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Most Jalpas are in good running condition. The question is whether you want to replace the older leather, fix the little this, and the little that, put a new stereo in it, etc.
But when it comes down to it... it is all based on each car. My new Jalpa only has 11,000 miles on it and the engine and trans feels like it is brand new. Howeer, I am spending a lot on little things. New leather, new stereo, new paint, pre oiler, new exhaust, etc. Most of things were not needed to keep the car running, but will be nice to have.
As for average upkeep. If you know how to tune a carb and change the oil you can save a lot of money. Use a color tune spark plug if you are learning to tune and watch the pros do it once or twice before you try it. There are also many parts from fiat, Alfa, and other cheaper Italian car companies that you can use instead of the Lamborghini OEM part at 5 to 10 X the price. example. distributor cap from lamborghini over $100 from auto zone $12 to 15 dollars rotor over $50 from lambo. Auto zone $7.95
But when it comes down to it... it is all based on each car. My new Jalpa only has 11,000 miles on it and the engine and trans feels like it is brand new. Howeer, I am spending a lot on little things. New leather, new stereo, new paint, pre oiler, new exhaust, etc. Most of things were not needed to keep the car running, but will be nice to have.
As for average upkeep. If you know how to tune a carb and change the oil you can save a lot of money. Use a color tune spark plug if you are learning to tune and watch the pros do it once or twice before you try it. There are also many parts from fiat, Alfa, and other cheaper Italian car companies that you can use instead of the Lamborghini OEM part at 5 to 10 X the price. example. distributor cap from lamborghini over $100 from auto zone $12 to 15 dollars rotor over $50 from lambo. Auto zone $7.95
