Lambo Experience needed

[ChopperTVR]

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

[johnnyreggae]

Regular question : there was PH buyers guide last month plus an epic thread about six months ago

[UH-Matt]

read through the last 100 threads in this section of the forum. Several threads on the same topic, plenty of already covered ground.

[andrew]

johnnyreggae said:

Regular question : there was PH buyers guide last month plus an epic thread about six months ago

that was ste
contained too many errors to count and most of the reviewing "owners" were not

[sandmanF1]

andrew said:

johnnyreggae said:

Regular question : there was PH buyers guide last month plus an epic thread about six months ago

this one I think

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=10...

[70proof]

sandmanF1 said:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=10...

google gallardo buyers guide, the evo one comes first and is better...

running costs link....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

and best search engine.... forums listings, keep going to older dates for more....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

bw

[maser_spyder]

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.

[70proof]

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

[P101]

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.

[andrew]

maser_spyder said:

...bargain 10-15% of the value in running costs.

i'm averaging under 2% PA, excluding fuel and depreciation !

[maser_spyder]

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....

[nickjayw]

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.

[ChopperTVR]

Fantastic info guys. Big help

[70proof]

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!

[andrew]

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

[Mclelland77]

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 :-(

[Dblue]

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

[70proof]

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

[AndrewD]

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"

[andrew]

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