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TheAviator · 12-13-2013, 09:51 AM

I'm going to be buying my first Lamborghini sometime next year and would like some advice. I have a friend with a Diablo and has owned a Gallardo, he says the Diablo is a much better quality car than the older Countach. But all of my life I've wanted a Countach, but I realize they have really old technology compared to the newer ones.

Primary questioni is this, what are the quality differences between the Diablo and the Murcielago? Is the Murc a much superior car quality wise to the Diablo? I am going back and forth between a Diablo and Murc at this point, I think my friend has all but talked me out of buying a Countach but still a possibility. I do not like the Gallardo at all and that is not on the table for me. Just too small, look too much like a Fiero or something for my tastes.

MrWray · 12-13-2013, 09:59 AM

Damn dude, I LOVE...I say again LOVE me some Lamborghini, the adventador is my dream car. You are a lucky man, I would pick the Murcielago out of the two you are referring to, thats just me

there is so much technology inside the murci its unreal, Hell it was their flagship car for a long time until they introduced the Adventador in 2011.

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SlowSS · 12-13-2013, 10:17 AM

You may want to post this in a Lamborghini forum, I think must of us drive Camaro's.

Congrats on your future purchase though!!!

I'm not trying to be rude I just think you might have a better outcome on Lamborghini specific forum.

Aequitas & Veritas · 12-13-2013, 10:21 AM

Not an expert but if I had the funds, I'd go Diablo GTR because of this

As for newer ones Aventador but that wasn't a choice

SS 376 · 12-13-2013, 10:35 AM

Two questions

1. What do you do that allows you step up from a V6 Camaro to a Lamborghini?

2. Why not just buy a new Lamborghini, specifically the upcoming Gallardo replacement?

SSRedTerror · 12-13-2013, 11:34 AM

Don't be fooled by the Gallardo, its a serious vehicle.

But between the two you are asking about, the Murc is probably a better choice if you plan to drive it often. The Diablo is older and I believe more rare. I've seen fewer in real life. I would look for a special edition merc like the ones they came out with right before the Gallardo come out. Like an LP640 or something like that. I can't remember all the model numbers but I remember top gear testing it out and it being a bad ass car.

bwk1971 · 12-13-2013, 11:57 AM

Just sayin'

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MrWray · 12-13-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRedTerror

Don't be fooled by the Gallardo, its a serious vehicle.

But between the two you are asking about, the Murc is probably a better choice if you plan to drive it often. The Diablo is older and I believe more rare. I've seen fewer in real life. I would look for a special edition merc like the ones they came out with right before the Gallardo come out. Like an LP640 or something like that. I can't remember all the model numbers but I remember top gear testing it out and it being a bad ass car.

The Gallardo is badass too

DesertCamaro · 12-13-2013, 12:23 PM

I think the major issue would be maintenance costs. Older Lambos require constant maintenance from very costly shops while the newer Gallardo's and Merc's are built much better. Older Diablos have serious overheating issues that can easily grenade that beautiful V12. I think it all depends on how much $$$$$$$$$$$ you have.

TheAviator · 12-13-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

Damn dude, I LOVE...I say again LOVE me some Lamborghini, the adventador is my dream car. You are a lucky man, I would pick the Murcielago out of the two you are referring to, thats just me

there is so much technology inside the murci its unreal, Hell it was their flagship car for a long time until they introduced the Adventador in 2011.

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Thanks, the Aventador is my dream car as well, but no way am I blowing half a mil on a car. $130K ish or less, is around my budget for this. Thanks everyone, I had about made my mind up to go Murc as well, due to it just being newer and most likely more reliable with newer tech etc. But I am still up for suggestions. Love that one Diablo that was posted, I have never seen one like that before.

TheAviator · 12-13-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

Not an expert but if I had the funds, I'd go Diablo GTR because of this

As for newer ones Aventador but that wasn't a choice

That is Bad Azz

S3XPanther · 12-13-2013, 01:59 PM

OP, there's a gentleman on YouTube by the name of Rob something (not his actual last name, I just can't remember) that goes into very specific detail on what it's like owning a Diablo. He has several videos that might help you. The actual title of the video (at least one of them) is "what it's like owning a Lamborghini Diablo". I believe he said you need at least $10k in maintenance every year. And that figure isn't if anything breaks, that's just maintenance. I prefer the Diablo myself, but it is older, and will probably require more maintenance. Congratulations and enjoy it.

MrWray · 12-13-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

OP, there's a gentleman on YouTube by the name of Rob something (not his actual last name, I just can't remember) that goes into very specific detail on what it's like owning a Diablo. He has several videos that might help you. The actual title of the video (at least one of them) is "what it's like owning a Lamborghini Diablo". I believe he said you need at least $10k in maintenance every year. And that figure isn't if anything breaks, that's just maintenance. I prefer the Diablo myself, but it is older, and will probably require more maintenance. Congratulations and enjoy it.

I know that theres the saying "if you can afford the car, you can afford the cost that comes with it", but damn, I would not want to spend thousands on maintenance every year. :eek:

Overflow · 12-13-2013, 02:46 PM

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12-13-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
TheAviator Drives: 2012 Black Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	Any Lamborghini owners? Advice I'm going to be buying my first Lamborghini sometime next year and would like some advice. I have a friend with a Diablo and has owned a Gallardo, he says the Diablo is a much better quality car than the older Countach. But all of my life I've wanted a Countach, but I realize they have really old technology compared to the newer ones. Primary questioni is this, what are the quality differences between the Diablo and the Murcielago? Is the Murc a much superior car quality wise to the Diablo? I am going back and forth between a Diablo and Murc at this point, I think my friend has all but talked me out of buying a Countach but still a possibility. I do not like the Gallardo at all and that is not on the table for me. Just too small, look too much like a Fiero or something for my tastes. __________________

12-13-2013, 09:59 AM	#2
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	Damn dude, I LOVE...I say again LOVE me some Lamborghini, the adventador is my dream car. You are a lucky man, I would pick the Murcielago out of the two you are referring to, thats just me there is so much technology inside the murci its unreal, Hell it was their flagship car for a long time until they introduced the Adventador in 2011. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by MrWray; 12-13-2013 at 10:25 AM.

12-13-2013, 10:17 AM	#3
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	You may want to post this in a Lamborghini forum, I think must of us drive Camaro's. Congrats on your future purchase though!!! I'm not trying to be rude I just think you might have a better outcome on Lamborghini specific forum. __________________ My Build Thread!

12-13-2013, 10:21 AM	#4
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Not an expert but if I had the funds, I'd go Diablo GTR because of this As for newer ones Aventador but that wasn't a choice __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

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12-13-2013, 10:35 AM	#5
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Two questions 1. What do you do that allows you step up from a V6 Camaro to a Lamborghini? 2. Why not just buy a new Lamborghini, specifically the upcoming Gallardo replacement?

12-13-2013, 11:34 AM	#6
SSRedTerror Drives: 2011 Victory Red SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 68	Don't be fooled by the Gallardo, its a serious vehicle. But between the two you are asking about, the Murc is probably a better choice if you plan to drive it often. The Diablo is older and I believe more rare. I've seen fewer in real life. I would look for a special edition merc like the ones they came out with right before the Gallardo come out. Like an LP640 or something like that. I can't remember all the model numbers but I remember top gear testing it out and it being a bad ass car.

12-13-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	I think the major issue would be maintenance costs. Older Lambos require constant maintenance from very costly shops while the newer Gallardo's and Merc's are built much better. Older Diablos have serious overheating issues that can easily grenade that beautiful V12. I think it all depends on how much $$$$$$$$$$$ you have.

12-13-2013, 01:59 PM	#12
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Any Lamborghini owners? Advice OP, there's a gentleman on YouTube by the name of Rob something (not his actual last name, I just can't remember) that goes into very specific detail on what it's like owning a Diablo. He has several videos that might help you. The actual title of the video (at least one of them) is "what it's like owning a Lamborghini Diablo". I believe he said you need at least $10k in maintenance every year. And that figure isn't if anything breaks, that's just maintenance. I prefer the Diablo myself, but it is older, and will probably require more maintenance. Congratulations and enjoy it. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

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