Gallardo's unreliable?

[sasan]

Hey guys, from what I've been reading on this board, and on other boards, I've realized that many members here have problems, usually e-gear/transmission problems that seem costly. I was wondering what the average Gallardo owner spends a year on mechanics and other problems.

much appreciated

[yb360]

I have an 04 6 spd - almost NO repair bills. Excellent machine. FAR cheaper to own and maintain than my 360.

[SGMDCFD]

I have an 06 E-gear with 6700 miles on it. I have put the last 3000 on it and no problems with it.

[G-force]

I have 04 Egear NO costs whatsoever except I opted to
replace clutch with 06 sintered clutch. that was 8000 miles ago.

[pdisme]

Originally Posted by sasan

Hey guys, from what I've been reading on this board, and on other boards, I've realized that many members here have problems, usually e-gear/transmission problems that seem costly. I was wondering what the average Gallardo owner spends a year on mechanics and other problems.

much appreciated

Not sure where you've been reading that, I haven't seen any posts that suggest maintenance issues are frequent or even regular.

I've spent about $48 on oil in the past 8 months and will spend a few hundred to have the oil changed this summer.

[Clax]

I had my last Gallardo for 9000 miles, and my maintenance costs were very low. I don't think most people know that regularly scheduled service costs with Lambo's is actually very reasonable. I am looking forward to my next Lambo arriving in a couple of weeks (Gallardo Spyder).

[ucorders]

They are very reliable but don't confuse that with maintenance costs. I would plan on at least a buck a mile for parts, tires, fluids, rock chip repair ect. The costs do not come come in a linear fashion but they will be there. If you drove a lot of highway miles they might be less too. In all fairness I suppose my BMW costs would be higher too if I floored it everytime I got a chance. Compared to other exotic cars they are great but they still are an exotic car with exotic car repair bills.

[INFINITE]

I have a 05 with 12,000 miles now, I have had no problems at all except changing the clutch, I highly recommend buying one of these beast.

[Spiderguy]

Originally Posted by sasan

Hey guys, from what I've been reading on this board, and on other boards, I've realized that many members here have problems, usually e-gear/transmission problems that seem costly. I was wondering what the average Gallardo owner spends a year on mechanics and other problems.

much appreciated

No car is perfect and I'm sure that someone will have a problem with their car. From what I've seen and read, there don't appear to be any particular problems for the Gallardo. Personally, 8200 miles, nary a problem.

[Jet-X]

Originally Posted by sasan

...I've realized that many members here have problems, usually e-gear/transmission problems that seem costly.

Possibly abuse (launching it) - can't say for sure, I'm sure each situation is unique, but if you abuse the car, things will break very quickly.

[XSSSIVE]

Almost 8,000 miles on my 2004 Gallardo with no problems. My only expenses is the annual service which runs about $500 - $700 a year. By far less than my Ferrari.

IMO - The Gallardo is the best exotic car on the market for the money (talking used prices).