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Sterrato Thoughts? Future Classic?

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  1. Cadeaux

    Cadeaux Karting

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    Doug Demuro called it the best car he's driven in his review. He gave it the highest sports car score. It's 1 of 1499 made. I assume that means 1/3 come to the US. I actually passed up an allocation because I thought it was silly, am I gonna regret it?

    It just looked like a car with a lot of cheap plastic bits and the one I built was $360k just thought way too steep for that kind of car but I just saw one in Chicago listed for $500k+.

    Curious what others are thinking about this car
     


  2. I don’t know why someone would really want to thrash an expensive car off road. Neat, kinda like the old 911’s used for rallys I guess. I d prefer a 392 Jeep or a modded WRX & the rest in a Huracan, telesto grey if possible . Future classic? Time will tell.
     
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  3. Expensive is all relative.

    The folks that I know who have bought the Sterrato (or the Dakar) to actually drive (and not bubble wrap) daily things like a Bugatti Chiron or have a T.50 on order.
     
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  4. Spyder-Man

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    Taking price out of the equation. As value / cost is subjective. No one really knows what car will / won't be a future classic. Limited edition top end V12 Fezza's seem to do well. I'm sure the new Daytona will be. But I don't think the Sterrato will be. It's a Huracan and a lot of those made in various iterations over the years. Huracan production is about to finish and then the new (better ???) model will be out. 1500 is also quite a few in limited edition, not really low numbers so will be easier to procure. Example, you can always get a hold of a F40 but F50 tend to be harder to come by. But F40 prices way up. Saying that, 1500 Sterrato examples in a world of 8billion + people is still a tiny, tiny number.

    Also, if the car is used for it's designed purpose, off-road etc, then would you /others, as future buyers be put off by that fact? Had a hard life etc. I'm sure examples that have sat in collections and not been used in that respect will command a higher price. It's an interesting departure for Lambo and I think real future value could be added if they were to officially run it in the World Rally series. now that I would love to see

    I think you will either love it and want one or not love it so much and not buy one. Buy one because you love it, think it's fantastic and want it in your garage to enjoy, not as an investment and possible future status. Long time dead etc !

    Bottom line, no one has a crystal ball, if I did, I would be on a very large yacht not working!
     
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  5. Cadeaux

    Cadeaux Karting

    May 23, 2022
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    Doug's thesis on why it would be such a special car long term is because there's nothing like it. Even the Dakar isn't quite as hardcore. He said imagine if they made an off-road diablo? I think he's right all these sports cars are mostly the same, you're paying for a little more speed, little rarer car,etc. This is a whole new driving experience that at the moment nothing can match, not even a Dakar. In that regard he is correct. It's like all these electric cars coming, they all feel the same, cars are losing their soul, quickly, and I think he's right about the sterrato in that sense.

    Im not going to cry over spilled milk, again the one I built was $360k before taxes, I felt it was a bit much for a car where I could never use it's true potential so I passed. I still have an EVO Spyder and I think that's the best iteration of the Huracan for what I want, just top down fun, but these sterratos are definitely an interesting build when we look at them in the scope of what else is similar. I see someone posted Dougs vid above, he made another one after it with his top future classics and the sterrato was #1 too, he even said he never buys new cars but was interested in this because it was just so much fun.
     
  6. rmolke85

    rmolke85 Formula Junior

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    Of course it’s a future classic…….. great product very unique. If they never do another NA like this, then it should do really well.
     
  7. simpen

    simpen Formula Junior

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    The Sterrato's proposition is really quite unique, so I can see the collector appeal. This might lessen a bit though if the Sterrato becomes part of the model cycle. You know, release the base car, the Spider, then the Superleggera, then the Sterrato...
     
  8. Cadeaux

    Cadeaux Karting

    May 23, 2022
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    Probably will be the case, why not, its easy money, but its likely this will be the only NA one with a V10. The rest will likely all be hybrids.

    I think the thing too with sterratos is of the 1499, how many will remain in pristine condition 10 years out. Most will get used, beaten, destroyed, etc. I have to think the few that dont get used are going to command a big premium. I never really understand why people care so much about their car being an investment, just use the thing, we all have enough money as is. My EVO Spyder is my daily and it just crossed 20k miles. I love it, who knows what I lost but its probably a ton.
     
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  9. Nicky_Santoro

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    #9 Nicky_Santoro, Oct 7, 2023
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    I agree that the very low mileage Sterrato's will obviously kept a good value overtime.

    Let's say in few years I want to have some off road fun, I will be in the market for the funniest one, a Sterrato.
    If the cheapest abused exemplar are 500k+ I would rather buy a cheap awd Huracan at 200k- and do the mods.

    Specially if a company can make the complete suspension, wheels, tires, subframe protection, and body kit for something like 40k..
    Of course it will not be as good as the original Sterrato, I will not have the same manettino setting, etc.. But to do some off roads fun I don't really care..

    Maybe in few years that will become reality and we will see more guys with off roads running Huracan..

    This guy didn't wait the Sterrato lol

    For my concern I only care about the performance track focus versions, for those, almost no premium is too high.
    I must add for the record that I am absolutely against any body kit that mimic a better version, but for the Huracan I am willing to go off the road of my principles lol.


    As we have now a four doors Ferrari SUV, pray with me that Ferrari never makes off road cars..
     
  10. footsoldier

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    I have one, and it’s brilliant. 2000 miles in it so far, and will be another 5000 over the winter.
    Goes and sounds like a proper Lambo (although you do notice the slight power deficit v EVO RWD I had previously)
    Really is better suited to road (not track) driving than a ‘normal’ one, less unsettled by crappy roads, and still goes where you point it.
    For me, It’s 100% one to keep as the last and most enjoyable v10. Waiting for winter tyres and then no wash until spring!


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  11. Spyder-Man

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    Looks the dog's bollix ! :cool:
     
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  12. willrace

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    Whistlin' Diesel's German cousin - Vislin Deitzle!!! And it looks like he won the 2021 German Championship with it.
    Makes a good case for the Sterrato, and looks like a hoot.
     
  13. white out

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    Sterrato would be the ultimate daily driver exotic - crap roads, steep inclines/brakeovers, wet/snow, do not matter.
     
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  14. pninja005

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    More have been delivered.

    I wonder what people think of Sterratos now?

    For me it looks like a hot wheels car.
     
  15. JackCongo

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    I have one on order and it will be my very first lambo. I am following a dedicated thread on lambochat and owners who received their cars are so far 100% positive.

    Mine should be delivered in April. We'll see!!
     
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    Doug Demuro ... argh what a dweeb. That stance of his with arms wide open ... looks like he's trying to herd sheep ... his fans.
    Keep looking for more qualified reviewers.
     
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  17. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    +1

    Imagine how much harder and costly it will be to clean and repair this versus the other cars you mentioned. That means time, inconvenience and dollars.
    Keep it on the pavement. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
     
  18. Downdraft1

    Downdraft1 Formula Junior

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    In 1983 I passed on a group 4 Stratos that raced in Autocross for a few years, to say it was "beat up" was an understatement - opted for a beautiful Urraco and my Lambo journey began .... I drove the Stratos (modified by Poggi) - incredible machine - and the water hoses were running by the driver's seat :-O.
     
  19. Andynyc

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    I spent last weekend drifting sterrato’s on a frozen lake. To say that it was an insanely fun time is an understatement. I think the sterrato is a really fun and unique car to add to a car collection and will hold its value long term. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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  20. hagen111

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    Seems prices are dropping like most supercars…I love my Yaris GR for grocery shopping and love the way it is set up, being really playful and fun to drive…so my eyes are on a Sterrato now to offer the same sort of experience on steriods. As well as it sits so nicely between the new Defender and F8 Spider…
     
  21. pninja005

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    Those who bought one still have it?

    Still bad ass and happy with it?
     
  22. SLDriver

    SLDriver Formula Junior

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    I borrowed my dealers demo last week, nothing beats a NA V10 which you can drive around and now worry about potholes or inclines. It's also a good time to buy because Sterrato's are selling at list or below. Great car to enjoy and keep in a collection.
     
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  23. JackCongo

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    I just received mine and it is my very first Lamborghini. I really love that car, it's so easy to drive, the sound is fantastic and it slides so easily at low speeds.
    Only downsides :
    Central rear view mirror is useless. I will install a screen with a camera ;
    There's no knob/button to control the volume. You have to use the touch screen which is annoying and very dangerous as this cannot be done while keeping your eyes on the road.

    Appart from that it's a fantastic car that makes me smile all the time!
    I will definitely keep it!
     
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  24. luvair

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    “There's no knob/button to control the volume”


    For the annoying touch screen without button / knob.

    There is a workaround - costs about 1,500 to 2K. A high end stereo shop can swap out the amp, and install one that will provide a knob for volume.

    Smart to do a camera so can see the rear from rear view mirror. Know when I drove a Sterrato, seeing nothing outside from rear view mirror, was a safety issue for me.

    Awesome choice. Congrats with your purchase.
     
  25. JackCongo

    JackCongo Formula Junior
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    Thank you, I will definitely solve those two small issues as I plan to keep this car for a very long time.
    If you know some good shops/products you would recommence please send me a PM, it will be most welcome.
     

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