1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV review from UK and Ireland
"Noisy, scary and outrageous - don't drive it more than once a week or it will drive you insane!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Airconditioning useless - like I really care?
Front wheel bearings needed replacing - but they were a bargain at 800 GBP compared to 9500 GBP for supply and fitment of a new front bumper!
General comments?
Car very quick - in a straight line; but easily upset by bumps at high speed (160+) and it gets scary.
Brakes ineffective, at best, and downright scary in the wet. At Spa, I was seeing Jesus so often at the end of the straight that I started to use him as a braking marker.
Cabin very noisy and hot - serves me right for getting the sports exhaust. Ear defenders needed for anything more than a 10 mile trip.
Overall, it gets beaten on the track by 355s and is actually slower in normal use than the NSX. I wouldn't change it though because it looks so silly. And it's purple metalflake.
I wouldn't get another because the dealer service has been APPALLING since Lambo UK changed ownership - 8 months to change a wing and fuel tank, after a minor bump?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda NSX |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2001 |