reliability of Diablo?

anyone know common problem Diablos have? i was wondering about the reliability of the car because i will hopefully be picking up a mid 90s Diablo sometime this summmer. TIA

I have had my 1995 Diablo for almost one year now.
The problems I have had are as follow;

1- clutch pump failure (HK$ 3500 by my own mechanic)
2- engine warning light failure (not fixed problem disappeared)
3- brake warning light failure (not fixed problem disappeared)

$3500 is pocket change to a Lambo owner:D

Problems I've had?

98 SV. Too many problems to mention here! If you come across a 98 SV, Red/Tan, over 13k miles - I suggest you stay away from it


99 VT Roadster. Leaking shocks. Factory warranty paid for that, as it happened at 190 miles

99 VT. Squealing belt / had to replace belt & fix broken tension bolt. Costed over $1000 US

Leaking shocks. Hit a bump and hosed the shock. $1350 for the shock, $400+ for labor

:help:

welcome to the forums lambo-houston! :licker:

Since the 80's, I've heard endless stories about how unreliable lambos are. I hate hearing this because it's a car I've dreamed of owning my whole life. I'm finally at a point where I can afford an older one (maybe a 94 or 95 diablo) but because of the reliability issues, I'm thinking maybe I should go for a new NSX or Viper. For the price, you'd think lamborghini would build cars capable of passing a NASA space shuttle inspection.

unfortenately it seems it's true :( Althought some owners don't have any problems, there are many full of them. I really hope - and it seems as it is happening already - that Audi will do a good job increasing the reliability and quality standards of Lambos!
Either way, the majority of problems happen to used Lambos and I think we can figure out why! A good background check of the car and owners is really important when buying a used one.

My 95 Diablo needed a recent clutch change at 12000 kms.
Cost HK$ 50000 ( about US$ 7000)

Originally posted by Eric Lee
My 95 Diablo needed a recent clutch change at 12000 kms.
Cost HK$ 50000 ( about US$ 7000)

I hear about this 12k kms clutch replacement alot. Is it just normal maintenance to replace the clutch with so little miles on the car? Or is this car driven particularly hard?

Originally posted by robh917
Since the 80's, I've heard endless stories about how unreliable lambos are. I hate hearing this because it's a car I've dreamed of owning my whole life. I'm finally at a point where I can afford an older one (maybe a 94 or 95 diablo) but because of the reliability issues, I'm thinking maybe I should go for a new NSX or Viper. For the price, you'd think lamborghini would build cars capable of passing a NASA space shuttle inspection.

In an article in the Robb Report last year on Lamborghini and Diablo owners, it was said that most owners start with a 1991-1993 Diablo and move up form there. The reliability issue was addresseed, and essentially said that the cars ain't chap. I figure a 1991-1993 would be a fiar bit cheaper, but if you're picky as to what year you want then be prepared to spend the $$$$. After their first Diablo they'd gradually move up in the year, the next being 1994-1997 and then they'd graduate to a 2000 or 2001 6.0 VT (That being the newest at the time)

I suppose if you wanted to live out your dream you could go with a 1994 or 1995 and deal with reliability issues plaguing all years or start out with an early 90's model for a little more than a new Viper. Mind you maintenance will still cost and arm and a leg, but better you bought a cheaper one and had problems than a newer one costing more than most houses and had problems.

Just my insight into your situation.

BTW, Judging from the Columbia incident, NASA shuttle inspections aren't all they're cracked up to be.

will all 12k km´s the clutch be changed?

My car has 28,000km, and clutch is as new. 0 problems as of yet. People who have to change their clutch at such an early time are either extremely abusive,or dont know how to drive. My Countach had 70,000+km on its original clutch, and still going strong.

why we can't use the Lamborghini tractors clutch in the diablo ? as Ferruccio did with his Ferrari? it will be cheaper...










joking :biggrin:

My uncle is a mechanic for Motorcars International a premiere Lambo delaer here in the US. Anyways, he tells me all kinds of horror stories about lamborghinis. Most lamobrghinis have to have a MAJOR service every 30,000 miles. Like an overhaul service .. it is very major and very expensive. Thats why lamobs with higher mileage are sold cheaper and you dont hardly see many lamborghinis with over 30,000 miles.... He said they are real bad about clutches burning up and brakes wearing ... he has to repiar brakes all the time ... its hios most common problem

This is bull.Theres nothing to overhaul.The car has a timing chain (no belt) so it needs no replacing and the spark plug change will take all of 45 minutes.So if a major overhaul consists of fluid changes and any of you potential owners cant get that done on your own then maybe you should be shopping for one of those Kia optimas that have a 100k mile warranty.I had heard of the so called horror stories before I bought my car then I saw how easy it was to work on.In fact the guy I bought my car from had a previous Diablo with 60k miles on it before he sold it.

Joe