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Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
Does anyone have any useful information/insight into the world of older, 360 modena/gallardo vehicles, Specifically 2003-2006 model years? I know the e-gear is an item that wears fast on the gallardo and is very costly but is there anything else to look for?
 
Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
Does anyone have any useful information/insight into the world of older, 360 modena/gallardo vehicles, Specifically 2003-2006 model years? I know the e-gear is an item that wears fast on the gallardo and is very costly but is there anything else to look for?
My brother in law has a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo. Everything damn near is dealer only parts, and cost a fortune. Several thousand dollars for a brake job, about a thousand for an oil change.

Same reason I won't get a GTR, the maintenance and parts will kill your wallet.

I'm sticking to my Mustangs with readily available aftermarket parts for just about anything.
 
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
I would rather get a r35
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
I heard the 360 is the next Ferrari to start getting into collector car status.

What are you looking for? status,performance,investment?
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
Just gathering some facts/info, looking into another high end sports car in the near future and would like to make more of an informed purchase opposed to my usual on the fly buy. The aboved mentioned are more of a long shot and would have to fall into place perfectly.
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
If you can afford 5k service intervals, 9k brake jobs, 12k clutch jobs ect multiple times a year then it would be cool to have.

With supercars/sports cars like this there is a rule of thumb. If you even have to ask about the maintenance of owning one, you probably shouldnt.

With that out of the way, and if money is no object, then they are good cars, they hold their value (and things like the 360 are starting to increase in value as collector car status). Unique and different.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
If you can afford 5k service intervals, 9k brake jobs, 12k clutch jobs ect multiple times a year then it would be cool to have.

With supercars/sports cars like this there is a rule of thumb. If you even have to ask about the maintenance of owning one, you probably shouldnt.

With that out of the way, and if money is no object, then they are good cars, they hold their value (and things like the 360 are starting to increase in value as collector car status). Unique and different.
Not concerned with general maintenance, but with each cars quirks, Like things to look out for specifically.
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
Well out of that year range, the Ferrari 360 is probably your best bet if you can get it. Some of my silicon valley buddies drive them, and are apart of the supercar groups down there.

They swear by the cars. Very little maintenance needed, rock solid reliability even after beating on them ect.

The Gallardos, which I am not familiar with as I know no one who owns one, seem to be a bit more finicky from reading the lambo forums.

Either way any of them will be fucking badass.
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
Just texted a buddy, he said the only thing to look out for would be when the belt service was done, and if there is any noise coming from the butterfly valves on the intake.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
Well out of that year range, the Ferrari 360 is probably your best bet if you can get it. Some of my silicon valley buddies drive them, and are apart of the supercar groups down there.

They swear by the cars. Very little maintenance needed, rock solid reliability even after beating on them ect.

The Gallardos, which I am not familiar with as I know no one who owns one, seem to be a bit more finicky from reading the lambo forums.

Either way any of them will be fucking badass.
The 360 99-04 range is getting affordable as well, I have been putting aside for something nice for a while, Hopefully in the next year I will find a suitable vehicle. I appreciate everyones suggestions, thanks
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
Figured this thread is lacking 360 porn:

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[ 2015-06-14, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: CoyoteMike ]
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
Amazing, the styling is still modern looking IMO.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
Just texted a buddy, he said the only thing to look out for would be when the belt service was done, and if there is any noise coming from the butterfly valves on the intake.
Thank you/him, If and when its time I will shoot you a pm. [Smile]
 
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
A member who doesnt post much here anymore (90gtvert) was looking at buying a used supercar. Don't know if he ever did but you can try and PM him.

I only know one person with early 98 355 vert. He said the top would cost him thousands to fix if it ever breaks....... so he only uses it like once a year LOL.
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
 
Posted by SVTGhoust (Member # 20) on :
 
Consider Gen 3 Vipers. American Supercar, parts are better priced than Italian cars, and basic maintenance can be done at home.
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
A member who doesnt post much here anymore (90gtvert) was looking at buying a used supercar. Don't know if he ever did but you can try and PM him.

I only know one person with early 98 355 vert. He said the top would cost him thousands to fix if it ever breaks....... so he only uses it like once a year LOL.
He bounced to socal an no one has heard from since.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
Consider Gen 3 Vipers. American Supercar, parts are better priced than Italian cars, and basic maintenance can be done at home.
Hey, I really like the price/performance of the 03-05 vipers but I refuse to do a convertible. The 06 plus in a coupe version are at the top of the list though. I have however seen lemke aftermarket hardtops for the 03-05 that do look nice.
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
My dad owns an '04 360... manual. No flappy paddle gearboxes in this family! It has Stradale wheels on it and Capristo exhaust. Sounds phenomenal.

Despite the fact that I feel like a colossal douche driving it, the car is a kick to drive. It really isn't terribly fast though. 400 hp used to be impressive; now it's pretty mediocre. IMO, there are much better cars, much faster cars at half the price... and they aren't "fra-gee-lay".

I liked his previous Aston Martin V8 Vantage much better.

[ 2015-06-14, 09:50 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Out of what you listed, I would look at the 360.

Have you ever thought about a 06-10 M5? Supercar performance in a sedan. Maintenance isn't too bad and you can get one for a decent price.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Smoked50:
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
is the gallardo manual or the egear?
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
is the gallardo manual or the egear?
Egear, replaced the clutch once in the 3 years I've owned it but I don't drive it on weekdays.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
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Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
is the gallardo manual or the egear?
Egear, replaced the clutch once in the 3 years I've owned it but I don't drive it on weekdays.
Thanks, do you believe the gallardo is worth the extra 30k opposed to say a 2001 360?
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
Some earlier 360's had issues with the engine management computer. Watch out for leaky water pumps too.
 
Posted by Egocentric (Member # 9529) on :
 
Supercar information on a budget price forum? Well then.. [Confused]
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
I dream of driving a Magnum Pi Ferrari every once in a while....
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:
Some earlier 360's had issues with the engine management computer. Watch out for leaky water pumps too.
Appreciate the useful information [patriot]
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:
Some earlier 360's had issues with the engine management computer. Watch out for leaky water pumps too.
Appreciate the useful information [patriot]
No sweat.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Get an ariel atom v8. Or the regular one. Even a caterham would be fun aswell.
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
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Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
is the gallardo manual or the egear?
Egear, replaced the clutch once in the 3 years I've owned it but I don't drive it on weekdays.
Thanks, do you believe the gallardo is worth the extra 30k opposed to say a 2001 360?
If you can afford a Gallardo comfortably I would go that route. I feel the Lamborghini is a nicer overall car.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
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Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
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Originally posted by 5.t0es:
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Originally posted by Smoked50:
I own a 04 Gallardo, 01 360 and '10 GTR. I enjoy the GTR mostly because of the acceleration/attention. I actually get more thumbs up in the GTR, don't know if I don't notice in the Lamborghini but you can never go wrong with a GTR, after 09 the transmissions are stronger and the ride is comfortable/fast/handles amazing. It's actually faster than my Gallardo and costs less.
is the gallardo manual or the egear?
Egear, replaced the clutch once in the 3 years I've owned it but I don't drive it on weekdays.
Thanks, do you believe the gallardo is worth the extra 30k opposed to say a 2001 360?
If you can afford a Gallardo comfortably I would go that route. I feel the Lamborghini is a nicer overall car.
It wont happen honestly, its too much of a stretch at the moment, narrowing it down to the 360, c7 or gen 2-3 viper in the near future. I am being very cautious and picky so this may not haooen for 3-6 months
 
Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on :
 
This is my own bias but have you considered the F355? I know it is even slower than the 360 but I have a jonesing for a six speed manual late model F355 Berlinetta or '99 GTS. An F355 Challenge would be even better, albeit not street legal (?) Second to the F355 would be a Balboni Gallardo. Six speed and RWD to make the most fun out of the V10 powered bull.
 
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on :
 
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Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
Before this turns into a hellcat thread, I have been saving for quite a while, and am close to being able to buy something outright/very small loan on a more expensive vehicle...I am pretty nervous as this would be a big purchase to me. It may take 6+ months as some of the cars are pretty rare. I appreciate the feedback from some of you guys.
 
Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
I would just buy a GTS Viper and be done with it, Or a SRT-10 Viper if you have the money for it.
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Fuck all these ferraris and lambos, go buy a 91 VW Vanagon
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Robb:
I would just buy a GTS Viper and be done with it, Or a SRT-10 Viper if you have the money for it.
I am reaserching the 1999+ rt/10 and the gts pros and cons at the moment. This is probably the route I am going..The problem is not many are local.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Im not sure if you have check this place out but seems they only sell exotics cars.

http://sanfranciscosportscars.com/
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
Im not sure if you have check this place out but seems they only sell exotics cars.

http://sanfranciscosportscars.com/
Nice cars, Way over my budget but I will keep checking inventory...
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
It probably goes without saying... but if you buy an exotic, extensive maintenance history and records are key.
 
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 
Ballin' on a budget FTW!
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by TEXAS:
Ballin' on a budget FTW!
FTL
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:
It probably goes without saying... but if you buy an exotic, extensive maintenance history and records are key.
Thats another story, most of the ones I have viewed are from dealers with nothing more than a carfax as previous maintenance history.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
My dad's friend owns an exotic indy shop in SF. He replaced the clutch on a Diablo VT one of the times we went to visit him. He said for him (many many years ago), it was a $10k job. The parts alone were $4k. That right there forever changed my outlook on owning an exotic. I may be able to buy one, but if it ever broke, it would sit in my garage for years.

[ 2015-06-17, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
My dad's friend owns an exotic indy shop in SF. He replaced the clutch on a Diablo VT one of the times we went to visit him. He said for him (many many years ago), it was a $10k job. The parts alone were $4k. That right there forever changed my outlook on owning an exotic. I may be able to buy one, but if it ever broke, it would sit in my garage for years.
Yes, Im pretty much realizing that now. After extensive research what I budgeted for downfalls wasnt accurate. I am leaning to 99+ gts/rt/10 I find they are a lot less to maintain and I love the body styles.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
If you can wrench and have buddies that can wrench its just another car. People are so scare of bmw Mercedes cause cost to maintain but if can do it yourself and take time finding the parts u will be good.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Get yourself a 2007+ Aston Martin Vantage. For 40-60k, you can be 007.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Get yourself a 2007+ Aston Martin Vantage. For 40-60k, you can be 007.
But then I would be second to one!
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Get yourself a 2007+ Aston Martin Vantage. For 40-60k, you can be 007.
I had an 06 Aston Martin, don't know if they did anything different in the 07 but my dash looked like a Christmas tree, that car had a lot of problems.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Smoked50:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Get yourself a 2007+ Aston Martin Vantage. For 40-60k, you can be 007.
I had an 06 Aston Martin, don't know if they did anything different in the 07 but my dash looked like a Christmas tree, that car had a lot of problems.
A British car with electrical issues? No way. I don't believe it.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
I think it's pointless to buy an out of dat super car or even an out of date Mercedes.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
I think it's pointless to buy an out of dat super car or even an out of date Mercedes.
I understand the mercedes/bmw argument, but explain the exotic argument?
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
I think it's pointless to buy an out of dat super car or even an out of date Mercedes.
I understand the mercedes/bmw argument, but explain the exotic argument?
This. A Mercedes/BMW is only around $60-70k so I understand getting the newest one, an "out of date" Lambo is still $100k+ if you get a well maintained low mileage one, not really practical to get the newest one at $250k
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
I think it's pointless to buy an out of dat super car or even an out of date Mercedes.
Kinda like purchasing a 03-04 cobra they were out dated when they were new at the dealer in 2002.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
I think it's pointless to buy an out of dat super car or even an out of date Mercedes.
Kinda like purchasing a 03-04 cobra they were out dated when they were new at the dealer in 2002.
Everyone knows that outdated mustangs belong to methheads.
 




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