Is this diablo too cheap?

[johnbear]

Just looked through classifieds and spotted this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3400044.htm
One of the photos is reversed in the showroom - see sign
Just looked a bit odd and maybe too cheap

[jdwcd]

belongs to mattymouse

[FerrariV8]

The Photo is not reversed, there is a mirror against the wall.

T.

[Sesto]

Not too cheap in my opinion , car has had complete respray I believe and been up for sale before but others will know more about this than me . Priced to sell and a good price at that to get into Lamborghini Diablo ownership . Private sale so it's going to be cheaper than a dealer however there is earlier 93 model for sale for less at a dealer . http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3313911.htm

[TP321]

not the best colour combo for a diablo

[Grant76]

Not a huge fan of the colour or the wing personally, however as a private sale I'd say it is priced very competively as appossed to cheap.

[paulqv]

I know and have driven the car. nice car, well looked after. It is a VT as in 4wd etc and hence more expensive than the standard Diablo
Paul

[Mattymouse33]

Yes its my car.

Just to respond to some of the points, i would say its definitely a bargain as the car is absolutely sound. Its been an absolute pleasure to own the car and I think i picked a good one because there are alot of the dogs out there. The colour is stunning in the flesh however its all a matter of taste. Remember the colours are limited on the earlier models compared to SV's etc but would i rather have a flat red, yellow, white or black? Oh no!!! Ive owned it for over 2 years, covered about 12,000km's and its cost me in the region of £1000 on the odd bit here and there including tyres etc (excluding service). The wing is the standard original wing and im sure further down the line originality becomes more important with cars like Lamborghinis. As for the respray, unfortunately the paintwork was vandalised and so I put into well known bodyshop for a full back to bare metal respray costing an absolute arm and a leg!!!

The value is a funny one as in my opinion the car is worth at least £55k and would be a great investment with it being the next Lambo classic however Im looking for short term funds for a house build Im doing and thought Id price it to sell quicker. Why it hasnt gone i do not know but Ive got quite a few interested. My ideal scenario is to buy it back in 6 - 9 mths as I dont want to lose it!!!

Cheers,

Matthew

[melvster]

Lovely looking car, the colour combo is different but i think it suits the car very well. The wing is not to my personal taste but having said that it does look a very nice car and entry into V12 Lambo ownership. How rare are Diablo's in the uk just out of interest, less than 80 Diablo's in the UK??

[burriana]

For anyone who wasn't around the forums at the time, I can confirm that Matthew spent a bloody age looking for the right car and at one point people started thinking he might not be serious, but he was and he found what appears to be a good one.

Good luck with the sale Matt.

[mr_spock]

I'm not that into Lambos, but that is really lovely! If I had 20K spare and didn't need back seats and had a garage and didn't have school fees....

[Mattymouse33]

burriana said:

For anyone who wasn't around the forums at the time, I can confirm that Matthew spent a bloody age looking for the right car and at one point people started thinking he might not be serious, but he was and he found what appears to be a good one.

Good luck with the sale Matt.

Thanks Al . I think what i learnt was that of the limited cars out there for sale, maybe only a fraction of them if any will be mechanically or cosmetically sound, Im not even wanting 100%, just a car that I could trust to work well. My budget was £50k initially but had to spend nearly £60k to get a car i could rely on and this is why I would offer to buy it back further down the line as i dont think I'll find another like it.

The only things Ive had to fix in two and a half years and 12000kms :

1. New front tyre - £150
2. Short on rear light - £80
3. TDC Sensor - £380
4. Drivers window switch needing cleaned - £80
5. Small junction block between Battery and Alternator - £15

I also paid for a major service which was about £1500.

All in all its been amazing and I cant wait for my next Diablo!!

Matthew

[Mattymouse33]

One thing i would say to anyone thinking of buying a car like a Diablo. Dont go on pictures or description and always get an inspection!! The £500 could save you £10k.