Service Interval

[Policy Limits]

I realize that owners manuals arent in hand as of yet, but does anyone know what the anticiapted service interval will be on this model? Whats the required frequency of changing the oil and filter? How about the interval on flushing the brakes? Supposedly these tires are the largest on any supercar in the world. Anyone know what they are rated at? The Pirelli PZero's on the lambo are only rated for 5,500 miles and cost about two grand to replace all four. Obviously it will depend on the driver but any idea on the anticipated clutch life on average?

 

[Jack B]

Everything you are asking except for the tire question can be answered by looking at a Gen IV or moded Gen II/III

 

[VENOM V]

The PZero Corsas in the Track Package are not going to last long, especially for those of us that plan to track the cars. Treadwear rating = 80, haha! Yikes, not cheap either. My plan is to probably replace them with the standard PZeros after they wear down. I might get an extra set of wheels and tires, but want to see how often I track my Viper. If Tire Rack pricing is any indication, your $2,000 estimate for the PZeros should be close, and may be even more costly for the Corsas.

 

[ViperSmith]

I wouldn't see why you'd burn through tires faster than previous generations. But, I could be wrong. (Assuming the non-track package)

 

[denniskgb]

Really?

All of this will depend on how you drive it. Like any other car it's no different. You can beat the piss out of it or be just a normal driver or somewhere in between.
We all know how temperamental ferraris and lambos are, viper is a different breed. Bottom line no different from previous generations.

 

[denniskgb]

I realize that owners manuals arent in hand as of yet, but does anyone know what the anticiapted service interval will be on this model? Whats the required frequency of changing the oil and filter? How about the interval on flushing the brakes? Supposedly these tires are the largest on any supercar in the world. Anyone know what they are rated at? The Pirelli PZero's on the lambo are only rated for 5,500 miles and cost about two grand to replace all four. Obviously it will depend on the driver but any idea on the anticipated clutch life on average?

Above response was for the initial thread

 

[SADVIPER]

I hope the normal tires will fit on the track pack.

 

[Policy Limits]

well, I've never owned a Gen II, III or IV; tried doing an advanced search on the site but was unable to find answers to these questions. Can anyone answer them for a non snake owner?

 

[ViperSmith]

just searching (use google, do "site:viperclub.org whatever i want to find")

Tire wear seems to be, anywhere from 15-20k miles from what i can find. less depending on how you drive it, i am sure.

 

[Policy Limits]

with the exception of the pm i just received i got more valid responses from the lambo forum. thanks anyway.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Change the oil at 3000 or once a year whatever comes first, you should always be checking fluids and depending on your driving habits you could be flushing the brake/clutch every other oil change to every third change. The brakes and clutch see a lot of heat and should not be neglected. The differential should be checked at each oil change although you will probably not need a change till 6000-10,000 miles again depending on how you drive.

If you are tracking your car I would strongly suggest you check all these before and after each weekend! Fluids are cheap insurance on a car this powerful. Tires? no way to predict their mileage...

 

[PDCjonny]

with the exception of the pm i just received i got more valid responses from the lambo forum. thanks anyway.

The new breed SRT is aiming at.

 

[Malu59RT]

with the exception of the pm i just received i got more valid responses from the lambo forum. thanks anyway.

Glad you made it over here, and hopefully my answers on Lambo-Talk were helpful. mjorgensen was who I was referring to, and is a wealth of knowledge to the owners on this site. Maintenance on this car will be nothing as crazy as the Gallardo. I didn't follow as tight of a schedule as what Mark has outlined below on my 2008, but I was relying on my dealer to upsell me services when needed. Obvioulsy, the car held up amazingly well through the beatings I gave it for almost 50,000 miles.

 

[GreenVenom]

Malu and Policy Limits too, if you don't mind could you tell me some about the routine maintenance on your Lamborghinis? Pretty informed on Ferrari 355, 360 and 430 upkeep, is the Gallardo about the same? Any known issues or things to look out for? How do Diablos stack up to the Gallardo as far as issues, maintenance and dare I say reliability. Thanks for your time.

 

[Policy Limits]

Thanks for the responses that were substantive. Malu got u on both sites!! Appreciated. As for the Lambo, the diablo is a beautiful beast. Later models were under Audi ownership so pretty reliable & lower maintenance than early years. A friend of mine has a 6.0 with brake replacement issues though; difficulty finding parts. The gallardo is really easy. Change oil & filter every 7500 miles or annually whichever comes first. In 06 the e-gear software was updated so clutches started lasting 20k as opposed to early models that burned out in under 10k. The clutch change is costly and to be avoided if possible. Pzero's are rated for 5500 miles, i flush brakes annually. CPO warranty can be had for around $7k for 2 years & is a good investment as major issues like actuator e-gear pump, engine, differentials are very expensive on any Lamborghini

 

[Malu59RT]

I lucked out on my Gallardo as I got one with about 6600 miles on it, and drove it almost 7000 miles in the few months I have owned it. The car was dead reliable in that time period, with no issues to speak of. The oil change at the dealer could be expensive, but I lucked out having Dallas Performance in my back yard, and they did all the service work on my car. I often see stories and receipts of people who have spent $2000 on maintenance work, to almost $8-9k for clutch replacements. There is a potential for a problem to be very expensive, so be warned of that. Ed Bolian who is a sales man at Lamborghini Atlanta, has some great write-ups on his blog, including pricing, and what to look for in a PPI. He also wrote a blog summarizing the ownership costs for their rental Gallardo, and should give you an idea of what general maintenance will run. Warning, the potential for very expensive repairs is high, so you may faint reading the third link if you are expecting Viper maintenance prices. If you are prepared for Ferrari maintenance, this should be cake for you

Pricing Guide: http://edbolian.com/?p=2380
PPI: http://edbolian.com/?p=2374
Ownership Costs: http://supercarrentalsinc.com/lamborghini-gallardo-buyers-guide-part-v-ownership-cost-estimate/

 

[SnakeBitten]

Only 12k for a replacement engine on a Gallardo? That's rather cheap for an exotics engine if I'm reading that right. Not a cheap car to upkeep at all according to what I read there.

 

[Malu59RT]

Only 12k for a replacement engine on a Gallardo? That's rather cheap for an exotics engine if I'm reading that right. Not a cheap car to upkeep at all according to what I read there.

In the third blog, it says they found a used motor from a 2005 that was totalled out after a customer blew a hole in the block. That cost $12,500 and the labor to replace it was $14,500.

Part 2 Says the transmission costs $20-30k for a replacement. Part 3 says the Engine is $50,000.

For the full five parts of his write-up, please see this post with the links to all blogs:
http://supercarrentalsinc.com/the-complete-lamborghini-gallardo-buyers-guide/

 

[Policy Limits]

The new breed SRT is aiming at.

SRT isnt aiming for a guy like me. Guys like me with Lamborghini status and Bentley status view SRT vehicles are a major step down from the exotics they already have. I'm just open minded. I've seen a viper in my local Ferrari dealership on the uptrade but never saw a Ferrari in a Dodge dealership the other way around.

 

[Policy Limits]

In the third blog, it says they found a used motor from a 2005 that was totalled out after a customer blew a hole in the block. That cost $12,500 and the labor to replace it was $14,500.

Part 2 Says the transmission costs $20-30k for a replacement. Part 3 says the Engine is $50,000.

For the full five parts of his write-up, please see this post with the links to all blogs:
http://supercarrentalsinc.com/the-complete-lamborghini-gallardo-buyers-guide/

yeah the Gallardo engine goes for about $50,000.00 which is why the CPO is important. in 3.5 years I've spend under $5k on general service/maintence though. Very affordable and very reliable since Audi owns the company and there's heavy german engineering influence. A PPI is good advice. Need an authorized dealer to sell the CPO and to do an e-gear snapshot, which can quantify % of clutch life remaining. in my 07, after arounf 7k I had only 25% wear with 75% clutch life remaining. The snap and the CPO are wise. An oil change is about nine hundred bucks. the look and sound of a Lamborghini is incredible and I'm looking forwrad to the gallardo successor's debut next year.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Don't have any now, but we have traded for Ferraris , Lambos, Porsches, Audis, Astons, etc. for Vipers in the past. Will be getting in a few exotics on the new 2013, and I honestly think SRT is also aiming for gentlemen like you. I think they figure once you enjoy the thrill of 600 ft. lbs of torque and a new , gorgeous interior inside a carbon fiber body shell, you may doubly enjoy spending a fraction of what you did maintaining a Lambo.

 

[Policy Limits]

cool. Post pics of all the ferrari's and lamborghini's traded in for your vipers once they start pouring in. Your hand will be exhausted from writing all those checks to these buyers for the excessive value of the italian brands over the american one. I am intrigued by possibly owning a car with aventador speed for 30% of the cost, I must admit, which is why i'm here. and i thought the purpose of a car forum is to inquire on things like expected maintenance and service intervals prior to purchase. sorry some members didnt feel that way. again, the responses that were in fact substantive, are appreciated indeed.

 

[ViperSmith]

cool. Post pics of all the ferrari's and lamborghini's traded in for your vipers once they start pouring in. Your hand will be exhausted from writing all those checks to these buyers for the excessive value of the italian brands over the american one. I am intrigued by possibly owning a car with aventador speed for 30% of the cost, I must admit, which is why i'm here. and i thought the purpose of a car forum is to inquire on things like expected maintenance and service intervals prior to purchase. sorry some members didnt feel that way. again, the responses that were in fact substantive, are appreciated indeed.

You are asking for things that don't exist yet, I don't get the hurt feelings.

 

[Policy Limits]

I asked what was "anticipated." I realize that the car doesn't exist yet production-wise but implicit in the OP was others possibly sharing their experiences with ownership of prior generations. No biggie.

 

[Smog Dog]

All I can say is "wow". You are not going to make many friends on this forum with the attitude you have presented so far.

Bill

 

[denniskgb]

I asked what was "anticipated." I realize that the car doesn't exist yet production-wise but implicit in the OP was others possibly sharing their experiences with ownership of prior generations. No biggie.

Whats "anticipated"?
Ok you will have to fill it up with gas, change the oil every 3000 miles and answer questions anywhere you stop , oh and have a blast with it. That is what anticipated. Viper is not a maintenance queen like other italian exotics that come with a personal mechanic, and their service department that is ready to rip your heart out as soon as they have your car. Besides forums google your information. It s all good brother, its a ton of car for the money. You can not beat it.

 

[TrackAire]

cool. Post pics of all the ferrari's and lamborghini's traded in for your vipers once they start pouring in. Your hand will be exhausted from writing all those checks to these buyers for the excessive value of the italian brands over the american one. I am intrigued by possibly owning a car with aventador speed for 30% of the cost, I must admit, which is why i'm here. and i thought the purpose of a car forum is to inquire on things like expected maintenance and service intervals prior to purchase. sorry some members didnt feel that way. again, the responses that were in fact substantive, are appreciated indeed.

Welcome to the forum. Service costs aren't really an issue on a new Viper, not when compared to other exotics that you might be used to. Other than the basic oil change, etc, the costs are very low considering the performance potential. A basic Mercedes will probably cost more in service costs.

What is cool about the Viper is you can really drive it hard or even track it with no ill effects. Where other cars you kind of worry about or find they can't handle the track due to overheating, smoked brakes, etc, the Viper really is a reliability beast.

Although many exotic car owners may track their cars, how many really push the car to the highest level? For this, the Viper is perfect because it can really take the abuse, has an easy service schedule and still is very respectable to look at and be seen in. Will it draw the same response at a local Cars & Coffee as a new Aventador?....maybe not. But, nobody is going to really say too much sh$t about the Viper because performance wise it will be on the very top of any exotic and as of today, it still holds a pretty important record over in Germany

The only problem I see is the cost of the new Gen 5 may limit people from really pushing the car at the track like they did with previous generations. I really don't think you'll be able to buy a new Viper for less than $150k out the door...even for one of the more basic models.

My opinion is you'll be very impressed with the new Viper. It will be the total package, but can you handle knowing you're driving a Dodge??

Cheers,
George

 

[SADVIPER]

SRT isnt aiming for a guy like me. Guys like me with Lamborghini status and Bentley status view SRT vehicles are a major step down from the exotics they already have. I'm just open minded. I've seen a viper in my local Ferrari dealership on the uptrade but never saw a Ferrari in a Dodge dealership the other way around.

You honestly can go and ....

 

[Policy Limits]

Funny. Are there roadside assistance programs by the factory? Lamborghini offers a free trailer ride to the nearest authorized dealer.

 

[mnc2886]

Funny. Are there roadside assistance programs by the factory? Lamborghini offers a free trailer ride to the nearest authorized dealer.

I doubt it. Look, there is a lot more to a Lambo's price than just performance because if that was all there was, then it would be overpriced. I don't think SRT will capture Lamborghini owners as much as they will attract R8, 911, and lower end Aston customers. Maybe a few Ferrari as well. Lamborghini is just a different breed of buyer and car.