2010/2011 Audi R8 or 2007/2008 Lambo Gallardo?

In my opinion go fro the R8...

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Greg

 

+1 for the 430 but out of your options, since you say you like the "attention" the lambo is a no brainer. When someone asks what you drive and you say a Lambo it has the wow factor but if you say Audi they might assume you drive the same base A4 that every jersey shore kid's parents bought them. As a vehicle the R8 v10 is superior, but for what you care most about the lambo is probably the winner.

 

Remember I am a DIY guy. 10 qts oil and a filter is all it uses in a year. Clutch is expensive but I have never had to put a clutch in a non race car

 

could consider something like this too:

Turismo MC Sport

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Maserati-Gran-Turismo-MC-SPORT-Aerodynamic-Carbon-Fiber-Package-20-Inch-Wheels-Carbon-Interior-/270922223536?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f14390fb0

 

I love that car, good call.

 

With a handle that contains "Jack" and "Astor", of course you're from Ontario.

I see more R8s in the 416.

 

The R8 (V8) is probably a better car than the Gallardo in basically any measurable sense, but the Lamborghini has a cachet the Audi could never match.

 

I've owned both. I can tell you the R8 is more of an every day car in two aspects that come to mind quickly.

First, the R8 has a softer ride. If you want a car that you can drive a lot without feeling every bump in the road, the R8 is a great way to go.

Second, the R8 attracts attention, but the Lambo will attract real nuts. I was always more comfortable leaving the R8 in a parking lot than the lambo.

I've gone from a 6 speed transmission in the R8 to the E-Gear in the lambo. Up until now, i've always been a manual transmission guy, but the E-Gear is so good now there is no reason to go back.

You can't go wrong with either. Just get one and enjoy it!

 

I would go with the Gallardo. . . it seems like that's what you really want, anyway

To a non-car nut the Gallardo will impress vastly more than the Audi. To a car-nut the V8 R8 will not be the V10 R8.

While some on here say things like "the Gallardo is dated" or "plain" etc. these folks are likely not your intended audience for the looks/wow factor. To anyone else, even your average gearhead, it's still "wow a Lamborghini!" The Audi is certainly great looking but it's not a Lamborghini, and will pass by some folks without a second glance. Most will see it as a nice car but won't realize it's a six figure automobile.

Although it sounds silly, from a psychological standpoint I would hate to buy a V8 R8 and constantly have it compared to the V10. It's worse than the Boxter owners talking about why they didn't get a 911. Whenever I hear someone talk about an R8, the words "Vee Ten" are uttered, no matter what. There's a laundry list of model year changes and special editions of the Gallardo, but you never hear "Why didn't you get the Superleggera?" et cetera.

Then again a "chick" will never ask you about the 5.2L R8.

Further I believe the older Gallardos are much more depreciated than the newer R8's, which could indicate that they are closer to a market bottom, whereas the R8's have a longer distance to fall. The R8 is tremendously overpriced in my opinion, both new and used. Supercar-per-dollar it's the Gallardo, hands down. If we were talking new MSRP that may be a different story.

 

No question...Gallardo

1) Looks/wow factor

The Gallardo is the clear winner here. The R8 is beautiful but nothing touches the presence of the Lambo.

2) Cost (initial and on-going maintenance)

Obviously the warranty is an issue here but the general reliability of the cars should be the same. The mechanics of the cars are nearly identical so there is not a huge difference here. The perception is that the Gallardo would be more expensive and that is nice to maintain the aura of ownership but at the end of the day, it should not cost you any more. Labor rates and parts costs are generally the same.

3) Daily driveability/Reliability

Again, pretty much the same. Space and livability are generally the same. The AWD setup on the R8 is a bit smoother at low speeds (same as 09+ Gallardo) but there are not many places you can't go in a Gallardo. Mine is my only car right now so I use it every day. Rain or shine.

4) Comfort (will put about 15K km/year)

Some feel the seats are more comfortable in the R8. I find the R8 cabin to feel a lot narrower (definitely the center console), and the lower quality materials kind of annoy me.

5) Re-sale in ~3yrs

The R8 is due for re-invention soon. The Gallardo will also be redone in the next couple of years. The difference is that after that, the R8 will be $140-170k new while the Gallardo will be near $300k. That will impact each market in a hugely different way. The R8 has a long way to go down. The Gallardo will inevitably depreciate but the amount will be smaller than the R8s.

6) Performance

The performance of an 06-08 Gallardo should be better than an R8. The weight of either being a convertible might become a factor but they are close. Based on HP and Weight, the edge should go to the Gallardo.

Here is a PPI Checklist that I put together for the Gallardo. It should be helpful in your search. http://edbolian.com/?p=2374