The Gallardo is the first Lamborghini design from the ground up by Audi after getting its first taste of engineering Lamborghinis with their reengineering of the Diablo in the 90s. Only two years after acquiring Lamborghini, Audi set it engineers upon the task of civilizing the aged Diablo platform, resulting in the Diablo VT 6.0. With the Gallardo, the lessons learned from the Diablo VT 6.0 led to the first of the modern refined supercars that have become the norm today.

The Gallardo relied heavily on Audi parts bin components, and to good effect. HVAC and stereo systems were lifted directly from the Audi A4 rather than sourced from a low-volume aftermarket supplier unable to deliver the refinement that a major supplier to OEMs ever could have. Lamborghini was able to sell the Gallardo on its merit alone, whereas it had previously traded in old-world charm and the exoticism of its brand. The danger here is that old-world charm is somewhat timeless, while an all-out effort on vehicle development can lead to a car that feels dated 15 years after its introduction.

Year: 2004
Model:  Lamborghini Gallardo
Engine: 5.0L V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  36,545
Price: $79,950
Location: Phoenix, AZ

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Excellent condition inside and out. This is a collector's car in showroom condition.

Rare 6 speed gated manual transmission
Callisto wheels ($7,000)
Fab Speed Exhaust system ($16,000)
Built in radar ($5,000)
Custom sound system ($6,000)
New clear protective film on bumper and mirrors ($1,500)
Original Lamborghini cd player head unit upgrade ($2,000)

Note: Carfax shows a minor issue. I had a crack on windshield and claimed it on my insurance. A brand new $5,000 windshield was installed by Lamborghini dealer. This is why Carfax has a minor issue reported in it. 

This Lamborghini Gallardo is in immaculate condition and is part of my personal collection. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

This particular Gallardo is still relatively light on miles accumulated. As the mile count rises, we would not expect downright system failures, but when parts such as ball joints, suspension bushings, clutch, etc. wear out, the replacements will carry a beefy price tag. Tires won't be a trivial purchase - and with 493hp on tap - shouldn't be neglected either. This example has some cosmetic modifications that we would reverse, but is otherwise an appealing spec.

The pricing on Gallardos has settled lower than on its Ferrari contemporary, the F430. For the better driving car, we'd probably shop the Ferraris, but for something with more ergonomics and comfort baked in, the Gallardo is very appealing. There's some additional weight from the AWD system and cabin insulation and so forth, though on anywhere but a good back road, it probably won't let you down in any way.

-Graham