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ChopperTVR
Original Poster
195 posts
73 months
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I was hoping to get some owners guidance on the Lamborghini Gallardo coupe or spyder.
I am very close to jumping into ownership later this year.
This is my dream machine and all comments would be a real help. Servicing and running costs, parts etc.
Thanks in advance
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johnnyreggae
853 posts
30 months
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Regular question : there was PH buyers guide last month plus an epic thread about six months ago
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UH-Matt
1,920 posts
110 months
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read through the last 100 threads in this section of the forum. Several threads on the same topic, plenty of already covered ground.
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andrew
5,762 posts
62 months
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johnnyreggae said: Regular question : there was PH buyers guide last month plus an epic thread about six months ago that was s  te contained too many errors to count and most of the reviewing "owners" were not
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sandmanF1
132 posts
12 months
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70proof
3,223 posts
25 months
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maser_spyder
5,643 posts
52 months
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If you're asking about servicing, you can't afford it. And that isn't supposed to be as snyde as it sounds.  At some point, you will get a huge bill. Mostly, you will just get big bills. It's more like yacht ownership than car ownership, as in, bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs. 
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70proof
3,223 posts
25 months
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ChopperTVR said: This is my dream machine and all comments would be a real help. if its your dream machine, then go for it.... my costs so far after 9 months of ownership and 1200miles...... insurance <900/year tracker <300/year extra bolts for garage door (optional) code reader <15 valet/detail (optional) petrol ... over 100£ on occasion, being soft on the gas, you might get 18mpg combined!!! currently filling up about every 180 miles... coming up road tax 495 (i think) biggest service 2500 (but can be had for a lot less) tyres at some point c1200 HTH
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P101
825 posts
28 months
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I had my Gallardo for 2 years, I did 20,000 miles in it. Very reliable car and not massively expensive to run if you use somewhere like Carrera sport or Emblem to service it.
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andrew
5,762 posts
62 months
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maser_spyder said: ...bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs. i'm averaging under 2% PA, excluding fuel and depreciation !
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maser_spyder
5,643 posts
52 months
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andrew said: maser_spyder said: ...bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs. i'm averaging under 2% PA, excluding fuel and depreciation ! Just you wait....
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nickjayw
12 posts
19 months
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I agree that if you are dreaming about it and can afford it, then don't wait. I've had mine for 7 months now and can't be happier.
The costs so far after 3,000 miles
insurance 900-1000
road tax 460
rear tyres 660
mot 50
Petrol is 80-95 per fill up and I'm getting 200-250 before it too low to get to where I want to get to. I've averaged about 17mpg with mainly motorway cruising ~80-90 when clear.
I was very lucky with the timing of the purchase as Lamborghini Reading serviced the car prior to taking ownership (part of their policy to include a service if needed within 3 months of purchase). This turned out to be the big 4-year service (~2,500) rather than the annual one (~700).
Am planning a European trip to the Italian GP in September taking in France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. A total of about 2,000 miles.
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ChopperTVR
Original Poster
195 posts
73 months
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Fantastic info guys. Big help
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70proof
3,223 posts
25 months
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nickjayw said: I was very lucky with the timing of the purchase as Lamborghini Reading serviced the car prior to taking ownership...The big 4-year service (~2,500). I sure the service dept gave the sales guys mates rates!
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andrew
5,762 posts
62 months
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70proof said: if its your dream machine, then go for it....
my costs so far after 9 months of ownership and 1200miles......
insurance <900/year
tracker <300/year
extra bolts for garage door (optional)
code reader <15
valet/detail (optional)
petrol ... over 100£ on occasion, being soft on the gas, you might get 18mpg combined!!! currently filling up about every 180 miles...
coming up
road tax 495 (i think)
biggest service 2500 (but can be had for a lot less)
tyres at some point c1200
HTH these figures more or less agree with mine
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Mclelland77
100 posts
42 months
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70proof said: if its your dream machine, then go for it....
my costs so far after 9 months of ownership and 1200miles......
insurance <900/year
tracker <300/year
extra bolts for garage door (optional)
code reader <15
valet/detail (optional)
petrol ... over 100£ on occasion, being soft on the gas, you might get 18mpg combined!!! currently filling up about every 180 miles...
coming up
road tax 495 (i think)
biggest service 2500 (but can be had for a lot less)
tyres at some point c1200
HTH Same for me barring the petrol ;-) important to note I've covered 8k miles(vast majority on motorways) in 14 months and no further expense! I can't recommend them enough just wish I could keep mine forever :-(
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Dblue
1,561 posts
70 months
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70proof said: if its your dream machine, then go for it....
my costs so far after 9 months of ownership and 1200miles......
insurance <900/year
tracker <300/year
extra bolts for garage door (optional)
code reader <15
valet/detail (optional)
petrol ... over 100£ on occasion, being soft on the gas, you might get 18mpg combined!!! currently filling up about every 180 miles...
coming up
road tax 495 (i think)
biggest service 2500 (but can be had for a lot less)
tyres at some point c1200
HTH 1200 miles in 9 months mate!!! Need to get you out in the "mistress" a lot more 
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70proof
3,223 posts
25 months
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Dblue said: 1200 miles in 9 months mate!!! Need to get you out in the "mistress" a lot more I know! "'twas a long winter. Every mile has been fun though, as no mundane commuting mile in that lot... I'll be in touch very shortly don't worry
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AndrewD
4,388 posts
154 months
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andrew said: maser_spyder said: ...bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs. i'm averaging under 2% PA, excluding fuel and depreciation ! But that's because you paid £500,000 for yours. They told you it was "one of a kind"
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andrew
5,762 posts
62 months
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AndrewD said: andrew said: maser_spyder said: ...bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs. i'm averaging under 2% PA, excluding fuel and depreciation ! But that's because you paid £500,000 for yours. They told you it was "one of a kind" they said the same about you they were right 
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