To G or not to G?
#1
09-05-2006, 09:10 AM
To G or not to G?
Hey everyone,
I've got a 997TT coming in next month, but a pal of mine has found a Gallardo Spyder with around 2500 miles on it for sale at a very attractive price. I haven't got the full specs yet but I know it's a black on black (with yellow stitching inside I believe) with a 6-speed. So.... the real question is: To cancel (997TT) or not to cancel?
My main concerns are as follows:
1) The closest Lambo dealer is VERY far away, so reliability wise should I worry? The fact that it's a Spyder (more parts) only means there's more chances of mechanical issues in the future maybe.. and I'm willing to bet the engine has been abused to a certain extent (why else would someone sell it with so few miles? Surely to try it out!)
2) I live in an area with lots of speed bumps, so ground clearance is very important to me: Is it much lower than say the 997TT?
3) I've already driven a Turbo recently, so I know the G will be more "exciting", certainly more vocal, but will a G work as well as an every-other-day car?
I keep changing my mind almost on an hourly basis! So any opinions would be greatly appreciated!
I know some of you have much more experience with these two cars than me (I noticed a few lucky ones have both of these machines!)
BTW I plan on keeping the car (whichever) for at least 2-3 years and I don't think I'll do any serious modding during that time.. so we're comparing stock G to stock TT
I've got a 997TT coming in next month, but a pal of mine has found a Gallardo Spyder with around 2500 miles on it for sale at a very attractive price. I haven't got the full specs yet but I know it's a black on black (with yellow stitching inside I believe) with a 6-speed. So.... the real question is: To cancel (997TT) or not to cancel?
My main concerns are as follows:
1) The closest Lambo dealer is VERY far away, so reliability wise should I worry? The fact that it's a Spyder (more parts) only means there's more chances of mechanical issues in the future maybe.. and I'm willing to bet the engine has been abused to a certain extent (why else would someone sell it with so few miles? Surely to try it out!)
2) I live in an area with lots of speed bumps, so ground clearance is very important to me: Is it much lower than say the 997TT?
3) I've already driven a Turbo recently, so I know the G will be more "exciting", certainly more vocal, but will a G work as well as an every-other-day car?
I keep changing my mind almost on an hourly basis! So any opinions would be greatly appreciated!
I know some of you have much more experience with these two cars than me (I noticed a few lucky ones have both of these machines!)BTW I plan on keeping the car (whichever) for at least 2-3 years and I don't think I'll do any serious modding during that time.. so we're comparing stock G to stock TT
#6
09-05-2006, 02:20 PM
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G Spyder all the way. Drove next to a black one just on PCH last weekend and was mesmerized by the sound and look. Even if it does not beat the 997TT in performance, it blows away the 997TT in every other category. Plus, I see lots of them driving around LA on a daily basis (i.e., not just on the weekends) so I think people are successfully using them as daily drivers.
#7
09-05-2006, 02:56 PM
Well, there I was leaning more towards the TT, but so far the G Spyder has it hands down!
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#10
09-05-2006, 05:55 PM
in my mind that wouldnt even be a debate...G spyder for sure!
for furthur convincing watch this http://youtube.com/watch?v=geJY_I1g7q4
for furthur convincing watch this http://youtube.com/watch?v=geJY_I1g7q4
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09-05-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 786
in my mind that wouldnt even be a debate...G spyder for sure!
for furthur convincing watch this http://youtube.com/watch?v=geJY_I1g7q4
for furthur convincing watch this http://youtube.com/watch?v=geJY_I1g7q4
#13
09-05-2006, 06:32 PM
Originally Posted by jamie
Sorry, but what kind of homo retard drives a cab with the windows up? Arggh.. one of my pet peeves. If you're Suzzanne Summers, ok, but anyone else, either lower the freakin' windows or buy a coupe! Geez....
Apart from that, the G Spyder, no doubt!
#14
09-05-2006, 06:32 PM
In all honesty and my opinion, im not even a big fan of the 997tt but i would go 997tt over a Gallardo SPYDER, i hate convertible's, spider's, spyder's and so on, just not my thing. I love coupe's, otherwise it would be the Gallardo!
#15
09-05-2006, 06:59 PM
Originally Posted by iLLM3
In all honesty and my opinion, im not even a big fan of the 997tt but i would go 997tt over a Gallardo SPYDER, i hate convertible's, spider's, spyder's and so on, just not my thing. I love coupe's, otherwise it would be the Gallardo!