[Future Gallardo owner]

Yeah, I guess you can just buy a stencil from a vendor? Just between the prep work, capping off the brake line, etc....I think I'd rather turn a wrench than try this job. Rather drop the car off and pick it up complete!

 

My other worry for DIY is not color matching the car, which is another reason to pay to have done

[Future Gallardo owner]

Awesome....do you know how much something like that typically runs?

[Future Gallardo owner]

Ok, I'll look into it....I still have about 7 months until I will be ready to purchase, but I have my eyes on a couple right now....I finally noticed that the 06+ seem to come with the navigation unit and it looks a lot better than what you see in 04/05s.

 

Next question, if I find a car that has all the options I want, except the brake caliper color, is there a particular person that you all recommend to powdercoat them? If so, do you provide the Lamborghini stencils or is that something they can do?

[Future Gallardo owner]

Which system did you replace the factory one with? Please, post up some pics! Did your car already have rear camera? If you don't mind, could you either PM what your cost was or post it here? I think one of the first things I will do is yank out the cd/tape and put something like the Apline 505 unit

[Future Gallardo owner]

Do most people retrofit a 06+ navigation to the 04/05 models or go aftermarket? I love how clean it looks and hate that an 04/05 comes with a CD player and tape deck....really?

[Future Gallardo owner]

Great, so if I buy a coupe, looks like the only button option is the far right, which is the nose lift...when does DRL become an option?

[Future Gallardo owner]

I can see the buttons exist for spyder vs the coupe....see the button below the driver's side seat heater? What is that? Is there an option or something for the opposite side?

[Future Gallardo owner]

I hope I'm very fortunate to continue to buy and own newer Lambos....I can't wait to have my first!

[Future Gallardo owner]

Yeah, there is one at Lamborghini Houston that I'm in love with.....but it doesn't have heated seats. I could probably live without it, but when I'm spending that kind of money, which will be a once in a lifetime thing for me, I'd really like to have them. Other options I want can be added later, but heated seats I'm sure is not of them...

 

I'm interested in any manual....feel free to post up pics!

[Future Gallardo owner]

Thanks cake for all the pics and info! Yes, I'm talking about the blanks next to the "on/off" and "econ" buttons. I have seen maybe one interior pic that had a graphic of some sort on the driver side one...not sure...I just hate blank buttons!

 

I LOVE the red interior! I would like to own a grey/red combo Gallardo...not sure how many are out there, but that is my dream combo (but in a 6 speed manual)!

[Future Gallardo owner]

Awesome, that is exactly the info I was looking for! Next up, what about the two buttons that go right underneath the "heated seats" button. Most of the time I have seen them blank, but on one occassion, I did some a pic on the driver's side button.

[Future Gallardo owner]

Actually, the buttons I'm referring to are the ones right above it! I see 4 x buttons split by a knob?

[Future Gallardo owner]

Thanks, I'll be sure to look into that when insuring my cars and home!

[Premier Kit: Gallardo, IN STOCK]

Definitely diggin that rear diffuser....don't care for the side skits and I want to like the wing, but not too sure since the other wing is still there....

[Future Gallardo owner]

Thanks for the insight....I will drive both before I decide on which one!

[Future Gallardo owner]

Let me ask y'all something....I was trying to get an insurance quote through USAA and the quote they gave me was pretty respectable.....I'm 35, own my home, clean record, etc.....and I got a quote of about $900/6 months with a $1k deductible.

 

Now, the insurance agent said something for me to think about.....you don't want to get the lowest amount of coverage, even though it would be cheaper, because if I hurt someone and they see I was in a Lamborghini, that they would possibly try and milk me for all I'm worth.....

 

Is that just a reality or should I not look to into it? I think the lowest amount of coverage possible for full coverage, it was closer to $800/6 months and 5k miles/year.....

 

 

Thoughts? I might look at other agencies, but I love USAA and if possible, insure all my cars/houses through them. But if not, I can always just insure the Gallardo separately

[Future Gallardo owner]

Well, it is either a Gallardo or the new M3/M4....I like the idea of a 4 year warranty...not going to lie! But, owning a Gallardo would kind of trump all and appeals to my Italian ancestry

[Future Gallardo owner]

I just sold my Z4M coupe....now I either have to sell my 97 M3 (545rwhp/tq) or my newly restored '91 325i (259rwhp/280rwtq).....plan to finance the other half of this. Haven't had a car payment in years, but I look forward to it!

[Future Gallardo owner]

I'm definitely enjoying the search so far. I have nothing but time, and I know what options I want and what options are desired, but not mandatory. The bottom line is I'm going to be in a Gallardo by mid/end of 2014!

[Future Gallardo owner]

Well, I guess we'll see how fortunate I'll be next September/October when I look to purchase my first G.

 

Can anyone answer my specific questions about the button/rear spoiler?

[Future Gallardo owner]

Another thing I've seen are two buttons below the heated seat button....most of the time, they are blank. However, I've also see one of them with a pic on it....don't know what option it is. So, what is that option, and is there one for the other button oppposite of it? I hate blank buttons!

[Future Gallardo owner]

The more research I do, the more it seems this is the case!

 

I could probably afford a +09....but I'd rather buy a 05 and send it to UGR

 

Also, does the rear spoiler pop up at certain speeds to help with downforce? I think I saw in a video one doing it, but it also looked like something aftermarket?

[Future Gallardo owner]

The more research I do, the more it seems this is the case!

 

I could probably afford a +09....but I'd rather buy a 05 and send it to UGR

[Future Gallardo owner]

To be honest, I won't hold out so much for the telesto covered.....with a great wrap, this can get rectified easily! The main reason for the 05, to be honest, is I am a boost junky, well be moving to North Carolina from Louisville, KY, and I can send it to UGR for about the price of a 07-08....I love the look of the rear tail lights and exhaust of the +09, but they are a bit out of my range right now. Luckily, I have nothing but time....hopefully by next Christmas, I'll see more 04/05s below the $100k mark. If not, not too concerned, I'll go wait for the one I want!

[Future Gallardo owner]

First post here....long time BMW fanatic (hence the name) and I'm about 10 months from buying a Gallardo as soon as I return from this damn deployment from Afghanistan.

 

Been doing a lot of research and I was initially looking to get into a Ferrari 360, but it just seems like there is one thing or another that comes up as an issue. I am mechanically inclined and I don't mind doing maintenance, and the Gallardo just seems to not have many, if any issues.

 

So, I'm looking for a couple of answers that has been difficult to track down. I'll be in the hunt for a 05-08 Gallardo in about a 10 months and I was curious about:

 

1) I've seen power steering recall....anything else? I'll ONLY buy a 6 speed manual, so no E gear issues for me

2) What options do you wish you waited out for or had? I want the clear rear bonnet, heated seats, and 6 speed manual....branding package? What else is there that I'm missing? Prefer yellow calipers and Grigio telesto if I can find one! Is the quilt pattern available only on 09+?

 

That is pretty much all I have for right now....cannot wait to get into one and the 10 months are going to be agonizing! Should make for a very nice Christmas present for 2014 though!