lamborghini Gallardo - new or used?
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Hi there
I am currently looking to purchase a Gallardo and would very much appreciate this Forums help with the following:
I am currently looking at a couple of new (well 500 miles) 2008 models and also at some older models from 2003 and 2004.
I have received very good info from main dealer with regards to servicing intervals and costings for a new 2008 model, no probs there. However, with regards to older models I have heard several stories about pre and post Audi cars and the effect this has in servicing costs, frequency of service and clutches etc. Does any body out there know what the differences are between "pre and post Audi" Gallardo's (apparently this change happened at the start of 2004). How do the servicing costs vary, what is there to look out for?
Any advise would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
James
I am currently looking to purchase a Gallardo and would very much appreciate this Forums help with the following:
I am currently looking at a couple of new (well 500 miles) 2008 models and also at some older models from 2003 and 2004.
I have received very good info from main dealer with regards to servicing intervals and costings for a new 2008 model, no probs there. However, with regards to older models I have heard several stories about pre and post Audi cars and the effect this has in servicing costs, frequency of service and clutches etc. Does any body out there know what the differences are between "pre and post Audi" Gallardo's (apparently this change happened at the start of 2004). How do the servicing costs vary, what is there to look out for?
Any advise would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
James
James,
I'm sure that here are many PHer's on here who will give you all the info you need with regards their ownership experiences.
From my point of view, I can offer you the information regards servicing and upgrades by Audi.
There are no pre-Audi cars, the Gallardo was the first ground up Lamborghini, and as such benefits from the extensive design and development resources that Audi brought to the party.
However, up to August 2005, the car had some early development issues which were addressed at the introduction of the 2006 model year car in October, and Audi spent a fortune retro-fitting the updates to all pre-2006 Gallardos.
These updates could be as little as changing the screws that hold the plastic engine cover in place, to anti-roll bar replacement, ecu upgrades and such like. All in all a huge expense for Audi.
As a result of this, it is vital that any car you see must have been through the main dealer network for servicing recently, which will ensure that all the outstanding warranty campaigns have been carried out.
Servicing alternates between a major or minor service, either every year or 7,500 miles, and you should expect to pay £1k for a minor service, or £1,8k for a major one.
Lamborghini had some real problems with clutches at the beginning of the cars life, so if your car has had a clutch change, ensure that the replacement unit is spec-E or later.
Spec-E clutches are good for about 10-15k miles, and longer if you don't drag away from the lights, and just use the clutch to move in traffic.
The throttle is controlled by fly-by-wire tech, so it is very easy to wear a clutch out even if you don't mean to.
All in all, the car is stunning, but the later you can go, the better, and if it is pre-06 model year, then check the history.
The easy way to tell how old a car is is by chassis plate. Bottom left of the windscreem, and whatever number is infront of 'LA' on the chassis plate indicates the model year number.
Have fun, and should you have any other questions, just pm me.
Regards,
Ruttboy.
I'm sure that here are many PHer's on here who will give you all the info you need with regards their ownership experiences.
From my point of view, I can offer you the information regards servicing and upgrades by Audi.
There are no pre-Audi cars, the Gallardo was the first ground up Lamborghini, and as such benefits from the extensive design and development resources that Audi brought to the party.
However, up to August 2005, the car had some early development issues which were addressed at the introduction of the 2006 model year car in October, and Audi spent a fortune retro-fitting the updates to all pre-2006 Gallardos.
These updates could be as little as changing the screws that hold the plastic engine cover in place, to anti-roll bar replacement, ecu upgrades and such like. All in all a huge expense for Audi.
As a result of this, it is vital that any car you see must have been through the main dealer network for servicing recently, which will ensure that all the outstanding warranty campaigns have been carried out.
Servicing alternates between a major or minor service, either every year or 7,500 miles, and you should expect to pay £1k for a minor service, or £1,8k for a major one.
Lamborghini had some real problems with clutches at the beginning of the cars life, so if your car has had a clutch change, ensure that the replacement unit is spec-E or later.
Spec-E clutches are good for about 10-15k miles, and longer if you don't drag away from the lights, and just use the clutch to move in traffic.
The throttle is controlled by fly-by-wire tech, so it is very easy to wear a clutch out even if you don't mean to.
All in all, the car is stunning, but the later you can go, the better, and if it is pre-06 model year, then check the history.
The easy way to tell how old a car is is by chassis plate. Bottom left of the windscreem, and whatever number is infront of 'LA' on the chassis plate indicates the model year number.
Have fun, and should you have any other questions, just pm me.
Regards,
Ruttboy.
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