MURCIÉLAGO

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A nice chap downstairs has a very nice example - "R5 EXY".

Now decided that it is a garage must-have -

Works nicely with bonus time next month.

Can you seriously run these things? Far beyond my usual transport - VERY tempted.

What do I need to know from those in the know....

I am keeping the 996.

Guidance & love appreciated!

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Tony_996hasgone said:

Is that the yellow one that runs around Wapping? He had that plate on a SL55 not so long ago.

'tis indeed! I've been like a small child peering thru the wondows every time I arrive / leave / take out rubbish.

VERY sad

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rico said:

Any update on this Buster?

Actually met the "R5 EXY" chap downstairs who's advice was don't buy one! Reliability issues, hated the drive, said it was the worst £170k he'd ever spent.

I asked about the "bad" drive - he said it was impossible around the west end - ?

He's never used it in Europe, on a track, on a single open road - just for town

....so am saving the pounds.

Also want to keep the 996 so more funding is essential!

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murph7355 said:

Be interesting to hear what reliability hassles he's had... Anyone buying a Murcielago for West End driving needs their bumps felt! Driving anything that doesn't have the name "Routemaster" or "FX4" around the West End is unpleasant (and it's probably no better in those). The roads are crap, the traffic's horrendous and driving standards are abysmal. All of which makes you wonder how some people's thought processes work

Gearbox, clutch, electrical issues.......

Still totally want one!

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rico said:

Without being rude to your friend, is he a good driver?? I've heard a lot of reports that Lambos are very reliable in the hands of a good driver, but fall apart in the hands of a novice. Damon's P1 Murcie has been very unreliable as its used by lots of different customers, many of whom won't be experienced drivers. Then ive heard stories of ultra reliable Murcies. Ask AllanLambo, he knows his Lambos Psst, Buster, BUY ONE!

That's amsuing - the second we walked away I said to Sarah that the car is falling to pieces as he quite obviously cannot drive! At which point he slipped the clutch at 80,000 rpm's

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Graham.J said:

buster said: At which point he slipped the clutch at 80,000 rpm's Well that's killed it then Not really a car for the West End I would say, wouldn't suprise me that he's had the gearbox and clutch troubles. Definatley a must have for the garage though (What's the latest with your TechArt wheels by the way Greg?)

The wheels from hell:

I am told WEEK 7 arrival.

We shall see.........NOT happy, especially as I had to pay with the original order, some 4 months ago.

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Graham.J said:

buster said: The wheels from hell: I am told WEEK 7 arrival. We shall see.........NOT happy, especially as I had to pay with the original order, some 4 months ago. The fronts are OK. New model, no stock. They have technical "issues" with the rears! Not wanting to hi-jack the thread but that's outrageous, are they making them specially? I would have thought they'd have some sets in stock I'd be interested to hear the views of MurkyLager owners who use their cars properly with regard to the problems the other chap had as I was aware that the Audi influence had ironed out the 'typical' weak spots, namely the clutch.

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rico said:

I'd get your money back and tell them to fk off... That level of customer service is shocking!

I have thought of that but they are the only wheels I like.......

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allanlambo said:

Slipping the clutch in a murci will quickly wear it out. It will do so in any car, with as much hp as the Murci runs. I know many people running Murcis that have been completely trouble free. I would agree that having to drive any type of sportscar like a lambo or ferrari, in only city traffic driving would not be fun. These cars are meant for open roads and track fun. If your gonna drive in traffic, buy a Benz.

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