Orange TA Value

**TIME** · 10-25-2016

For what it is worth..
My TA sold well above 90K. I had several interested parties - all great to work with.
An Orange TA - mint condition - with zero issues - should sell in that range.
Plenty tried to tell me otherwise - Oh well.

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by TIME

For what it is worth..
My TA sold well above 90K. I had several interested parties - all great to work with.
An Orange TA - mint condition - with zero issues - should sell in that range.
Plenty tried to tell me otherwise - Oh well.

Thanks for posting!! I am actually going to be listing mine on ebay soon. How many miles on yours? Where did you post it? Thanks!

**Stealth** · 10-25-2016

Good for you, and this is what I would expect. Good models, colors, condition cars should do well, and possibly even better in the future. Just like the Media, you cannot always believe what you hear... or see posted here by about <20 posters.

**Bruce** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by zee

Thanks for posting!! I am actually going to be listing mine on ebay soon. How many miles on yours? Where did you post it? Thanks!

Why are you selling so soon Zee?

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by Bruce

Why are you selling so soon Zee?

I'm actually 50/50 on selling. I have my first born baby coming in April and a part of me wants to try out a Gallardo Convertible before he comes. I was also thinking of just keeping the TA and adding a gen 4 Vert. I really don't use the TA for what's it's built for. Every few weeks I seem to change my mind but the Italian exotic has me curious and think I want to try it out! Plus this so cal weather has me missing a Vert too.

**sadil** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by zee

I'm actually 50/50 on selling. I have my first born baby coming in April and a part of me wants to try out a Gallardo Convertible before he comes. I was also thinking of just keeping the TA and adding a gen 4 Vert. I really don't use the TA for what's it's built for. Every few weeks I seem to change my mind but the Italian exotic has me curious and think I want to try it out! Plus this so cal weather has me missing a Vert too.

Gallardo Vert? What year? I think the 1st gen was very bland, but Gen 2 looked very refined. Unfortunately, only Gen 1 came with a stick, with the exception of the VB edition for Gen 2.

IMHO, think your making a mistake switching from a very rare and unique car, but hey, if nothing else, the V10 engine in the lambo will be worth it!

**ACRSNK** · 10-25-2016

Well over $90K as in over $90, but under $91K? I think you got a great number for your car. Must have been a premium in there because it was a 1 owner stock car.

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by sadil

Gallardo Vert? What year? I think the 1st gen was very bland, but Gen 2 looked very refined. Unfortunately, only Gen 1 came with a stick, with the exception of the VB edition for Gen 2.

IMHO, think your making a mistake switching from a very rare and unique car, but hey, if nothing else, the V10 engine in the lambo will be worth it!

Exactly why I'm 50/50! The TA is such a blast but a part of me wants to experience the G. I drove a 6 speed 2004 and was ok. I'd want a 2006+ 6 speed Vert which is hard as hell to find. I'm still gonna drive the e gear as well to see if I like it but thinking about not having 3 pedals bothers me big time.

**The_Ruski_Driver** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by ACRSNK

Well over $90K as in over $90, but under $91K? I think you got a great number for your car. Must have been a premium in there because it was a 1 owner stock car.

90 sounds about right, I don't see any of the special editions such as LE and TA for sale under mid 80s. Lower miles/condition can command even more. I think 90+ was a great sale

**ACRSNK** · 10-25-2016

#26 sold for $70K a couple months ago. 1 owner car as well. While I agree that most are priced in the mid $80K range, what actually matters is what they are actually selling for. I think this seller found the right buyer at "well over" $90K considering there are a few out there right now "well under" $90K.

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by ACRSNK

#26 sold for $70K a couple months ago. 1 owner car as well. While I agree that most are priced in the mid $80K range, what actually matters is what they are actually selling for. I think this seller found the right buyer at "well over" $90K considering there are a few out there right now "well under" $90K.

The one that sold for $70k was a total fluke - also had a hideous interior and think had some engine mods? There will always be fire sales but that doesn't determine the market value.

#26 is now listed on eBay for $94,900. Lol.

**racegate** · 10-25-2016

Zee, if you like 'driving' a GEN5 Viper I think you will be very disappointed with an N/A Gallardo. I'm not speaking from just a HP perspective, but from the handling, driving experience, etc. Take a test drive before you go down that path. Unless you plan to make it a 1500hp+ Lambo.

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by racegate

Zee, if you like 'driving' a GEN5 Viper I think you will be very disappointed with an N/A Gallardo. I'm not speaking from just a HP perspective, but from the handling, driving experience, etc. Take a test drive before you go down that path. Unless you plan to make it a 1500hp+ Lambo.

Thanks for the feedback! Have you owned a G? I definitely know I'll take a hit in performance but what about the other aspects? I hear it's quite an experience owning an Italian exotic. Definitely will test drive a few more before I decide!

**ViperDC** · 10-25-2016

Do we really need a new thread on this every few days? There is a TA thread

**ViperJon** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by racegate

Zee, if you like 'driving' a GEN5 Viper I think you will be very disappointed with an N/A Gallardo. I'm not speaking from just a HP perspective, but from the handling, driving experience, etc. Take a test drive before you go down that path. Unless you plan to make it a 1500hp+ Lambo.

Not sure how your defining driving experience but the sound of a Gallardo V-10 in full wail behind your head is a pretty damn good experience.

**zee** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by ViperJon

Not sure how your defining driving experience but the sound of a Gallardo V-10 in full wail behind your head is a pretty damn good experience.

lol that's definitely one way to measure. Open cockpit, gated shifter, sound, etc

**racegate** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by zee

Thanks for the feedback! Have you owned a G? I definitely know I'll take a hit in performance but what about the other aspects? I hear it's quite an experience owning an Italian exotic. Definitely will test drive a few more before I decide!

Owned no, but plenty of driving experience with them on the street and track. That said, each person derives value differently from owning and operating these vehicles, so spend some time in one and determine it for yourself. Good luck with whatever you decide!

EDIT: To be clear, I'm not talking about the TT monsters. That's an entirely different discussion.

**racegate** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by ViperJon

Not sure how your defining driving experience but the sound of a Gallardo V-10 in full wail behind your head is a pretty damn good experience.

To each their own, and that's what makes this hobby great.

Bruce H. · 10-25-2016

That's awesome Kurt! Congrats on the sale...and to the new owner! Didn't it sell rather quickly?

I hope you'll have fond memories of your time with the TA. And enjoy your new ride!

Bruce

**Terminator02** · 10-25-2016

Originally Posted by zee

lol that's definitely one way to measure. Open cockpit, gated shifter, sound, etc

Off topic to the thread : zee, I think if your two options are to keep and add a gen 4 or sell and get a G spyder, I think you can get almost any G with your budget. The Viper at about 90k plus 60kish for the gen 4 gives you 150k to work with. Why limit to an 06? If anything you could go for an older 100kish G and add a REALLY nice Gen 2 Viper. Would be a really nice combo. And a great problem to have!

On topic, I agree we can merge this with either the TA thread or the TA values thread. I'm glad OP, that you got what the car is worth. There are no shortage of potential buyers right now specifically seeking out TA cars from what I gather on FB and these forums. Congrats!

Super duper late edit :I think as some sell its a good time now and for the foreseeable future as production looks to be over and if ACRE cars hold their values the TA is the next best option for track history and significance. Also,it's a limited and unique car and it appears people are seeking them out and paying for it. As the configurators are closed, it's hard to not like the TA aesthetic with all the aero pieces along with the history. It may have a slight surge in value and the OP may have been the beneficiary of that as I'd say orange was pulling around 87-90k for the majority of summer. So good luck to those selling now.... Do the community proud!

**ACRSNK** · 10-26-2016

Originally Posted by zee

The one that sold for $70k was a total fluke - also had a hideous interior and think had some engine mods? There will always be fire sales but that doesn't determine the market value.

#26 is now listed on eBay for $94,900. Lol.

I don't think it was a fluke any more than the one that sold for $79K with the nice mods was. In fact both transactions were only a few months apart. I do agree with "Lol" as to the $94,900 though.

**zee** · 10-26-2016

Originally Posted by ACRSNK

I don't think it was a fluke any more than the one that sold for $79K with the nice mods was. In fact both transactions were only a few months apart. I do agree with "Lol" as to the $94,900 though.

I got an offer for $87k on mine from another member a little while back- just not ready to sell yet. Which one sold for $79k? The one that had the stage 2 setup where warranty is voided? Another member sold his TA with 4k miles for $90k earlier this year. No way a clean, stock, no stories Orange TA is worth 70-80k. Mid 80 to low 90s is the market value.

**ACRSNK** · 10-26-2016

Originally Posted by zee

I got an offer for $87k on mine from another member a little while back- just not ready to sell yet. Which one sold for $79k? The one that had the stage 2 setup where warranty is voided? Another member sold his TA with 4k miles for $90k earlier this year. No way a clean, stock, no stories Orange TA is worth 70-80k. Mid 80 to low 90s is the market value.

If you say so. Lol.