Gallardo vs Huracan

[jetfalcon]

Not necessarily...consider an artist

Re: OP .... This is like comparing a GTR to the Huracan , the H destroys the G. I've owned G's since 2008 (SL and 560), tons of miles...and hands down the H out performs and is more fun to drive. There has not been a single instance I wished to have a G back. Just my opinion...albeit strong.

I personally do not like the idea of leasing and do not agree it saves you more money in the long run, but in the case of CA where you do not get tax credits on trades, leasing is much more appealing. It lets you get in and out of these cars without taking the tax hit of an actual purchase.

It sounds like you may be struggling a bit on the financials...I'll just say don't spend all your capital on the car now...that capital can go a long way in your near future which could put you in a Pagani in your 30s. Also don't get your self living check to check.

Well, I do have a bank account with $600k in it, but my parents put it in there and it's not really my money. But ya I could go get a Huracan right now if I'm feeling stupid and not responsible.

But my actual bank acct has $43k now, and another one with $35k which is not mine.

For now, I can just afford to rent them once in a while so I can feel satisfied to know I have driven them than just see them around. And even if I did have $1-2 million, buying a Huracan still feels very expensive. I would feel I would need $10 million to really feel like it's not a big deal.

[Red Mark]

Well, I do have a bank account with $600k in it, but my parents put it in there and it's not really my money. But ya I could go get a Huracan right now if I'm feeling stupid and not responsible.

But my actual bank acct has $43k now, and another one with $35k which is not mine.

For now, I can just afford to rent them once in a while so I can feel satisfied to know I have driven them than just see them around. And even if I did have $1-2 million, buying a Huracan still feels very expensive. I would feel I would need $10 million to really feel like it's not a big deal.

Appreciate honest and straightforward response. I'm sure you will get there.

[jetfalcon]

The question is, what is driving a Lambo worth, to you? If it truly is out of reach financially, then the question is answered for you. If, on the other hand, it is viable, then why not? There are no medals for being the richest man in the graveyard.
The sheer satisfaction of getting in, glancing around the cabin, firing up that engine, going through your warm-up procedures, and then going on a drive - whether aggressively or otherwise, is pure, unadulterated gold ....

And the idea that you will lose thousands with every mile you drive is ludicrous. I put on over 25,000 miles on my car over four years, and sold it for CDN$40,000 less than I paid. I would say that on a percentage basis, I lost less on my Gallardo than I did on any M3 that I previously owned. $10,000 a year is not much, for the ability to hop in and go for a session, any time I wanted, for four years! Granted, I looked after the car meticulously, but in return, it looked after me, in so many ways.

Well, your explanation seemed pretty good when defending from those who will question is it worth spending a couple hundred thousand on a car.

There's always people out there who keep complaining these cars are waste of money, but I am sure most of them never driven one. At least after driving the Huracan, I left satisfied throwing down $120 to try it out for 20 min. But then when I tried the 2014 Gallardo, I didn't leave with the same feeling as I did the Huracan.

But it's cool that Lambo owners here are pretty open to discussion to those who don't own one. I at least driven one so I know what it feels like rather than fantasizing about it. I would be willing to buy a Lambo owner dinner if they take me out as a passenger. I think being a passenger would be fun in it's own way so you can actually enjoy the thrill of the car without the obligation of trying not to crash it.

[Hurricane]

Speaking about depreciation, prices should hit a brick wall considering that the factory will only build spyders and 580s these months.