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  1. Thanks for the info and advice on the electric power-steering kit - I had thought about that... but hadn't thought about the override power switch - good idea. And to Allan's point... I'll obviously drive it around for some time to get a feel for it before I decided to install the kit or not. Either way, great thought.
  2. 2003 Murcielago (Grigio Antares)

  3. It's funny - I've never actually read anything written on the forums from this Joe fellow (aka Joe Sucky, aka Joe insert-funny-play-on-last name - it's a requirement if you mention him)... all I ever hear is people b*tch and/or laugh about him. Kinda like "Tony from Florida" - I don't know dude's last name, but hotdamn, I know enough that I'll never let any guy who happens to be named Tony (and lives in Florida) touch my freakin' Countach! I feel like I'm out of the loop, but in on the joke - and it's purrrrrrfect!
  4. It's interesting that by all accounts the 25th and QV share pretty much the exact same mechanics, yet the wikipedia page lists the 25th as faster... going from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds (on the year-by-year grid).... lists it as 4.7 in the article paragraph (section discussing the 25th) but lists the QV as 0-62 in 4.8 seconds (on the year-by-year grid).... both times (4.5 & 4.7) being faster for the 25th than the QV (4.8). I'm sure this is just a matter of different sources and official runs, but you'd think they would have straightened out the timings 30 years later if the QV is truly a hair faster off the line.
  5. If anyone knows of a Red over White for sale (any Year) - I'm all ears. I prefer that color combo over being picky about the year.
  6. Oooh - Allan, I like that - FI over Carbs, quite the dissenting opinion. Care to elaborate on why you like Fuel Injection over carbs? Simply the ease in which they operate, and not ever needing to tune carbs down the road? As for the AC - that's good to know - I was led to believe not only did it have the electronic "climate control" but that it was also colder in the 88.5 and 25th... I've got to believe they re-worked the AC at some point during the QV lifespan, as a lot of folks seem to complain the AC didn't work very well, but maybe I'm thinking pre-QV. Thanks for your input on the steering on the 25th, and overall impressions. The color combos Roy has don't quite do it for me... I'm optimally looking for a Red over White (cream)... but I'll probably have to settle for a Red over Tan.... actually hoping for a high-mileage (less of a price premium on the miles) car because I plan on driving the sh*t out of it. Yes, I should have bought that Red/Cream they had at Park Place in Bellevue (kicking myself). 4XChamp - I'm trying to narrow down and figure out what I want. Like I said, I love the look of the 25th, but it needs to drive pretty much just as good as a QV, otherwise I think I'd probably prefer a QV (with skirts if possible). I'm not all about the looks - I can buy a poster if all I wanted to do was look at it! I like what I'm hearing so far on the steering from Allan... I can live with it not being quite as fast, as long as the handling, steering, parking-effort, is pretty much the same. If others can chime-in, great - would love to hear other people's (brutal) opinions. Come on, feel free to crush my dreams on the 25th... I can take it...
  7. I'm in the market for a Countach (here in the US), and have been doing quite a bit of research on the various models/years, and I'm thinking I'm going to go with a 1989 25th Anniversary edition. I'm okay with fuel injection... I actually like the way the 25th Anniversary looks (side-skirts, etc.), and can appreciate the colder AC and some of the other creature comforts of the 25th. The fact that it's priced cheaper than other models doesn't hurt either. For me, it's pretty much a decision between a 5000 QV (fuel injected) or a 25th Anniversary. All things being equal, I think I would actually slightly prefer a 25th over a QV... However, my main concern with the 25th Anniversary is the fact that it weighs about 220 pounds more than a 5000 QV (according to wikipedia). My assumption is - that surely it must be noticeably harder to steer at low speed (heavier) than some of the other variants (specifically a QV). Yes, I know I will develop muscles steering ALL countachs... but I would think the added weight might make slow-speed-steering, reversing, and parking - slightly more of a hassle than a similar 5000 QV. Also - fun factor in driving. Might there be any quantifiable or non-quantifiable differences in the 25th Anniversary (other than the Fuel Injectors vs Carbs) that might make driving a Anniversary car "less fun"? It's supposedly the "fastest countach ever" according to official documentation and the history books - but most folks on the forums, youtubers, etc - seem to elude that in the real world, the QV might be a hair faster (I assume out-of-the-gate, perhaps due to its weight) - nobody will flat out say it's faster though. I really don't care if the 25th is a touch slower off the line - but let's set the record straight - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. Maybe I'm wrong and someone can reinforce the fact that the 25th truly is the "fastest"? Harry (of Harry's garage) notes "...the 25th....is the most 'sorted' Countach <variant>... they're always slightly less money than the true QV, but then again they actually drive pretty well...". Can someone who has actually driven (or owned) multiple Countach variants including the 25th Anniversary chime-in and tell us if the 25th handles and steers (especially at low speed) the same as something like a 5000 QV? Is the steering "heavier"? Do you notice the extra 220 lbs of weight? Fun Factor - just as fun? Power/speed? Any disadvantages you can think of? The seats are usually different - any major disadvantage to seats, seat-height/headroom? Conversely, are there any major advantages with a 25th (colder AC, more reliable, etc.)?
  8. Yep, spoke with Will... this car was actually serviced regularly over the past 3 years there.
  9. Thanks all, really good info. Ya, I'm noticing that airbag impression on other Murci's I'm seeing online - never noticed it before. I spoke withe the owner, it seems pretty legit. Planning my next chess moves now...
  10. I’m looking to hopefully bid on this grey/silver (Grigio Antares) gated manual murci on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Lamborghini-M...eCV&vxp=mtr Does anyone know any good shops near Reading, PA for a PPI or perhaps a forum member in the area willing to take a look at a car? Unfortunately, I didn’t see this ebay post earlier, but it’s exactly what I want – gated manual in Grigio Antares. I might have to fly over to PA to check it out Saturday/Sunday before the auction ends, but was hoping to get some insight before I took the leap to see if it was worth the trip – maybe someone from the forum would be willing to take a look? – I could toss you a few bucks for your time… or if anyone has any local suggestions for a professional pre-inspection from someone who works on Lamborghinis in the area, that’d be appreciated as well. The nearest dealership is Lamborghini Palmyra, NJ, but was hoping there was someone/something closer. Any advice is appreciated – this would be my first Lamborghini purchase. Thanks!
  11. Does anyone know the history of this Grigio Antares (grey/silver) gated manual murcielago on ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Lamborghini-M...eCV&vxp=mtr VIN is ZHWBU16M63LA00739 Curious if anyone knows this car/vin, or its history. Searched the VIN and I see some photos from when it was at Lamborghini Miami, but that’s all I can find. Any thoughts about it are appreciated based on your take of the pics. I noticed the following myself on the pics, etc.: 1. Doesn’t look like it has stock Lamborghini floor mats 2. Found it interesting that the seller on ebay is using a new account (zero feedback). Also, it looks like there is no reserve. Appears the ebay seller is probably not the owner. A lot of legal talk in the description. All these items throw off miniature flags for me… but maybe I’m just overly cautious. 3. In picture 7, the rear of the car, the exhaust appears not lined up perfectly symmetrical (tilted) – but maybe I’m just anal. The angle of the pic could be skewed. 4. In picture 16, I don’t understand why the leather on the right side of the shifter is puckering so much – that’s quite a fold in the leather – looks like the shifter moved around a bit. 5. In picture 17, it looks like there is an imprint of something on the dash – like something was pressed up on the dash for an extended period of time and left a permanent mark on the dashboard (looks like a little tire track). But maybe that is just sunlight/shadow from the windshield? I’m seriously considering taking a look myself and hopefully getting a PPI done. As I mentioned in my other post, if anyone is near Reading PA, and wants to take a look at this, let me know. I’d love to hear your observations about this ebay post – what do you think?
  12. I’m looking to hopefully bid on this grey/silver (Grigio Antares) gated manual murci on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Lamborghini-M...eCV&vxp=mtr Does anyone know any good shops near Reading, PA for a PPI or perhaps a forum member in the area willing to take a look at a car? Unfortunately, I didn’t see this ebay post earlier, but it’s exactly what I want – gated manual in Grigio Antares. I might have to fly over to PA to check it out Saturday/Sunday before the auction ends, but was hoping to get some insight before I took the leap to see if it was worth the trip – maybe someone from the forum would be willing to take a look? – I could toss you a few bucks for your time… or if anyone has any local suggestions for a professional pre-inspection from someone who works on Lamborghinis in the area, that’d be appreciated as well. The nearest dealership is Lamborghini Palmyra, NJ, but was hoping there was someone/something closer. Any advice is appreciated – this would be my first Lamborghini purchase. Thanks!
  13. LaSalle Warranty... So, in shooting the breeze with a Lamborghini Dealership Sales Rep over the phone, he suggested that if I want a warranty, I get it through LaSalle Warranty. I was a little surprised he mentioned it - he acted like it was pretty standard. Does anyone have any information about LaSalle? Yes, I understand the cost may not justify the probability of needing it, but it will give me peace of mind - assuming they will actually make good on any claims. Any info on LaSalle is appreciated.
  14. Anyone here ever used LaSalle Warranty for a 3rd party aftermarket extended warranty on their Lambo? Anyone heard any stories (good or bad) about them? I was under the impression that the Lamborghini dealership would offer an extended warranty on just about any Lamborghini they sold, but the sales rep told me they wouldn't offer it, based on the age of the vehicle (was looking at a 2006). He suggested that if I want a warranty, I get it through LaSalle Warranty. I was a little surprised he mentioned it - he acted like it was pretty standard. I understand there is a low probability of needing the warranty, and its cost may not justify it, but it's something that will give me peace of mind for such a large purchase. Any info helps. Thanks in advance! (cross post to lambo-talk)
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