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Old 11-29-2007, 12:29 PM
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There's a guy in montreal DD his gallardo even in winter!

Why= because he is a man!
 
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I think a Gallardo is a very doable DD. The clutch is edgy in traffic and slow driving and engine temp tend to go up. Costs would be high certainly, specially in the depreciation and service depts.

If you do it great. If you don't, just get a Carrera and have fun for less than half the money and trouble.
 
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I'm thinking an R8 might be a better option.
 
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it is unbelieveable how disrespectful people are!!!!! especially a supercar! .....if i had a gallardo i dout id use it for a daily driver
 
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Old 11-29-2007, 05:10 PM
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Get over it, its a car.
 
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If you aren't driving your car, your car owns you. Life is fragile, a Lambo is arguable so, but should that stop you from doing what you want? Enjoy it in the best of health. I deal with the same issues (attention +/-, parking issues, other drivers, hazards, etc etc) but every driver deals with it also. From time to time i get annoyed with it but in the end, I enjoy myself more on the aggregate. **** it, its worth every second. I can't speak from experience but when I do get a Gallardo or comparable ride, I intend on DD. In the end its only money and you can't take it with you so if you can afford to, do it.
 

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Old 11-30-2007, 02:09 PM
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I used to drive mine every day.. As far as the comments by "Most-Wanted" -- I tend to disagree with most of his thoughts.

I drove mine everyday for about 10 months.. and now only 3 - 4 times a week. The car is pretty much a souped up Audi.. and I don't mean that in a negative way.

My thoughts: Great for every day.

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I just saw a guy that has 52K miles on his Blk/Blk '04 Gallardo and he drives it on a daily basis. He is in his 20's and is a "normal" guy, but just wants to "do it right" with a car while he is young. It is his only car. And I heard he always has beautiful women in his car all the time....

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I wonder if there's any 50k plus G's out there
 
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I'm thinking an R8 might be a better option.
Too bad you can't get one...
 
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I drove my 05 G for a daily driver throughout the spring and summer. They work GREAT as a DD. I got nearly 20 mpg never skipped a beat. By FAR the second most DD exotic (assuming a 997TT is considered an exotic). Compared to my Murci I can NEVER imagine driving it every day.

The 05+ G has the lift kit, a radio that works, etc. etc. etc. Hard to beat!
 
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I wish I could have one as a DD... One day...
 
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Originally Posted by hdsr09
I just saw a guy that has 52K miles on his Blk/Blk '04 Gallardo and he drives it on a daily basis. He is in his 20's and is a "normal" guy, but just wants to "do it right" with a car while he is young. It is his only car. And I heard he always has beautiful women in his car all the time....
52K mi!? Was this in Hawaii? How the hell do you put 52K miles on a Gallardo in Hawaii
 
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Old 12-03-2007, 08:22 AM
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I just cracked 8K on mine but I have 3 other cars or the miles would be double. I do like to drive it alot. Awesome car, super reliable and the best daily driver exotic out there.
 
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Old 12-03-2007, 06:36 PM
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Just my personal opinion but I woud not use it as daily driver, my current F430 offers a smoother ride and easier to manuver on a daily basis than my previous Gallardo SE.
 
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Hehehe.... This was in Dallas when I was at Lamborghini of Dallas looking at a G... He was pulling out of the dealership... Car still runs though, and I believe he is still on the ORIGINAL CLUTCH.... I dunno if I believe that, although I guess it is possible???

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52K mi!? Was this in Hawaii? How the hell do you put 52K miles on a Gallardo in Hawaii
 


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