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  1. maranello71

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    #1 maranello71, May 16, 2007
    .....and what a MONSTER!!!! This particular car ('05 model with e-gear) was no shrinking violet (even by Murcielago standards): pearlescent white with red/black interior, and a LOUD sports exhaust with almost no silencing. You wouldn't believe how many girls of ages 13 to 80 stopped, looked, smiled and a few of them were quite eager to step in for a ride!!!! :) I recommend the Murci to any guys who are coming out of a rocky relationship - this car will restore self-confidence like no shrink ever will! :)

    Onto the serious stuff: the engine sounds better than any Ferrari V12 this side of an Enzo, loud, angry, deep-chested and incredibly reactive to the throttle. On the move, the Murci feels heavy and unwieldy, but it's just a first impression: I found that if you just ignore its size and drive it aggressively, it shrinks around you like the Gallardo, and the engine has so much torque that you never feel the weight of the car.

    For what I can tell handling is OK but probably not on a par with the Gallardo - the Murci's engine seems to sit very high and I suspect the center of mass is considerably lower in the Gallardo. As a consequence, it is easier to swing the Murci rear-end into a blood-chilling pendulum than on the better balanced Gallardo. However, drive it gently and it can be used in city traffic all day; drive it at 8/10ths and it will reward you with great fun in total safety. Just don't explore the last 2/10ths too often...

    On the whole, I loved the Murcielago for its presence, its noise, that engine and because it represents all that a Lamborghini should be. However, would I buy it over a Gallardo? Only if money was absolutely no object and all rationality had been jettisoned from my brain. But then, who wants to be rational about supercars?
     
  2. DriveAfterDark

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    #2 DriveAfterDark, May 16, 2007
    The Murcielago is Hypercar territory, not supercar. IMHO.

    They are quit a bit expensive to maintain, right? The new LP640 is so much nicer looking than the older Murcielago's.
     
  3. rush109

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    #3 rush109, May 16, 2007
    Super geat write up, it really got me wanting a murcie even more then i do now...and thats alot!
     
  4. kennyyellow360

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    #4 kennyyellow360, May 16, 2007
    great write up.... I didnt touch my F 360 for months when I got the Murcie.
     
  5. Sportscarnut

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    #5 Sportscarnut, May 16, 2007

    No more than any other exotic, and much less than some :)
     
  6. rush109

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    #6 rush109, May 16, 2007
    cough cough, Veyron, ENZO........
     
  7. charlie_ludden

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    #7 charlie_ludden, May 16, 2007
    Murci is a great car to drive...ive driven several, both coupe and roadster...great car, but still would perfer 6speed over egear
     
  8. LAMBOJOE

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    #8 LAMBOJOE, May 16, 2007
    Thanks Andre that's all i needed to read right now, 3 weeks ago i had an 04 e-gear orange murci for the weekend,since i've returned it to my friend i could not stop thinking about it, i've been making phone calls and trying to find the right one, because soon it's bye bye Ferrari and hello Murci. :D


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  9. Sportscarnut

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    #9 Sportscarnut, May 17, 2007
    Amen :)
     
  10. spdrcr

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    #10 spdrcr, May 17, 2007
    Another one converted to the dark side. Nice.
     
  11. LAMBOJOE

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  12. racerdj

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    #12 racerdj, May 17, 2007
    My Murcie was the nearly the same yearly cost to maintain as my 360.
     
  13. MurcieMurcie

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    #13 MurcieMurcie, May 17, 2007
    How do they compare to a S7? I was told the S7 is a great weekend short trip car but not for more than hour or two juants.....Are S7's rwd or awd?
     
  14. charlie_ludden

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    #14 charlie_ludden, May 18, 2007
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    no comparing....S7 is a true race car and is something that is totaly different to drive. Ive driven 3 Saleen S7 now, loved all of em, both N/A and TT. but at same point, isnt that safe either.

    As for comfort I rode shotgun in one for 3 hours, was soooo happy to get out.

    They both have their pros and cons.

    Personally Ill take a murci any day for pratical use...but a s7 for the looks.

    Also... the leg rooms SUCKS ASS

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  15. chamilton83

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    #15 chamilton83, May 18, 2007
    I'm sure that the S7 would be a real b**** to drive around town, plus that interior seems a bit too understated.
     
  16. charlie_ludden

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    #16 charlie_ludden, May 18, 2007
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    yes and no...you could say the same about the enzo

    not a good idea for everyday use, but deffinatly a great car to drive a day or two every week.

    Draws a lot of attention.
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  17. Moca

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    #17 Moca, May 19, 2007
    Awesome write up :D You're a lucky guy ;)
     
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    #18 3604u, May 19, 2007
    excellent write up ,
     
  19. maranello71

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    #19 maranello71, May 20, 2007
    Thanks for the feedback!

    I'm surprised to hear people that the running costs on their Murci were comparable to those of their 360 Modenas... here in Europe I always hear a totally different story: that Murcielagos are complicated to work on, that the parts are expensive, etc. etc. while F360/F430s are the cheapest Ferraris to run ever, and reliable too. Now, if the running costs of a Murci on a mileage of 3000 per year were the same as a Modena's, I'd seriously consider to get the Murci I deserve... :)
     
  20. Sportscarnut

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    #20 Sportscarnut, May 20, 2007
    Without question the 360 and 430 are the most reliable F-cars to date.

    However, I would never use the word "cheap" as far as maintenance goes with exotics.

    Having owned both the 360 Modena and a Murcielago I would have to say the cost to maintain is similar. Here in California (exotic city) the hourly rate by certified Lambo and Ferrari dealers is just about the same and as far as parts go; both cars will take you to the cleaners :)

    Gotta love these Exotics :)
     
  21. JStone414

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    #21 JStone414, May 24, 2007
    but perfect pedal set up for the track!
     
  22. Testacojones

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    #22 Testacojones, May 24, 2007
    Whats a murcie??? I know the word Murcielago. Damn lazy people.
     

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