gallardo prices

They bottomed out last winter, IMHO. Sure, you will always find some high mileage POS going for a below market price, but that's not indicative of a downward trend.

 

They will bottom out around 2014-2015. (when the car is 10 years old).


They will not increase in price.

 

What he said, maybe a bit later.

When is the replacement due? That would be the next measurable price drop, IMHO.

 

I think they bottomed out in the short term last year when a few nice examples with 20k or so miles could be had for low $70k. Now those same cars are around $80-85 again.

I don't think it will go down in price much more, if at all. Higher mileage cars will probably get as low as $65k but I think that will be about it. After that, the Gallardo models should stick around between $75-110k for years and years.

I don't think it will ever be a collectable though or really come too far up in price, as there are simply a ton of them out there. However, as I mentioned, I don't think it will drop too far because it is just a well made car with lines that should stand the test of time.

The Countach made its jump. The Diablo is next. Then the early Murci. Then later Murci models soon after. With that being said, I don't think these cars will ever go any higher than the $100k-130k range for each of these models.

 

Not all Countach autos made the jump. Quite a few good 83-89 cars, have never appreciated in price, after they bottomed out - aside from the 1985-90 dd QV cars. In addition, the buying power of money, has lost a lot of value, from the mid-1980's.

 

+111111111111.....

 

are not all the 1985+ Countach models with the quattrovalvole ??

I am surprised to hear that Gallardo prices will not drop lower.... Do the 2004s have early production issues?? Are the 05s worth much more because of the adjustable front ride height? Are the V10s having oil sump issues?

I wonder how the 05s will compare in price with the early Audi R8s, as they share the platform and some R8s have the V10. Does anyone know how many Gallardos and R8s are imported into the US since production began?

 

The American 1985 F.I. cars are 2-valve. I was referring to the RoW 85-90 cars, with the 4-valves and Weber carbs.

I believe the Gallardo will continue to depreciate.

 

find a good one and enjoy it. its already low in price. dont worry about how much it'll be when you've driven it for years. it's money well spent.

 

+1

I am considering a Gallardo coupe. I've had a Ferrari 348 Spider and just sold my F355 Spider. Considering a 360 Spider or G-coupe, the G-Spiders are a bit more than I want to pay for a weekend toy.

 

when the gallardo replacement is shown (late 2011?) prices will crash in the short term. I have seen them higher this year than the same time last year which is just odd, considering the lp560s are only getting cheaper and the cars now don't seem to be selling. I've seen the same gallardo near me priced at 80k for 6 months now, originally he was asking 85k.

 

I agree. If you can wait for the next model to come out, that's when the
current ones will crash.

 

Not really. I have heard that the first few hundred cars or so had some issues. However, I would expect most of those bugs to have been sorted out in a car with a few miles on it. The last four digits of the VIN number are the build number so just be cautious about a 2004 car that has a number below 500 or so in the last four digits. Both of my 2004 Gallardos had build numbers above 1000 and they have both been rock solid. The adjustable front height introduced on the 2005 model is a nice feature, but I've never been able to convince myself that and few more HP warrant the extra money you will pay for one. That's a personal decision however.

 

Prices will drop with age alone probably through 2015, maybe longer. Also, prices will drop due to mileage and condition, since most will be driven and suffer at least ordinary wear and tear during that time period.

However, the new G prices will go up and any inflation will tend to curb depreciation a bit. For a good example, I really doubt you'll see prices for a G ever go below $60-65K, and that will be for a 40K mile, but well cared-for example with ordinary wear and tear.

If this post is driven by one on the sidelines considering a purchase, remember that you pay to own a car no matter what, and if you think you can ever step in and magically own one at no real cost, you are kidding yourself. The older car will cost more in repairs and maintenance simply because it is older and stuff wears out - just like you.

 

Jeff,

I was considering a 430 and a Gallardo coupe. I had a 911 cab so i wanted a coupe this time. I highly recommend the Gallardo over 360 from maint, reliability and wear/tear stand point. 360 feels more agile but underpowered. It also spends too much time in the shop for my liking. My brother has a 360 so I was glad to see some creature comfort in the Gallardo.

 

There were issues with the first 500 cars, but as has been said they should have been worked out by now. When I bought my Gallardo I only wanted a late 04, and here is why. They were the lightest of the cars (outside of special additions), no see through glass rear crap, no lift system (just adds weight and something else to go wrong) and you can gain the power by changing exhaust, filters and losing weight, which changing exhaust and the most important thing turning the car to RWD. With those two thing you are about 200lbs lighter and have a real sports car.

 

They made many more of them than any other model Lambo. Expect prices to continue to fall another decade, down to $50k and stay there, IMO. No reason to think it will be worth more than a comparable 360.

 

You just never know. As high as the production numbers are on the Gallardo, they are no where near the 360. My thoughts are, if your holding out for 10 years to save 10 or 20k, good luck with that plan. I have seen the prices stabilize, if not actually gone up on them lately. Of course I keep eying green and orange Gallardos . The best deals lately, seem to be on Diablos imo.

 

I thought the added HP came on the 06+ cars? How major is the conversion to RWD, sounds drastic...

 

no word on prices?

I imagine a few Lambos went for cheap in late 08 as the economy crumbled, but have stabilized since then

 

Yes. You are correct. 2004 cars were at 493 HP and the 06 model was the first get the boost to 520 (although I think they later decided it was more like 512 HP.

 

04 and 05 Gallardo prices are the same as 03 and d 04 360's (depending millage and etc.). It's below 100K.
08's are about the same as 06-07 F430's (130-150K).
Personally, I'm waiting for the 09 G's to drop around 150 to 160K. Probably it will happen next year.

 

My 04 with a tubi and hi flow filters still awd dyno'd 410 hp 348tq ...