Well, the way the 996 GT2 market is going, I might just buy one with less miles when I turn mine in at 44K miles (probably a record).

And put in the rear seats and call it a day.

I am not feeling the 997 GT2. Part of what makes the 996 GT2 so special is the fact that not everyone can drive it without mowing down the nearest telephone pole.

 

I'm just curious have you ever owned a Gallardo or any other Lamborghinis?

 

Driving a Lamborghini is driving an exotic. A Porsche 911 variant is a 911 variant not exotic. Totally different experience. Get one and you will know what I am talking about.

The prices you are hearing are not realistic! Show me where these clean '06 Gs are for $88k and I'll buy several of them. I'm sure I can get a group buy going, a lot of dealers will be in on it too! Don't believe everything you hear. Go see it for yourself.

 

^When were you selling these 2004 Gallardo's for $110-120K?

Although the $80K range is tough to find, there are numerous examples in the low $100K range as well as $90K range. Of course, you would have to check their VIN's for history and their service records, I doubt all of them are garbage.

For example, Lamborghini of Portland (GPI) has a 2004 Gallardo with 7,000 miles (yellow, 6 speed) for $104,000. These guys are known for selling clean and well maintained cars. This is a car that you could easily settle at sub $100,000.

 

This month we just sold an '04 for well over $100k, granted its not stock but it just shows they aren't cheap like some people think they are. I'm not talking about just Lamborghini, in general quality cars come at a price. You get what you pay for.

You bring up a perfect example a '04 for $104k. This thread her mentions a '06 for $88k!

 

Gallardo's have dropped into that pricing territory. The service cost are much more forgiving then servicing a Horse. Just keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Sometimes its better to put a little more money into the car and you will have few issues in the future. If you need any assistance, please give me a shoot.

 

Dunno who gave you that figure, but they're out to lunch or pushing another car for some reason.

The 15k is around $4,000 at a Ferrari dealer, or ~3k at an independent. The engine does not come out. Most people elect to change the cam belts at 15k regardless, which isn't a bad idea, but does require the engine to come out. While it adds to the cost somewhat, it only brings it into the 30k service price range, and no where near $10k.

The 30k is around $6,500 at a Ferrari dealer, or ~5k at an independent. The engine does come out.

I personally consider the "updated" cam service for the 360 and up, in which the engine does not come out, a bug and not a feature. Removing the engine at relatively frequent intervals ensures that the oil lines and exhaust system are regularly inspected, which is a very good thing with these cars.

The Gallardo is certainly a better daily driven exotic, and is (a bit) faster, but the 355 is much, much, much more fun to drive.

The insinuation that a Porsche is not an exotic is nonsense. Drive a GT2, GT3 or a Turbo sometime.

 

When I worked for LamboSF service prices where around $3,500 every 15k miles for Gallardos. You need to bring it once a year though even if you don't drive as some of the fluids are perishable. I think a new clutch was around 9k. Gallardo engines don't come out. If you were looking at an LP your 15k service would be about $15k and a 30 hour job. You should also call your local dealer and have them email you their service charges. It's definitely a good time to find deals on exotics. Congrats on having the funds to shop. Hope this info helps.

 

Sure, and what I'm trying to show is that although prices mentioned by the OP may be rare or representative of less than stellar examples, I'm hesitant to believe you can't find a good '04 for less than $100K. The example I mentioned (2004 Used Lamborghini Gallardo at Gran Prix Imports - Lamborghini Portland, OR | Panoz, Spyker - Vehicle Details) seems to illustrate this. I'm confident this car can be had for less than $100K, and I bet it's also a nice example of a pretty straightforward car.

BTW, mentioning a modified Gallardo without posting pics is forbidden around here.

 

Here you go M5! I'm sure if either of these were below $100k everyone would jump on it!