My impressions of 355 v Gallardo

Sounds great, there is nothing that can replace a 355. BTW you should have said the G shifts like an Audi not a lexus

 

Nice, we needs pic's!

 

Beautiful cars both!

Jedi

 

I'll take both please. Thanks!

 

Very very nice! Congrats!

 

Is that Rossa Leto on the G?

 

Comparing a red lambo to a silver f-car isn't a fair comparision. Silver is currently the most popular car color on the road today and it tends to be much more subdued.
Wonder if your 355 was rosso if you would still feel this shocking difference? Nothing screams attention like rosso! Well, maybe a lime green lambo, but since you don't have one, I won't go there.

 

I really like the color on the Lambo, its like a candy apple red.

 

I love the color of your new car! How many 355 did Ferrari bring to the US? The Gallardo is around 700 per year..

 

I've had both two. The 355 was so light on it's feet compared to the G. Felt more like a sports car. The G is stable like no other sports car I've driven. I love them both but the G feels so much more current.

 

Interesting. I actually see many more Ferraris than I do Lamborghinis around here. Dare I say it is almost more of a treat to see a Lamborghini because it's more uncommon.


Maybe this is because Lamborghinis weren't very hot sellers until recent years whereas Ferraris have been selling since the beginning of time and I'm just not comparing apples to apples

 

I had a 355 and have looked hard at the Gallardo. I have to say, as an all-around sports car, you would be hard pressed to beat the G-machine. It is wicked fast, can be driven harder by lesser drivers than most exotics, has all-weather stability, it's durable and reliable, it's comfortable, and it's brash - all wrapped into one unique package. By comparison, the 355 really feels light but also feels fragile. I also thought in some ways it felt more "special" despite the Lambo feeling like the better car.

One downside (to me) of the G-car is how insane speeds can feel mundane. I was testing an '08 at speeds that would require a court appearance, and we came to a 35 zone, so I hauled it down into the legal zone to talk specifics with the sales guy riding with me. I felt like I could have opened the door and stepped out. Then I looked down and we were still going 65 in a 35 zone! I thought...this car is just not a good idea!

God I'd love to hammer one at the track...

Stunning combo, enjoy both in good health!!!

 

Drove an '04 Gallardo and got up to speed pretty fast with no "drama". Drama is what alerts me that I'm going too fast. My Elise is dramatic about it

 

Beautiful..both of 'em.

Love the bronze.

You should be a happy man.

 

Both beautiful cars, but I'm wondering what the heck happened to the set of stock 355 rims?

 

That is the problem with most modern exotics. The driver is so isolated from the road/speed that the senses are dulled because the very exoticness of the driving experience is dumbed down through modern technology.

That is the great intangible that the 355 (and maybe all older Ferraris..I dont know) has in spades. The noise the slightly too light and too fragile feeling, the feeling of being on the edge if you push it all create a real viseral thrill you just dont get in the newer cars.

I have never driven a Gallardo, but have driven a Murci and as amazing as they are to look at, and lets give Lambo their due on that front. I know I would get bored after 6 months and would be looking at the next car.