Murcielago or Diablo 6.0

How can you refuse a 6.0?

-Ben

 

Easy: you don't.

 

perfect response,lol

 

I kept my 6.0. Diablo (value increasing), Murcie value ? due to the LP640 factor. I can't predict.

 

I will never sell my 6.0 black beauty.

Roy Cats says that MINT condition low mileage 6.0's will be $200K-$210K by the end of summer. I believe him.
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6.0!

 

that is just wrong....wat an amazing car...

 

looks like hands down Diablo so far!!!

 

I would agree with Roy that the retail on a 6.0 by summers end will be $200-$210k for a car in mint shape with a clean history and low miles. Also the color has to be right, you wont see any "titanium" (aka grey) going for that price, but the more exotic colors Orange, Red, Yellow will certainly fetch that. My 6.0 has become a driving investment instead of a depreciating asset. I just wish I kept my yellow and the orange one instead of just the orange.

-Ben

 

Well riding in the both of em the Murci is a lot more comfy and refined and also, more importantly, a whole lot more bad-arse lookin

While the 6.0 is not just any old Diablo it is, in my opinion, another Diablo. A cream-of-the-crop, Audi-inspired, helluva Diablo it is, but it's still a Diablo, with that overall look that really has aged over the years. Don't get me wrong I think it's a wicked sumbish, but the Murci takes it to the next level.

And depreciation. . . I've never heard the terms "investment" and "Lamborghini" in the same sentence unless you're talkin about a Miura or something. The 6.0, as the pinnacle of Diablicity, will surely depreciate at a lower rate and maintain a higher value than any other Diablo, but I wouldn't bet on any real appreciation; however, I would bet heavily on its holding its value much more than the Murcielago. But what do I know, I'm just a kid who gets to listen to old people all the time.

 

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I went through this decision process about a year and a half ago, since the price of the two cars I was considering- a top of the market 6.0 in perfect condition vs. a slightly put-up wet Murcie that got 'repo'd from its criminally charged leasee, was essentially the same. (You can search the threads here, for the multitude of responses I got from the board when I asked the same question you did).
I preferred the old-school looks and feel of the 6.0- the differences in performance were, for practical purposes, pretty irrelevant- although I appreciate that the Murcie may be easier to drive, based on the shift pattern, I liked the dog-leg pattern in the Diablo and the interiors- well, there really is no comparison. To me, the Murcie, while it may be the 'better' car, is less interesting. (Granted, if you were going to use either car for regular transport, I would give the nod to the Murcie, but that kind of use would be silly, wouldn't it?).
As to 'investment,' neither is a good investment, but I do think you'll 'lose less' if the 6.0 is bought right and has few needs, given the continuing depreciation of the Murcie.

 

Yup, you're right -- what do you know. 6.0's have gone up over the last two years in value by about 20-25%. Will they continue to go up? Who knows, but at least for the time being I'm up $50k on my purchase price.

-Ben

 

That may be the case, but you also write very well and bring up some great points, regardless of your position.

You need to post more.

 

I've driven a Murci which was fantastic but haven't had the chance to sample a Diablo 6.0. Check out racerdj's photo in his profile - Ithink it would have to be a Diablo 6.0 on looks!

 

I talked with Roy Cats about which car I should part with. I believe him on the Diablo's value and future re-sale possibilities.
He told me he heard of 5 6.0's that were involved in total accidents just in Jan and Feb this year....Hum...Supply and demand in action.

 

You have great eyes...its a 6.0

 

That's all the more reason to be cautious when sinking a hefty sum into one. Of course nobody can really predict the market, but usually one doesn't want to buy at peak prices, which such stats would lead me to believe the 6.0 has arrived at. But again you never know, the 6.0 is a unique car.

But even if it's going to depreciate you can't view it in a bad light if you drive the car and enjoy it. The 6.0 is really a bargain of a supercar, and even the worst-case scenario loss should not outweigh the rewards of owning and driving such a spectacular automobile.

And thanks Glenn that's very kind of you

 

I agree with you Craigy. When I bought my second Diablo 6.0 16 months ago, the market was prime for it. Now, you will be buying at the appreciated levels. Will it go up much further? Probably a little bit, yes. But be wary that you arent buying it at a low, you're buying it at a high.

-Ben

 

I for one, do not think the 6.0 has hit the mark yet......

Espically for the CLEAN cars with wanted colors......

The car was produced ONLY one year, (for the USA). There will be NO MORE, there will be more MURCIES, more GALLARDOS, hell there are even more LM 002, Pre 2000 Diablos and Countachs out there than the 6.0.

The only other car to gain this pace is the ROADSTER, for sure the 99 and LATE after 8/99 cars....

I have NO doubt in my mind a CLEAN 6.0 WILL top $200K by summer end, some are ALREADY real real close to that price. As for a Roadster, clean 99, under 200K.....forget it by Summers end!!

DO NOT BE SUPRISED WHEN YOU SEE A FEW OF THESE GO THRU BARETT-JACKSON NEXT YEAR.

With that said lets see what happens?

 

With Roy so close to the Lamborghini market makes his prediction not hot air. He helped confirm my decision. He is a very valuable asset to this board...esoecially with "AJ" in seclusion.

Then after driving the Diablo to the office yesterday, confirmed my decision. I haven't driven her for weeks and the renunion was so sweet!!
Just remember that we lost 5 Diablo's in total accidents in January and February according to Roy. Econ 101 Supply and Demand.

 

Stop asking such dumb questions.......DIABLO of course!

 

Those 5 we lost early this year were good colors too!