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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Only the old manuel Gallardo have the clutch problem, the newer model have a new upgrade clutch from Lamboghini and you don't have to change them every 5000 miles anymore.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Interesting I had heard the opposite!
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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The old one, they share the same clutch with the E-gear model which is alot weaker. The new model they 'Said' they have upgrade it and suppose to be much stronger. Should last about 8000miles instead of just 5000...lol
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Not just the clutch that gets replaced though is it?
I though it came as a 'clutch pack' aha you've already mentioned that.
Cheapest I've seen is around 3-3.5k
Cheaper for a Murci by all accounts ???
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Old May 6, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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Yes is a package, with flywheel, pressure plate. Release bearing is separate tho.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mikey k,May 5 2009, 05:05 PM
I looked at buying one over the winter and was put off by the cost of clutch changes and their frequency
You are interested in buying a few cars though Mikey , at this rate we will be calling you San Mk II
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Old May 6, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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recently bought a beater that drinks faaaaaaaaar too much so that may have to go!
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Old May 6, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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And at what point did you think a 3 litre 6 cylinder boxer would be economical
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Old May 6, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mikey k,May 6 2009, 01:48 PM
recently bought a beater that drinks faaaaaaaaar too much so that may have to go!
I bought a beater last week, little Fiesta just for going to and from work, gym, shops etc

1.25 zetec, 50 MPG and over a ton mate, that's what you need a cheap car to run
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Old May 6, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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I bought a Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B Tourer ~22 mpg
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