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1. MSRP should be around $280,000, depending on options. Premiums vary depending on whether or not you are buying from an authorized lamborghini dealer, or a third party independent dealer.
2. The Murciélago remains primarily unchanged for '04, except for the option of an E-Gear transmission.
3. Depending on your level of ability, E-Gear may be the option for you. Highly skilled drivers generally dislike paddle-shift transmissions because it limits your control over what the car and engine are doing. Rookie drivers may benefit from a paddle-shift transmission, because it eliminates the risk of improper shifting. So this just depends on how confident you are in your abilites as a driver. One thing nice about E-Gear is that it allows you to switch to a fully automatic mode if you get tired of shifting.
4. Since I don't own a Murciélago, I can only tell you what I have learned from other sources. Quality has gotten much better over previous Lamborghinis since the Audi takeover. If you buy the car new, the warranty should cover any problems that may arise. The Murciélago is suppose to be the easiest V12 Lambo to drive to date. Previous Lambos had very heavy clutches and shifting was difficult. The new Murciélago is supposed to have a very soft clutch and transmission. Parking shouldn't be too challenging, but backing out of...lets say the garage...may be. Due to limited rear visibility, it may be necessary to open the door and look out that way while backing out.
5. That all depends. It may be cheaper and more convenient to buy one off the showroom floor. Obviously, the upside to ordering one is the ability to choose various options. The downside is that you may have to wait a while until you take delivery on your car. Either way, buying from an authorized Lamborghini dealer is the way to go.
I hope that I have assisted in making your decision easier. If you do decide to buy a Murciélago, I hope that you will continue to post here at the forums, and share your experience with us.
-John
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