Incredible Opportunity on a Gallardo

Eric,


Thanks for the lead. You got PM.


Regards,

 

If this is real - this is 15 - 20K less than I have seen anywhere. There are many with 7K and a few with 9K for 135K list price... (figure 130K selling)

So I am thinking this is a very very good deal - and with it still in warranty for at least 1 year - I would go for it!

Tom - hope it works out - this would be a great deal!!!

Keep us posted! (and hope all is well Tom)

Rich

 

i agree w/ you on the price discovery.....
eric was kind enough to do some DD prior to going forward......
thanks for the well wishes, my dear friend.
hope all is well w/ you and yours as well.

 

Compared to the UK, thats a steal. To get an official UK Gallardo, you're looking at mid £90k's.... ie $170k US, more for the e-gear.

A fine example of Rip Off Britain.

 

Is this the car youre talking about?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4543274973&category=6290#mainImage

 

If it sounds too good to be true ...it probably isn't real.

 

Honestly - this has been mostly what I have seen with 7 - 9K cars - they will list at 135 - 145K and usually go down on sale price to around 130K.

110K - is really the best deal I have seen/heard of. I know I did see a Exotic Rental Gallardo - that had around 10K miles that went for 115K - but had been thrashed pretty good - and most likely needed a clutch, tires, some body work, etc.

I also remember hearing a Gallardo with 30K - another rental - that went for 100K - same story on the condition.

If this is a true "no stories" car - It would be tempting to pick it up for 110K and flip it for 120 - 125K - which could be done very quickly - make a nice 10K or so profit. I think most dealers would give 120K for it wholesale (Would love to hear Chris at Lambo of Altant chime in on what these normally go for) - and not to mention it is egear which is a 10K option.

At 110K you have pretty much bought out of the depriciation curve for at least the next 3 years (IMO).

Keep us posted on the details - I am just plain old curious now... but have a feeling either too good to be true - or the dealer might just not know how much they usually sell for - however the NADA and Kelly are right at his finger tips - so usually dealers that don't know - price them too high - not too low...

 

LOL - Eric what have you gotten yourself into! -

 

This sounds too good to be true.

 

My spider sense says it's been wrecked. Maybe minor, but it would likely have some damage.

Just my guess.

 

perhaps a bit premature but this evening, i made extra space in the garage and tonight, i will be dreaming of a yellow gallardo....

 

Richard, where in the world are those cars under $150K ?
I am prepared to go to $150K for a near-new 04 6sp and to $140K for a used one with less than 3K miles. Can't find them !

 

Tino -

There is a jet black (with the bumble bee interior) on eBay right now. Car has about 3K miles on it, but interesting part is that was driven by with dealer plates and therefore has never been titled, which is nice. Dealer said bottom line is $150K. This is a pretty attractive price for a car with two full years on the warranty clock, and maybe you can negotiate him down even further.

I know this is not your preferred color (wink, wink) but thought I'd draw your attention to it...

I have yet to see a car with sub-3000 miles anywhere close to 140K, but I'm sure Richard has more insight into availability than I do.

Best.

 

LOL, Tom you're a riot. RESIST THE E-GEAR!! -

 

Thanks Vik but that interior is out for me. i've added blue to my list to make it easier. Any one knows what a typical discount is on an 05 ? I don't believe dealers are getting MSRP's or are they ?

 

That's what I thought Tino. Bumble bee's a little out there...

As for the MY05's, dealers certainly aren't selling for over MSRP, but at the same time discounts are tempered as well - mostly in the $7K - $12K range from what I've seen.

Blue Caelum is a gorgeous color!

 

I just got off the phone with Nelson Auto Group - they have a "New" 04 (400 miles) - not on the website. Pretty much every option (I don't remember if they said e-gear or not). going for 155K.. Black car - and black with silver sitching interior.

Look on the website and call Drew at the Bellefountaine location.

Believe it or not - I think my deal is the last of it's kind (in the 140's for new). From what I am being told for 2 (ok 3) reasons:

1.) the 6% increase took effect on cars due to euro pricing - thus not much of a discount on new ones - like we wittnessed 4 months ago.

2.) Dealers are starting to move a lot more of them than they did last year. I have seen Nelson move 6 out in the last 2 months - a few 04's and 4 05's. And from what I am hearing other dealers are moving just as well. I assume this is for a few reasons: Price Point is favorable, and it is spring - many people look for new toys this time of year.

3.) Friend of the dealership... and I live close so can bother them easily

I will keep looking for for a good deal for you guys - and let you know..

Rich

 

You had everyone's best intentions at heart Eric - not your fault that the deal was done so quickly and without your being informed. How long had they had the car? I presume for a bit (presumably a couple of days or more), in order for the information to reach the broker in FL.

Plus, it was an e-gear anyway... -

 

I believe it's six-speed.

Richard, you got a heck of deal. -

I have not seen that replicated anywhere (nor do I expect to, with most of the MY04's being sold).