Was looking at 550, now considering Gallardo

Having owned a 550 and Gallardo....NO COMPARISON>>
Gallardo for sure.....

Maintence not existent except for oil changes...

 

I agree with Wayne..Zero maintenance costs.
I think the Coming Home Feature is the Built in remote located in the Visor.

 

Call Roy or Kevin at Catsexotics, they have several for sale. And they can answer any question you have.

 

I am interested in the Gallardo as well as my next car & have found good info on Lambo Power as well as here. Good luck in your search.

 

"Lamborghini Troy" in Ohio have a link on their web site where you can build a Gallardo and look at a description of all the options with prices for each feature you choose. The 'Out of Range Paint' for about $5,000 lets you personalize your Gallardo with a color you choose. Each option you choose is shown as an entry in the build; including a running total of the cost. The Gallardo seems to be gaining more converts all the time. Good Luck!
CH

 

I'd drive both as they are very different cars.

 

the 550 and the Gallardo

 

this section of F-chat should be called :

JOIN THE DARK SIDE

 

Options List

Optional Equipment Description Price
Anti-Theft System Alpine alarm system with motion activated interior sensors. $638.00
Car Car Essentials Case containing: body polish, tyre lotion, rim polish, leather products (3) insect remover spray, mircofiber cloth, sponge with abrasive side. $288.00
Car Cover Set Made of antistatic, non waterproof cloth in black with Lamborghini Logo $414.00
CI Badge - Wheels Full color Lamborghini Logo on center caps. $230.00
Coming Home Function Transmitter and key pad placed on drivers sunvisor which stores 3 different frequency devices. $345.00
E-Gear Transmission Paddle shift transmission. 6 Speed with 3 modes (Sport, Low Adherence, Auto) and Reverse $10,000.00
Heated Mirrors Automatic when the engine is on and outside temp. is lower then 68° F $173.00
Lifting System Hydraulic Lift System which raises the front of the car 3 inches to clear curbs. $---.--
Luggage Set 4 Leather bags: 2 for the trunk, 2 in the back of the driver and passenger seats. $2,875.00
Navigation System Double DIN System: 6.5" LCD screen with DVD, CD, MP3 player & AM/FM radio with cd changer. $3,450.00
Onboard Computer System that displays Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Instant Fuel Consumption, Trip Distance & Trip Time. $460.00

Packages Description Price
Sport Setup Sport Suspension (dampers & springs - no change in ground clearance), engine air filters and suede steering wheel. $1,955.00
Track Setup Sport Suspension, suede steering wheel, power steering cooler, heat deflectors, air filters, sport tires on titanium wheels in addition to standard wheels. $6,670.00

Engine Bonnet Description Price
Transparent Engine Bonnet Engine deck lid has tempered glass over middle section so engine is visible. $4,030.00

Wheels Description Price
Standard Wheels on Winter Tires Standard wheels on Pirelli winter tires. (max speed allowed 240km/h) $3,800.00
Titanium Wheels on Sport Tires Titanium colored wheels on an aggressive Pirelli Sport tire. $4,025.00
Titanium Wheels on Standard Tires Titanium colored wheels on standard Pirelli Nero tires. $575.00
Titanium Wheels on Winter & Sport Titanium colored wheels with sets of both Pirelli Winter and Pirelli Sport tires. $8,395.00
Titanium Wheels on Winter Tires Titanium colored wheels on PIrelli Winter tires. (max speed allowed 240km/h) $4,370.00


Seats Description Price
Electric Seats Longitudinal, Lumbar and backrest inclination power adjustment. $2,990.00
Full Electric & Heated Seats Longitudinal, Lumbar and backrest inclination power adjustment with 6 way adjustable heat. $3,340.00
Heated Seats 6 way adjustable heated seats controlled by knob on the dashboard. (non-power) $350.00

Brake Calipers Description Price
Grey Calipers Grey, painted brake calipers (standard calipers are black). $805.00
Yellow Calipers Yellow, painted brake calipers (standard calipers are black). $805.00

Exterior Colors Description Price
Special Colors (3 layer) 3-Layer Colors $2,990.00
Special Colors (metallic) Metallic Colors $1,380.00
Murcielago / Roadster Colors Choose from any of the Murcielago / Roadster colors. $5,700.00
Exterior Paint Sample Bring in a sample color and Lamborghini will match your car in any color you want. $6,500.00

Interior Colors Description Price
Bi-Color Elegant (Leather/Alcantara) Two-Tone leather and Alcantara (suede) interior. $1,150.00
Bi-Color Sports Two-Tone Sport interior material. $1,150.00
Leather Molded Headlining Roof lining and mounting in natural leather. Available in black, blue and dark grey. $995.00

 

if you do some searches on this and the lambo power forum, you will find a number of things to look out for if you are going to get a pre-owned car, especially the first year, 2004. the early cars had weak clutches that, in some cases, need to be replaced after a few thousand miles. it was more than just abusive drivers. Lambo changed out the clutch 3 times. the new '06 clutches are supposed to be pretty solid.

there were other problems related to the engine faulting out if made wet during car washes, the clear bonnet shattering if one of the screws got loose, and some intermittent stalling at low speed issues. of course, any first year car will have all sorts of problems. there are plenty of '04 owners who've had no problems, so it depends on the luck of your draw.

 

my car..#649 had 12000 miles on clutch with computer
showing enough material left to do 20000 plus then twin
turbos went in and clutch failed on 1st trip to dragstrip.

 

i would go for the '06. i originally had an '04 which had lots of problems, but my '06 is great. plus, the difference in sound from the exhaust alone in the '06, and the lift system for the front wheels is worth the price of admission. good luck with the purchase!

 

Yes there is another site it is called www.**********.com

Really Zero Maintenance costs. Every 7,500 fluid change for around $400-600USD and you are good to go.

Do NOT buy a early model 2004. Make sure it was a late model. They had clutch and motor issues in the first run of cars.

Coming home is really just built in garage door openers or gate openers?

Not sure on the option list but like they all say call Roy and Kevin at Cats Exotics and they can answer all questions and find you the car you are looking for. The Gallardo does not have nearly the luggage room of a 550 but twice the car

Mike

 

Sure, I LOVE the Gallardo as well. The 550's are (my guess only), approaching a bottom of their market. A nice one can be had for right around 100k. The Gallardo will be MUCH more. I personally haven't yet seen one I'd consider "nice" for under 135k. That'd allow you to own the 550 and go buy a decent daily driver as well. Then again if you're going to spend 135k there would be other cars to consider now, 575, 360, the list goes on and on.
Not trying to talk anyone out of the Gallardo, but there is a big price difference.

 

one thing is for sure, the gallardo is depreciating and will much faster than a Gallardo

 

say again?

 

there is a nice looking 04 on ebay in scottsdale or phoenix. black / black tan. low miles (3k?). owner is looking to sell......... i have had some contact with him. second owner. problem is that he doesn't have any paperwork (says dealer has copies). no window sticker. doesn't know about the clutch. maybe an opportunity for someone wanting to hunt down the details..........

 

That was perhaps the most screwed-up post I've read all day. Bravo!

 

ahhhh, the dreaded price cap. funny how it always gets raised.