03-12-2007, 04:51 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, 04:54 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, 05:16 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, 07:16 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 $$$ for a Gallardo and a F1 F460, then there should be no problem paying a $250 ticket! 
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06-17-2007, 07:28 PM
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Thats fine...
Nice car, too bad you are going to pay for a tune up for what it cost to put a new engine in my boxster......or my 911...
But again...its a beautiful car.
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03-12-2007, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by webster132
What's the purpose of any sports car ? Rarely would it be transportation. If it was, you'd be better off with a Camry. So it's for having fun, of course.
But yeah, I intend to take both cars to the track this year. Signing up for LAPS ( http://lapsincorporated.com/). |
I guess what I was really asking was, "Why both?"
Are they that much different in their appeal that you find them both fun and exciting in unique ways?
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03-12-2007, 05:23 PM
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Why Both? Because he can...Same reason someone has 18K gold faucets...
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03-12-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310
Why Both? Because he can...Same reason someone has 18K gold faucets...
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I could see that if you were rolling in so much $$ 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, 05:51 PM
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You could be right, however, the maintenence costs alone for both vehicles would bankrupt most budgets that include a mortgage.
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03-12-2007, 07:31 PM
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You could be right, however, the maintenence costs alone for both vehicles would bankrupt most budgets that include a mortgage.
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I was really just wondering what was so different about the two that he wants to keep both. Not trying to knock him for having both in any way.
I want to know some insider details about the cars.
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06-17-2007, 07:48 PM
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Congrats, awesome car!
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03-12-2007, 07:44 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, 08:32 PM
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The cars are night'n'day different. The Ferrari has a very light feel and more edgy style (you can let the tail hang out pretty easily). The Lambo is super solid, planted, but also quite heavy. It takes much more effort to move around, but you have a higher level of confidence that you can go real fast in turns.
And that's just the driving part. Everything else is very different too. Sound, interior feel and look, and of course the difference of coupe vs spider.
I'm not convinced that I'll keep both, though. If one of them turns out to be used way more than the other, I'll probably sell the lesser used one.
Money is certainly a concern. And I don't have 18K gold faucets either .
BTW, running costs are low as long as the cars are in warranty. The Lambo only has 2 years, though. The Ferrari has 4(!).
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03-12-2007, 08:49 PM
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Four is impressive.
Two is ridiculous.
Shows which companies are confident in their product and which aren't.
Although I've never driven or ridden on a Lambo or a Ferrari, I get the feeling their respective logos, "bull" and "horse" are descriptive metaphors for what the cars are all about.
Lamborghini seems more brutish whereas Ferrari seems more light-footed, soar-through-the-air, agile; just about anything but brutish.
Just my perception anyways.
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03-13-2007, 08:45 AM
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congrats.. I'd trade my Boxster, my left nut, and a share of my soul for that ride...
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Spoken like a true F-1 fan. Forza Ferrari. Now about your purchase agreement read the provision one about first born............... 
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03-13-2007, 12:37 AM
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Webster,
Sweet...enjoy!
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03-13-2007, 07:21 AM
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I'd be happy to take some of the Chicago folks for a drive if it was coordinated with some event I was going to anyway.
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03-13-2007, 08:42 AM
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Pilot likes it
Not without a top you won't! Don't tell me Maranello forgot about sending you the top. Real nice you made the Rico Suave Group Club! Congrats and felicidades.
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03-12-2007, 05:30 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, 07:16 AM
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That was a no brainer......AWESOME FERRARI BRO
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