People see list prices thrown out everywhere and think they actually sold for that price.

Ferrari list + $40k
Lambo list - $30k depending on if the dealer is clearing them out.

 

You can find many clean 04 Gallardo coupes, in good colors, with eGear for less than $130... but I'll still use it.

For the sake of argument, I think you should be using same year cars. In that case, you should be comparing a 2004 Modena to a 2004 Gallardo, in which case, the Gallardo has lost $60k (though I think it should be closer to $70) and the Modena (market price $145) lost $45k... and that's after accounting for the "market" price for a new car, if you weren't one of the "chosen" who could buy at MSRP. If you're one of those lucky people, you've probably only lost $20k or so in 4 years...

If you want to compare 2005s and therefore the F430, here's where I see the numbers (for my current market, I think I was fair, but I'm sure I'll hear many "oh, there was this one F430, once for $177...) -

2005 Gallardo MSRP $190k, market price $190k, current market - $135
2005 F430 MSRP $190k, market price $230, current market - $180

So if you aren't one of the lucky ones, then it's basically a wash. But, if you are one who can purchase for MSRP, the Ferrari is a much safer bet.

And surely we shouldn't compare depreciation of the LP640 Coupe and 599...

 

But for every Ferrari that is listed at "market" price, someone paid MSRP... then there's the guys that pay MSRP and don't put the car on the market, and therefore experience very little depreciation.. the trick is becoming one of them!

 

Plus, the modena was introduced in 1999, therefore its only right we compare the 04 modena's to the 04-05 gallardo figures....now what Numbers do you come up with?

YES I AM CHALLENGING YOU!!! lol

 

Base price on an 04 Gallardo Base price, $165900. That is what is on my sticker...

 

But what did they actually sell for?

 

In engynir's defense, I understand what he was doing with his comparison, but I don't think it's fair to use different terms for the depreciation and then average the total over those terms. Depreciation occurs at different rates and therefore, you have to use an apples-apples approach and not average different lengths of time...

 

The "lucky" guy does take a hit. $180k plus sales tax is a nice chunk of change.

He'll never get the sales tax back and I'm not sure if they must buy the car cash but if they did and kept it a year, would loose about $600/month of purely interest at 3.4%.

Probably around $1000 month of pure credit card fee.

 

But what did they actually sell for? Good question, mine was one of the later 04's made, June Prod date, it was sold in Jan 05 so it probably was at a discount as 05's were in also...

 

even an 04 to 04 comparison isn't fair.

You have to average out the depreciation to get any kind of accurate gauge.

There is no challenging. Your a moron

I guess I'll still entertain you




Ferrari : 360
2004 Ferrari 360 Modena 6-Speed, Just Serviced, 6K Mi
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6,675
2004
$139,890.00
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Lamborghini : Gallardo
2004 LAMBROGHINI GALLARDO 6SPD PEARL ORANGE *RARE*(Reserve not met)
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7,500
2004
14 Bids
$110,100.00
$129,900.00

 

You are obviously EXTREMELY biased, but the Gallardo interior is an Audi interior... nothing more, most of the pieces are pulled out of an Audi parts bin, and this goes with the LP560 as well - just about every car mag out there will agree with this as well - It's still a nice interior but it's not a Lambo interior, you're basically driving in an audi interior and you cannot say otherwise, it's just a fact...

 

I never said some items were from audi. It still doesn't make the car less luxurious.

Lets see some pictures of your "fabulous" interior if you dare?

 

Sorry but I have to chime in here... Ferrari's have a much better interior than lamborghini's...

 

Worst. Argument. Ever.

The taxes and finance method are applicable to ANY car... so, again, it's a wash.

Whether the "lucky"/first buyer of a Ferrari flips the car for "market" price (something a Lambo buyer could only dream of), and therefore swallows the taxes, OR he keeps the car for 2,3,4 years (and suffers less severe depreciation over that time), he still comes out a head of the Lambo guy... This doesn't necessarily reflect the quality or performance of the cars, only the superior ability to Ferrari to manipulate the market.

 

If the ferrai guys do make a profit, they have to pay taxes and eventually have to get a dealers license if they sell more than a certain amount per year(s).

Again the lambo/ferrai fued continues.

nothing against ferrari's, I think you get so much more from Lambo, for the money.