Gallardo owners, please help!
#16
08-16-2007, 09:39 AM
Originally Posted by kinnsella
well the factory has spent 3 years building the car and put out 3,000 plus of them.........04 or 06? Practice does make perfect.
My 06 is as reliable as my 07 BMW. Plus it's faster. O6's have hundred's of changes.
My 06 is as reliable as my 07 BMW. Plus it's faster. O6's have hundred's of changes.
#17
08-16-2007, 12:36 PM
Originally Posted by Woodstairs
Buy the 2006 version –
Overall, the 2006 e-gear is a great car. I’ve never had any issues with it and would highly recommended it to anyone.
My 06 Gallardo can run circles around my 430 and GT2 in both handling and high-speed stability, not to mention, it’s more comfortable and exciting to drive. It’s a shame that they depreciate so fast and a Ferrari holds its value so well… Very disappointing when you consider the Porsche and the Lamborghini are mechanically – just as advanced, and in many cases, superior.
Overall, the 2006 e-gear is a great car. I’ve never had any issues with it and would highly recommended it to anyone.
My 06 Gallardo can run circles around my 430 and GT2 in both handling and high-speed stability, not to mention, it’s more comfortable and exciting to drive. It’s a shame that they depreciate so fast and a Ferrari holds its value so well… Very disappointing when you consider the Porsche and the Lamborghini are mechanically – just as advanced, and in many cases, superior.
#19
08-16-2007, 06:02 PM
Originally Posted by kinnsella
Stryke
This is the only picture I have of the car. I'll take a few more when the car comes back for its service.
This is the only picture I have of the car. I'll take a few more when the car comes back for its service.
#21
08-17-2007, 08:54 PM
Originally Posted by SCvet00
I am looking to get into a Gallardo soon. I have spoken to about a dozen of people about the car and I am getting mixed responses. My question is, if I were to find an 04, 6 speed G with a D rated clutch in it, would the car still be as reliable as any other year Gallardo (06/07)? Or is there more to it than just the clutch that the 04/05's suffered from when it comes to reliability only?
TIA for any of your help.
TIA for any of your help.
I know a guy with 40K miles on his Gallardo..Still the original clutch.
#22
08-17-2007, 11:36 PM
Originally Posted by TTVIPER
I sold my 04 Gallardo with over 10K miles on it..Hands down the most reliable car Ive ever owned..Even more reliable than my 745 and Escalade.
I know a guy with 40K miles on his Gallardo..Still the original clutch.
I know a guy with 40K miles on his Gallardo..Still the original clutch.
#23
08-18-2007, 11:55 AM
The only problem you will have is clutch replacement cost if you get an E-gear...6 spd. will last much, much longer. The problem with the e-gear is unless you "gun it" you will ride the clutch in slow traffic, parking lots, etc. There is now way to not ride the clutch somewhat in these situations since it is electronically controlled with the catch and release. I've had many exotics from Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, etc. and have never burned out a clutch before 35K miles but the E-gear gallardo (o4') had to be replaced at 9K. With the 6 speed you can escape the clutch burning since you have complete control. I loved my E-gear but that is the only problem I had with the car. Outside of that it is bulletproof and an extremely comfortable and reliable exotic.
#24
08-18-2007, 12:38 PM
Originally Posted by TTVIPER
I sold my 04 Gallardo with over 10K miles on it..Hands down the most reliable car Ive ever owned..Even more reliable than my 745 and Escalade.
I know a guy with 40K miles on his Gallardo..Still the original clutch.
I know a guy with 40K miles on his Gallardo..Still the original clutch.
Originally Posted by lob12
The only problem you will have is clutch replacement cost if you get an E-gear...6 spd. will last much, much longer. The problem with the e-gear is unless you "gun it" you will ride the clutch in slow traffic, parking lots, etc. There is now way to not ride the clutch somewhat in these situations since it is electronically controlled with the catch and release. I've had many exotics from Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, etc. and have never burned out a clutch before 35K miles but the E-gear gallardo (o4') had to be replaced at 9K. With the 6 speed you can escape the clutch burning since you have complete control. I loved my E-gear but that is the only problem I had with the car. Outside of that it is bulletproof and an extremely comfortable and reliable exotic.
I am looking to put 10K miles/yr on this bad boy hence my asking about the clutch.
It seems like the more people I talk to that have owned these cars, the more the responses become universal, which are...a very reliable exotic as long as I get a 6 speed even if it is an 04/05 (as long as the clutch has been updated).
It seems like I have pretty much made up my mind and will be going for an 04 6 speed with an updated clutch. This way I will save on some money and bypass the depreciation hit from a newer G. Thanks again.
Last edited by SCvet00; 08-18-2007 at 12:41 PM.
#29
08-20-2007, 12:48 PM
Originally Posted by iLLM3
Sorry but it only feels like that because of its AWD and heavy weight, at high speed's yes its very stable.. Push that car very hard on the skidpad and that's where you will see the push and weight come into play... With skilled driver's in each you will have diff. outcomes, Gallardo is fantastic though, so solid!
#30
08-20-2007, 03:58 PM
Originally Posted by SCvet00
That is definitely good to hear. I can't wait for mine..
I just hope I don't miss the brutal performance of my sold C6 Z06 too much.
I just hope I don't miss the brutal performance of my sold C6 Z06 too much.