Originally Posted by Yazz911TT

Guys i've researched and researched to death!! I really need to confirm the nitty gritty details of cars in order to help make my decision. Currently I own a 630whp 996tt, I have owned it for 3yrs now and its been amazing!! Never missed a beat, drive it hard, take it to track and 1/4 mile or just cruise it gentley to the shopping mall. It does it all and never breaks down, just requires the usual maintenance that Im OCD about anyways, oil and filter changes, spark plugs, brake fluid.

Now I'm torn between a Gallardo and with Gallardo I need to understand the benefits of LP560 vs PRE-LP560

F430 or R8 V10.

The R8 V10 is the most comfy of the 3, and also the most modern. You get all your comfort creatures and a good looking, fast'ish package. I would look supercharge this

The F430, im a bit unsure of reliability, but as tuners, I'd look to upgrade the clutch to sort that issue out.

The Gallardo, I've heard the early ones like 03-04 had transmission and engine problems. 05 onwards got better and power increased 10hp each year. But what about the AWD system, is the LP560 much better than the PRE-LP560's? Did Pre-LP560 have LSD in rear? Sorry for all the questions guys. Any input would be really valued. Especially from those that have owned 2 or 3 of the above! I do about 5K-8K miles per annum. car is mostly a weekend toy, but will be tuned in one way or another, i dont think I could go ***** deep with a twin turbo kit but at least supercharged, whether thats Gallardo or R8, not sure if there is a 'charger option for the F430. Car will be driven fairly hard most of the time.

Thanks guys!!

Originally Posted by paulfromtulsa

i own both a r8 and gallardo. you the hit the nail on the head when you talked about maintenance. the r8 upkeep will be over half as less than the gallardo. also depending on where you live you might not have a lambo dealership to take your car. so service is not as easy as driving a few miles to your audi dealer. my r8 has audi care so you are care free for 5 years or 50k miles including oil changes. after your audi care has expired a oil change will cost you $179, for a gallardo at the dealer about $800. the best advice i can give you is that the r8 is a great daily driver the gallardo not as much. the gallardo gets way too much attention, not as comfortable, harder to drive, and you dont want to worry about it when its parked for a long period of time. if the gallardo is your weekend or pleasure car i would go for that, but i definitely would not have a gallardo for your only car. hope this helps

Originally Posted by djantlive

all three are great cars.

Gallardo - lp is better. Get it if you can afford it. They are going for $180k for 2009. 2004 and 2005 have weaker gearing which makes it lurchier if you get egear. If the clutch has been replaced, they are fine.

F430 - lacks power but corners nicely. Looks a little plain imo. Reliability is not as good as gallardo, generally speaking. Earlier year like 2005 have manifold cracks which needs to be fixed. F car with low miles should be carefully looked at. Repair can be very costly and cars don't age well without being used.

R8 - worst interior of all 3 cars. Most understated exterior looks also. Get it if that's what you like. Imo, it's the most practical of the 3 with lots of audi dealers for servicing and an adaptive suspension. But, i just don't find it hardcore enough. Afterall, it's supposed to be a super car, not a normal car.