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pdisme
05-10-2007, 11:25 PM
Was curious if anyone on here has used Lambo of Orlando for service lately and what their thoughts are? I believe Zzzzdoc told me they lost their primary mechanic who may have been a big part of their excellent service reputation. I'm coming up on my first service and with the shady characters down in South FL, Atlanta is the next closest. :(
Matt
05-10-2007, 11:45 PM
yeah, I bring my lambo there all the time...
pdisme
05-10-2007, 11:56 PM
yeah, I bring my lambo there all the time...

Yours doesn't count:

http://www.lamborghinistuff.com/media/103420-minichamps-lamborghini-islero-scale-model.jpg
Matt
05-11-2007, 12:18 AM
Yours doesn't count:

http://www.lamborghinistuff.com/media/103420-minichamps-lamborghini-islero-scale-model.jpg

:lol2:
Lasombra52
05-11-2007, 06:22 AM
Sorry, the only experience I have with them is about three years old. I didn't even know about the lead mechanic leaving.
zzzzdoc
05-11-2007, 10:48 AM
Just got the car back from them a few weeks ago. Service was still top notch, although they really are hurting from losing the tech. Harold told me it could take a year to replace him. Getting top notch techs to move to Orlando isn't easy.

Really nothing bad to say about the experience. Not cheap, but it never is with exotics.
pdisme
05-11-2007, 11:12 AM
What did you end up paying? I am going to take mine in for oil change and normal 1st year fluid check, I'd prefer to get away with < $600 if possible?
zzzzdoc
05-11-2007, 11:19 AM
Missing a digit in there

Actually, I have the bill at home. Wasn't cheap. But I also had to replace the battery, and bleed the brakes / put in racing fluid for the track, get the throttle bodies adjusted, have my door adjusted, replace two switches that fell off on I4 on my way to the dealer - so I had a bunch of things.

I might not be able to get you the brakedown until Monday. Or call Harold and ask what it would cost.
pdisme
05-11-2007, 11:23 AM
Lambo's come with racing fluid, Super Blue DOT4. But definitely good to bleed them anyway since you've had the car for a bit.

Damn, that's a lot, I'd be pissed off to spend more than $600 for oil change and annual checkup (if nothing ends up needing attention). Maybe I'll get Chris at C2 to do it, or myself, I'm going to put a four post lift in the new house to make working on the Radical easy, so it will be easy for me to get under it.
zzzzdoc
05-11-2007, 11:42 AM
As soon as he reinstalls my Valentine 1 not backwards, Chris can be all yours.

Actually, don't jump to conclusions about Ultimate's pricing yet. Many parts of it weren't bad. Just the total really added up.
pdisme
05-11-2007, 12:21 PM
LOL, backwards as in front and back indicators are flipped?
zzzzdoc
05-11-2007, 01:38 PM
Yup. Never realized it until a few weeks ago. It's so hidden, that I never realized I was looking over my shoulder when I should have been looking ahead. Thankfully I never got a ticket.
zzzzdoc
05-11-2007, 03:15 PM
OK. Here goes.

Oil and filter change, including AGIP and oil filter - $477
Transmission fluid change, F&R Differential Fluid Change - $651
Brake and Clutch Fluid Flush with Blue DOT4 - $291

Total for those - $1419.

Welcome to exotic car hell, Dave. Could be worse. Could be a Ferrari, and after paying that, you drive home in a 308.:banghead:
Minch00
05-11-2007, 03:27 PM
You know, I've driven by UMW but never been inside. I guess because it's so damn out of the way for me.
pdisme
05-11-2007, 03:30 PM
That's not horrible on the oil change, I was kind of expecting that, and it does take a lot of oil with an uncommonly difficult to get to filter (there's a person on this forum who sells filter wrenches to fit it).

The tranny flush sucks, although I've heard Lamborghini has made it a complete bitch to do on the late model cars so I'm sure the labor accounted for a lot of that.

Brakes I'll do myself and save $250. :)
Matt
05-12-2007, 01:40 AM
Honestly, i've paid more for a service on my audi before.

So thats not a bad deal.
IceDemon
05-15-2007, 02:59 PM
Instead of taking over to Orlando for a oil change, why not just take it to The Auto Legend
http://www.theautolegend.com
I don't see any reason to pay dealer service prices to just change some fluids.
pdisme
05-15-2007, 05:48 PM
Thought Lambo dealer had to do it for warranty reasons? I still have 14 months left. :)

How's your Diablo? I heard a rumor it was back? Any chance you'll have it at C&C this weekend?
IceDemon
05-15-2007, 11:11 PM
Thought Lambo dealer had to do it for warranty reasons? I still have 14 months left. :)

How's your Diablo? I heard a rumor it was back? Any chance you'll have it at C&C this weekend?

I never heard of having to take a car into the dealer to change fluids to keep the warranty. I don't know what Lambos warranty policy is, but you can call up the dealer to find out for sure (or look at the warranty paperwork). Usually the warranty is only void for the parts that have been replaced with aftermarket parts.

That is Kurt's Diablo that everybody is seeing with the 205MPH license plate. Mine hasn't even been looked at yet. I'll be down in Key West this weekend. I'll be bringing the MV Agusta down next month.
pdisme
05-15-2007, 11:50 PM
Damn, they really need to get that thing fixed!
Matt
05-15-2007, 11:51 PM
yeah, thats insane. I'd of taken it to someone else by now.
jrfootin
05-16-2007, 12:17 AM
I always take my cars there. They are all good guys & very honest too!
pdisme
05-16-2007, 12:19 AM
I always take my cars there. They are all good guys & very honest too!

Speaking of which; time for new Lambo yet?
jrfootin
05-16-2007, 12:22 AM
I'm working on it. I have a couple of offers out there right now. Just waiting for the right car at the right price. You know me, I don't overpay for anything!!!!!
zzzzdoc
05-16-2007, 11:27 AM
That is Kurt's Diablo that everybody is seeing with the 205MPH license plate. Mine hasn't even been looked at yet. I'll be down in Key West this weekend. I'll be bringing the MV Agusta down next month.

Ah, the mystery is finally solved. I should have found him in Ruth's Chris and said hi, but didn't want to impose.

Is Kurt on this board?
pdisme
05-16-2007, 11:30 AM
Yeah I don't think I've ever met Kurt either, sign him up!
zzzzdoc
05-16-2007, 11:33 AM
I'm working on it. I have a couple of offers out there right now. Just waiting for the right car at the right price. You know me, I don't overpay for anything!!!!!
Which kind are you looking for? (Not offering mine, just curious)
IceDemon
05-17-2007, 09:42 AM
Ah, the mystery is finally solved. I should have found him in Ruth's Chris and said hi, but didn't want to impose.

Is Kurt on this board?

I'll email Kurt and let him know about this board.
jrfootin
05-18-2007, 12:22 AM
I want an 04 or 05 e-gear. Color is open. !st choice is verde ithicia, then titantinum, then pearl yellow.

Must be e-gear.

Let me know if anyone comes across a good deal!!??
bridow
05-31-2007, 03:27 AM
I never heard of having to take a car into the dealer to change fluids to keep the warranty. I don't know what Lambos warranty policy is, but you can call up the dealer to find out for sure (or look at the warranty paperwork). Usually the warranty is only void for the parts that have been replaced with aftermarket parts.

That is Kurt's Diablo that everybody is seeing with the 205MPH license plate. Mine hasn't even been looked at yet. I'll be down in Key West this weekend. I'll be bringing the MV Agusta down next month.

ferraris used to be like that. theyd make you pay their 40 bucks a qt to keep your warranty. maybe things have changed as of late but thats how it was with the 355