Computer Problem

Has anyone ever heard of any computer problems from the Gallardo? we're about to take delivery and the dealer talks about waiting for a computer part while the car is sitting at the dealer.

Has anyone ever heard of any computer problems from the Gallardo? we're about to take delivery and the dealer talks about waiting for a computer part while the car is sitting at the dealer.

Hope you are not getting an "E" model. Lambo has not yet been able to fix the Electronic shifter and many owners are reporting that the shifter is poor. Lambo rushed this to market and I believe it will be quite a while before they get it right if they ever do. This plus a $10000 upcharge to get it? Ridiculous.

<HR noShade SIZE=0> While E-gear is fun. I don't recommend it now. Until they get some of the bugs out, there are just too many problems.

Now it is reving on up shifts. And when you are already around 6 of 7k RPM it is quite annoying and even scary, (and can't be good on the car), to have it rev up even further. Revs are supposed to drop on the upshift. That is why I'm shifting.

I've already had the car in for a couple of warranty items. Now, here is another one. Blah

Sorry to ask, do you own a Gallardo or do you work for a Lambo dealer? Why do you say that you've had it in for several warranty items? The car is only a few months old, what warranty items have you send in to get repaired if you are actually an owner.

EETJW: Previous post was from an owner who posted on another site. I thought I would add his remarks to mine which appeared just above his. This, I felt, would add more credibility as he is a real owner and not just the only one who is complaining about the "E" gear transmission. Are you gettiing the "E" gear?

EETJW: Here is another example.

So they built 890 last year..I know 3 people who have them 2 are
Egear, which the owners hate, and one is a manual transmission, which
seems OK.

I had occasion to drive one of the Egears in NYC yesterday... in the
owners garage and out on the street...Let me be charitable the car is
UNDRIVABLE ! It lurches like a drunken sailor and goes in and out of
gear at will. The dealer told my man that a "software" fix is in the
works.

So let's see how long it takes before Audi has to buy them all back
from disgruntled owners !

REV

I acutally have both eGear and 6 Speed. it was pain in @ss even just to load it on the truck with eGear......

MurcieGallardoTako,

Are you saying the e-gear is not worth picking up? we're taking delivery probably tuesday this week. Is it as Undrivable that you think it's not worth buying? Give me your honest opinion.

I just blew my catalyst just by keeping it idling for 10 mins. Now I am fixing it. I don't know eGear computer caused it but still my 6 speed one has no problem. eGear is just pain when you drive back and forth in your garage. For daily driving, it is not that bad once you get used to it.

Thanks, I hope all goes well with our Gallardo. Good luck with you catalyst!

eetjw: Here is another one!


I saw a gallardo that had just rolled off the transport truck... thing was smoking and blowing oil and running for cr*p. The spark plugs were covered in oil at 70 miles

It really amazed me that Audi seems unable to assemble a correctly functional engine let alone the car itself

I got my Gallardo 4 months ago and have just over 3000 miles and have not had a big problem with the e-gear. It is a little tricky at times, but I like the system. I think it is better than the Ferrari F1 system. The only time it is a problem is when the car is cold. I sometimes drive it in traffic and the city (Chicago) and it is driveable. Overall I really like the system. Of course it can be improved, but it is as good as they get.

Hey eetjw, have you got your car yet?

mhh

Since I fixed my exhaust, I have not had any further problems with both of mines.

If you look on this and other Lambo forums you will see many complaints about the e-gear system, especially if you have hills to climb to get home. Mine wouldn't make it up my driveway without almost catching on fire, I have returned the Gallardo and are now in a lawsuit with Lamborghini and the dealer Platinum Motors (Lamborghini Beverly Hills) under California's lemon law. I only mention this to stop others ending up in this situation.

If you look on this and other Lambo forums you will see many complaints about the e-gear system, especially if you have hills to climb to get home. Mine wouldn't make it up my driveway without almost catching on fire, I have returned the Gallardo and are now in a lawsuit with Lamborghini and the dealer Platinum Motors (Lamborghini Beverly Hills) under California's lemon law. I only mention this to stop others ending up in this situation.
Thanks for the information I was very close to making a purchase and by luck found this forum which acknowleges what I consider a very serious problem with this car. I can't see paying this kind of money for something that isn't perfection. Looks like I'll be waiting for them to work the bugs out.

Thanks for the information I was very close to making a purchase and by luck found this forum which acknowleges what I consider a very serious problem with this car. I can't see paying this kind of money for something that isn't perfection. Looks like I'll be waiting for them to work the bugs out.

mstubbs,

Have a look at the dates of the previous postings - May last year. Yes, there were a very small number of owners who had some very real problems with their e-gear Gallardos - ie steep hill standing starts do mean that the clutch has to do a lot of work. This is mainly because of the high gear ratio in first. Later software upgrades to the computer have made a big difference. Also, you have to learn to "work with the computer" when driving an e-gear to get the best out of it - instead of trying to fight it. Get it right and its very rewarding and oh so much fun! Yes, standing starts on very steep hills do still make me a little nervous, but it's never let me down.

I took delivery of an e-gear Gallardo in June last year, and am extremely happy with - it is a absolute thrill to drive, and a truly capable supercar, and I've owned a few over the years, and it's reliability has been superb, and no problems with the e-gear. There is no way I'd now want to go back to a 6 speed manual, after experiencing how this car performs with the e-gear.

Am I happy with mine? You bet. And I know of other e-gear owners who would likely back up my views on this car.

It's a shame that you have been put off ownership of this car by a few problems encountered by a very small number of owners early last year. If you do some more checking around, I think you'll find that the problems that you are concerned about are now "history". I've not heard any complaints about the e-gear since these postings last May.

Quite frankly, I cannot think of any other car that I would currently wish to own in place of the Gallardo, regardless of price.