Lamborghini Gallardo or Ferrari F430??

Bipolar Kittens · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:07

For my 30th birthday i'm going to rent a supercar for a few days. I think i've narrowed my choices down to the two in the thread title, but i cannot for the life of me decide which one to go for. So, I thought i'd post here to get some opinions?

Bunka · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:09

I've never driven either, but that's a seriously tough choice to make! Personally I think I'd go for the F430. It's completely ostentatious, vulgar and verging on crass, but it would be immense fun for a few days.

Hxc · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:10

Gallardo

Muncher · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:12

The gallardo is apparently a slightly better drive according to those who have driven them both or owned both.

That said, in renting one for a few days they are close enough to go for whichever one you prefer as you won't get enough out of them to really tell the difference.

paradigm · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:14

Given that it is a hire car, you can't exactly go thrapping them to within an inch of their life, and in that respect, I'd say the F430 will be a bit wasted.

I'd go for the Gallardo too, as it has a more appealing external prescense to it (IMO).

david25 · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:15

For me the Gallardo's pedal arrangement spoilt it (manual LHD model) waaaay too close together meant you had to be really careful changing gear (the hire company wont be happy with a cooked clutch)

Get the e-gear version or the 430

Dougsnake · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:18

Gallardo

RickST · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:18

i may be wrong but, as long as you dont crash, why cant you "go thrapping them to within an inch of their life"?

oh and the F430

Marine Iguana · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:20

Gallardo

UltimateBadger · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:23

I've driven a F430 Spyder around a track and although it was great I would still take the Lambo. Lamborghini for me are one of the only manufacturers that really know what a supercar should look like!

Muncher · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:25

RickSri said:
i may be wrong but, as long as you dont crash, why cant you "go thrapping them to within an inch of their life"?

oh and the F430

Because unless you drive something every day with similar performance you're likely to stack it. You can thrash a slow car in relative safety but doing it in something quick and unfamiliar on the public roads is exponentially more dangerous.

paradigm · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:26

RickSri said:
i may be wrong but, as long as you dont crash, why cant you "go thrapping them to within an inch of their life"?

I would hazard a guess that the average person "thrapping it to within an inch of it's life" is most likely going to end in expensive, crumpled tears. Unless of course you are versed in controlling high-powered supercars, and know the limits of the handling.

snowdog · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:26

Gallardo.

Happy · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:26

F430 without a second thought

Grumps82 · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:31

Happy said:
F430 without a second thought

Housey · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:37

Gay-r-Do is the bigger event and will snap more knickers.

Muncher · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:39

Housey said:
Gay-r-Do is the bigger event and will snap more knickers.

For these purposes, all that matters is fanny magnentism. :cool:

bobert50 · 30 Jan 2009 at 19:21

Who hires out supercars like these for a few days ? and where do i sign up?

BenjiSayers · 30 Jan 2009 at 19:23

Gallardo, not saying the Ferrari's are common but I see a good deal more of them than I do Lambo's. If you get a Gallardo in an "in your face" colour like bright green/orange people will definitely take notice

moss · 30 Jan 2009 at 19:32

Gallardo