Yikes, no sure about that interior color. No Carbon Fiber ect..

V

 

FYI.....see the thread entitled "Gallardo Prices", in particular the post by DoctaM3.It may hold some additional info for those in the quest for a spyder.


Tenga Suarte
Palma

 

Sold two '04s recently for $110-$120k. Some of the cheap Gallardos you see on the market have issues, such as repaint, accidents, needs a $7k clutch change, etc. You always get what you pay for. If you have money to buy a Lamborghini why are you looking at the cheapest ones on the market? Thats the wrong way to buy a Lamborghini.

 

Maybe back in May
http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/auto...-show-car.html


if you got 110-120 at current prices you have the MIRACLE car

 

I don't know why you are referencing that car because thats not the one I'm talking about. That car sold for $138k. Local Lamborghini dealership to me is has sold several '04s for $100k+ easy. I have sold modified ones for $110k+. Cheap Lamborghinis = Crap Cars. You get what you pay for, that is always the case with everything. Cheap Wheels = Products made in China and Korea. Nobody has to believe me, just go buy a cheap Lamborghini and you will learn a hard and expensive lesson. Clutch changes are $7-$8k for a Gallardo and $15k for a Murci, imagine what it would cost if something really major was wrong. Just trying to help educate potential buyers, if it sounds to good to be true that is likely to be the case.

 

EVSMotors, you are absolutely correct in your statements above.It is universal that extreme care and attention to all details should be exercised in the purchase of a high caliber automobile such as a Lamborghini, or any automobile for that matter.Simply because one has an secure financial position that allows him to afford an luxury exotic automobile does not require him to pay the highest asking price for the auto.

It is a brutal fact that an exotic car carries with it a certain element of conspicuous consumption attached to the ownership of such an auto and admittadly carries a premium in price. An exotic auto, such as an Lamborghini is not an Necessity, and therefor in times of economic strife and financial uncertainty, there exists a forceful downward pressure on prices of non -necessity goods. I do not think you can take issue with those economic realities.For an consumer to capitalize on those downward pressures is in no way an insult or a personal affront, it is an rational consumer simply maximizing his utility and purchasing power.

As an consumer, I maximize my utility by prudently scouting and shopping for the very best product at the lowest price obtainable. That is simply universal! Said a little differently is that I ,as a rational consumer, will not wildly , with total abandon,throw enormous sums of money away to simply satisfy a WANT, a want that is not a necessity, to childishly prove that I can. I, as a rational consumer ,must determine for myself, using whatever reasoning and information I possess, what I am willing to pay for any good.
And then the opportunity cost should be considered.........heck no, I am not even going there, I might talk myself out of buying a car AND I do not want to do that......LOL

You have a NEED.......I have a WANT. The abyss between us is vast and complicated, but can be navigated with respect if care and caution is taken.

Finally, I adore my 911 and am invigorated with my cherished , stolen moments with my son's LS3 Vette, and I will be the first to admit the Formula Mazda was a little over the top but cheaper than a Pro Mazda......yet.... I truly lust after a LP560-4, even if that lust is not rational !

CLUNK...CLUNK....the sound of me getting off of my soapbox.

Vaya Con Dios
Palma

Ps...sorry for the length

 

I agree with EVSMOTORS in regards to "you get what you paid for..." However, with our current economic down turn, more people are selling their luxury goods such as jewelry, boats, vacation home, cars, etc...at bargain prices to reduce their monthly expenses. That being said, if you are lucky or know "a once" wealthy man now facing financial problems, you may be able to buy his Lamborghini for cheap and still in EXCELLENT condition.

IMO - mileage is important when buying used cars, but at the same time, the owner of the car is as important. For example, two members that come to mind, "StreetKing" and "360 Forged". Seriously, I will not think twice buying any of their car collection...regardless how many miles are on the clock. Because I know these guys will not settle for second best - do it right the first time or don't do it at all.

 

[quote=Trace;2244585]I agree with EVSMOTORS in regards to "you get what you paid for..." However, with our current economic down turn, more people are selling their luxury goods such as jewelry, boats, vacation home, cars, etc...at bargain prices to reduce their monthly expenses. That being said, if you are lucky or know "a once" wealthy man now facing financial problems, you may be able to buy his Lamborghini for cheap and still in EXCELLENT condition.

Great post. The used car market does not yet reflect the fact you can buy a brand 08 Gallardo coupe for 50-60 k off sticker or a spider for $60-70k. Once it does you will see the effect on the used prices and the new era begins. Good time to buy will be 2-3 months if your looking for a deal at fair market price.

 

Ha! I have to say, by reading some of these post you would think that brand new Lambo's are falling from the sky for free! Most guys Financed these cars so there is only so much they are willing to let the car go for. Its one thing to take an equity hit its another to PAY someone to take your car.

Vince

 

I completely agree!

 

Finance or not Vince, it's still an investment which equals dollars going out from our pockets. Here is an example of a rich man who is now in a financial hole. He bought a Lambo 2 yrs. ago (brand new) for $170,000. Now he has to sell his Lambo in order to reduce his expenses (the Lambo is not the only car he owns), moreover to maintain his excellent credit score. He still owes the bank $110,000, and the sad news, he must sell his Lambo within a week in order to stay afloat. What does he do?

a) Sell his 2 yrs. old Lambo w/5k miles to a customer who has cash on hand/approved loan at $100k and take a better loss
b) Sell his Lambo to a Lambo dealer and take a greater loss. Lambo wants $90k for his car.
c) Keep the car until he is tapped out, get a bad credit score, and end up filing chapter 11 because he continued to ride the economy hoping things will get better.

The owner went with (a).

Now in regards to new lambos, I agree...you're not going to get a great deal regardless if the economic crises - unless Lambo is going out of business.

 

In a similar vein, read this recently on the 'net (I'll paraphrase):

Car sales have recently tanked along with the economy. It used to be that envious buyers would line up outside the dealership windows, looking at all the cars for sale and thinking "gee I wish I had one of those". Now the salesmen are all lining up at their dealership's windows, watching customers go by, saying "gee I wish I had one of those".