How good is the Gallardo?
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01-21-2010 | 02:32 PM
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flip a coin. heads= pcar, tails= M. if it lands on pcar and you feel bummed out, then you want the M and vice versa....thats what i do when trying to figure out what movie to watch and it always works. should apply to cars too right?
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01-24-2010 | 04:46 PM
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Here's your solution, get 06 Gallardo, and an NA Porsche.
I almost forgot to answer the main question; "how good is the gallardo?" its F*CKING GREAT! but are you good enough, as in your bank account? I drive the crap out of mine and love it. Last service was $12k and I didn't give a sh*t.
I almost forgot to answer the main question; "how good is the gallardo?" its F*CKING GREAT! but are you good enough, as in your bank account? I drive the crap out of mine and love it. Last service was $12k and I didn't give a sh*t.
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01-24-2010 | 08:50 PM
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Here's your solution, get 06 Gallardo, and an NA Porsche.
I almost forgot to answer the main question; "how good is the gallardo?" its F*CKING GREAT! but are you good enough, as in your bank account? I drive the crap out of mine and love it. Last service was $12k and I didn't give a sh*t.
I almost forgot to answer the main question; "how good is the gallardo?" its F*CKING GREAT! but are you good enough, as in your bank account? I drive the crap out of mine and love it. Last service was $12k and I didn't give a sh*t.
--JK
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01-25-2010 | 12:13 PM
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I had a 997s and I now have a Gallardo SE. I miss the porsche. It drives and handles better than the Lambo. They are both strictly weekend cars. But the Porsche is much better in the parking lots. The Gallardo is definitely much more bling and has tons more power.
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01-26-2010 | 06:53 AM
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I have a Murci, not a G, but I can tell you that for daily driving, the Porsche is a better choice. It gives you a certain level of respect on the street, but you do not get overwhelming attention. TheLlambo, on the other hand, will drive you crazy with the massive amount of attention.
They are both relatively uncomfortable, and have typical sports car drivability issues like low clearance, harsh ride, etc, but the attention of the Lambo is so off the charts that I would strongly consider that issue before purchasing one.
They are both relatively uncomfortable, and have typical sports car drivability issues like low clearance, harsh ride, etc, but the attention of the Lambo is so off the charts that I would strongly consider that issue before purchasing one.
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01-26-2010 | 09:50 AM
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That is one of those cars I wish I hadn't sold. The only problem we had with ours was the ac cooling fan. It was about 1K to replace and took 6 weeks to get in. Here is a pic of ours with a friend of ours UGR TT Gallardo at our house. The Yellow one is the UGR --
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02-02-2010 | 12:44 PM
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Honestly, 911 turbo and gallardo are about the same in terms of daily driving. I don't think 911 is any more comfortable, I personally find gallardo's seats to be more comfortable for me and the interior room is about the same. If anything, gallardo has better handling characteristics due to mid-engined layout and you'll be less likely to lose control under unfavorable conditions (rain, dirt, snow, etc).
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02-03-2010 | 06:28 AM
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There were quite a few changes in 2006, little more power, gearing changes, lift systems, etc... 2006 coupes are retailing at around $115k, but can be had for the low 100's....
Well there are really only first gen coupe and convert, u have the SL, and now the LP560 coupe and convertible. as for differences in the years? as the years went on more became standard and some issues were sorted out with the gearbox. other than that not much of a difference, some trim is different, rim style changed but that is about it. as for what year is going to present the best deal? Id say 06-07 they have depreciated enough so that the value is there but no teething problems of the earlier years. You can get a 06-07 for around 140 or so while a early models are around 90ish
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02-04-2010 | 11:09 AM
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They are not the same car, when a Gallardo comes with a rear seat, id do a comparison, perhaps a Ferrari with a rear seat might be a better comparison and as others have said, get both and be done with it! Both are good cars...
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02-04-2010 | 11:36 AM
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Yeah - both is better :-) But seriously the 'seats' in the 911...aren't exactly 'all that' :-)
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08-09-2012 | 05:11 PM
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really old thread i started way back when...but was looking at some early model G's recently...
Here's the thing, I get the car is awesome, it looks PHENOMINAL, its visceral experience...but really looking at the interior...its NOT a great place to be aesthetically.
I mean its basically like VW jetta center Console or baseline Audi 4 series. Ya i know your paying for the v10 and the 4wd and the mechanics and the noise and "exotic ness". but for this kind of money...I mean is the porsche a better place to sit?
Its sort of the reverse panerama turbo s syndrome. porsche PTTS is hideous looking from the outside, but great interior to look at and BTTW (***** to the wall) fast and handles like a dream.
The gallardo looks fantastic outside, terible to look at inside, BTTW fast and handles great.
Here's the thing, I get the car is awesome, it looks PHENOMINAL, its visceral experience...but really looking at the interior...its NOT a great place to be aesthetically.
I mean its basically like VW jetta center Console or baseline Audi 4 series. Ya i know your paying for the v10 and the 4wd and the mechanics and the noise and "exotic ness". but for this kind of money...I mean is the porsche a better place to sit?
Its sort of the reverse panerama turbo s syndrome. porsche PTTS is hideous looking from the outside, but great interior to look at and BTTW (***** to the wall) fast and handles like a dream.
The gallardo looks fantastic outside, terible to look at inside, BTTW fast and handles great.