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Gallardo's unreliable?

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  1. sasan

    sasan Rookie

    Mar 4, 2007
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    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
     
  2. yb360

    yb360 Formula Junior

    Jul 3, 2004
    445
    WA
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    John A.
    I have an 04 6 spd - almost NO repair bills. Excellent machine. FAR cheaper to own and maintain than my 360.
     
  3. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Sep 27, 2006
    2,797
    Rockville, MD
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    Steve
    I have an 06 E-gear with 6700 miles on it. I have put the last 3000 on it and no problems with it.
     
  4. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

    Aug 4, 2002
    3,053
    so california
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    wayne skiles
    I have 04 Egear NO costs whatsoever except I opted to
    replace clutch with 06 sintered clutch. that was 8000 miles ago.
     
  5. pdisme

    pdisme Formula 3

    Oct 9, 2006
    1,036
    Tampa, Florida
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    Dave
    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.
     
  6. Clax

    Clax Formula 3

    Oct 3, 2002
    1,611
    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).
     
  7. ucorders

    ucorders Formula Junior

    Dec 27, 2005
    398
    Portland Oregon
    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.
     
  8. INFINITE

    INFINITE Rookie

    Jan 21, 2007
    11
    CA
    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.
     
  9. Spiderguy

    Spiderguy Formula Junior

    May 21, 2006
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    Harry J
    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.
     
  10. Jet-X

    Jet-X F1 Veteran

    Nov 2, 2003
    5,693
    Washington State
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    Brian
    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.
     
  11. XSSSIVE

    XSSSIVE Formula Junior

    Dec 7, 2003
    705
    Reno & Lake Tahoe
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    Mike S.
    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).
     

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