Gallardo purchase opinion

Hello fellow Lambopower members. I have been without a Lambo since I traded my 97 1/2 Diablo Roadster a while ago and now feeling the urge to get another Lambo. (imagine that} I am currently leasing a 2013 Porsche Carrera but only for 24 months currently into it about 7 months. I was looking for what I hope to be my last exotic as I have spent too much time and money buying cars over the years. I was thinking of one of the various LP Gallardos as I have read that they drive so much better than the pre-LP versions. I owned an 07 Gallardo spyder a few years back and have been wanting another as no other car provided the complete package of fun, thrills with reliability and without ridiculous maintenance bills. I took a look at a Spyder Peformante initially at CNC Motors in Ontario, Ca but was more drawn to an 07 coupe in a really beautiful metallic red, unusual for a Lambo, but really beautiful. It is a low milage base car and looks very nice. My dilemma is do I hold out for the newer car until my lease is up or do I live for now and buy the older car and live for the present. I haven't driven any of the LP versions as I understand they are much better in many ways but also read of members who like the feel of the older cars. I had a great time with my 07 G and regret selling it. I know as car guys, we have all be at this crossroad before and I just wanted the opinions of fellow enthusiasts. Thanks in advance!

I too have blown a few $$$ on these Lambos...I am in similar predicament. I own a 2008 and have driven the LP cars. I did not like the LP cars as much so I started to do a little thinking and here are my thoughts....

 

I can wait another 2-3 years until the Huracan enters the used car space....I hate buying new cars as there is too much depreciation. So until then I am thinking of getting rid of the 2008 Pre-LP car and replace it with an LP-570...I know I said I did not like the LP cars but I meant the LP-560s. I think the LP570 is a little different and a good hold over w/o killing the bank...I can enjoy it for 2-3 years and buy the Huracan later as used ones will be available by then.

 

Hope this helps....you could also get a 2006 and for $35k TT it at UGR...that should hold you over until Huracan prices are more manageable.

Buy KMR's 570 SL and be happy forever.

I have a SL I would happily sell you.

I too have blown a few $$$ on these Lambos...I am in similar predicament. I own a 2008 and have driven the LP cars. I did not like the LP cars as much so I started to do a little thinking and here are my thoughts....

 

I can wait another 2-3 years until the Huracan enters the used car space....I hate buying new cars as there is too much depreciation. So until then I am thinking of getting rid of the 2008 Pre-LP car and replace it with an LP-570...I know I said I did not like the LP cars but I meant the LP-560s. I think the LP570 is a little different and a good hold over w/o killing the bank...I can enjoy it for 2-3 years and buy the Huracan later as used ones will be available by then.

 

Hope this helps....you could also get a 2006 and for $35k TT it at UGR...that should hold you over until Huracan prices are more manageable.

 

Yes, I had thought of a similar plan. I initially thought I wanted a Spyder Performante when my lease ends in about 18 months but after seeing it in person, I really didn't like it as much. The red 07 coupe looked much more nice a car with it's simplistic design and beautiful color. They are asking $139K which I think may be a bit high for a base model coupe with the only options being the glass bonnet and a worn alcantara steering wheel. It has 7K miles and a slightly worn left driver seat bolster but looks nice otherwwise. Is this price a bit high in today's market? I think the newer car still has a god bit of depreciation left as opposed to the older model. I would have to buy out the lease into the purchase of the car and enjoy it now or wait for the 18 months and get a newer LP version. Still not sure. I appreciate the input.

Buy KMR's 570 SL and be happy forever.

 

The 570 is a very special car!

Your decision seems to be getting the color you want vs the improvements of the LP.

 

To me, the improvements are mostly performance, looks, drivability. They out weight the color of the car. There are plenty of red LP560, just not one in metallic. If you can overlook that, then choice is clear.

 

The only downside of LP is exhaust sound. If you like it loud, stick to preLP. Of course, there is always the wise choice to go aftermarket.

 

 

Your decision seems to be getting the color you want vs the improvements of the LP.

 

To me, the improvements are mostly performance, looks, drivability. They out weight the color of the car. There are plenty of red LP560, just not one in metallic. If you can overlook that, then choice is clear.

 

The only downside of LP is exhaust sound. If you like it loud, stick to preLP. Of course, there is always the wise choice to go aftermarket.

Thank you for your response and those are all good points. My main point is the decision to wait the 18 months until my lease is up ( which of course, is the best option) or to purchase an older , less expensive model to enjoy at this moment. I would really like to finally find an exotic that I will keep instead of continually chasing the next best thing. I hear there are many car guys like me. I have owned an 07 spyder and enjoyed it, but the desire to try something else got the best of me and I got rid of it. I have finally found the daily driver and the motorcycle that I will keep. I would like to do that with my choice of exotic car. If I can accomplish that, I will be satisfied automotively speaking. Any idea what an 07 coupe base model with 7K miles is worth in today's economy?

my guess is around $130-135k. newer gallardo prices are dropping a bit along with LP560 pricing. the only gallardo keeping value is an early 04-05, bottoming out at 90-100k.

 

the only ways to find a keeper are:

 

1. self control OR

2. get something one-off that has collectibility

 

for this reason, many people have looked into miura, and recently, CT and diablos. Cars like gallardo and even murcielago will never be collectibles. you will need self control lol

 

in life, the trick is being happy with what you have. not what you could have or what someone else has. that's my philosophy anyways

my guess is around $130-135k. newer gallardo prices are dropping a bit along with LP560 pricing. the only gallardo keeping value is an early 04-05, bottoming out at 90-100k.

 

the only ways to find a keeper are:

 

1. self control OR

2. get something one-off that has collectibility

 

for this reason, many people have looked into miura, and recently, CT and diablos. Cars like gallardo and even murcielago will never be collectibles. you will need self control lol

 

in life, the trick is being happy with what you have. not what you could have or what someone else has. that's my philosophy anyways

That price range is what I was thinking. They are asking $139K for that car. I would offer somewhere in that range. I have been fortunate to have owned a CT and a Diablo Roadster ( 85 LP5000S and 97 1/2 Roadster) but missed out on owning a Miura as I was born a generation too late to get one when they were inexpensive. Your philosophy is spot on in that a lot of this stuff is based on self control. I spent many years acquiring, at different times, all ( or most) of the cars I dreamed or read about as a kid in the 70's and 80's. I think now that temptation has come and gone as there isn't very much left to own that I can afford. The old cars are now way out of reach for me; Miuras, Ferrari Daytona spyders, Dinos, Boxers (owned a 77 though) and even CTs if I ever thought of owning one again. So the Gallardo is the only exotic left that does it for me. I like the pre-LP versions from prior experience but may need to test a newer LP version before I decide what will be the final car and exercise that self control. Thanks again!