Is the GEN 1 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera WORTH IT?

After owning 4 Ferraris (2 F430s, 458, 599) I've decided to try a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. Will I love it or hate it? Is the E-Gear transmission just as bad as everyone says? Is it better or worse than the Ferrari F430? What about the 430 Scuderia? Is the E-Gear as good as the Ferrari F1 transmission? I discuss and answer all of these questions on my review of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.
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[@johnarnold24]

It's been awhile since I have followed you but here goes. I am 73 and I have had a little over 100 cars. Everything from 68 Camero with over 500 hp to many diesels, and everything in between. Currently have 2024 Corvette Stingray with Z51 package. Bottom line the Vette is everything I have ever wanted in a sports car. Great value, good power, super smooth 8 speed paddle shifter. All good. My pitch is buy American, give Chevrolet a new chance. Yeah those two 355 Ferraris were fun but this Corvette is ten times better and a fraction of the cost. Like to see you do a Z06 real eval between whatever you have around and a C8 a Z06.

[@normalguysupercar]

Corvettes are great cars, but there's many options I find far more fun

[@alexpsx3]

Great review, I have driven both a Gallardo with stock then lowered suspension and can confirm the bouncy ride your getting is a 100% byproduct of the lowering springs. Get some new coils and shocks on there and it will be worlds different. The struts are probably worn from the lowering springs as well. Lastly when you get the new clutch installed they will reset the touch points and the slow speed lurch will be improved.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, we're changing out the clutch so we'll see how it improves.

[@AB-80X]

The car is not on lowering springs. It is on stock springs. The gen 1 Superleggera is bouncy because it is oversprung, pure and simple. When you lower the car on stock springs, you don't change the preload. All you do is moving the spring perch down.

[@alexpsx3]

In the intro video he stated the car was lowered. Visually it looks lower then a stock Gen 1 SL. KW has a coil over kit available for the SL.

[@sarahdell4042]

Having owned a gallardo, and driven a few R8. The R8 is the answer to a nice ride 🤣

[@panchosspeedshop8576]

@@alexpsx3 Early Gallardos had factory coilovers and don't need lowering springs to lower unlike the 5.2L gallardos

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

The whole thing with the E-Gear is there IS a learning curve on how to drive it properly. Once you learn the little tricks and such (ALWAYS put it in Sport) it's really second nature. And like others have said, the E-Gear is part of the character of the Gallardo. It's why my wife loves her 2009 LP560-4 Gallardo. While she loves the Huracan also (we got to do an hour test drive event from our local dealer this past summer) but the dual clutch is so smooth and there is no drama with the car. Yeah, it's stupid fast but the Gallardo with E-Gear still gives that "old school" Lamborghini feel. It's what give the Gallardo part of it's charm. Plus, in our area, Huracans are everywhere but you don't really see Gallardo, let along LP models. Such an awesome car and she loves it (and the color, Giallo Midas). Lamborghini does pearl colors so well.

[@normalguysupercar]

The kill the pearl colors. Yeah, I find the Gallardo endearing in a way.

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

@@normalguysupercar great word describing the car. The Gallardo is IMHO the last of the "old school" Lamborghinis with the single clutch. Oh, Dan, I'm sure you read up on the E-Gear, but ALWAYS put the transmission in Sport before you drive. If left in auto, it's what wears down the clutch the most (because the clutch in auto never fully engages, hence faster wear). Sport or Corsa (in later versions). 👍

[@FOX111975]

Little tip! When you are approaching stop lights(or coming to any stop) pull in both paddles to get into Neutral, and cost the last 10 meters. Saves it jerking to a stop.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ah yeah when it disengages the clutch at about 5mph.

[@iresident8279]

So glad to see the start of you doing a decent review of a great car. Unfortunately many previous reviews have focused too much on image and not the actual car. Great to see a "normal guy" doing an Honest review and being open-minded. Lastly - did you do any vids of your garage build? Particularly lighting? Can't find them if you did. Thanks

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you. Yes I documented the garage remodel and the lights are here www.normalguysupercar.com/product/the-ultimate-garage-led-lighting-system-hexagon/

[@lg9839]

This channel views are starting to rise big time. Congrats 👍 the hard work is paying off

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks! Yeah, hopefully this was the right move.

[@TheNewMechanic]

Great to see you getting into something besides a Ferrari! I think this is a GREAT step for your channel. I'm really looking forward to the new content with the Superleggera!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@revvedupadventures]

@@normalguysupercar Rich here... Sold my Spider 348 and bought an E-Gear Gallardo. Currently we are on a road trip all over Florida. Left Pensacola, with stops in Lakeland, St Pete, Port ST Lucie, Palm Beach, and finally to Miami. After this trip I am completely in love with the car. I love the E-Gear. Ill be looking to get ECU and TCU tunes. I added a Kline exhaust with Fabspeed test pipes and the sound is nothing short of a symphony. I think I will log 2400 or so miles for the week.

[@stevenadams3533]

@@revvedupadventures sounds great I’ve just yesterday here in Australia bought a 2012 550 2 with only 11k miles on. Excited to get it.

[@stevenadams3533]

I used to fly out of St Lucie and lived in Vero for a year

[@jamesdoyal6933]

I hate driving 360 especially that cut through road next to bull creek that goes underneath I scrape almost every damn time since people like to rush under there 😂

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha yup

[@GRACEORT]

Wow, that’s a real Badass Gangster Projectile! And the mechanical external noises combined with the throaty exhaust and air intake is in another league. Mix that with internal cabin Humming at higher speeds it sounds like you are sat in the cockpit of a Fighter Jet. It’s obvious from your reactions and facial expressions you are genuinely taken in by the whole experience. Coming from the Ferrari I bet you really didn’t expect the Lambo to have such an effect on you as it does. This project is going to be great viewing, very excited for upcoming content Dan. You’ve picked a winner with this 👍🏻

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah I didn't think I'd be so smitten with the Gallardo honestly.

[@highvalleycowboy1]

I am actually looking at this almost exact spec tomorrow! Getting excited.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice!

[@magiccheeseball]

You're really good at doing reviews!

[@normalguysupercar]

Well thank you!

[@scottwhelan8984]

The sound of that naturally aspirated V10 is glorious! A nice low grumble paired with a brutal high rpm scream.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup! It's fantastic

[@panchosspeedshop8576]

Totally agree with the review Dan. Consider doing egear lines too if they haven't been done. On the 5.0L gallardos, the egear lines run over the exhaust, very close to the cat in a fire sheath but they still get hot. Many have popped hoses.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah I can see that

[@OzCapNWA]

Great video, interesting and subtle differences from my LP Gallardo. Mine is a 2012 with the standard brakes and they are the same way, some times they have an On/Off feel at slow speeds. Also, look up going into neutral at full stops... supposed to save the clutch some as well. No idea if it actually helps but would love to hear your take on it compared to other single clutch systems you have driven.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@tonybosworth5382]

Dan, the smiles on your face gave it away! Wife and I went one step further sideways and got the 2012 R8 5.2 V10 with R-Tronic/E-Gear. I am 6’2” and had the Huracan and didn’t fit well. We have a a STaSIS Exhaust and ECU tune and Sprint Booster throttle controller. You will love your car with an exhaust on it! V10 sounds are outrageous! Glad to hear your objective opinion on the E-Gear as well. You guys will have fun! My wife is dying to see Meg’s review!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@kiwiexotics1982]

Good to see your a normal supercar guy youtuber ignoring criticism and only liking the good comments. Its people like you that make people like me not want to own one yet we love them so much. Im about to buy a rare stick shift 2004 Gallardo but thinking I have to hang out with people who dont like me makes me hesitant to buy one. Why are car people jealous of each other? idk it bugs me you have to dress a certain way live a certain way or your not accepted in these posh car communities.

[@normalguysupercar]

Eh I think you'll find there's a wide range of personalities in the car world

[@AB-80X]

Dan as you know, Ferraris with ceramic brakes are also a bit on-off switch. If I may offer up a suggestion. Change the brake fluid to the Castrol React SRF Racing. As you probably know, it's one of the highest regarded brake fluids on the market for both high performance cars and racers alike, but it has interesting little benefit. It is ever so slightly compressible. This means that it's a great fluid for grabby brakes as it provides better modulation. Being it because of grabby race pads or just an overly sensitive brake pedal, it just works. Give it a try, it's not cheap but I think you'll like it.

[@normalguysupercar]

That's not true at all! I have driven lots of Ferraris with ceramic brakes and they were NOWHERE near this touchy.

[@AB-80X]

@@normalguysupercar I'm not saying they are AS bad, but they definitely are very sensitive. That holds true for my 488 Spider, 812 GTS and my Pista. I'm one of your fellow Fchatters, so not something I pull out of a hat. Back in the day my 458 was the same. Oddly, my Lusso feels very different. I suppose the brake system is valved differently. Anyway, the point was not to get into an argument about it, but rather to share my experience with a brake fluid that might help. I run Surface Transforms ceramic discs on the Pista with Pagid RSL1 race pads, and with normal fluid on public roads you use the brake as if the pedal was made of glass. The Castrol improved the modulation significantly. Just a friendlyvadvice from one enthusiast to another.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Really like the review. You were obviously enjoying driving it. It'll be fun to see the contrast between your review and Megan's.

[@normalguysupercar]

Indeed!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Dan, I've always been amazed at the short lifespan of clutches in supercars. I've own LOTS of American and foreign (German & Japanese) manual transmission cars and they all went over 100K on a clutch.

[@studog05]

I replaced the 98% wear on my clutch and had to get a new flywheel when I first bought my 360. Ungh, welcome to Supercar ownership. I have 37,500+ miles on my clutch and I still have 62% life left on it. Note: I push the car hard and drive it. Heh, I guess I don’t drive it like an idiot and ‘Press B’ and stand on it like a video game on every launch, LOL.

[@JstnBrwnn]

Nice! I'm at 25,000 on my 2012 Gallardo's original clutch- the last 15,000 of which has been mostly stoplight-to-stoplight city driving. After a recent service I'm told I have 33% left, so the day of reckoning is nearing, but worth it nonetheless.

[@willemvandernest3249]

So true Gary. But the materials on these clutches is made of a softer carbon etc to give it more grip because of the power it puts out. I would have loved if they gave a harder option on them for people who drive their super cars like normal every day cars.

[@normalguysupercar]

Well, they aren't designed like a typical clutch. Plus most clutch cars are actual manuals, not E-Gear/F1 computer controlled like these. So humans can typically do a better job at managing clutch life.

[@scuddryvr8784]

I did a 2:20 road trip in the Scud to get to Sebring. Never. Again. Yes, ear plugs are a must. Ass was dead. Driving 1 hour to Daytona in 2 weeks and that’s my new limit.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah it's not pleasant in these types of cars

[@AaronsTV]

If you're ever in the Kansas City area, let me know. You can drive my 13.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice

[@mackenziepm]

“Make the exhaust a little louder”. You have to make it louder than effspot. He has set the bar.

[@normalguysupercar]

Don't worry... We'll give it a good shot.

[@MrDead1975]

on a gen1 gallardo make sure the cats have been changed as they deteriorate over time then the fragments destroy the engine. for the egear always put it in neutral when sitting in traffic and reversing up hill eats the clutch. you can also get a cheap iPod connector to Bluetooth adaptor on eBay that makes the audio system more user friendly (Bovee adapter) currently the owner of an LP560-4 Spyder in giallo midas, you should give one a try to get a feel for the egear improvements and more refinement.

[@MrDead1975]

@@nzguy9336 had mine for just over 3 years now and still love it. I have got an expression of interest in for the upcoming Aston Martin vanquish vision when it finally gets released (a baby mid engined mainstream Valkyrie) so will be trading in the gallardo on that

[@normalguysupercar]

The neutral at stops is actually to save the throw out bearing, not the clutch.

[@grigiogt8793]

This is the best review of a Gallardo I’ve seen - mainly because it’s great to see a Ferrari fan having so much fun in a Lamborghini!! Also, as you work on your own cars, I think your review has a deeper appreciation of the mechanics. Also, you look so cool driving a Lambo!

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol thank you

[@johndavid1861]

I'm a Porsche owner / fanatic !! But I'm addicted to this Channel...cant miss an episode now!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Woohoo! Thanks!

[@michaelgiordano2093]

Fantastic video as always. You're a definite car enthusiast 😁👍👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks! I mean, I love cars. I have an addiction.

[@pdxace1979]

the bottom buttons on ac are for different fan and blower changes...is that Jim at the "Unique Car Guy" lambo????

[@pdxace1979]

the ferrarri is more long road trip compatiable were as the lambo was built for weekend grudge racing,,,lol...

[@normalguysupercar]

Jim, correct

[@pdxace1979]

@@normalguysupercar enjoy that ,, you deserve it, may it bring joy to you every time you drive it,,

[@buktownx]

Even single clutch shifts are fun, sound is perfect, super fun car, and yes I took a date in a small dress and had no issue, lol. One of the best cars I've ever driven. Over 200 miles in one day but was a bit exhausted after that :)....drove 430 too, did not like the 430

[@normalguysupercar]

A longer drive in this car certainly seems like it would take it out of you

[@Mark6Ironman]

I can't wait to see Meg's review!

[@normalguysupercar]

It's good.

[@tuomasholo]

The SL does live up to its design. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I like all the carbon goodies.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's really nice

[@stuarthicks2696]

Seems much more raw and visceral than I’d figured. Drove a friend’s Audi with the V10 and it was very fast but also ultra refined. With this you always feel your riding a bull. Very nice.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah I've driven a few R8s and they just didn't do it for me and I kinda expected the same, but clearly it's not

[@fredsalfa]

Congratulations Dan nice car. There is one in Sydney Australia I was going to rent and see what it’s like also

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice!

[@paul_howey]

Those shifts are so brutal... I'm shocked the clutch lasts 40k miles lol. I never paid much attention to the Gallardo but this looks like so much fun. As far as the e-gear goes... I say it's part of the character of the car. Everything has gotten so good these days that true enthusiasts are looking for something you actually have to drive. I think this definitely qualifies.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I don't necessarily want a perfect car, I like some flaws that give it character.

[@AJUSA1]

40k miles on an e-gear Gallardo clutch... Hmm unlikely. more like 8k if you're lucky.

[@bryanhallman8183]

@@normalguysupercar I'd still like to see you drive a "normal" 1st gen with the gated manual, just to compare how different it feels compared to the Superleggera.

[@xStaman]

@@normalguysupercar You mean like a dogshit transmission that's guaranteed to fail and will cost 10000+ to repair? What an idiotic statement.

[@Anwarmartin]

the faster the shifts the less the clutch is slipping therefore leads to longer clutch life. they say that in all auto single clutch cars you should run them in the fastest shifting speed for this exact reason

[@JordanPayneLV]

I’ve spent a lot of time in a 2nd gen gallardo superleggera and can tell you that it is an awesome car but super old and classic feeling. The one I used to drive had a votsteiner kit on it which looks incredible, and you can’t go wrong with any exhaust setup. My one complaint is how long the gears are, there isn’t much you can do about that but it’s something to note. Another “problem” is how small the shift paddles are, you may want to swap those out for some aftermarket ones similar to the 458. Can’t wait to see more content on this car and what you do with it

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, it really would benefit from a 7 speed trans.

[@ask4george1]

My R8 V10 sounded like that. When I took my friends for a ride, they would ask are you doing that ? I said no, it's how it sounds when your shifting, especially down shifting. It's a rush. My 430 doesn't sound like that when I down shift. It pops, I have Novitec exhaust.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice.

[@155stw]

Does the e-gear use the pump and accumulator from the Alfa 147/156 Selespeed (Magnetti Marelli)? I know the 360F1 did.

[@normalguysupercar]

Probably. I haven't looked into that yet.

[@mikemorrissey4543]

Wow! Thanks for the great ride!

[@normalguysupercar]

You bet!

[@bimotaboy13]

FYI I understand popping the car into neutral at stops does wonders for preserving the clutch. I didn’t notice you doing so during the review so thought I would mention it. I have 2008 spyder in that same color and love it! I’ve got a Larini exhaust that rocks

[@normalguysupercar]

That's not true at all. The clutch is disengaged when stopped. All it does it prolong the life of the throw out bearing, which you replace when you do the clutch anyways, so it's a waste of time and a common myth on these F1/E-gear cars.

[@bimotaboy13]

@@normalguysupercar Thank you for the clarification. I had done a lot of reading on the forums and most (likely unknowledgeable) responses say put in neutral. Having read your response I found a couple of detailed clarifications from Lambo mechanics who reiterated what you mentioned. As long as the brake pedal is depressed, the car is in neutral despite the gear indicator saying 1. Good to know as I’d like to avoid buying a clutch for as long as possible. I’m looking forward to seeing you replace yours should I have a similar need and think I’m mechanic enough to give it a shot. I’m curious how you plan to make the necessary adjustments normally done with the LARA?

[@ralphralphin]

Dan, I drove a Huracan Evo almost 4000 miles through Europe this past summer. It was the car journey of my life till next Europe rally :). It was not my choice to drive said Lamborghini as i booked a Ferrari Pisa, but the prior renter broke something so i got to do my trip in a Lamborghini Evo. From Day 1 I was out to see what the Lambo could do and how fast I could break it as i was pissed that i rented a Ferrari and got forced into a Evo. (And i had to pay extra too) It was my only choice as we were there for a rally and i think we had every fast car in Europe rented. I drove that Evo 10 10's and other than not being able to see out of it, as im 6"2 that trip changed my mind a LITTLE on Lamborghini. That EVO took everything I tossed at it including bouncing off the rev limiter at top speed :) and just kept on asking to be punched more and more. Its a nice car to drive but Im never going to own one as they are made for 5 foot tall hundred fifty pound little boys who will never be real men.

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol yup. The new lamborghinis are pretty stout for sure

[@pilotgirl5953]

Thanks for your honest review! You will learn how to shift the clutch correctly. On my LP, never normal mode, always in sport, neutral at the lights. Slight relax the gas on the shift and wow, its an awesome experience. Just love mine and your SL is dam beautiful!! You will get it figured out !! I agree the Huracan is a more refined and perhaps less "Lamborghini Feel?" . Gallardo experience is just awesome for sure!!!! Gotta love the SL

[@normalguysupercar]

The neutral at lights think is only to prolong the life of the throw out bearing... It's not really necessary

[@bimotaboy13]

@@normalguysupercar lol looks like there are a lot of us who were incorrectly directed to “put it in neutral”

[@RobCarstuff9112]

The reflection from the Ferrari sign on the windshield looks cool

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah it does

[@kik128a]

Nice review and well presented.👌 I liked the phrase “middle finger to Ferrari “ 😂

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL!

[@thomasmaymnard]

Unpopular opinion: the pre lp gallardo and murcielago are the best version of their respective chassis. A front lip on that factory bumper and the rear inlets/fins on the top of quarter panels in carbon fiber and it’d be perfect 👌 Would love to see a manual conversion project, but literally any content to do with this thing is good watching material. And arancio borealis might be one of the best shades of paint out there, verde ithaca too…

[@normalguysupercar]

That color is tremendous

[@danielharry1075]

Love the look of your Super and the tinted tail and side lights look damn good.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@Maggieplaysroblox]

Maaannnn! That's one beautiful car! When I think of a "Supercar", that car you have is the real deal! Moving art!

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol yup

[@geoffsmoland]

Awesome...interested in your take here. Been looking at my first "exotic" but unlike you I really don't want to have to work on it as I have seen folks spend $30+k never to see it again on just piddly maint stuff. Post LP Gallardo seems amazingly reliable, but getting more interested in the pre LP like yours for cost, engine sound, and a little bit of swaying towards being more lambo than audi. Great video!

[@normalguysupercar]

I think that's a reasonable car to consider

[@organiccold]

That's a crazy car Dan!!! Loud and flashy.. love it. About the head unit, there is indeed an Android unit that looks very similar to that, if you watch Tavarish videos in the Bi turbo lambo he done he actually installed one of those and works really good. I installed one in some Audis and in a R8 and for sure they are the same.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice! Well that's good to know it's an option.

[@benlee6500]

An adventure of a lifetime for Dan...glad I'll witness the transformation and hope Dan & company will enjoy the new acquisition too!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks! It has been a hell of an adventure.

[@jasonw4533]

Wow somebody left their ipod in the glovebox? Score?! I haven't seen an ipod in general in years. Wonder what content is on the one in the lambo. Could be a small time capsule. Maybe a separate video on that?

[@roscoejones4515]

We absolutely need a report on the music on that ipod!

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL Ok, I'll see what gems are on the playlist.

[@matpatte]

Having had a TT 06 SE gated car, and now a TT LP560 e-gear car, I'd like to see you review an LP Gallardo. I think you'll find everything else trumps the sound of the pre-LP. I myself find the Huracan driving experience underwhelming, feels like an Audi.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah the Huracan wasn't as soulful as the Gallardo to me

[@nikolaiwittengren4392]

That sound is just amazing. What a purchase from you!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@dm8520]

Nice color

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@jeremyjones4602]

Great color, great sound. Nice job on your review. BTW, you bought it and you are now a Lambo Guy.(good thing). Never was a huge fan of the orange but it definitely grows on you. Saw my favorite F-type in a burnt Orange and it rocks! Keep up your great videos. What a trip the history of CNC! Cheers

[@normalguysupercar]

I must say, I really really like this color. Normally I dislike orange, but damn.

[@bimotaboy13]

F-type does look awesome in that orange. I was smitten the first time I saw one.

[@done5423]

Nice video. So I was thinkibg you should swap out the black lights for stock, unlower the car back to stock-to get the body roll back and quiet that ride down-, and leave the exhauat stock, then flip her for $172k. Can't wait for the next car.

[@normalguysupercar]

No way. That's boring as hell.

[@mattyp3119]

Great car great choice great colour great spec. Honestly you hit this out of the park.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you! It's a fantastic car for sure

[@albertobenelli]

You’re very good at reviews . Well done and great car .

[@normalguysupercar]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@charlieryan1736]

So glad to see a Supercar back in your garage and a big smile on your face again 🇮🇹👌🏻

[@normalguysupercar]

Me too!

[@veritas6466]

A car you can only drive for a specific reason, short amount of time or on the track. Great purchase!

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL yup.

[@MarcSob22]

I really love this first gen Superleggera, but the Ferrari are another level, if you compare with the Scuderia, not even the last generation of the Superleggera comes close! Ferrari does everything better, anyone who has driven knows what I'm talking about, it's much more exciting to drive the Ferrari, not to mention the Ferrari is faster, the Scuderia still impresses me to this day! But it doesn't take away the merit of the Lambo which is also an excellent car, and in this first generation it has the best sound of the Lambos V10

[@normalguysupercar]

I think it's closer and not as obvious a difference.

[@willemvandernest3249]

I know what you mean about Ferrari cars. I live breathe and drink Ferrari. To me God made people who just makes art out of nothing and Ferrari have so many of these artists. My dream though is to own a 1984 288 Gto. It's the most beautiful Ferrari in the world but sadly I will have to sell my kidneys and my liver (and those of my children) to own one. But from what you wrote I can see we share the same passion for Ferraris

[@chuckmader9333]

@@willemvandernest3249 My high school yearbook quote was “…and driving a 288 GTO”. Maybe we can combine the sales and split the car?

[@Blazerghost]

Once you work for a Ferrari dealer you realize how much of shitboxes they are. Lamborghini is not far behind.

[@kevinm8715]

@@normalguysupercar I'd tend to agree. Unless you're tracking them regularly the "which is faster and has better specs" contest is largely irrelevant. They're both more than fast enough to get you into a lot of trouble anywhere that 97% of owners would take them. Once you can get past that it becomes more about fun factor and quality of life issues (ease of ingress/egress, how is it on longer drives, etc), and those can be pretty subjective.

[@PatrickMichael2002]

19:10 is what eGear is all about. It was very appreciated for the time. Most of the haters online only have a Bus Pass. 😳

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL! I enjoy it, it's not perfect but it's loads of fun!

[@bravobravo9783]

Hi Dan, Sorry to bother you, how are planning to check the measurement on the clutch, in that what I mean which diagnostic equipment you are going to use? Between 2004-2008 Gallardo are specific to the LaRa diagnostic software.

[@normalguysupercar]

We're going to use a texa most likely

[@bravobravo9783]

@@normalguysupercar It is expensive, like around $5000.

[@drivingwithmelissa9757]

Probably the best car review you have ever done… very well informed. Keep stepping up your game Brother… excellent

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@ndpesicgroup]

Ooooooo....weeeeeee !!!! Man I've been waiting for this !!! Grest review Dan !!! Im a big fan of 1st Gen Gallardo, 2005-2007, and it's comforting to know that the specs are not far apart between them and the Superleggera. That being said, i cant wait to see you guys getting into the guts of it !!! It's reassuring that, the Ferrari owner "laughter" is transferable to Lamborghini, THAT'S exciting !!!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I really enjoyed it for sure.

[@SilvernFit]

Great Review!!!! Looking forward to more videos and what you'll do to the Gallardo.

[@normalguysupercar]

More to come!

[@jerryleon3345]

Dan, you will get used to starting out in first gear, it will become muscle memory and you will see that smooth take offs from 0 to 5mph will be second nature to you. The key is just like you said, be ginger with the gas pedal. I know it's easier said than done, but it comes to you after a while. If/when you let someone else drive it, you will laugh and remember when you first drove it because the initial acceleration will be rough again. Secondly, I would recommend you treat it like a Manual car when driving... for example on a manual car, when I come to a stop, I don't keep it in first and keep the clutch depressed, I shift into neutral and release the pressure from the clutch. I do the exact same when driving my first gen Gallardo, I always shift into neutral at every stop and shift back into first when I take off. I do this at stop lights, stop signs and every single time I stop the car. If you don't do this, the clutch remains engaged and therefore you will wear it out faster. I get a yearly service at the local Lambo dealer just to get my clutch snapshot and can tell you that in 4 years of ownership I have less than 15% clultch wear.

[@normalguysupercar]

I've had 2 F430s... This is just slightly different

[@prt1527]

Hi, Review: really complete and 'normal guy' style, very nice. Color : awesome . If you need only one reason to buy a lambo, that's it Clutch: still able to drive it with 22% ? I hope a new one with a proper teaching will improve the 0-5mph where it probably does not engage enough, and the kind of hesitation when it shifts at high revs ? Tires : probably the best ones for general purpose use. Thanks for.your vids !

[@normalguysupercar]

Well said!

[@ricsu3462]

Dan, when I got the performante, I got really conflicted. All I had to compare are the f430, the scud and 458 (non of the turbo crap)...it's so much fun, crazy design and color, and they really tweaked the sound and engineering ultimately on that same 5.2..if anything it's a bit too easy to drive vs the ferraris, which gives the ferraris a bit more charm. But yeah the fun factor gets really close, especially with a bright color like pearl green or your pearl orange

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I really believe Lamborghinis must be in bright colors only. Otherwise what's the point? LOL!

[@bimotaboy13]

@@normalguysupercar I couldn’t agree more! I have a friend with a black LP and another 2 with a white and black Huracan respectively. My first question to them…why? They disappear in traffic. A Lambo should scream out “look at me!”

[@charlie1832]

@@normalguysupercar the murci black on black looks menacing, but for the most part agree with you that Lamborghinis are meant for bright colors, kind of what they’re known for since the Muira

[@normalguysupercar]

@@charlie1832 That's the only exception... A murdered out Murci looks epic.

[@charlie1832]

@@normalguysupercar they really do, John tamerian from we are curated just did a video recently on a black on black murci that was incredible, if I had the means I’d definitely buy it

[@Will-ul9ey]

Fun review. Thanks for getting this walkthrough and drive posted so quickly. I’m curious if the vague steering is a tire/alignment (toe-in or lack thereof) issue rather than an AWD effect. Steering should still be a bit twitchy yet still precise, but not as twitchy as your 458 was.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's nimble, it's just heavy. It feels like it's close if not there on the alignment/toe-in.

[@Billy-Whizz]

you'll miss the 458 - that car is a soul keeper.

[@normalguysupercar]

It is

[@BHTQ18]

Owned second gen gallardo, huracan and 458, I do miss those brutal shifts in the gallardo especially when in Corsa it is the essence of the bull much more fun than the tame dual clutch. Excellent review and amazing car

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@LambulanceLambo]

@10:50 we are still trying to figure out that button! Please update us when you find out!! By the way that carbon/alcantara interior is sooo awesome!!

[@normalguysupercar]

It's the button to direct where the air comes out! Not super obvious.

[@LambulanceLambo]

@@normalguysupercar ahhh thank you! Gonna go play in the garage now 🤣

[@Joe-xt5zv]

Great video Dan. One issue I have with my first Gen Gallardo is the fact that Lamborghini has done a terrible job at keeping parts stocked for these cars and in general providing the infrastructure to keep these older cars on the road. For example - ball joints. When they go, they can’t simply be replaced like on a Ferrari as they are built into the control arm itself. You need to buy complete control arms - WHICH Lamborghini stopped manufacturing. Old stock has also since long dried up. Another thing, when you take off the rear grilles and bumper, be careful - VERY careful. The skeleton behind the bumper which has the mounting points for the grilles is made from a plastic which over time becomes VERY brittle from the heat. If you’re rough you’ll break the mounting points off - in my case, several were already broken off and the skeleton itself is shattered. This piece cannot be bought from Lamborghini - you’d have to as I will, find an aftermarket solution OR buy a brand new complete rear bumper assembly. Annoying, but you have to pay to play I suppose.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah that is a problem

[@iresident8279]

Dan, would be great if you coukd highlight any aftermarket/alternative parts that you use.

[@bb57365]

These in manual are sweet. Have an R8 v10 manual. Amazing driver.

[@ramzifakhreddine6347]

Old Spicewood is a great test drive road! Good choice Dan!!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup its my favorite for these tests

[@Alps6408]

Brutal shifts in the early Gallardos, in my opinion the last era of supercars that still required work to drive + tricks to live with them. E-Gear works really well in sport mode, and of course putting the car into neutral when it comes to traffic lights etc. never reverse up hill either. Now I’m out saying newer supercars can’t be difficult to drive at the limits but, they are much easier to live with/drive… If that makes sense. I’m getting my G later this year, just waiting until the right one comes along.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice

[@Alps6408]

@@normalguysupercar as a long time subscriber I’m relying on your great experience mr Dan!! Haha.

[@ianl3194]

Going to be a great series

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@jeffdibart9282]

Hey Dan, some thoughts. First, my background: I own a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 and a 2008 Murcielago LP640, and I have driven most of the MY2000+ Lambos. OK so: (a) the bumpy ride is in large part due to the lowered suspension. Less spring travel before it bottoms out; (b) the volume inside the car, if I recall correctly, to save weight the Superleggera has less sound deadening in the floor pan, doors, and transmission tunnel (the gearbox is between the two seats), so you hear more; (c) I have driven Gen1 Gallardos and LP560/Gen2 Gallardos. The LP560 is dramatically better in every way - clutch, steering, suspension, etc. So the fact that you are loving the Gen1 is awesome! (d) Part of what you're reacting to is the visceral experience of a pre-2012 Lambo. They are still RAW. That rawness, balls, etc. is what makes the car. My Diablo or Murcie, while having hundreds of HP less than modern cars, the experience is 10x more awesome. Perhaps brutal of you're really on it. But there's no way you can't say to yourself, "Holy shit!" like you did in the video! I really appreciate that a Ferrari guy like you is being honest about how cool the Lambo is. Honestly, i think you're hedging when you say you're "conflicted" -- deep down you are a Lambo guy for life now! You should join: lamborghiniclubamerica.com -- welcome to the dark side! ;-)

[@normalguysupercar]

Ha! I can honestly say I really do love both! They both make incredible cars that are amazing. Different personalities, and different reasons to own them.

[@MrBigguns101]

It's so pretty, yeah no one likes the e-gear but I bet that they are just not trained on how to drive it. Love the platform channel is awesome. Can't wait to see the build.

[@normalguysupercar]

I really enjoy the e gear

[@Scott-rf5ux]

Dan, I'll admit I've busted your balls about a few of your recent videos and I stand by those criticisms. But this is the type of content that got me hooked on your channel to begin with and that I hope that you can return to. Whether or not I agree with all your opinions, this was a very coherent, well-reasoned, interesting video that presented useful information and I find very helpful as I decide what fun car I want to get next. So kudos, and please, more of this.

[@normalguysupercar]

Well thank you

[@freddiejones4598]

Looks great and sounds amazing. I had that exact sat nav in my old Audi s4 about ten years ago.

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL yup! Clearly the Audi system.

[@PQV-8898]

What a beautiful Gallardo and the orange colour is top-shelf! Looks and sound amazing. Having said that I much prefer the 458. Enjoy it in good health!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you!

[@bubbiecarrillo9220]

Awesome review! Put a smile on my face. Nice job. Beautiful car

[@normalguysupercar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Love the paint color. I've always loved cars in "orange". There's an Aston Martin paint I also like that's called Madagascar Orange. Maybe you could consider an Aston Martin as a car to get in the future.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I normally don't like orange but this is outstanding.

[@RichReviews_]

Beautiful colour, phenomenal acceleration experience….Bet you miss Bumpy Road Mode?! 😁

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol bumpy road mode does certainly come in handy

[@nicolasrolland723]

Awesome review, you got me at « it feels like banging gears 😂 »

[@normalguysupercar]

It's similar in how that feels in the car's behavior, not in your motions.

[@josephmccormack6910]

Looks and sounds awesome. Great video.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you very much!

[@kjqatato]

Great Review, just wait until the Kline goes on. It will be another level of emotion especially if you go with test pipes as well. Can’t wait!

[@normalguysupercar]

Oh man I can't wait

[@John_spartan]

Well.. when I saw your big smile in the Gallardo .. I think it’s just a matter of time before we see you in a Huracan 😀😉👍🏼 .

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol

[@rpc2112]

Hey Dan, you know those neighbors who used to like you…🤣 Good lord that thing is LOUD on ignition.

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL! Just wait until the Kline goes in. Shit.

[@hughmann1908]

A few points, put it in neutral at stop lights to save the clutch, replace the clutch with a carbon Kevlar one that will last double a factory one. In sport mode slightly lift off when upshifting to stop the punchy shift. And for the sake of the next owner lose the blacked out crap 😄

[@normalguysupercar]

The neutral at stop lights is to save the throw out bearing, not the clutch.

[@mrscottlaurie]

@@normalguysupercar thats not strictly true, the reason people were advised to hit neutral at lights, is if the clutch isnt set up 100% right it can drag and wear the friction plates, (i.e car should sit stopped, no drag, no movement) neutral coasting to stop in my SL makes it easier to drive especially with the grabby ceramics, also there is a 20second clutch adjustment you can do with both paddles to re-set the paramaters, enjoy, as you say, very special car for the money, here in the uk, not quite, but nearly half the cost of a 430 Scud and having had both, value for money the SL wins hands down,

[@hughmann1908]

Ok, sorry for trying to contribute

[@itstisguy1456]

Hay bud, that same debate on the F430 vs the superleggera is cool cause you've had both of those cars, but I feel you should compare the superleggera with the scuderia and the f430 with the normal gallardo

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes I did point out some of that to be fair

[@itstisguy1456]

@@normalguysupercar must have missed it, bro your f430 you had, in the stock vs modified video sounds soooo nice and you drive it like an instrument

[@BIGWEBB88]

Make sure you open the bonnet for a little bit after you run it hard. The laminate on the glass will start to wear.

[@normalguysupercar]

I could see that.

[@marcuslavender4619]

Great review! I love my ‘07 Arancio Borealis and I agree the downshifts are brutal and super fun. The sound to me is the best part. Mine shoots fireballs in third gear with a custom exhaust. My wife says it is ‘violent’ .😆

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes! Nice.

[@thelaw300]

Such a sick car! I can't wait to hear the Kline goodness.

[@normalguysupercar]

Me either!

[@sgttombailes3380]

Love that exhaust POP !!

[@normalguysupercar]

Heck yeah!

[@WildDigger]

A Lamborghini is my all time dream car. Of course the top of that list is the Countach. 2nd dream car is the Ferrari 308. Still looking for a basket case one of those. Can't wait for more content. Matt.

[@normalguysupercar]

The countach is so iconic.

[@saintserg9571]

Great review!

[@normalguysupercar]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iansmith7387]

Watching from the UK, interesting review and choice 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@charlie1832]

You should try to get an STO to review, would like to hear your opinion on that car

[@normalguysupercar]

That would be fun

[@Noodle-2024]

Very Nice review.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks