You can afford to buy a Lamborghini, but the key question is: can you afford to keep one running? That’s the dilemma two Texas men explored after one Huracán owner faced a full engine replacement and another revealed he spent $3,000 just to reset a few dashboard codes. The clip from Ekko Vision, featuring company CEO Emtiaz Uddin (@ekkoceo), starts with him telling his followers that his trusty Lambo isn’t in his spacious garage anymore because of an engine replacement it needed. Thankfully, the manufacturer is covering the cost of the repair job, which starts in the mid-five figures and can climb to over $100,000. Still, the issue has Uddin cautioning other hopeful Lambo owners to prepare for a hefty maintenance and repair budget. In an accompanying video from friend and fellow Lambo owner Noah Jay (@noah.jay), viewers get a breakdown of the costs for his recent maintenance, including a $500 oil change, a $3,000 diagnostic visit, and another fix he’s planning to spend $20,000 on. “[Uddin] asked what my dream car would be to buy if I ever become successful enough with [Ekko] to do so,” he says in the clip. “But he made it a point to make sure that even if I made enough to buy the car, I have to keep working hard enough to afford to fix the car.” Do Bad Roads Damage Cars? Uddin, based in the Houston area, says he bought his Lamborghini Huracán brand-new and had driven it about 12,000 miles when a bracket broke off, which he blames on “Houston roads” being rough. The bracket failure apparently triggered a chain reaction, eventually leading to an engine replacement covered by warranty. According to the official service schedule from a Dallas, Texas authorized dealer, the Huracán should be serviced every year/9,000 miles, then two years/18,000 miles, then three years/27,000 miles, etc. While the schedule sets the cadence, the costs behind each interval vary, and major failures, such as engine replacement, can dwarf standard service costs. Jay’s video puts the numbers on the table: even without catastrophic failure, ownership shows up in high monthly bills. His first oil change: $500. Resetting two faulty codes: $3,000. And if the cam system fails? He estimates a $20,000 repair. These numbers match up surprisingly well with broader market estimates for exotic car upkeep. OWNERSHIP STORIES Viral stories from across the web Our team of experts tracks what owners are saying about car-shopping, repairs, the daily driving experience and more on social media. For example, a guide to Huracán ownership estimates that across a five-year span, including scheduled maintenance, tires, brakes, and unexpected repairs, maintenance costs of between $15,000 and $25,000 or more. Another source puts average annual maintenance for Lamborghinis at $1,500 to over $3,000, depending on service required, with tire sets and brakes adding thousands more. A Redditor put it bluntly, “I would budget 5-7 k USD/year for service with an additional 8k USD/year for random consumables and maintenance not covered under warranty or service.” That echoes Jay’s “$500 oil change/$3,000 whatever/possibly $20,000 major” formula. Gallery: Lamborghini, the new Huracan's twin-turbo hybrid V8 engine Why Do the Bills Climb So Fast? There are several reasons why a Huracán owner should expect major bills. First: parts & labor. Exotic marques require factory-certified parts and specialists. Labor rates for high-end exotic service shops commonly exceed $150-$300/hour or more. Second: consumables. Tires for a Huracán (e.g., Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Rs) can cost $3,000–$5,000 per set. Brake pad/rotor replacement can range $2,000-$4,000 every 15,000-20,000 miles. Third: scheduled maintenance beyond oil changes. For example, at two years/18,000 miles, the factory schedule calls for spark-plug change, coolant, brake fluid, and belt inspection. And last: warranty limitations. Not all repairs are covered, and unexpected failures, especially after the warranty expires, can send bills well above the norm. For ownership-minded readers, even if you’ll never own a supercar, the message is clear: luxury performance comes with performance-level upkeep. And the real-world forces of Houston roads, daily driving, and wear-and-tear don’t pause just because your Ferrari-inspired badge is attached. If you’re considering a Huracán or any exotic brand, you’ll want to budget accordingly. Between factory-scheduled maintenance, tires, brake/rotor service, and potential surprise repairs, $15,000-$25,000 over five years is a solid baseline. The number goes up if you drive hard or rack up miles. When shopping for an exotic, be sure to check the vehicle’s warranty history and compliance with the service schedule, since failing to maintain “by the book” can affect future resale and coverage. And consider the local environment and driving conditions; potholes and high-stress road surfaces can correlate to higher upkeep costs. Owning a Lamborghini might be a dream come true—until the maintenance bill hits. For Uddin, warranty saved him from what could have been upwards of a $100,000 or more engine job; for Jay, the reality of oil changes and code resets is already here. If you’re buying the badge, don’t forget you’re also buying the bills. As the TikTokers show, the purchase price might just be the beginning. Motor1 reached out to Uddin and Jay via direct messages and comments on their videos. We’ll be sure to update this if either responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
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