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Thanks for that information. How can one determine an "A,B,C,D or E" clutch in a car? I'm assuming it's something the owner would know? For example if someone had an earlier year 2004-2005 Gallardo should they be able to tell me which generation clutch the vehicle has? I understand you're saying 2004's typically had A or B and 2005's evolved to C but if they are not on the original clutch anymore they may have done the upgrade to fix clutch concerns?

Just proving a point. Have already moved forwards on Cars.com, Ebay.com and Autotrader.com right now searching.

I'm certain that Ed, who is a Lambo Owner, drives a 2004 car. You can't get any EARLIER than that for this style G. He also daily drives it. You clearly told him that his numbers and estimates were more accurate than your 7k estimate. When I said that it was another story though.

Funny how when I tell someone their 7k clutch life estimate is far from reality I get an earful for telling a "Lambo Owner" that they are wrong and that doesn't make sense. When two other "Lambo Owners" come into my thread and say the same thing they are told they are accurate.

Hey real quick check this out [Edit from RD- Another post you might want to rethink- Hint- An apology does not make you less of a man.]

Makes sense and I know clutch is definitely a deal breaker for me on my search right now. Most the ones I'm coming across are advertised with "new clutch" so it must be something everybody is concerned with and asks about. Like you said I know I don't want to pick up a G and have to drop $5-8k on a clutch rather quickly.

Several of my clients have the Ghost. Can't really help you too much with market value but they are amazing vehicles and I also personally like them substantially more than the Phantom which many of my clients have as well. Smaller and sexier.

There's nothing to make right because nothing was ever wrong to begin with. I will however continue to do my thing.

You sound like a degenerate. Do me a favor and get out of my thread. [edit from RD- Not a good post for you]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Porter.

Thanks for the advice. I understand the market value has changed and I heard last year there were a lot of steals around. I have no problem being patient to find the right car but would also consider upping my budget if one just caught my eye that I really wanted. I'm definitely keeping my eyes on the board as well for any private sellers.

I've come to realize that's everyones problem, especially now with the shortage of cars available. Keep in mind when I'm talking about the early e-gear cars I'm also referring to ones that have had the clutch replaced already as most of these cars are past the mileage of the factory clutch. It's not my clutch information that doesn't make a lot of sense it's the information relayed to me from other drivers specifically of these earlier (04-06) e-gear cars.

Thank you for that information. The first question I've asked the people I've talked to that have G's for sale is if they have a recent e-gear snap showing the remaining clutch life. Also if they have all service records as well. I've never owned a manual car although I've had several sport bikes and driven plenty of manual vehicles. I just don't like it. Personal preference. If there was some insane significant difference than I would certainly reconsider but based on the information I've gathered thus far, it seemed the clutch life on e-gear and manual were quite comparable. I'm still researching, educating myself and learning but at the same time I'm certainly not some "teenage dreamer" or some "troll" not looking to make a relatively quick purchase. The main problem I'm having is finding the right car at the right price.

You may want to go back and look at who through the insults. Naturally I'm going to reply, not tuck my tail between my legs and run from these "keyboard bullies" as I like to call them. Thanks for your professional reply I certainly respect it. Yes I do respect your answers and I'm not throwing anything in anybodies face. I'm simply stating the facts and showing how all the information is contradicting, therefore playing devils advocate. By getting enough opinions on my own, I can then generate my own consensus and go from there.

Correct I understand clutch can run between the $5k-8k range. The idea is to puck up a G not needing one rather immediately.