With any buying guide there's a lot of information to take in, with arguably even more to be aware of with a mid-engined, V12 Lamborghini. As you may have seen over the previous few pages, the Murcielago is not the troublesome fiend you may have been expecting. That being said, there are some significant (and pricey) areas to be mindful of, summarised here. If you're going to look at a car for sale, be sure to at least take this with you!
Powertrain
Annual service costs range from £1,100 to £3,500.
Expect the Murcielago to use a litre of oil every 1,000 miles.
Spark plug boot seal fix from factory stopped water leaking into the plugs on cars built to 2004.
Throttle bodies can go out of tune, which is sorted by updating the LDAS software.
Clutches take a lot of strain, especially in E-gear models. Replacement clutch is £4,000 for a Kevlar replacement.
Pre-2005 Murcielagos have 355mm front discs that are regarded as too weak for the job.
Cars from 2005 have Gallardo front calipers, which is a common upgrade for earlier cars.
From 2006, larger 380mm front discs improved stopping power on LP640-4 models.
Carbon ceramic discs were an option when new and desirable on any used model.
Pirelli P Zero Rossos cost £1,700 for a whole set.
Front end lift system should be leak free.
Body
Fabric roof on Roadster is fiddly to fit and remove.
Bumpers are easily scratched and damaged, so budget for a respray.
Vinyl wrap on the bumpers, sills and wings suggests a careful owner.
Look for corrosion along the bottom edge of the doors.
Interiors can look shabby if leather on seats and sills is scuffed.
Seat bolsters sag and need reupholstered.
Some interior colour schemes might not appeal, but consider changing the leather if the rest of the car is spot-on.
Original stereo system now feels outdated.
Check central locking works.