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Sell the Gallardo Spyder and buy the Murci LP640 Roadster
35
36.08%
Sell the 997 turbo and buy the Murci LP640 Coupé
14
14.43%
Upgrade 997 turbo to Ruf 997 turbo R and keep the Gallardo Spyder
33
34.02%
Sell both the Gallardo Spyder and 997 turbo and buy 997 turbo cab and Murci LP640 Coupé
10
10.31%
Keep everything as it is
3
3.09%
Something different? Please specify.
2
2.06%
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LP640 Roadster, Coupé, Porsche 997 turbo cab or Ruf turbo R?

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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LP640 Roadster, Coupé, Porsche 997 turbo cab or Ruf turbo R?

What to do?

Current situation: we have 3 cars atm, 1 of them is being used by my girlfriend the other 2 are only used by me.

Girlfriend's car:



My summer car:



My 'bad weather' car:



These are the cars I'm considering:
Lamborghini LP640 Coupé


Lamborghini LP640 Roadster


Upgrade Porsche 997 turbo to RUF turbo R

but it will feature the upcoming GT2 nose in stead of the Ruf nose.

Porsche 997 turbo cab


A few details:
- I live in Belgium which basically means we only have around 30-60 days max of truly excellent weather. So top of the Murci Roadster is THE reason why I'm setting up this poll. Otherwise it would have been a done deal already (Gallardo Spyder out, Murci LP940 Roadster in).
- The Porsche 997 turbo has a small advantage on the Murcielago Coupé: I can still put a child on the backseat there.
- I approx. know how the upcoming Ruf 997 turbo R will perform ... this car will be crazy when it comes down to acceleration and torque (think Rt12 or better). I'm 1st on the list for this upgrade.
- The truck will stay because we will need it (little one on the way). But I'm struggling what to do with the other two.

You can find my options in the poll, what would you do?
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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whats "wrong" with the present setup?

If you're gonna "reorganize" the stable, I say add some COLOR- red 430 spyder with NR bi-kompressor!
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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I voted for the Ruf conversion and for keeping the G Spyder.

The 997TT is great for everyday driving (better than the LP I'm sure) and the Ruf conversion will make it a whole lot more exciting!
 
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Originally Posted by ECB
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whats "wrong" with the present setup?

If you're gonna "reorganize" the stable, I say add some COLOR- red 430 spyder with NR bi-kompressor!
There is nothing wrong with it at all! I'm just a person that likes to switch from time to time

I know, I'm a sucker for grey tones ... I also LOVE the LP640 in Orancio Borealis but unfortunately the weather in my country sucks most of the times. If I lived in an exotic country I wouldn't hesitate to get one in orange or white.
 
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That's a tough decision. I'd say: get rid of the Gallardo spyder (but keep the wheels) and get a LP640 roadster! That way, you'll still have the 997TT with the rear seats for the little one.
 
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Cant your gf get her own car? jk
 
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Rami - I love your Turbo, but a Ruf upgrade never hurts... Personally, I think you should swap the Gallardo for the LP640 Roadster. That has got to be one of the sexiest cars ever made. If you can, then you must!!
 
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That's a tough decision. I'd say: get rid of the Gallardo spyder (but keep the wheels) and get a LP640 roadster! That way, you'll still have the 997TT with the rear seats for the little one.
Exactly what i would do, BUT his Gallardo Spyder is GORGEOUSSS!
 
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Rami can u get me a few more shots of that blue Turbo R ?
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I would vote for LP Roadster and 997 Turbo R. If you are going to do it, do it right!!
 
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I would switch the spyder out for the murci roadster.... forget the turbo cab. and later on when you get tired of the turbo switch it out for the Ruf.

my .02 cents worth.
 
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Haha must be fun to have such a decision to make. I'd sell the G and get the LP640 coupe though.
 
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Rami by the way what info can you give on the upcoming 997Ruf Turbo R ??

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Why take a big depreciation hit when your collections now looks perfect?

I vote to get a red Ferrari to add some color to your collections if you really want to burn some money.
 
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Although your Gallardo Spyder is beautiful, I would sell it and get a Murci LP640 Coupe. But if you must have a convertible, get the Roadster version.
 


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