Hi Lamborghini owners. I am thinking about to jump ship from Ferrari to Lamborghini. Any information will be a great help. I have never owned or driven a Lamborghini or even sat in one. I am thinking about a 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster or a 2007 model. I like the look of the Diablo but want to drive more often. I drove my Ferrari Testarossa about 3,ooo miles a year. 1995 F512M i drove it much much less because it was a collector car. I did not really injoy it. My last car which I sold few weeks ago was a 2007 599 GTB. I liked the car but the stick was terrible. I hated driving it. Just a year of ownership I sold it and lost tons of money on it. My budget is around $180,000.00 Is there any majior concers with the 2005 model year service cost?? Any feedbacks... thanks John los angeles
Lamborghini is certainly a very different car from Ferrari, but that's why we love them There's a noticeable difference between an 2005 Murci and a 2007 (The LP640 Upgrade). I'd suggest hopping in one to get an idea of the feel first considering we all could tell you a ton of information, but really what matter is the feel. Shoot me a PM, I can send you to one of my buddies at the dealer and they can give you a first hand tour of Lamborghini.
Are you looking to get something with paddle shift (e gear)? You may want to consider a Diablo 6.0 if you are okay with manual.
try to make your budget stretch into an early series diablo and an espada. that's what i would do. get the best two flavors as the old man brought us; vintage, hand made front engined gt, plus crazy scissor doored v-12 mid engined supercar. both cars benefit from frequent driving.
You are correct however you can not ignore the fact the there are over 23,000 post in the Murcielago thread.
time to drive one. lambo newport beach is a great dealer that is helpful and price their cars reasonably.
John, I just bought an 06 yesterday for your budgeted amount, red over black/tan, 6500 miles. I have only had it for 1 day, but I am amazed just how solid and heavy it feels, much more power than the 2004 360 Spider I had. Much rarer and more exotic (that sounds crazy after driving a Ferrari for 4 years), but Lamborghini only made 121 Roadsters in 2006 for the world, 40% or so came to the States I am told....... I love the way it drives...so far... Good Luck, I am glad I made the change
Hi John: I own a 2008 Gallardo Superleggera and it's fun and easy to drive. You can probably get a used one for less than your budget. I recommend a gallardo superleggera as opposed to just a gallardo. I'm sure whatever model lambo you choose, you will love! I enjoy not having to step on a clutch. The paddle shifters are awesome. It's like a big go kart, but I'm sure you know as you drive a Ferrari. I"ve never driven a Ferrari. I take my car in for service once a year although this will be my first service since I got the car in September. I don't need a comprehensive service as I don't put much miles on it. I drive it, but pretty much locally and to do errands too. It will probably cost me about $650 or so for my once a year oil change. I do need rear tires but found a place who gets them wholesale from Pirelli. Hope this helps. Wendy
