Hi guys I currently own a 05 Gallardo and looking at purchasing a Jalpa.
Anything to watch out for
are they reliable or will It be high maintenance

regards
Shalin
Australia.

you should either be very good at tuning 4 weber types cars, have a good friend that can, or have a ton of $

Like any exotic, buy the best one you can. Unfortunately, there are not that many for sale, so just take the plunge.

Geno

Shalin,
The Jalpa's are pretty rare in Australia, they don't come up often for sale, as long as the engine is good then most of the othe parts are from fiats of the same era, I haven't had too many problems getting parts, the bigest problem I have had is with the cooling system and the water pump, though I may finally have that sorted after 4 years of trying. If you don't mind working on the car your self I do not find it an expensive car to maintain, as with all Italian cars the electrics are a bit of a nightmare, though just about all of my issues have been related to bad grounds.
Best of luck in your search
Mike

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Jalpa ELA12175

I gather you are looking for a right hand drive?

I have a left hand drive I am willing to part with (fully restored and running perfect.)

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Actively looking for a Countach, PM me if you are selling one!

Sold #FLA12191 in 2002
Currently
Jalpa #FLA12242 In NH as a parts car (waiting on another Jalpa sale for an engine and trans in order to be rebuilt debating an LS1 and MR2 trans axle transplant)
Jalpa #JLA12411 Possibly the farthest North Lamborghini in the World (On its way to NH for a refresh arriving the last week on Aug 2012)
Jalpa #JLA12382 Finished and in Clovis, NM. The car is amazing!

thanks guys for all your help Have my Eye on one and will let you know if I purchase it.
regards
Shalin

best of luck!

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Actively looking for a Countach, PM me if you are selling one!

Sold #FLA12191 in 2002
Currently
Jalpa #FLA12242 In NH as a parts car (waiting on another Jalpa sale for an engine and trans in order to be rebuilt debating an LS1 and MR2 trans axle transplant)
Jalpa #JLA12411 Possibly the farthest North Lamborghini in the World (On its way to NH for a refresh arriving the last week on Aug 2012)
Jalpa #JLA12382 Finished and in Clovis, NM. The car is amazing!