# Drove a Gallardo today... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 2, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138 "2011-09-02T17:14:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/1 "2011-09-02T17:14:18Z")
…at Englishtown Raceway in NJ. Nice car, but I must say I miss the way they used to build cars… There’s just too much going on, between TC systems, ABS, tiptronic revmatching, etc. Sure, the car prob. gets around the track quicker, but it’s such a watered down feeling compared to what I’m used to. I don’t know, I like the struggle in learning how to drive a car, not so much the technical wizardry… I’m sure a lot will scoff at this post, but just my 2 cents…it’s still without ?, a very impressive car, just not my cup of tea… ---
**Author:** ![9c1ny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9c1ny/32/5050_2.png) [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/2 "2011-09-02T18:47:46Z")
yeah sounds like you should stick to- 1995 Lotus Esprit S4, 1991 Toyota MR2, 1997 Acura Integra Type R ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/3 "2011-09-02T19:38:59Z")
Joe I would have prob felt the same way ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/4 "2011-09-02T19:41:38Z")
Clarkson and them IIRC said they liked the simplicity and purism in the McLaren F1 over all the crazy gadgetry of the Bugatti Veyron when they drag raced the two. Of course they loved the Veyron but they made multiple comments like that toward the F1. It was something to do with cars built when Margaret Thatcher was PM of GB vs. Tony Blair. You could probably find the clip on YouTube. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/5 "2011-09-02T20:03:07Z")
Lamborghini’s are built for the rich, they aren’t pro race car drivers… They need the driving aids. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/6 "2011-09-02T20:17:02Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > Clarkson and them IIRC said they liked the simplicity and purism in the McLaren F1 over all the crazy gadgetry of the Bugatti Veyron when they drag raced the two. Pretty much the exact same train of thought I had driving it… ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/7 "2011-09-02T20:34:22Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > Lamborghini’s are built for the rich, they aren’t pro race car drivers… They need the driving aids. Cause I’m sure all people who are “rich” which is a relative term are complete useless fucks and absolutely need these driving aids…and I’m sure a majority of this forum who “thinks” they’re good drivers would turn them off in said car and run into a fucking wall. This might actually be a great idea. Anyway that’s pretty sweet that you got to drive an exotic like that. I’d really like to drive one as well. The most exotic car I’ve ever driven was just a porsche turbo s ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/8 "2011-09-03T06:04:27Z")
I’m not buying a Gallardo for the way it handles on a track but because it’s so f-ing sexy looking :tup: ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/9 "2011-09-03T06:26:20Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I’m not buying a Gallardo for the way it handles on a track but because it’s so f-ing sexy looking :tup: ^this. i am pretty dead set that if i ever sell the 996 it will only be to upgrade into a gallardo… ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/10 "2011-09-03T06:38:48Z")
I thought you can turn all that BS traction control and everything off it just takes some work… Then you just end up hitting a wall :lol: ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/11 "2011-09-03T06:55:11Z")
Maybe you can. Wasn’t in the car long enough to really find all that stuff out. Either way, it’s still a very impressive car… ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/12 "2011-09-03T06:55:57Z")
FWIW, Joe, I agree. Give me an '01 Diablo 6.0, jettison the front diff, axles, front driveshaft, and that’s my ideal Lambo. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/13 "2011-09-03T06:59:17Z")
Yea, it made me appreciate the Esprit a lot more… ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/14 "2011-09-03T08:47:43Z")
Yeah but Jason you get “free” labor if said Diablo breaks, lol. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/15 "2011-09-03T10:14:22Z")
No pics? gtfo ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/16 "2011-09-03T13:31:40Z")
> [@05OrangeSS](#): > > Cause I’m sure all people who are “rich” which is a relative term are complete useless fucks and absolutely need these driving aids…and I’m sure a majority of this forum who “thinks” they’re good drivers would turn them off in said car and run into a fucking wall. This might actually be a great idea. > > Anyway that’s pretty sweet that you got to drive an exotic like that. I’d really like to drive one as well. The most exotic car I’ve ever driven was just a porsche turbo s Holy fuck did you get butt-hurt? Obviously i didn’t say all rich people don’t know how to drive, get the fuck off my nuts! It’s an exotic car that’s very expensive, it should have all the features they can fit into it. At least most if not all of the features have off switches. Lamborghini’s main consumers are wealthy people, they are designed to be easy to drive. Most people who can afford them most likely aren’t taking them to road coarses to be pushed. Also lamborghini has decided to not offer manual transmissions in the up coming vehicles, they are all gonna be e-gear. I wonder why!!! Proof v. > **[Lamborghini confirms the death of the manual supercar](https://www.drive.com.au/news/lamborghini-confirms-the-death-of-the-manual-supercar/)** > > Lamborghini has confirmed the ageing Gallardo supercar will be the last production vehicle it makes with a manual transmission. ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/17 "2011-09-03T14:09:01Z")
Sorry guys, every time I look at a Lambo here’s what I think of: ![http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/43370-door_stop.jpg](http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/43370-door_stop.jpg) I would much rather have this: ![http://fastautopix.com/wp-content/uploads/5681_aston_martin_dbs-4e250085d56f8.jpg](http://fastautopix.com/wp-content/uploads/5681_aston_martin_dbs-4e250085d56f8.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/18 "2011-09-03T15:29:52Z")
Getting rid of the manual transmission for those cars is a great idea. Not only do they make more money from it, but it’s consistently shown that auto transmissions of those type are better fitted for the kind of driving these cars are built for. Guess you haven’t driven a car equipped with one of these? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/19 "2011-09-03T15:33:46Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > -snip- Agree’d ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138/20 "2011-09-03T15:34:42Z")
I rented a Gallardo for 24hrs in Vegas. Though I LOVED the exhaust note driving down the blvd. and the SMG…it was enough of a test drive to say i didn’t care to purchase one. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drove-a-gallardo-today/216138.md?page=2)