acklam

This past Saturday marks the first time I am Porsche-less in the last 12 years. I have traded in my Cayenne Turbo this Saturday for a Lambo, and sold my Boxster few years ago. I miss the cars but what I miss more is the Porsche community. Every Porsche owner I've met over the years has been super friendly (doesn't matter whether it is an old 924 or the latest/greatest GT3; or even someone with a Porsche SUV because that's the only way they can enjoy the brand with family duties - that's me for last couple years). I still recall 10+ years ago, when Porsches are not such a common scene in Toronto area, I'd often get a friendly wave from other Porsche drivers on the road in my Boxster.

The great Porsche community is the reason that I decide to make another post here (although I've sold all my Porsches). I don't post here often but I do read this forum from time to time. Believe it or not - rennlist is the first car forum I've visited this morning, before I hit the Lambo forum... (there is literally zero Toronto presence in the Lambo forum... ...) I think I really miss the Porsche community....

A little more about my story to move away from Porsches... In the last few years, I've been trying to upgrade to a Porsche GT car. In the used market, the prices have been going beyond what I feel reasonable. They are great and fantastic cars... I guess that's why the high demand driving up the price, but I cannot quite justify paying close to MSRP or beyond for a used car. I've put down a deposit for a new 718 GT4 2 years ago, but have been searching for alternatives. If the new GT4 didn't take that long to release, I probably would've stayed in the Porsche family.

Anyway, I've started looking at Lamborghini Gallardo last year. I know they are not Porsches; they don't have racing heritage like Ferrari or Mclaren; they are not true Lambo with the scissor doors/V12; some even call them re-badged R8 (they do share some components)... well, but I really love their look and it is the perfect car to me. They are reliable. The V10 engine makes a nice sound. They look great. They handle really well and are fast enough to me.

Couple weeks ago, I was checking out this beautiful Gallardo sitting at Pfaff Reserve/Mclaren Toronto. Edward and Horst from the team have been really helpful; and they have helped me put together this unbelievable deal that I cannot turn down. I know some of you know and work with them (I saw a Macan GTS on Saturday when I was picking up my car; and another guy checking out a purple GT3 RS), but I have nothing but good words about this fantastic team. Everyone's experience may vary but I have only had great experience with Pfaff group - both Pfaff Porsche and Mclaren. I highly recommend them to any of you.

Anyway, here I am - I guess, "There is substitute" in my case. But I still miss Porsches - hope I will return to the brand one day... I still have a GT4 deposit at Pfaff but seriously I cannot afford to keep both GT4 and Gallardo. Hope I will still be welcome to the Porsche community.

petee_c

congrats....

let us know how many km's before you're pulled over for the plate in the windshield....

Freakhead

Congrats on the car, never hurts to try something different. Come back and tell us about your observations.

Love the colour orange with black accents on the Lambo.

acklam

LOL. I did see a cop while driving slowly in a parking lot yesterday. He was staring at me and my car, but I guess I look friendly enough with a 4 yo sitting in the passenger seat with all the proper car seat, etc. So, 0 vs. 1 so far on giving me trouble vs. taking it easy.

I am debating whether to buy one of those tow hook mount vs. wait for Ontario gov't to change the law.

LastMezger

If it makes you feel better the R8 is a re-badged Gallardo / Huracan. In fact, the R8's transmission case has "Lamborghini" stamped right on it! The two cars share their aluminum structures (though with different wheelbases and upper supports to allow for different roof profiles), engines (in different tune), gearboxes, electrical harness and systems, suspension design / arms, brakes in some cases though not most.

That said, that that Gallardo looks fantastic! Have fun!

THE REFINERY

Congrats! Looks amazing!

I'm always a fan of plate mounting systems that don't damage the face of the front bumper. The tow hook mounted option is a pretty good solution.

gsxr_fvr

Congrats, I was eyeing this car as well.
I am another long term Porsche owned transitioned to Lambo few years back when the Porsche Cartel started playing the nasty allocation game. Got me a Murcielago. I still have bunch of aircooled's though.
Although Lambo forums arent as active, I have since alot of Lambo enthusiasts. PM me if you want to join us on our own little Lambo get together next time.

911 Rod

That is a sweet car.

BioBanker

I get that move - I still lust for Gallardo SuperL's! They're ubersweet!

I sometimes ask myself why I let myself pay a premium to msrp for my GT4.....It makes no sense, until you go to look for something that is as good for the same money - I couldn't find anything even close. So I threw principals out the window and went for it. BUT, I talked myself into it by convincing myself that if I was the first buyer at MSRP Id have been raped on my trade - so you're getting fleeced either way. I also think that they'll hold value well - but who knows.

Regardless, beauty Gallardo. If I had a Lambo, Id have no interest in getting to know that community. They're like sportbike riders - better at a distance! I have a sportbike and no-thank-you! Porsche community is special.

The car I want is a MP4-12C. Just not sure I want to deal with running costs (mostly cost of warranty and depreciation). But there are some super sweet cars getting nice and cheap these days....

ronnie993tt

My favourite Lambo colour. Manual Gallardo Coupe was an option I considered but it won't fit down my narrowish midtown driveway! You should come out to the GTG's anyway. We'd love to try...'er see your new acquisition.

TurboS

Congratulations, use it in good health!
Years ago I attended the launch of the Gallardo Superlegerra. I did not want to get out of the drivers seat.....

What Ronnie said: You should come out to the GTG's anyway. We'd love to try...'er see your new acquisition.[/QUOTE]
Especially Hear that V10!

Enjoy!

Porto911

Great looking beast.. good luck and enjoy.

saw one exactly like that on the Highway yesterday coming back from the mountains here in Alberta. Looks even better when it flys by you!

acklam

Thanks all!

Yes, I will try to still come to Porsche gatherings. I will just pretend it is a GT3. Porsche doesn't want to sell me one so I've got Lambo to make me one and they've made a few changes along the way... They are all owned by VW anyway ...

Another problem of going to gathering is to find a time when I don't need to babysit my kids. I have waited a few years with the SUV before coming back to a sports car, so hopefully my older kid is old enough to come along with me now.

BioBanker

Well looks like your purchase triggered the GT4 release....announced a few min ago to be 4.0L 6cyl with 8k redline based upon a reworked 3.0L turbo from the 718. Looks great!

acklam

Oh yeah. I know it will happen, right after I decide to give up my waitlist spot.

It looks like it will be a great car... I love how it looks and the spec too. Oh well... if I decided to keep waiting for it, it would have delayed another year and they will put a 1.5l turbo 3-cyl+hybrid on it - I am sure!