08-24-2006, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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I think I like the R8 better then the lambo
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...ing/#more-3795
At first glance I would much rather have this car then an M6. The proportions are almost perfect and remind of a 348(Which I also love). If given the choice in the 90K price range, this would be a definate contender for me(Z06 not withstanding). And the sounds it makes.
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08-24-2006, 11:59 PM | #2 |
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I'll take one.
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08-25-2006, 08:48 AM | #3 | |
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The one problem with it is that it looks a lot like a new TT in the details (and, to some extent, the nose overhang proportions). |
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Seriously though, the details are really nice. The reverse cut line in the side is just beautiful. I hope they use the RS4 V8 instead of a detuned lambo V10. That might keep the price down.
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08-25-2006, 11:11 AM | #6 |
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I heard they were going to offer both a V8 (don't know which one) and V10...
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there are a lot of cars in the world that i'd rather own than either of the aforementioned VAG products.
lamborghini doesn't do it for me. IMO, there's no compelling argument to buy one over a Ferrari. and the R8 is just a watered down version of a car that holds zero appeal for me.
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"Then there’s the speed. Or rather the lack of it. Yes, you get a 5 litre V10 engine that produces 520bhp and 400 carbon dioxides, but even so, if you have the roof down the top speed’s a yawn-making 190. What’s more, despite the four-wheel-drive system it could only get round the Top Gear test track in 1.25.7. That’s three seconds slower than the old Ferrari 360 CS. " when it costs more and is engineered less well than the 360CS, i hold zero interest in the car. i've sat in both the gallardo and murcielago now (italian car day) and it's interesting how the gallardo interior seems even NICER than the murcielago's, but nonetheless, both cars seem typical italian to me. lots of looks. zero heritage anywhere. if i was going to personally get a superfluous car that had no heritage from racing or racing program direct transfer and it was going to be expensive, might as well try to legalize a Pagani Zonda. the gallardo isn't that exclusive a car, which sort of detracts from the whole point of it, doesn't it?
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