New Addition to the Stable!

my guess is you paid low $150s on the car (?)--anything lower was a great deal. A car touched by the press can be an issue as these are dog miles (50 miles of wear of each mile driven)

my guess is they will continue to depreciate at a far faster rate than the 360s
(I am on my second 360 now--a spyder vs my earlier coupe)

at the same time, i think the car is great. I drove a stick on the street and another on the track with e-gear. I was driving a number of other cars on the track on the same days, including the murcielago and found the gallardo quicker and more fun than its big brother ---which only had the edge on the straights.

I rode shotgun in a murcielago on Pocono with one banked turn + infield circuit. On that stretch the big machine was great.

It was also interesting to compare the gallardo to the Stradale, head to head. I gave the edge to the gallardo. It had superior torque throughout the range and the four wheel drive was great. the handling was very predictable vs the stradale which felt a bit twitchy to me. needless to say, both were a blast. The 430, which I await, but have not driven, should change the edge.

On the other hand, I spent a fair amount of time driving the enzo--which is a whole other story.....

Good luck with your car.

 

Beautiful car!!

 

Thank you soooo much! I'm really blown away by that color combo.

 

RIch--I suggest you get your radar soon too as the car gets to speed a lot faster than your 355!

 

Never seen one in that color, I like it.

 

I'd love to jump into a Murci, but it isn't the right time for me to get one yet Richard. Plus you can imagine the havoc the pot-holed streets of New York City would cause that low-rider! The car du jour is the new Porsche 997 C2S. Yes, I know it's a Porsche. Yes I know it's new and I'll lose a good amount in "new car" depreciation, but I like the shape compared to the 996's, and think it's a fun car for the money.

The reason I'm not keeping both the Ferrari and the Porsche is the largely due to the limited time I have to drive these cars, as well as the insane cost of parking and insurance in New York. I've been pretty good about holding off on buying the C2S until I sell the 355, although I must admit I'm somewhat incentivized by the tax benefit I'm getting by running the purchase and sale through the dealer. We'll see how long that lasts. -

The good news is that I trade in and out of these cars quite a bit Richard, and I'm sure I'll be back to Los Italianos in short order. A 360? A F430? A Murcie? Who knows. Watch this space!

The car is a BEAST. I haven't noticed any active F-Chatters post that they've acquired one. I'm curious to get a report by somebody that has put some miles on one. The cars are still commanding $50K - $75k premiums. Once the cost gets closer to MSRP, I think you'll see the some of us bite.

On radar, get a V1 hardwired, and a Lidatek jammer installed up front. The combination would be lethal!

 

Looks great in silver , nice new addition! Can't wait to see it up close at one of the local events. I've seen a yellow Gallardo running around the area too.

On a side note, I moved here from Chicago (NW 'burbs) about 7 years ago , I really miss the food more then anything (Hot Dogs , Lou Malnatis pizza.....). Someone needs to open up a Portillos around here.

 

I don't talk to you for a few weeks and you go to the dark side. I really thought we would have matching 360's this year. Just kidding. Seriously, congrats on the new car. My 360 is up at NJB and I've got the fever bad. I have to go get it soon. Let me know if you are interested in a high speed run. Robert

 

That is a stunning Lambo!

I am normally into the older F cars, I run a 328 and 246 in the UK. The styling of the 360 has never sat well with me, the 355 is just so beautiful in comparison. But as far as modern cars go my money would have to be in a silver Gallardo. Stunning absolutley stunning. I'll have to keep an eye on the UK prices, they are tumbling, and shift a few from my current stable to squeeze one in.

Thanks for sharing they are great pictures!

 

Nice car, the interior and exterior color combination looks awsome. When your done with the car in like twenty years wanna sell it to me? only kidding of course

have fun with it
martin

 

Ok, I take back the dark side comment. I want one---now! What a blast! Thanks for the ride/drive. Now I really can not wait to get the 360 back, get all the guys together and go for one of our drives. Congrats again on la bella macchina. Robert

 

Please do give a shout the next time you're this way - would love to hook up. 917.656.2280.

Vik.

 

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S - R I C H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, I was passing through Cincy at about 5am this morning on my way back from driving my parent's car back for them from Marco Island, I should have called you! LOL

Sheesh, what a BEAST! Congratulations!

Mike

 

Richard -
after our conversation recently, glad to see you 'take the Bull by the horns'.......!
.....my time will come, too...........

james
PS: your interior is the best colors I have seen!

 

I was going to ask how are the brakes on the Gallardo compared to the 355. ? I hear the Gallardo brakes are tremendous in stopping powerd. I know there is a 10 year difference in time between the two but just want to get your opinion since you own both.