G.
My advice is stick with what you know.
But for heaven's sake, don't use depreciation as an excuse for anything. That's like saying you can save money on underwear because your knob is small!
Good luck.
I drove several Diablos, including 2 SVs. Came very close, not to mention it was a lot cheaper than a new G and zero depreciation (well, if you hardly use it). Looked at Murci's as well, as a nice low mileage '02 could be had for the same as a new G.
At the end of the day the Gallardo won me over because it's more chuckable than a 5.7 Diablo, and just as quick. I wanted something I could use, so even a Diablo was going to end up with miles being put on it and be worth less as a consequence.
The Diablo's character is a lot more obvious than the Gallardo's and if you don't get to drive you Lambo that often I'm not sure you'll gel with the G.
My advice is stick with what you know.
But for heaven's sake, don't use depreciation as an excuse for anything. That's like saying you can save money on underwear because your knob is small!
Good luck.
Stay with the SV. It has far more prescence than both the G and the M. I don't mean to generalise but I am. The girls like the smoother lines of the M and boys prefer the outlandish looks of the diablo. My recommendation would be to go and do a track day in the SV. Take it steady, don't go mad, and put some decent racing brake fluid in it.
That will give you some real insight as to what you can do with these cars. I would love to do a track day in the SV but Gary my business partner/brother in law won't entertain it and I think the bu**er will want to sell it soon.
That will give you some real insight as to what you can do with these cars. I would love to do a track day in the SV but Gary my business partner/brother in law won't entertain it and I think the bu**er will want to sell it soon.
i probably need to drive a g to see if it lights the fuse, trouble is over 12 years of v12 lambo's is in my system, i just need to do a reality check, to see what i really need.
tbh depreciation is a concern or i would have sold a little used sv sometime ago.
the fear of regret may stop me making a move to a different lambo.
tbh depreciation is a concern or i would have sold a little used sv sometime ago.
the fear of regret may stop me making a move to a different lambo.
Hi,
I also own an sv and a couple of weeks ago i drove a friends Gallardo se. By all normal standards it is a fantastic car but after an hours drive i cannot say that it lit my fire in the same way as my first drive in the devil. It was certainly fast but the power delivery through the e-gear system although entertaining, was not as evenly spread as the v12. It is a totally different experience, fantastic but different. The se understeered more and felt heavier than i expected, but i am most likely being a little harsh here as i always compare new cars to a 911 gt3 when it comes to handling and steering feel !
It was most certainly more suited as an everyday car and i did notice how it felt smaller and easier to position on the road. After looking at the detailing for a while you could see the lambo bloodline still there, which was good. All in all it was a great piece of kit but for what i want, which is to wheel it out once in a while and have a good blast with little depreciation in between and own, in my opinion a future classic, i would keep the extra £35k.
They are both great cars in there own ways.The Gallardo has taken the game forward but not by enough for me to want to change. The noise of the twelve starting up still makes me smile just thinking about it !!
Just my thoughts, all the best.
I also own an sv and a couple of weeks ago i drove a friends Gallardo se. By all normal standards it is a fantastic car but after an hours drive i cannot say that it lit my fire in the same way as my first drive in the devil. It was certainly fast but the power delivery through the e-gear system although entertaining, was not as evenly spread as the v12. It is a totally different experience, fantastic but different. The se understeered more and felt heavier than i expected, but i am most likely being a little harsh here as i always compare new cars to a 911 gt3 when it comes to handling and steering feel !
It was most certainly more suited as an everyday car and i did notice how it felt smaller and easier to position on the road. After looking at the detailing for a while you could see the lambo bloodline still there, which was good. All in all it was a great piece of kit but for what i want, which is to wheel it out once in a while and have a good blast with little depreciation in between and own, in my opinion a future classic, i would keep the extra £35k.
They are both great cars in there own ways.The Gallardo has taken the game forward but not by enough for me to want to change. The noise of the twelve starting up still makes me smile just thinking about it !!
Just my thoughts, all the best.
lsb said:
Hi,
I also own an sv and a couple of weeks ago i drove a friends Gallardo se. By all normal standards it is a fantastic car but after an hours drive i cannot say that it lit my fire in the same way as my first drive in the devil. It was certainly fast but the power delivery through the e-gear system although entertaining, was not as evenly spread as the v12. It is a totally different experience, fantastic but different. The se understeered more and felt heavier than i expected, but i am most likely being a little harsh here as i always compare new cars to a 911 gt3 when it comes to handling and steering feel !
It was most certainly more suited as an everyday car and i did notice how it felt smaller and easier to position on the road. After looking at the detailing for a while you could see the lambo bloodline still there, which was good. All in all it was a great piece of kit but for what i want, which is to wheel it out once in a while and have a good blast with little depreciation in between and own, in my opinion a future classic, i would keep the extra £35k.
They are both great cars in there own ways.The Gallardo has taken the game forward but not by enough for me to want to change. The noise of the twelve starting up still makes me smile just thinking about it !!
Just my thoughts, all the best.
just what i needed to hear, i too drove a new gt3 the other day with the carbon brake option wow what a tool, and seriously quick, but that won't get my cash either.I also own an sv and a couple of weeks ago i drove a friends Gallardo se. By all normal standards it is a fantastic car but after an hours drive i cannot say that it lit my fire in the same way as my first drive in the devil. It was certainly fast but the power delivery through the e-gear system although entertaining, was not as evenly spread as the v12. It is a totally different experience, fantastic but different. The se understeered more and felt heavier than i expected, but i am most likely being a little harsh here as i always compare new cars to a 911 gt3 when it comes to handling and steering feel !
It was most certainly more suited as an everyday car and i did notice how it felt smaller and easier to position on the road. After looking at the detailing for a while you could see the lambo bloodline still there, which was good. All in all it was a great piece of kit but for what i want, which is to wheel it out once in a while and have a good blast with little depreciation in between and own, in my opinion a future classic, i would keep the extra £35k.
They are both great cars in there own ways.The Gallardo has taken the game forward but not by enough for me to want to change. The noise of the twelve starting up still makes me smile just thinking about it !!
Just my thoughts, all the best.
666.lam said:
Andy keep the SV.. Are you just bored of it.. I miss mine and you got to spend or lose allot to get anything better.. SV is better than the Murcielago.
carlo how does the murci drive compared to a diablo? just curious, i imagine much more refined(not what i want)and maybe a little quicker?Edited by 666.lam on Tuesday 10th July 07:43
Hi Andy,
Can't speak for Carlo but have driven a mates 02 Murci and for me it is not the same event. I find that it is too sanitised and the traction control too intrusive. If you like, send me a PM and I'll give you Nick's telephone number. We bought the SV from him and I am sure he would be more than happy to talk to you.
cheers Graeme
Can't speak for Carlo but have driven a mates 02 Murci and for me it is not the same event. I find that it is too sanitised and the traction control too intrusive. If you like, send me a PM and I'll give you Nick's telephone number. We bought the SV from him and I am sure he would be more than happy to talk to you.
cheers Graeme
They are totally different.. The Murcielago does drive nice and does not stick out like the SV and sometimes this is good if you want to use it to go to the bank or anywhere people are...
The SV..It really is a good car.. Back to back i would say they are the same on perfromance but the Diablo feels more of a racer.. I think with the back box on the Murcie it feels more like a normall everyday car.. Oh the Diablo is so good.. Im gonna get another.. I should not have sold mine.. Let me know if you make your mind up on yours.. I may be interested if you sell.. But being totaly honest i think if you change to the newer cars after a few months of owning it you might feel it is a step back.. Carlo
The SV..It really is a good car.. Back to back i would say they are the same on perfromance but the Diablo feels more of a racer.. I think with the back box on the Murcie it feels more like a normall everyday car.. Oh the Diablo is so good.. Im gonna get another.. I should not have sold mine.. Let me know if you make your mind up on yours.. I may be interested if you sell.. But being totaly honest i think if you change to the newer cars after a few months of owning it you might feel it is a step back.. Carlo
andysv said:
666.lam said:
Andy keep the SV.. Are you just bored of it.. I miss mine and you got to spend or lose allot to get anything better.. SV is better than the Murcielago.
carlo how does the murci drive compared to a diablo? just curious, i imagine much more refined(not what i want)and maybe a little quicker?Edited by 666.lam on Tuesday 10th July 07:43
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