NRG x Lambo Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Curious to hear what everyone's thoughts/inputs/opinions would be between an LP640 Roadster versus the LP570 Performante? I know the both cars well, and also respect that they are 2 different beasts. This isn't meant to be a simple "apples to apples" or it ISN'T an "apples to apples" type of comparison debate... But based on topics like the following (but not LIMITED to) - visual desirability - long term value (or re-sale value) - price stability (are either cars bottoming out, or have room to still drop) - drivability - usability - enjoyment - etc Thanks in advanced! Trying to see if maybe it's time to let go of the R8 Spyder and get back on the BULL! I was highly considering a McLaren 12c, but I think it the McLaren has more "room" to fall in price and quickly than either of the 2 cars I'm considering above. I just want to ENJOY my car, but at the same time not have that sick feeling in my gut that the car's value is plummeting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oufan2929 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Performante will be way more driver friendly on a day to day. More usable in rainy/snow weather if you actually drive in bad weather just because of the top being an obviously better design. I'd venture to guess you'd lose about the same on either in depreciation. LP640 will have higher repair bills. But in the LP640 you'll have the lambo doors and the presence 99.99% of the cars on the road don't have the capability to possess (including the Performante). If you've already had a Gallardo in the past, I'd try an LP640. Even with your experience with the R8, I'd almost try the LP640. The good thing is, you could buy an LP640 pretty reasonable and resell if it wasn't what you liked and know you could get into a performante later... Roy has a sick LP640 roadster I believe and priced very well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo91 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 I would have a LP640 roadster..because its my favourite Lambo to date..just parking there looking at it makes me feel funny inside..and i never was a huge fan of the baby lambos to begin with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMLAMBO Report post Posted March 7, 2015 V12 :icon_cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted March 7, 2015 In a SL version V10 all the way, a beast that's quite easy to live with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted March 8, 2015 While a performante is a great, fun, car. To me it's no Lp640, which is why I bought a 640 coupe instead of a perf. The reason I did a 640 coupe over a 640 roadster is in another thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 8, 2015 LP640 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxeous Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Unless you plan on driving it every single day I'd go 640. I've had both and the 640 is on a whole different level than the Gallardo, even with a Performante. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griza Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Another vote for the 640 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted March 8, 2015 The 640 roadster is an old school car --- tubular chassis and classic V12 engine. It almost felt dated from day 1 but to the purist, it's every bit a Lamborghini "should" be. The top, in all honesty, is an afterthought and a quite a pain to put on. But nothing beats its presence. You don't even need to try, you WILL get the attention. The Performante is a modern car (during its time anyway) augmented by Audi engineering, built quality and reliability. The roof has the convenience over the LP640 roadster by an order of magnitude. And it drives and feels like a modern car should but one might counter by saying the rawness is much diluted. You feel more secure, safer, better-cocooned but quite a bit less "special" in the 570. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMLAMBO Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Unless you plan on driving it every single day I'd go 640. I've had both and the 640 is on a whole different level than the Gallardo, even with a Performante. 100% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyrae Report post Posted March 9, 2015 100% In the right color, Performante. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted March 9, 2015 Why did you buy an r8 to begin with? Buy an LP and you have exactly what you want. Buy the Gallardo you will always second guess yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted March 9, 2015 - drivability - usability These two things are held by the LP570 by a large margin. The rest goes to the roadster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FikseSTS Report post Posted March 9, 2015 seats are no fun in the performante..... 45 min max... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted March 9, 2015 seats are no fun in the performante..... 45 min max... I guess it depends on the person. I spent 5 hours in one passenger seat and was fine. Drivers seat where youre movement is more restricted could be worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted March 9, 2015 I guess it depends on the person. I spent 5 hours in one passenger seat and was fine. Drivers seat where youre movement is more restricted could be worse. I'd love to have a pair of them in my DD! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG x Lambo Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I guess it depends on the person. I spent 5 hours in one passenger seat and was fine. Drivers seat where youre movement is more restricted could be worse. i would do 2 hour drives from LA to SD often in a Lotus Exige, so not too worried about the seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinB Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I guess it depends on the person. I spent 5 hours in one passenger seat and was fine. Drivers seat where youre movement is more restricted could be worse. Well there are 2 seat options Comfort Sport Maybe brooks is speaking on the sport? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Well there are 2 seat options Comfort Sport Maybe brooks is speaking on the sport? These were the sport seats I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyrae Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Yes the race seats are harder than the sport seats. The race seats look so much better, and they can be permanently set in 2 positions, tilted back a bit, or normal, dealer can set this for you. Best thing about the Performante was when it gets a little colder, you can roll down the rear window and still get the full sound effect. Murcielago Roadster top is a total pain, unless you order the aftermarket hardtop I believe one company designed. If you want a Spyder, open top experience, the Performante is the way to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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