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Lamborghini Gallardo (2003-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 5 out of 5

Summary of the Lamborghini Gallardo (2003-)

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Assets

Performance from 4500rpm up, four-wheel-drive traction, accessible grip, engine sound, looks, quality, relative usability

Drawbacks

Second gear ratio too high for Britain, some vision is hampered

Verdict

Will give Ferrari's breadwinner, the 360 Modena, a real fright

Review

Running Costs2.5 out of 5

Drive this thing as God intended and you're looking at 10-12mpg. Tyres are frighteningly expensive and won't last long, servicing will be frequent - and there's just one UK dealer, in London, so if you live outside the south-east, you'll have to transport your car for service. Certainly it won't be the relatively painless experience of Porsche ownership, but it's on par with Ferrari, so manages better than one star. Well, if you tire of it, you can sell with a balance of the manufacturer's two-year warranty. As the baby of the Lambo range, and a new car, its values will stay firm. Trouble starts when a car is the most expensive and the oldest - look at the way Ferrari 456 values plummet. Considering a Ferrari 360 Modena is just two-wheel drive, has two fewer cylinders and over 100bhp less to play with, this is a well-priced car. Against the Porsche Turbo, though, you're paying for sophistication, exclusivity and sound effects more than raw ability.

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Best Exotic Sports Cars

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Winner:
Porsche 911
First runner up:
Ferrari F430
Second runner up:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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