Entry level Lamborghinis start at 180k for the 550-2 (non Balboni) coupe. They need to make more people aware of it.
* a) January 2011 : Only one model (Gallardo is available in showrooms all over the world) whereas Ferrari offers , 458, California, 599 Scaglietti etc. * b) most LP670 SV were allocated to emergent economies markets such as China , Singapore , Russia etc. only a handful SV were allocated to US dealers ... What's the big deal if a Connecticut dealership closes ? most cars will find their way thru other place
Just because the owner of particular franchise has other dealerships has nothing to do with the operation of that individual franchise. Most dealerships operate each franchise as separate business entity even those that share the same building. In this case it was at a separate building across and down the street from the other dealerships. They have their own staff, service dept and own advertising budget. They sink or swim on their own. In this case a Lamborghini franchise in Greenwich should have been with Miller Motorcars. In Spring Valley, then it should have been with New Country.
The beginning of the front wheel arch, around the a-pillar is classic Gandini. I do think the rear diffuser is a bit understated, though.
100% Correct; they should make more people aware!! By the way, the actual base is just a tad higher (@$187,900). Which by the time a customer adds just some meager options, boosts the cost up to the tipping point again. Most of the cars that I've seen, on dealer's floors, have had stickers averaging from $240k-$280k. They've scared some buyers away with those lofty numbers, for a so-called "entry level car". It's somewhat late (now) for them to attempt to project the 'price benefit' that the LP550-2 (non Balboni) could have given. Oh well.
Probably worse for Gallardo sales is that the R8 V10 starts around $155k, giving you 98% of the AWD performance from the same engine and a newer interior.
And...... the VW/Audi group makes a handy profit selling 'that' car ..... Don't they ? There is really not that much different, with the exception of the body shell that they 'plop on'. Is there?
Opps, it is! I didn't even realize... I guess the new design really isn't so revolutionary after all. lol.
I don't think that most buyers would really look that deeply into differences. It's whether the buyer of a 190+mph V10 AWD sports car wants to be branded a more conservative, staid Audi driver or a more youthful, flamboyant Lamborghini driver. There's probably a fair demographic that wants to fly a little more under the radar by "only" driving an Audi - men in more reserved professions, smaller markets where you would stand out otherwise, etc. There are a lot of lawyers who drive BMWs, but I know a bankruptcy lawyer with a Gallardo who catches a lot of flak for it around the court house (or at least the haters make it known)... he's the biggest in Nevada and probably clears 7 figures based on his 2000+ cases per year (crazy eh), but if he had an R8 people would probably be none the wiser... It's like choosing between the Chevy, Pontiac, Buick or Oldsmobile versions of the same chassis.
my oh my. the possibilities! if only they can make a decent top for it. can't wait. and the Estoque grey show car looks fantastic.
Hah hah! In the muscle car days, they were great, but nope, Buick was top dog of the GM food chain for muscle cars. I know you are joking around, but Audi is probably looking at the old GM Sloan model and thinking that there are enough Chevy Chevelle young buyers that don't want a Buick, and enough older professionals that wanted muscle cars but wanted something more mature than a Chevy. And those in the middle that would buy a 442. So sell them all largely the same thing with a different suit! Imo, that is tough to pull off in this world economy.
- Doors are perfect - Rear end has 4 pipes - It looks stunning - I can't wait when they do FIA GT1 race car!
Easier access for taller drivers and conformity to the latest regs concerning access after a roll-over.
