Which Gallardo?

[codieskid]

Hi all

I am currently considering selling my 1967 Jaguar E-type in favour of something Lamborghini shaped. I've generally been a bit nervous of owning a lambo as not sure what sort of reaction (positive/negative) owners get as the E-type gets nothing but love wherever it goes. The second and main reason though is I've become very attached to the E-type and it will be difficult for me to let it go. It's not only a great car to drive and enjoy but it's also proven to be a good investment and if I do replace it I don't want to buy something that is going to depreciate like a stone and would ideally like to find something that has the potential to appreciate over time. However I just don't use the car enough and I've always dreamed of owning an Italian exotic so maybe now is the time to look at moving on.

So I am probably looking at a Gallardo as budget won't stretch to a Huracan and am wondering which version would be the best long term option for both enjoyment and depreciation? I was thinking the facelift Superleggera but noticed the price of Balboni's have gone a little crazy so do you think a final year 2 wheel drive, manual would be better option? Open to suggestions so would be good to hear which model you guys would recommend

Thanks

Trev

[codieskid]

Thanks for all the replies guys, some really interesting reading on the other topics linked to from here and seems to be down to personal taste as to which Gallardo is the right one. There are also more special edition models and variants than I first thought. Could anyone tell about the final facelift version of the Gallardo that came in in 2013 with the revised front and rear bumper. I've seen a few 50th anniversary models advertised some with the older bumpers and some the new so when did they come in and what models do they feature on?

I found a picture of a lovely looking 550-2 on google, has the final shape bumpers and SL rear wing. Something like this would be right up my street.


Trev