It's hard to find a good one!!!!! HELP!!!

[Tob8]

Hi Guys,

I am currently in the market for a Gallardo.

I have wanted one for years and now I want to finally take the plunge!

Bit I am finding it difficult to find good a one!!!

Here is one that grabbed my attention that I'm aiming to go see next week if possible...does anyone know anything about it, is it a good one?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

Thanks Steve

[andrew]

"CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL REPLACED AT 6K"

[Spindoctor]

"Upgrades"...?

Might be a decent car. Definitely a rubbish ad.

[4321go]

I believe that the robotised-manual 'boxes have a greater propensity to eat their clutches, but I drive my manual car hard and have so far covered twenty thousand miles on a clutch that wasn't new when I bought the car. How hard do you have to rag the drivetrain in its early life to screw the clutch in 6000 miles?

[andrew]

4321go said:

I believe that the robotised-manual 'boxes have a greater propensity to eat their clutches...

not so

[Tob8]

Yeah from my research I've done too, a lot of people say the earlier clutches can go as early at 3k!!!

[AndrewD]

andrew said:

not so

You drive like a granny though.

E gear well known rubbish. Manuals rule!

[andrew]

AndrewD said:

You drive like a granny though.

E gear well known rubbish. Manuals rule!

^ knob wriggler

[GT Two]

Hard ones are good to find.

If you can wait until November I will be moving to an Aventador.

Good luck!

[Tob8]

So, any advice?

[Tvr Power]

Tob8 said:

Hi Guys,

I am currently in the market for a Gallardo.

I have wanted one for years and now I want to finally take the plunge!

Bit I am finding it difficult to find good a one!!!

Here is one that grabbed my attention that I'm aiming to go see next week if possible...does anyone know anything about it, is it a good one?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

Thanks Steve

I have a mint fully loaded manual 5750 miles

[HIS LM]

Tvr Power said:

I have a mint fully loaded manual 5750 miles

And ?

[70proof]

spec is basic with no lifting gear, heated seats or reversing camera, but looks okay.... 6k change means nothing... early clutches wore badly esp if driven in town or reversing up a gradient.

[TISPKJ]

Tob8 said:

So, any advice?

Hi I don't know that car, there are good cars out there but like with most of them you sometimes have to be patient and wait for the right car for you (not that I am very good at that)
Only thing I can also suggest is to give some of the main dealers a call as they will often know of cars either coming in or that are potentially for sale, give Craig at Pangbourne or Brent at Sevenoaks a call who maybe able to help.

[Tob8]

Thank you.

I've done most of my research, by any advice when viewing it anyone can add in their experience?

Thanks

[70proof]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

theres this one too....

[70proof]

Tob8 said:

Thank you.
I've done most of my research, by any advice when viewing it anyone can add in their experience?
Thanks

main thing is check the paperwork....... all invoices/mots etc etc and listen for any odd knocking sounds when on test drive, there shouldn't be any... the front diff can be noisy at full lock at slow speeds..... call the dealer as well who serviced it last, they can review their file.

Edited by 70proof on Wednesday 29th April 21:48

[Tob8]

Thank you very much I may do that

[HIS LM]

Coupe or ragtop ? this is later and less expensive

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

[Tob8]

I was considering both, but do prefer the look and style
Of the coupe...

I also would prefer the E-gear over the manual, just personal preference really.

Thank you so far for your advice