Hi All. I am looking for some advice from those of you who have driven or owned these two cars. I have always been an exotic car enthusiast and am looking to purchase one of these very soon. My price range is $150,000-$200,000. Right now, I just want to start with something pre-owned with low miles so I can get familiar with everything before moving forward with something new. This will be my first Ferrari or Lamborghini.

I'm looking at model years 2005-2008 on the Ferrari F430 Spider & 2005-2006 for the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster. I was actually surprised to see that the Murcielago was close in price to the F430 even though there was such a difference in original MSRP. Yes, I am aware that the Ferrari is a V-8 with ~490hp and the Murcielago is a V-12 with ~580 hp. Both cars look amazing! The cars fall into 2 separate categories so comparing them now that they are in the same price range is difficult. This is why I'd like to request that you all share your thoughts, suggestions, opinions, etc. I greatly appreciate it! Also if you could please state the pros & cons of each. I'm looking at factors such as looks, drivability, maintenance, overall experience, etc. Thanks in advance!

 

Find 100k more and get a 458

 

Didn't know those came as a convertible...

 

That's the plan. I have the money, but I want to get a convertible and the 458 Spider won't be out till next year or so. I want something now.

 

Glad you asked the question in both sections of the forum for obvious reasons.

 

as Jasper pointed out the OP was looking for a vert, specifically said he wanted pre-owed and had a budget of 200k max, so to say something like find another 100k and buy a 458 is just retarded.

Rant over.

 

Good thing I'm retarded or i could of been offended.

 

and should have let out the retarded part. I apologize, although your answer still neglected all the OP needs

 

apology accepted.

I just figured if the op wanted to drop 200k whats a 100 more

 

Buy the Murci. Its presence on the road is much greater than the F430's. It has more power and there is much more of a sense of occassion driving it! The Ferrari is a better daily driver, though, and is easier to drive than the Murci. The Murci is cheaper to maintain/service.

 

I'd suggest you drive both back to back and see what you like more. The Ferrari is more of a daily driver and has a better interior (quality and tech) w.r.t the murci. The murci would be more fun/loud/mental for sure , but it comes down to what you want out of your purchase.

 

I'd first of all advise you to post this in the Ferrari forums as well, may get a biased answer.

My opinion would definaty be the Murci, like someone said it's presence is much more strong then the F430, not to mention the raw power that the Lambo offers.

Have fun

 

What if the choice was between a 2008 Scud and a New 2011 Gallardo ?

 

For looks i would get the f430 over a standard murci. for everyday use and weather all around i would get the murci for the AWD. but have u considered an lp560 ? Those things are AMAZING, much better looking than the previous gallardo, faster than both the f430 and murci.

 

murcielago roadster. no contest.