03-12-2007, 03:13 PM
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Another thing you may cry about is that the Euro Spec models get a rated 490hp as opposed to 483 here.
I'm not sure if our standards are slightly different or if they detuned the engine slightly for the US, a common thing amongst European automakers...
We have the largest car market in the world, yet we always get the crappiest cars 
BTW: Have you considered selling the Gallardo? There are Gallardos, 2004 and 2005 alike that are going for 140,000.
Compare that to the used F430 market, where there are less than HALF of the amount of Gallardos floating around, and none can even be bought for less than 200k.
I fear for you losing a lot of $$ on your other beauty.
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03-12-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist
I fear for you losing a lot of $$ on your other beauty.
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The Gallardo had a major update in 2006. That's why the 04 and 05s are getting hammered. Most 06s are still going for 170-180. But yah, there's certainly money to be lost regardless. But it's not nearly as bad as the grapevine would let you believe  .
I don't have any plans for selling, though. Incredibly different cars. And the Gallardo is a coupe too.
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03-12-2007, 03:51 PM
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So is the Gallardo more of a track car? What is your purpose for it exactly? Maybe for looking nice when you go out?
I apologize for the questions...I don't want to make you think I'm interviewing you
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03-12-2007, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist
So is the Gallardo more of a track car? What is your purpose for it exactly? Maybe for looking nice when you go out?
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What's the purpose of any sports car ? Rarely would it be transportation. If it was, you'd be better off with a Camry. So it's for having fun, of course.
But yeah, I intend to take both cars to the track this year. Signing up for LAPS ( http://lapsincorporated.com/).
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03-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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Beautiful car, if you have never owned red get ready for a "pull over" festival...
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06-17-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310
Beautiful car, if you have never owned red get ready for a "pull over" festival...
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Don't worry, if he has $$$ for a Gallardo and a F1 F460, then there should be no problem paying a $250 ticket!
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06-17-2007, 06:28 PM
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Thats fine...
Nice car, too bad you are going to pay for a tune up for what it cost to put a new engine in my boxster......or my 911...
But again...its a beautiful car.
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03-12-2007, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by webster132
What's the purpose of any sports car ? Rarely would it be transportation. If it was, you'd be better off with a Camry. So it's for having fun, of course.
But yeah, I intend to take both cars to the track this year. Signing up for LAPS ( http://lapsincorporated.com/). |
I guess what I was really asking was, "Why both?"
Are they that much different in their appeal that you find them both fun and exciting in unique ways?
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03-12-2007, 04:23 PM
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Why Both? Because he can...Same reason someone has 18K gold faucets...
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03-12-2007, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310
Why Both? Because he can...Same reason someone has 18K gold faucets...
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I could see that if you were rolling in so much $$ it was sticking out of your ass, but the fact is, most people that buy these cars are not uber-billionaires like you may think, and they do have budgets and such to adhere to, and money IS somewhat of importance.
But if that is his reason, then hey, good for him 
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03-12-2007, 06:44 PM
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congrats.. I'd trade my Boxster, my left nut, and a share of my soul for that ride...
Tifosi forever
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03-12-2007, 11:37 PM
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Webster,
Sweet...enjoy!
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wheel caps & colored crests
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03-12-2007, 04:30 PM
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Congrats on the new machine! I can't even dream of riding in one much less owning one, though that can't stop me from wanting!
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06-17-2007, 06:16 AM
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That was a no brainer......AWESOME FERRARI BRO
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06-17-2007, 10:06 AM
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Congrats. Very, very nice F-car. And I read you have an L-car as well !!!
Makes me feel a bit cheap with a BoxsterS, BMW M3, Mits. EVO 8 MR RS and some motercycles ;-)
Happen to shortly testdrove a F430-spider and a Gallardo Spider on the track just a few weeks ago. One lap with each, directly after eachother. Following a marshall and with a very strick instructor next to me. Liked the F-car much more. Cannot really put arguments to it. It just felt much nicer, balanced, better quality. F1-shift and the shift-levers in F430 are fabulous. Shifts in Lambo are nice as well but the levers ? Let's put it this way, I like the levers on my Playstation Logitech steering wheel better ;-)
Woehahaha, makes me think of the F430 track lap. I went to a corner full throtlle in 2 near rev limiter, instructor yelled "break, break" and I shifted into third, went WOT for another second or so and then breaked hard and steered it into the corner. Instructor reacted nicely and said "ok, you have some track experience, but don't do that again".
Mark.
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03-13-2007, 05:01 PM
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Bavarian Motorist,
Whats up with busting this guys balls for having some nice rides. Do I sense some jealousy?
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