That sure is a whole bunch of cars that now cost in the ballpark of $400,000 new. As pictured, I'd imagine closer to $500,000. Wonder how long they'll keep up that kind of volume.
The car pictured is super bad ass though. Love the SV.
4000th Murcielago
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That sure is a whole bunch of cars that now cost in the ballpark of $400,000 new. As pictured, I'd imagine closer to $500,000. Wonder how long they'll keep up that kind of volume.
The car pictured is super bad ass though. Love the SV.
Fast Freddy
GPS'D 225 MPH
that is one fast car! i have seen a vid on the net of one of these cars supposedly doing 219 mph on a freeway in Phoenix, Arizona. the guage cluster has a readout that records max speed front and center between the tach and the speedo. you can't miss it. anyway, does anybody know if that max speed reading is taken from the speedo or a GPS?
skyrex
FORD GT OWNER
Nice pic and a great car. I have this problem though. I don't mind paying for the car but I am not willing to pay the ridiculous freight necessary to maintain these cars.......thus my FGT.
- Aug 25, 2006
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Huumm... I feel the need for me to chime in.
The cost of admission to the exotic arena is certainly high however the cost to remain once within is far less today than only a few years ago for all marquees.
For example; both the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Murcielago were both blessed IMO with the capital and technical support of Audi as such are gals that are able to be exercised regularly with modest maintenance cost. Now having said this, the cost is still far greater when compared to the Ford GT a gal that was moderately priced when presented and has proven to be a rock solid day to day driver; this whether tooling along or being exercised at extreme levels.
Now as for the Lamborghini LP670-4 SV; the pictures and the stories do not do this gal justice as she is a fricken beast that is IMO wickedly stunning to look at up close and then once she is awakened leaves no doubt to those within listening range that she wants and likes to play.
The Lamborghini 670-4 SV share the Murcielago’s basic shape however from stem to stern these gals were twisted and tweaked; the chassis, body panels, the materials used throughout, her heart, software, interior, wheels, and the list goes on are all unique to the Lamborghini LP560-4 SV.
The cost of admission for these gals in the USA is just shy of $500k and then add tax and license and you have quickly passed the $500K mark a figure that will place 3 stunning and anxious to be exercised Ford GT’s in your stable with more than enough rat-hole remaining to personalize each one so the question looms; is the Lamborghini LP670-4 SV worth the price of admission; “absolutely” and this not because she is 3 plus times better than a Ford GT because in many areas she IMO is not but rather she is different.
Takes care
Shadowman
Superfly
HERITAGE GT OWNER
I don't think I'll ever be lucky enough to own one, but I'm in complete and utter awe every time I see one. Amazing car!!!
Fast Freddy
GPS'D 225 MPH
gallardo engines are made in germany and murcielago engines are made in italy
it costs $7,000 to replace the windshield on a murci :eek
it costs $7,000 to replace the windshield on a murci :eek
soroush
Ford Gt Owner
- Aug 8, 2007
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a good friend and a member here just bought one of these, I got some seat time in it, its a nice car, I still wouldnt pay 500K for it. I would get three more GT's:wink
BlackICE
GT Owner
Most people, in principle, probably have the same view. Myself included.
With apologies to Tim C. (et al! :lol), I can only see, at most, owning TWO FGTs. ONE "stove top stock", and the other MODDED THRU THE ROOF. IOW, one to look at/show and one to play with w/o consideration as to rock chips, mileage, depreciation, blah, blah, blah.
But, that said, if someone wants to lay out $500K for ONE car - MORE POWER TO HIM!!! It's his darn money, he earned it, and it's a lead pipe cinch he, "CAN'T take it with him". So, practicality be hanged! :wink :banana :cheers
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
Whether Germany, Italy, or the USA, there are “strengths” and weaknesses throughout now as for the cost for the windshield; certainly more expensive than many.
Shadowman
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
They are nice gals
I always say that the badge represents the creator and not the owner as such you will own one when if the day comes that you want it enough
Takes cares
Shadowman
- Aug 25, 2006
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You my friend are already two thirds of the way not to mention your other gals.
All the best
Shadowman
Contach was once a statement of art. I fear the current Gallardo and Murcielago will end up looking old school before too long. For me a classic car has to stand the test of time and the FGT has proven that to be the case. The Enzo, the Z8, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren amongst others will always be timeless classics.
- Aug 25, 2006
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I encourage "all" to follow and endeavor to realize their dream.
Money is IMO a very an interesting “tool” not unlike a hammer and screwdriver; some become comfortable and proficient using them whereas for others using them always feels awkward.
This BTW my comment is not based on the quantity or quality of the tool.
Shadowman
- Aug 25, 2006
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The Countach will IMO always remain a significant point in time to reflect upon; “bad to the bone” to look at with likely more posters sold and or given away of these gals than any other with as with so many of its time a kit car style interior and then sadly flat out miserable to drive for more than short jaunts and yet I like them; a lot.
Now as for the Gallardo, it was presented as the supercar/exotic for the masses and with 9000; maybe even more of them out there and many of these driven everyday through every condition imaginable they have proven to be a very reliable supercar/exotic gal with very modest maintenance cost. This brings me to the Murcielago; these have remained as hand built supercars/exotics and are extreme on so many levels and IMO the likelihood of them becoming dated is slim. I think that will be long remembered as the supercar/exotic that had presence, recognition, performance, and I dare say reliability unlike any “extreme” supercar/exotic before it.
Now as for the other gals mentioned; the Ford GT was without a doubt a fricken "home run" out of the gate and will capture the attention and interest of folks forever. The Ford GT was presented at what IMO was such a phenomenally low price point that in a sense Ford bought instantaneous market share and recognition leaving the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini gasping for breath hoping that behind the Ford GT project there was not to be another; if IMO Ford had followed through with another supercar/exotic I think that the face of the Ferrari and Lamborghini marketing programs within the USA would have been significantly altered however because all that Ferrari and Lamborghini had to do was weather a few years and the resulting modest intrusion on what they came to claim as their market it quickly became business as usual for them again. Then add to this because of the limited number of the Ford GTs created with many folks to this day never having seen one IMO the masses did not know how to place this gal outside of the typical USA automotive value box as such typical depreciation albeit at a moderate rate compared to other supercars/exotics was evidenced and yet I feel confident in saying that the future values of the Ford GT will remain stable and then IMO ever increasing values are eminent. One of the reasons that I say this is because in order for Ford to maintain the needed replacement parts for the next many years the prices of these parts for these gals will climb; many of them drastically this even with the Ford GT being (as I understand) Edsel B. Ford II’s baby this is basic business 101 as such so will the value of the gals increase making it easier for folks to swallow the inflationary pill when the cost to own versus cost to maintain comparison is considered. I also suspect that many more aka a greater percentage of the buyers today and in the future will have or have had other supercars/exotics by which they will compare the cost of admission as well as the cost to maintain and as such not find the cost to maintain pill terribly difficult to swallow. In closing; there is no doubt that the Ford GT will weather the test of time as their legacy has remained strong for over 40 years.
Now the Enzo; certainly an interesting gal however with IMO a significant downfall; this being that the operational chassis and power train was shared in total with Ferrari’s sister company; Maserati and then for those wanting to know what it cost to stay in the Enzo maintenance arena; replacement brakes on an Enzo are now nearly $40K.
As for the BMW Z8; this a phenomenal gal created from pert near a clean sheet of paper that is visually stimulating and fun to drive and of those mentioned has a moderate cost of admission, low cost to maintain, and I feel that these gals will weather the test of time and so does BMW with their 50 year parts availability. I enjoyed them and once I supercharged them they were “over the top”.
Now to the SLR; I think that these are the odd duck in your group; high tech, powerful, and yet IMO not terribly pleasing to the eye.
I am a car guy through and through as such I can find something cool with all of them and if I had enough space the resources to support it I would have one of ………………………………………….. every one or maybe better put I would still have every gal that I ever had the opportunity to spend time with and would be adopting others along the way as they all made/make me smile.
Takes care
Shadowman
KJD
GT Owner
KMCBOSS
RED GT owner
There are several folks here in the Pacific Northwest that already own one of these - anyone interested in seeing one needs only to show up at the local cars and coffee. Ed
Mullet
FORD GT OWNER
Mullet
FORD GT OWNER
I own a Gallardo and can say I would not spend 500k on a Murcie. I just don't like Lambos that much. Don't get me wrong they are nice cars and I like my G.
500k would make a heck of a down payment on a Veyron. That's where my money would be in this theortical 500k discussion.
500k would make a heck of a down payment on a Veyron. That's where my money would be in this theortical 500k discussion.