Re: 08\' Viper, Gallardo, or keep what I have?
To answer your questions.
The last Diablo I had was a 1994 SE30 with 1600 original miles when I bought it. The car was showroom new, but as with many Diablos, it just wasnt driven. When I got the car, I drove it! It was then that all the seals, gaskets and common settling issues arose out of the previous owner NOT DRIVING IT. An entire engine out service, seals, gaskets, brakes, cosmetics ect, ect cost $20,000 at Nelson Lamborghini. IF the car had been driven and maintained while being driven (oil changes, inspections ect..) This would not have been an issue. Regardless the car was a 14 year old cream puff that drove like hell after she was put back in service. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THESE CARS!!!
Now, onto the Gallardo. Along with the Diablo and others it is a great misconception
that these cars are costly to maintain WHEN BEING DRIVEN. DRIVEN and properly serviced....not Museum pieces...
In the case of the Gallardo. 1st oil change @ 7,000 miles. Inspection of fluids belts ect.
My car has an E-Gear F1 Paddle set up. The brakes are Brembo 8 piston Front / 4 Piston Rear.
You dont do anything differnt in the Gallardo as you would a Viper or anyother car. Put Gas in, check the oil, wash and wax it, keep proper tire PSI...THATS IT.
There is no secret serviceing or costly repairs UNLESS you beat the [*****] out it, dont check fluids and all in all just dont take care of it.. LIKE ANY OTHER CAR.
On another note, the Gallardo is much more civillized abnd refined with more technology and advancements than the outgoing Diablo and the Murci as well.
As for parts, Parts is Parts. My car is under warranty as it is brand new. But just like Harley Davidson and even Viper...Lambo, Ferrari you pay for the name when it comes to needing something.
The Gallardo will only need in its life...Oil, Brake Pads, and some other fluids when applicable in the service guidlines...THATS IT. IF you drag race it, Launch the car at every stop light, redline it, You will have more issues than normal but not anymore than any other car. Lamborghini has come leaps and bounds in service and realiability in the past 6 years.
From Roanoke Ill, My best guess for service would be Fox Valley Motorcars AKA: Lamborghini Chicago, or Nelson Lamborghini in Marysville OH,
You wont find a dealer/service for Lambo as close as you would the next Dodge dealer, But once your hooked in with fine service people...your golden.
Thats it!
Nothing special 
SM
what are some of the maintenance costs in dollars with this car? i remember seeing some ugly figures way back when concerning the diablo. are the costs about the same?
what does a new clutch cost and how often is it replaced? how much are brake pads? the nearest lambo dealership to jeff and i is a (3) hour drive away. how does jeff get the car serviced? is the clutch in a gallardo a cable like the diablo or is it hydraulic? i helped jeff put together a lift in his garage and discovered to my dissapointment how strong jeff is.You must be registered for see images
all kidding aside, i would love to hear the answers to these questions if anyone knows. i think jeff needs to know in order to make the right decision, and i am very curious.
To answer your questions.
The last Diablo I had was a 1994 SE30 with 1600 original miles when I bought it. The car was showroom new, but as with many Diablos, it just wasnt driven. When I got the car, I drove it! It was then that all the seals, gaskets and common settling issues arose out of the previous owner NOT DRIVING IT. An entire engine out service, seals, gaskets, brakes, cosmetics ect, ect cost $20,000 at Nelson Lamborghini. IF the car had been driven and maintained while being driven (oil changes, inspections ect..) This would not have been an issue. Regardless the car was a 14 year old cream puff that drove like hell after she was put back in service. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THESE CARS!!!
Now, onto the Gallardo. Along with the Diablo and others it is a great misconception
that these cars are costly to maintain WHEN BEING DRIVEN. DRIVEN and properly serviced....not Museum pieces... In the case of the Gallardo. 1st oil change @ 7,000 miles. Inspection of fluids belts ect.
My car has an E-Gear F1 Paddle set up. The brakes are Brembo 8 piston Front / 4 Piston Rear.
You dont do anything differnt in the Gallardo as you would a Viper or anyother car. Put Gas in, check the oil, wash and wax it, keep proper tire PSI...THATS IT.
There is no secret serviceing or costly repairs UNLESS you beat the [*****] out it, dont check fluids and all in all just dont take care of it.. LIKE ANY OTHER CAR.
On another note, the Gallardo is much more civillized abnd refined with more technology and advancements than the outgoing Diablo and the Murci as well.
As for parts, Parts is Parts. My car is under warranty as it is brand new. But just like Harley Davidson and even Viper...Lambo, Ferrari you pay for the name when it comes to needing something.
The Gallardo will only need in its life...Oil, Brake Pads, and some other fluids when applicable in the service guidlines...THATS IT. IF you drag race it, Launch the car at every stop light, redline it, You will have more issues than normal but not anymore than any other car. Lamborghini has come leaps and bounds in service and realiability in the past 6 years.
From Roanoke Ill, My best guess for service would be Fox Valley Motorcars AKA: Lamborghini Chicago, or Nelson Lamborghini in Marysville OH,
You wont find a dealer/service for Lambo as close as you would the next Dodge dealer, But once your hooked in with fine service people...your golden.
Thats it!
Nothing special SM
