Is a MK1 SL worth the extra over an LP560?

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Mulling over my next purchase.

I've always had a soft spot for the MK1 SL but with a few around £115k (the Grey Ex Eric Clapton car) and with some nice LP560's with half the mileage in some cases, at £35-£40k less than the SL, is the SL worth that premium?

Appreciate the lower numbers and rarity aspect of the SL but can't get over a new LP560 with less miles and c£35k saving......

Any owned both or driven both care to let me know your thoughts on both?

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Larry5.2 said:

I have an LP550-2 and I test drove an SL1 after about a year of ownership. My conclusion was:

1) the LP felt more powerful engine-wise and hence is quicker. The horsepower vs weight figures back this up.
2) the SL1 has a little less sound deadening so you hear and feel the engine more. A plus in my book.
3) the SL1 interior is a bit more special being alcantera and carbon, but isnt as durable if you drive the car a lot.
4) my LP is manual, which I do prefer over eGear. I couldnt rate the SL Gbox without a reference...

All in all, I didn't buy the SL because it wasn't sufficiently different to my 550-2. In fact less punch from the SL and I preferred the 2wd manual.

Thanks for the reply, much as I expected really!

I've seen an LP560 for under £80k but keep coming back to the SL1 but struggling to reconcile the extra £35k.

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ElanS said:

The article below maybe useful if you want a comparison. If you want to go for the pre LP cars it may be best to get the cats replaced for peace of mind.
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/lamborgh...

Thanks for that............interesting;

"More performance than the Superleggera for significantly less money and a better car where it really counts – on the road"

I know the SL is special................but it feels hard to consider spending an extra £35k or more on it over an LP560........

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sa_20v said:

Expanding that logic, why not get an Audi R8? Cheaper to run too. Even look at a TT RS?

Of course, if the values were closer it would be an easier decision for sure.

Just wondering if there were people who had bought one, discounting the other etc etc?

It's breaking my brain reconciling an '08 SL with 22k on the clock Vs an '09 560 with 10k on the clock and paying less for the newer car.

I'm going to try and get out and see a couple on Saturday!

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Saw an SL1 today, loved it!!