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eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
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Post Number: 51
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 9:23 am:   

James Glickenhaus (Napolis),

I still want a test drive in the car, but it just seems like a compromise. A technician (read a PROPER mechanic, not a parts changer) commented that the Murcielago is a fantastically well made car, excellent value for money he reckons!!!

I think the price of the Gallardo is excessive, especially in light of the price of Murcielagos. It takes 5 times longer to build a Murcielago, and then the components are more expensive and mostly unique to that car.

I'm trying hard to like this car, mainly because of its size, and am hoping it will grow on me once I've driven one in October.

I know what you mean with regards to Porsches, the 996TT's I have been in, both X pack and without are devastingly fast machines that very few Ferrari's (perhaps a Stradale) can keep pace with, nor can the Murcielago, straight line, let alone corners. Its the ultimate car, if you are to ignore silly notions of emotion etc. But, I can't, so I won't be buying one. But I do hugely respect its capabilities, its amazing well mannered nature, and its sheer quality and useability. I still think the 993 Porsche were better made, felt like solid iron!

BTW, why is there a fight in EVERY thread?
Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 8:38 am:   

Rob!

move this into Off-Topic or Other Italian please!
Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
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Post Number: 284
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 7:51 am:   

If I wanted to be just like Ellen, I would substitute the word "plowing" for "racing"

Now that's fuuny.
PSk (Psk)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 3:31 am:   

Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Post Number: 615
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 3:23 am:   

That's because you need to spend all of your time dreaming about women...some people don't have this, um, "problem" if you know what I mean!
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 3:09 am:   

Funny thing is though Fido, i, unlike you, dont have to spend my time dreaming of cars.
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Post Number: 605
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:45 am:   

True, the car with the bull cannot claim that tag line..! But isn't ellen getting a Celica?

I tried not to stoop to ellen's level of making every post provocative, but it's high time for said (sad) individual to be given a dose of their own medicine. Or crack, as ellen keeps saying.
David R. (Rodsky)
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Post Number: 138
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:37 am:   

Faisal - The tag line Toyota uses - "Racing Inspired this Car" (see Pic) - cannot be used by Lamborghini. If I wanted to be just like Ellen, I would substitute the word "plowing" for "racing" - but I wont stoop to his level. That just wouldn't be cricket would it.
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:32 am:   

David,
did you read the fine print? Vehicles with decals are not available for purchase. And ellen started this thread by saying that it's got grafitti on the side. Maybe he's a little misguided? Nah, can't be!
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:29 am:   

David, lol!

Taek, good thing those wheels have circles integrated in them, or it could have been a little embarrassing for ellen!

:-)
David R. (Rodsky)
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Post Number: 137
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:27 am:   

Here's - the baby Gallardo for you Allan. Its a Civic killer, I hear. All the magazines I have read corroborate this. It will kill the civic on the drag strip, 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

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Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:23 am:   

You know...

I saw a close up of the wheels and they look a lot different up close. Definitely not S4ish as I had initially thought.

They have this weird geometric patter. Circles integrated into the spokes and stuff. Lemme see if I can find that pic...

Cheers
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Post Number: 602
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:18 am:   

ellen, do you know about the technology in the car that makes it easy to launch and drive it fast? Or is that not as insteresting for you as chroming the wheels and graphics that scream "look at me, look at me"?
BJ (Bjkim)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:17 am:   

Is this a kit car?

:-):-)
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:15 am:   

Thanks for posting pics of your Celica wannabe in the General Ferrari discussion section. You sure you know who makes this Celica wannabe?
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 1:07 am:   

Yes Faisel, you are correct! Heres a couple more shots of the Fcar killer.UploadUpload
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 11:48 pm:   

alan, it's not written well enough for me, but it certainly seems to be the best you can do. Petty, neanderthal retorts are all you can manage, evidently.
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
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Post Number: 1675
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 9:02 pm:   

>>This thing feels like you could hop in in Paris and drive to Dakar<<

Wouldn't it be great to see a race spec trimmed down Cayenne running Paris-Dakar? Porsche has already won that race, albeit with a 959, but that would certainly silence the critics!

Cheers
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:56 pm:   

JRV
It's the P engineering that amazes me. My wife's car keeps proper suspention geometry at any ground clearance setting from 5.5 to 11.5. The thing weighs 5000lbs but the brakes, which are huge stop it over and over. The turbo motor can sit with the AC on on a 100 degree day at a dead stop indefineatly without overheating. The ign. key is still on the left LeMans style but her's is shaped like her Cayanne a nice touch. These car's are engineered. No wonder they've won more races than anyone. This thing feels like you could hop in in Paris and drive to Dakar. For the $ I bet the GT 3 will give both of these cars (360 & Gallardo) a run. The GT3 is pretty close to the car that won Daytona this year. Try doing that in a stock 360 or a Gallardo)
Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:37 pm:   

"What a boob"

Personally, I love a good boob.

Luke.
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:36 pm:   

I disagree with you allen. I think the TVR line of cars (under peter wellers direction) have produced some of the most beautiful contemporary lines in production today, and their work with what consititutes and "interior" is stunning; while the cars can have questionable handling at the limit, and maybe a glich or two there. Aesthtically, and aurally, they're beautiful.
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:32 pm:   

Look at it this way, i hate the lines of all the TVR's also Faisel. Is that written well enough for you?
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:30 pm:   

Hubert, well-written. Thanks.

I was trying to elicit the same kind of analysis/reasoning out of Allan, but I should have known that he's not capable of anything more than neanderthal retorts. What a boob.

allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:29 pm:   

I like the wheels. I dont like any of the Ferrari wheels. I also like the styling of the Gallardo, while i dont like any of the Ferrari's except for the Enzo, which many of you seem not to like.
Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:25 pm:   

Stern angular bodies (military-esque, IMO)are NOT strictly the domain of Japanese automakers nowadays. You need to look no further than the Enzo and newer Audis and BWMs to find them in European cars.

Luke.
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:18 pm:   

I'm sorry, but the Gallardo just looks too much like an S3 hatchback(it's the wheels; typical AUDI S series wheels.)

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Also, I HATE all the new acute angled design themes; i.e., murci, gal, celica, new 7, z4, and new 5 series, new accords, honda element, etc., any semblance of "lines" and "flow" has been lost. Out of the three that we have up here (360, Gal, and GT 2). I like the GT 2 the most. While it looks the most 2 D in print, it's by far and away got the greatest lines. It's the opposite with the 360 (looks great in print), but in person there's something anemic to it's shape; the 550 is the opposite, it looks full; very charismatic, IMO. The gal, I don't think will ever be a classic design like the diablo. The diablo (even the pseudo-germanically reinvent 6.0 front) had fantastic lines. Very wide, full bodied, but even it's shape seem "odd" the front snout always looked too short to me, and the tail end far too long; like to mix matched limbs attached by a passive "cabin" and suspended on 4 wheels. Diablo v. Murci and Gal? Diablo. Audi should look into Lambos past (circa. muira) and find inspiration in lines, and forgo the contemporary dogma of redefining what is, and can be considered "a shape."

okay, back in my hole.
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:06 pm:   

The Diablo Sv. Thats why im going to keep that one too. Then the Gallardo over the Lotus, but i do think the Lotus looks better than a 360, and on a par with the 355. Although the Lotus looks faster than the Ferrai, while the Ferrari is more elegant.
Jack (Gilles27)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 7:55 pm:   

Allan, placed side by side, which car's looks do you prefer--the Lotus, Diablo or Gallardo?
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 7:51 pm:   

Because i like it better. I would buy the Gallardo over any new production car priced from 0-250,000.
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 2:35 pm:   

Why?
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 2:24 pm:   

Yes.
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 2:19 pm:   

You would choose the Gallardo over the Bentley GT and the Aston Martin LMV8?
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 2:12 pm:   

I agree that i would not take the Gallardo over the Murcielago, thats why i need to have both. If i were confined to buying a car in the 150,000 range and wanted a new car though, undoubtedly it would be the Gallardo.
KCCK (Kenneth)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 1:05 pm:   

I would certainly go for the Murcielago (or the Diablo for that matter) than the Gallardo.
Jack (Gilles27)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 12:39 pm:   

Mark, if you're comparing the 360 to the 911, then you're sidling two cars with nicely curved bodies that have resisted the chiseled look. The Lambo has that Japanese cut to it. Not trying to imply that 360 is the best religion, just better than Gallardo-ism ;)
JRV (Jrvall)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 10:33 am:   

>>JRV
I hope no one pays over MSRP for this car. The dealer in NY has several unsold Murcie's and he's looking to deal. I think that's a lot more car and at the price he quoted for a Merci if someone pays over for a Gallardo he'd be getting close.<<

Mr. G.,

Thanks for the tip, I'll definately pass that info along.

And agree, L&F really need to take some lessons from P on reliability and service costs. After 40, 50 or 60 yrs building the same product excuses start to get very boring.

Who said the Gallardo butt looks to high (yea on the black one it does)?

Go to the Gallardo section and look at the side view of the Blue Gallardo, looks sweet to me.

http://www.kldconcept.com/
William H (Countachxx)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 9:47 am:   

the scoop in the door is very neo TR, looks like a Caddy Cien also. Not a bad looking car. Too bad it doesnt have scissor doors
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 9:44 am:   

Eli
I had the same reaction to the one I sat in at the NY Show. I felt like the time I first drove a Muria SV. It didn't imediately feel comfortable.
The throttle on the Muria was at a weird angle that caused my leg to cramp unless I adusted the the seat way too far back. I felt the Gallardo had the same issues which is a huge factor in being able to drive fast for longer than 1/4 mile.
In the metal I thought it looked better than in pics but I agree a bit Celica ish and the front looked a bit smirky. It appeals to some but I like the Murci better.
One thing did surprize me. The first ones won't be available with NAV or transparent engine cover.
I love the NAV system in my Maser and in my wife's Turbo Cayanne. I also think the clear engine cover looks cool. I'd have thought that VW would have been able to get these options into the first ones.
JRV
I hope no one pays over MSRP for this car. The dealer in NY has several unsold Murcie's and he's looking to deal. I think that's a lot more car and at the price he quoted for a Merci if someone pays over for a Gallardo he'd be getting close.
If I was getting a Gallardo I'd wait for the NAV system and the clear engine cover. (Mike has this changed?) The voice prompt NAV systems really work.
P is a co that really makes a drivable car. The Cayanne is wild. On the highway you can lower it to 5.5in. Off road you can raise it to 11.5. It lowers even more so you can hook up a trailer and then raise up without having to jack up too much.
You can't even feel a horse trailer or a light race car. If you're not towing you can cruise at 165. Not bad. Ferrari, Lambo, et al. can learn a lot about making a car work in the real world from P.
eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 8:52 am:   

Have any of you guys seen one in the flesh and sat inside?

I know they were only pre production examples, but as much as I wanted to get this car, as much as I wanted to see it in the flesh and it NOT to look like a Toyota Celica, as much as I wanted to sit inside and feel special... I was disappointed. The interior feels quality, but not special or exotic. The switchgear is good quality though. Instrument panel is pure Audi, as is the smell of the interior. Ferrari do it much, much better on the inside. The smell of the Ferrari leather is enough to win against this car interior wise.

It definitely looks like a Celica, a lot like a Celica from the front. The back has a hint of Celica/MR2 there. Also the rear lights have Audi family written all over it.

Sorry, but at �115K ($175K or so) you would expect something more. They felt well made though, but not so much more than the 355 to be honest. The Murcielago, however, is a VERY well made machine. Absolute quality!

I took some friends down with me, and they all couldn't believe it was a Lamborghini, had it not said so on the Showroom front, I would have had a hard time convincing them. They too thought it looked like a suped up version of a Celica. It really and truly does look like one, anyone who says I don't think so is kidding themselves. Someone post a pic of the two and tell me they don;t look similar.

IMO, the 360 is a much better looking car. I think it looks more Italian, more exotic, and more supercar. I think Audi got it wrong with the Gallardo in terms of styling. Should have left that part of it to the Italians.

I don't think any 360 owners will be rushing to change for it.

The driving position is not great either, bloody clutch is sooooo far reaching you have to bring the seat as forward as possible to fully depress???? Then the instrument panel is high up and aimed skywards. For anyone circa 6ft tall this may not be a problem, for me it wasn't comfortable. The electric seats (unconfirmed price but an option) were great in terms of movement.

I understand that it is supposed to be a fantastic machine to drive, and look forward to driving one in October when the dealer has one. That is the only thing that may convince me to buy one, and it has to be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, as in terms of emotions (looks et al) it doesn't deliver.

No, my plan is to get the Diablo 6.0 for now, and when insurance becomes cheaper (�16K!! current asking) the Murcielago. The only thing I really like about the Gallardo is its width, its narrow enough for everyday use.

Sorry guys, but can't see why everyone is getting so excited about this car. Its a good thing that it existed, because it will give Ferrari some needed competition to get them off their silly high horse and kick their butt. I hope they do really well with it, just can't see how? Bet there will be loads on the used market not long into production, customers who bought it as an exotic. Its more a rival to the 996 Turbo. I think the price is too high, I'd rather have an SL55 and save �25K($40K). Much better interior, convertible etc etc.

Someone wisely said to me "A supercar shouldn't grow on you... you should WANT it instantly, not want to want it" How true.
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 11:07 pm:   

I always wanted to do this.

Sir would you like your sports car...

4 feet tall? then we call it Porsche
3 feet tall? then we call it Ferrari
2 feet tall? then we call it Lambo

( I'm sorry guys, I've got a cold this weekend and spending way too much time playing on the computer)

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JRV (Jrvall)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 11:07 pm:   

>>I think it could also have been that someone at Ferrari said- Why don't we take the best selling sports car in the world (P-car 911) and make it 8 inches lower and a bit wider. Flaten it out. <<

Now you know why many old timers don't fall all over ourselves with glee about the 360's like the newbies and nuevo riche...

Ferraris have traditionaly been very exotic looking and worlds apart from Porsches & Toyotas in more than just sticker price.

And I hope they dump the stilleto look soon.
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 10:50 pm:   

"It just seems to me that the Ferrari looks like every inch was thought out, using a balance of seductive curves and aggressive angles." Jack

You know Jack, I don't agree with you.
I think it could also have been that someone at Ferrari said- Why don't we take the best selling sports car in the world (P-car 911) and make it 8 inches lower and a bit wider. Flaten it out.

I only spent 3 minutes on the project, and that includes the time I went to find P-cars web site. (I don't like P-cars) and I do agree the 360 looks better then the new Lambo. But your Quote is a little to religious for me. :-)

I think Ferrari could have gotten the 360 design right in about 3 hours if they had a kid that knows how to work photo shop software. ( I don't, but I did resize this photo by stretching it)

We can bash the new lambo. But Ferrari is not all that much better.


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Jack (Gilles27)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:48 pm:   

Really Allan? It just seems to me that the Ferrari looks like every inch was thought out, using a balance of seductive curves and aggressive angles. The Lambo strikes me as one of those myriad concept/sketch/model/prototypes from which the eventual car will be sculpted and finished. Only they skipped the last part. But then again, I'm sure it has vast appeal to a different market.
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:38 pm:   

Its just for the Dealer since its their show car. I think the 360 design looks rushed, especially side view from the wndshield forward is hideous.
Greg G (Greg_g)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:34 pm:   

I agree with Lucas... it looks kinda "cute".
Jack (Gilles27)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:28 pm:   

Like a lot of new cars, its design looks a little choppy and rushed. Especially next to the 360, it's easy to tell which design team spent longer at the task. Is the rear bumper web address standard, or an option? Also, why did some bozo decide to put "Nouveau new Gallardo" on the blue model? Is it because the nouveau riche who buy this don't actually know what "nouveau" means?
David R. (Rodsky)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 6:53 pm:   

I saw a new Celica last night and thought it was a baby Gallardo - very similar headlights. The Gallardo is a pretty car. Kinda similar to the 360 from the side (in that picture). I think the 360 has better lines and looks less "kittish". The back of the 360 is beautiful. The Gallardo will obviously be the new kid on the block - with more power. How are the brakes and handling?

JRV - IMHO, the Gallardo looks more angled from back to front than the 360. I think the Gallardo's rear looks higher.
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 6:45 pm:   

The thing I don't like about the Lambo, the big square side-scoop looks too much like the new Ford Mustang concept (production?) design.

As for 360- rear wheels have always looked too small. They need a big flared rear wheel-well like some of the 308 that got customized with wider wheels for racing.
JRV (Jrvall)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 6:32 pm:   

>>IMHO I believe the 360 is a little better<<
<<I like the look of the 360 better. But just 5%
<<

My piks of the 360 and why the Gallardo edged it out "to me":

1- The Stilleto Wheels...reminds me of pointy toed Itallian inspired shoes/boots, from when I was a kid, something about the pointy toes where for stabbing roaches in corners,, ..I only marginally like the looks of the Gallardos wagon wheels..honestly think both should have done better.

2- From the side the 360 nose appears pointy like the Stilleto wheels...and I think that makes it appear as if the tail is too high and in need of lowering.

Hopefully we'll see these two side by side at the upcoming Texas Running of the Bulls in Oct., at least I'm told we will.
Ben Cannon (Artherd)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 5:55 pm:   

Nice, no question it's an exotic, probally moreso than the 360, but it ain't for me. I'd highly perfer a Diablo. (not that I'd kick any of the above out of bed mind you!) I do like the colour. Interior dosen't do it for me, give me the 'shoddy finish' (yeah, right!) hand-build interior of a Diablo any day. Especially the later cars.

When it's all said and done, my blood burns for almost any Ferrari first, and that's what's really important. You just must must must follow your heart in matters like these!


Best!
Ben.

PS: What's with the Audi wheels? And darn, that back end looks tall. Now that I mention it, the first pic looks squished, are these aspect-ratio corrected?


Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:51 am:   

IMHO I believe the 360 is a little better. I prefer the smoother flowing lines than the sharp lines of the Gallardo and many late model cars of today. I wouldn't kick it out of bed though.

Oh, I love the back view of the 360 the best. Looks really aggresive with the high shoulders.
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:46 am:   

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JT (Mightymagician)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:30 am:   

looks great. any interior shots?
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:14 am:   

I like the look of the 360 better. But just 5%

If Lambo gets rid of 15k, and 30k belt change/major service... it would win me over.
JRV (Jrvall)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 9:00 am:   

Thanks for the Ferrari content and side by side views.

Don't know how they'll square of in person, however in the S/S pics, the Gallardo edges out the 360 imo.

and with a raging bull on the nose, almost a 100HP more and 4wd for handling, $160K price tag, well....
rich (Dino2400)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 8:59 am:   

I think it would look best painted in flat black, like the comanche helicopters or the stealth planes.
William H (Countachxx)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 8:52 am:   

its nice, I like it better than the 360. Sort of looks like a Toyota Celica on roids though :-)
Mark (Study)
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Post Number: 579
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 8:51 am:   

Since the last 3 huge threads have been about the new cars (360/Lambo)... I think this photo is finally good enough, to take my first look at both cars together and see whats what.
Mark (Study)
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Post Number: 578
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 8:48 am:   

.Upload
Mark Eberhardt (Me_k)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 7:20 am:   

No ferrari content...Other Italian or OT please..
Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
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Post Number: 207
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 7:06 am:   

I think it looks great, but doesnt this at best belong in OT or Lambochat
adrian low (Audionut)
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Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 6:40 am:   

The back view almost looks militaristic! I agree with the blue being short and stubby. The other pics look better.
Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
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Post Number: 280
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 12:06 am:   

Cute. Looks all short and stubby in the blue pic.

Luke.
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 11:55 pm:   

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allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Post Number: 838
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 11:50 pm:   

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I like the wheels.Just need to be chrome!lol
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Post Number: 837
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 11:48 pm:   

Yes i am. Black from the back, just for Vincent.Upload
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
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Post Number: 565
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 11:46 pm:   

Blech. Are you getting one, Allan?
Vincent (Vincent348)
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Post Number: 860
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 11:29 pm:   

It is a nice car. I'd like to see one in black if you have a pic.

Not sure about the wheels though.

Vincent.
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Username: Allanlambo

Post Number: 834
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:29 pm:   

its a nice car.
"The Don" (The_don)
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Username: The_don

Post Number: 6097
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:28 pm:   

Behind the door maybe but the headlights match the Gallardo more.
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Username: Allanlambo

Post Number: 833
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:25 pm:   

kind of the same way as a 360 looks like a toyota i think.
"The Don" (The_don)
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Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:24 pm:   

Looks like a 350z or a toyota celica

Nice blue though
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Post Number: 832
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:21 pm:   

I like the color! Check these videos:
http://www.kldconcept.com/vd/gl/essai_gallardo.0.zip
http://www.kldconcept.com/vd/gl/essai_gallardo.1.rar
http://www.kldconcept.com/vd/gl/essai_gallardo.2.zip
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
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Username: Stickanddice

Post Number: 1631
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:12 pm:   

Never seen one in blue...is that a factory color? Looks different from the blues used in Diablos (Monterey edition, etc).

This is going to be a fun toy.

Cheers
allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
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Post Number: 829
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:07 pm:   

Just for me and the gold chain guys!Upload

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