RX8 vs Gallardo
02-02-2005, 01:01 AM
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RX8 vs Gallardo
Not sure if anyone has read this before but while looking thru Road & Track on my break last night I stumpled upon a cool bit of info. According to R&T our cars brake as well as the Gallardo:
60-0mph: RX8 110ft--------Gallardo 110ft
80-0mph: RX8 193ft--------Gallardo 194ft
Happy Driving
60-0mph: RX8 110ft--------Gallardo 110ft
80-0mph: RX8 193ft--------Gallardo 194ft
Happy Driving
02-02-2005, 06:43 AM
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Sat in the "entry level" Lambo at the Detroit Auto Show last month. IMHO, it had a strange sitting position and a misplaced dead pedal. RX-8 much more comfortable day to day. At $160K, buy a 430 Modena or a 911 turbo S and get better performance and more comfort. At $30K buy the RX-8.
02-02-2005, 08:50 AM
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YOu cannot buy a 430 for 160K, and you can't get one for 2 years. The Turbo S does not perform as well without aftermarket tuning and the Gallardo can be had under 160 K easy. The gallardo's brakes suck *** compared to many exotics out there, that is being adressed along with the power and drivetrain from what I have heard very soon.
Oh, that pick shaolin posted is of the lamborghini Cala concept.
Oh, that pick shaolin posted is of the lamborghini Cala concept.
02-02-2005, 09:00 AM
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OK so $180K and $140K. Doesn't really move the meter on net worth for buyers of these cars. Lets look at the Lambo and the 430 at 30K miles and lets see how ragged out they will be compared to the 911.
02-02-2005, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulyG CT
OK so $180K and $140K. Doesn't really move the meter on net worth for buyers of these cars. Lets look at the Lambo and the 430 at 30K miles and lets see how ragged out they will be compared to the 911.
You really have no idea what you are talking about.
02-02-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
The gallardo's brakes suck *** compared to many exotics out there, that is being adressed along with the power and drivetrain from what I have heard very soon.
There have been many reports that when the cars are tracked, the brakes fail.
02-02-2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulyG CT
OK so $180K and $140K. Doesn't really move the meter on net worth for buyers of these cars. Lets look at the Lambo and the 430 at 30K miles and lets see how ragged out they will be compared to the 911.
02-02-2005, 09:12 AM
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Ferrari is not allowed to sell new cars about sticker so the 430 is a 190k car.
The Lamborghini is falling fast and will continue to do so.
The Porsche will fall as well.
the 360's are holding up well.
The Lamborghini is falling fast and will continue to do so.
The Porsche will fall as well.
the 360's are holding up well.
02-02-2005, 09:13 AM
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S: OK so that makes 2 of us on the cars
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
02-02-2005, 09:13 AM
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There have been many reports that when the cars are tracked, the brakes fail.
I looked it up and 110 is fairly standard for gallardo range cars.
02-02-2005, 09:15 AM
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Ferrari is not allowed to sell new cars about sticker so the 430 is a 190k car.
The Lamborghini is falling fast and will continue to do so.
The Porsche will fall as well.
the 360's are holding up well.
The Lamborghini is falling fast and will continue to do so.
The Porsche will fall as well.
the 360's are holding up well.
02-02-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulyG CT
S: OK so that makes 2 of us on the cars
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
I will not disagree on the 360 service costs. Most of that is the moronic prices that Ferrari charges for parts and the $125 per hour labor rates.
02-02-2005, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I have seen that a couple times. That would suck.
I looked it up and 110 is fairly standard for gallardo range cars.
I looked it up and 110 is fairly standard for gallardo range cars.
02-02-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I have heard of people spending over 210K for a 430 already.
02-02-2005, 09:19 AM
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S: OK so that makes 2 of us on the cars
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
BE: Much more fun to drive is in the eye of the beholder and I beg to differ on maintenance as you should see my bills on the 360 compared to the 911
02-02-2005, 09:23 AM
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Then they are buying a car that is being flipped. Ferrari is only allowed to sell at sticker. the resale maket is already, like you said, in the low to mid 200's.