My Aventador - 3 months into ownership REVIEW

Some of you might remember my first couple of posts debating whether or not to pull the trigger on an Aventador. I used to drive a 458 which is an amazing car but not the perfect fit for me. Like a woman that you can appreciate for her beauty and class, but can't seem to connect with on an emotional level.

 

Fast forward 4-5 months or so and the Ferrari is history. Replaced by a 2012 Aventador, my garage is now a place to behold, and the highlight of my personal possessions. I could not be happier with this car. I am so happy with it, in fact, that I have decided that my next car is also going to be an Aventador. The roadster. And then, when Lamborghini comes out with its successor, that too will be mine.

 

Handling:

The car is rock solid, feels safe on the road, not like a skittish grasshopper (458). It commands respect, and urges you to engage with the car and wrestle it a little. I love that. I took it to the canyons for a run but quickly decided it's not where it belongs at all. It was a decent trip but I won't be taking it up in the mountains again. It's too wide, the 4x4 makes it rough around corners. It seemed more annoyed by the twisties than anything. Still, I don't care. I can always pick up a 360 spider for some canyon fun.

 

Power and sound:

I can't get enough of the power in this car. 2nd gear is brutal. It's so strong, and corsa mode has yet to leave me anything but absolutely floored. Every time I go through a heavy acceleration run I am as surprised by its brutality as the last time, and I'm running out of words to describe the euphoria that it induces. It doesn't hurt that it sounds incredible to boot. I have a Kreissieg exhaust on mine that I love. It doesn't sound quite as refined and musical as the 458 4.5l v8, but it makes up for it in just about every other area.

 

Gearbox:

At first, coming from the dual clutch gearbox in the 458 I was disappointed. That was until I realized that it's not about smooth snappy shifts. It's about brutal spine tingling kicks in the back that'll make you feel like you're part of something far more powerful than your average car. It is nothing short of amazing, and I have fallen in love with the gearbox in the aventador. I don't miss the 458 at all, and the shifts in corsa mode are more than fast enough.

 

Looks and presence:

It's a show stopper. Everywhere I go people line up for pictures and a conversation. I don't mind the attention because most of the time it's people who love cars. I get the occasional asshole who flips me off. Doesn't really bother me anymore. Jealousy is a bitch. I honestly think it's the best looking car on the road. ThethetheFerrari, Huayra, Veyrons etc. included. I am in love with it and don't find myself looking at any other cars anymore.

 

Maintenance:

Only 3 months in but it's been problemfree for me. I expect there to be some issue at some point but when that time comes I'm happy to take care of it and continue to drive the heck out of it. I have a few squeaks inside the cockpit. They seem to come from the doors (maybe rubber rubbing against rubber). No squeaky breaks which is the first time ever in the history of my owning supercars. It doesn't drink much more gas than the 458 either. In fact I feel like I found myself filling up the Ferrari more often.

 

The bad stuff:

I am honestly struggling here. I can't think of much. If I am going to nitpick I would say there are a couple of quirks such as the parking camera not alerting you to obstacles unless you specifically turn it on first. This seems like a design flaw. I also can't get Bluetooth to work with music on my iPhone. The car is big and can be a bit tricky to park sometimes, and it's nerve wracking to drive around in during busy times of the day. People don't pay attention so you have to be on double alert. Overall that's about it, though. I wish there was a button on the key fob to open the scissor doors automatically and remotely. The car is all about show, and that would have been the icing on the cake.

 

Overall:

I have found my dream car and I'm sticking to these from now on. I always knew I was a Lamborghini guy but had to venture into Ferrari territory a bit to be sure. It's lambo all the way from now on for me. What an amazing machine and what an incredible feeling it is to own this car. It makes me feel like a superstar whereeever I go, and it makes me feel masculine and in charge when I'm behind the wheel. The Ferrari was almost a little effeminate. Anyway, if you're on the fence like me, just do it. You will love the car.

 

 

awesome write up, I feel the same!

Great write up. Valid sentiments across the board. Needs pics!

 

Great write up, I want to drive mine now.

 

Congrats and welcome to the bull pen! As others had said, superb write up and to the point exactly. You had just described the differences between the V12 flagship car vs. a V8/V10 car. The flagship is a total show piece with brutal power to boot.

 

May I suggest for your next car that you look for a MY2015 roadster. You will find a number of improvements and refinements from your current MY12 coupe. Bluetooth never worked from day one on the iPhone music so no need to try further.

 

Enjoy your ride. Post a few pics if possible please.

Bluetooth solution: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R2HZ1X...=UTF8&psc=1

Power and sound:

I can't get enough of the power in this car. 2nd gear is brutal. It's so strong, and corsa mode has yet to leave me anything but absolutely floored. Every time I go through a heavy acceleration run I am as surprised by its brutality as the last time, and I'm running out of words to describe the euphoria that it induces.

 

Gearbox:

At first, coming from the dual clutch gearbox in the 458 I was disappointed. That was until I realized that it's not about smooth snappy shifts. It's about brutal spine tingling kicks in the back that'll make you feel like you're part of something far more powerful than your average car. It is nothing short of amazing, and I have fallen in love with the gearbox in the aventador. I don't miss the 458 at all, and the shifts in corsa mode are more than fast enough.

 

Looks and presence:

It's a show stopper. Everywhere I go people line up for pictures and a conversation. I don't mind the attention because most of the time it's people who love cars. I get the occasional asshole who flips me off. Doesn't really bother me anymore. Jealousy is a bitch. I honestly think it's the best looking car on the road. ThethetheFerrari, Huayra, Veyrons etc. included. I am in love with it and don't find myself looking at any other cars anymore.

 

:iamwithstupid: Excellent write up! Glad to hear you're enjoying this V12 monster properly!

The Roadster will add another whole level of excitement! You wait!!

Thanks for the write-up and insight. Still torn if I will go for V10 or V12 Lambo next....

Fantastic review! looking forward to reading more.

 

Enjoy your vent in the best of health!

I'm glad you enjoyed it guys! I was driving it the other day when I had a bit of a realization, and that's when I decided to write this review; the car is everything I ever wanted in a supercar. It checks all the boxes for me. I know it's not going to be a lasting affair with this particular car (Arancio Atlas by the way) but I know it will be with Lamborghini.

 

It fits my eccentric personality so well. I have always enjoyed standing out and being different in life. Not necessarily in a way that portrays success, but in a way that shows that I am not afraid to do my own thing. Not conforming to rules and social norms. I'm a free spirit and a free thinker. Ferrari seems to be a better fit for people who enjoy a little more conformity. Lambos are for those of us who want to show the world that rules are there to be broken. It might be a strange and bold statement, but artistic, creative, eccentric and unique/colorful people seem more in tune with the philosophy of the Lamborghini marque. Just a personal observation.

 

I am excited to get the roadster next, but I am having so much fun in the coupe at the moment it's honestly not on my mind that much. Probably will upgrade in a year or so, or when I get the itch. Whichever comes first!

 

Deciding between the v10 and v12 is not easy as they are both great cars. The Huracan is without doubt a more usable car on a daily basis, with smoother shifts and smaller frame. You cannot go wrong with either one, but the v12 captured my heart with its over the top brutality, looks, presence and ... I think the perfect descriptor is Dominance.

I have both and I will say I prefer the H for grocery, mall, dinner run etc.. but for events, rally's, wknd drive etc nothing beats the v12 IMO

but both are great depending on the day totally different personalities depending on your mood.

I have both and I will say I prefer the H for grocery, mall, dinner run etc.. but for events, rally's, wknd drive etc nothing beats the v12 IMO

but both are great depending on the day

 

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I'm glad you enjoyed it guys! I was driving it the other day when I had a bit of a realization, and that's when I decided to write this review; the car is everything I ever wanted in a supercar. It checks all the boxes for me. I know it's not going to be a lasting affair with this particular car (Arancio Atlas by the way) but I know it will be with Lamborghini.

 

It fits my eccentric personality so well. I have always enjoyed standing out and being different in life. Not necessarily in a way that portrays success, but in a way that shows that I am not afraid to do my own thing. Not conforming to rules and social norms. I'm a free spirit and a free thinker. Ferrari seems to be a better fit for people who enjoy a little more conformity. Lambos are for those of us who want to show the world that rules are there to be broken. It might be a strange and bold statement, but artistic, creative, eccentric and unique/colorful people seem more in tune with the philosophy of the Lamborghini marque. Just a personal observation.

 

I am excited to get the roadster next, but I am having so much fun in the coupe at the moment it's honestly not on my mind that much. Probably will upgrade in a year or so, or when I get the itch. Whichever comes first!

 

Deciding between the v10 and v12 is not easy as they are both great cars. The Huracan is without doubt a more usable car on a daily basis, with smoother shifts and smaller frame. You cannot go wrong with either one, but the v12 captured my heart with its over the top brutality, looks, presence and ... I think the perfect descriptor is Dominance.

 

Pretty accurate in terms of F vs L owners.....Lambo owners definitely are more free spirited and wide array of personalities. I, too, have found F gatherings a bit banal and have slowly converted over to more Lambo gatherings. Each have pluses and minuses. Welcome and enjoy the Dark side.

Pics of ban!

Thanks for the write-up and insight. Still torn if I will go for V10 or V12 Lambo next....

 

They are so different you'd need both

 

I'd say since you had V10 go V12 and see how it is but you will miss the V10 characteristics and so the answer is above.

Some of you might remember my first couple of posts debating whether or not to pull the trigger on an Aventador. I used to drive a 458 which is an amazing car but not the perfect fit for me. Like a woman that you can appreciate for her beauty and class, but can't seem to connect with on an emotional level.

 

Fast forward 4-5 months or so and the Ferrari is history. Replaced by a 2012 Aventador, my garage is now a place to behold, and the highlight of my personal possessions. I could not be happier with this car. I am so happy with it, in fact, that I have decided that my next car is also going to be an Aventador. The roadster. And then, when Lamborghini comes out with its successor, that too will be mine.

 

Handling:

The car is rock solid, feels safe on the road, not like a skittish grasshopper (458). It commands respect, and urges you to engage with the car and wrestle it a little. I love that. I took it to the canyons for a run but quickly decided it's not where it belongs at all. It was a decent trip but I won't be taking it up in the mountains again. It's too wide, the 4x4 makes it rough around corners. It seemed more annoyed by the twisties than anything. Still, I don't care. I can always pick up a 360 spider for some canyon fun.

 

Power and sound:

I can't get enough of the power in this car. 2nd gear is brutal. It's so strong, and corsa mode has yet to leave me anything but absolutely floored. Every time I go through a heavy acceleration run I am as surprised by its brutality as the last time, and I'm running out of words to describe the euphoria that it induces. It doesn't hurt that it sounds incredible to boot. I have a Kreissieg exhaust on mine that I love. It doesn't sound quite as refined and musical as the 458 4.5l v8, but it makes up for it in just about every other area.

 

Gearbox:

At first, coming from the dual clutch gearbox in the 458 I was disappointed. That was until I realized that it's not about smooth snappy shifts. It's about brutal spine tingling kicks in the back that'll make you feel like you're part of something far more powerful than your average car. It is nothing short of amazing, and I have fallen in love with the gearbox in the aventador. I don't miss the 458 at all, and the shifts in corsa mode are more than fast enough.

 

Looks and presence:

It's a show stopper. Everywhere I go people line up for pictures and a conversation. I don't mind the attention because most of the time it's people who love cars. I get the occasional asshole who flips me off. Doesn't really bother me anymore. Jealousy is a bitch. I honestly think it's the best looking car on the road. ThethetheFerrari, Huayra, Veyrons etc. included. I am in love with it and don't find myself looking at any other cars anymore.

 

Maintenance:

Only 3 months in but it's been problemfree for me. I expect there to be some issue at some point but when that time comes I'm happy to take care of it and continue to drive the heck out of it. I have a few squeaks inside the cockpit. They seem to come from the doors (maybe rubber rubbing against rubber). No squeaky breaks which is the first time ever in the history of my owning supercars. It doesn't drink much more gas than the 458 either. In fact I feel like I found myself filling up the Ferrari more often.

 

The bad stuff:

I am honestly struggling here. I can't think of much. If I am going to nitpick I would say there are a couple of quirks such as the parking camera not alerting you to obstacles unless you specifically turn it on first. This seems like a design flaw. I also can't get Bluetooth to work with music on my iPhone. The car is big and can be a bit tricky to park sometimes, and it's nerve wracking to drive around in during busy times of the day. People don't pay attention so you have to be on double alert. Overall that's about it, though. I wish there was a button on the key fob to open the scissor doors automatically and remotely. The car is all about show, and that would have been the icing on the cake.

 

Overall:

I have found my dream car and I'm sticking to these from now on. I always knew I was a Lamborghini guy but had to venture into Ferrari territory a bit to be sure. It's lambo all the way from now on for me. What an amazing machine and what an incredible feeling it is to own this car. It makes me feel like a superstar whereeever I go, and it makes me feel masculine and in charge when I'm behind the wheel. The Ferrari was almost a little effeminate. Anyway, if you're on the fence like me, just do it. You will love the car.

 

 

AMEN!!!! I could not agree more. The thing gives me a HUGE Smile overtime I'm out in it. Plus everyone else!

Always nice to read a good review of the lamborghini ownership experience, congrats!

 

How many miles on your Aventador now?

AMEN!!!! I could not agree more. The thing gives me a HUGE Smile overtime I'm out in it. Plus everyone else!

 

I hate to interrupt this love fest with a dissenting point of view but, fwiw, I sold my Adventador because I found the Huracan

more satisfying. There I said it. Flame suit on! Why you ask? I found the transmission on the A irritating. I did love the looks

of the car but, bottom line,every time I took the Huracan out for a ride it was soo much more satisfying for me. I always came back with

a big smile on my face. After almost 3 years of A ownership that did not happen. I love the looks of the A scissor doors but the car was always a pain to get into and out. I enjoy the simplicity of the H doors getting in and out.

The Huracan has amazed me with its overall performance. IT does not even come close to the beauty of the A car but, taken as a whole, the H car is simply terrific. Now if they ever put a DC transmission in the A I will take another look but the general consensus is that a DC

transmission will never happen in the A. If it ever did it would be a game changer for sure.

I hate to interrupt this love fest with a dissenting point of view but, fwiw, I sold my Adventador because I found the Huracan

more satisfying. There I said it. Flame suit on! Why you ask? I found the transmission on the A irritating. I did love the looks

of the car but, bottom line,every time I took the Huracan out for a ride it was soo much more satisfying for me. I always came back with

a big smile on my face. After almost 3 years of A ownership that did not happen. I love the looks of the A scissor doors but the car was always a pain to get into and out. I enjoy the simplicity of the H doors getting in and out.

The Huracan has amazed me with its overall performance. IT does not even come close to the beauty of the A car but, taken as a whole, the H car is simply terrific. Now if they ever put a DC transmission in the A I will take another look but the general consensus is that a DC

transmission will never happen in the A. If it ever did it would be a game changer for sure.

Lambo should fix the damn transmission in the A especially the clunky shudder on slow take off and gear changes. But if customers do not complain directly to the factory nothing will ever happen.

 

They should also have a button in the key to open/close scissor doors

 

Car looks and sounds great -on a positive note

I couldn't agree more with Machine Head. I drive Aventador Roadster as a daily car, mostly in the city and every time I look at it, sit in it, drive it - it gives ma a smile. I think I found the perfect car and it will be difficult to find something better. This is the best looks, sound, emotion and value.

 

There is place for improvement - gearbox being probably number one, but on the other hand it's brutality also adds some emotions

 

 

I couldn't agree more with Machine Head. I drive Aventador Roadster as a daily car, mostly in the city and every time I look at it, sit in it, drive it - it gives ma a smile. I think I found the perfect car and it will be difficult to find something better. This is the best looks, sound, emotion and value.

 

There is place for improvement - gearbox being probably number one, but on the other hand it's brutality also adds some emotions

 

 

I don't know why everyones worried about the single clutch!? Mines always in gear and screaming from 1 shift to another. DC adds weight which is significant on reciprocating weight on the flywheel. Improvements will always be made but this is part of the personality go the A and I love everything about it. Its not perfect but what and who is? Edgy thats what I like about it. ;-)

I realized today, browsing through an Audi R8 thread of all places, that some people just seem to find their perfect car, as many of us have here with the Aventador. Reading the love for the R8 on that forum made me realize how we all appreciate different things with the same amount of passion. I'm not an R8 guy at all, but recognized the excitement in the discussions of their car of choice.

 

The Huracan is a great daily driver, and a wonderful car throughout, I don't think anyone here would disagree. The dual clutch is what makes it less exciting to me. All the dual clutch cars feel the same, somehow. From the 458, Huracan, mclaren, r8's etc. they just seem a little less involving, a little smoother, a little less like you're trying to tame a bull. Maybe that's why I like older cars? The faint smell of fuel, heavy pedals, rough suspension, a raw quality to the ride? Newer cars are amazing GT cars. They are smooth like butter, feel so well built and luxurious, like something you could take your wife in without getting a barrage of complaints about the stiff ride and the noise... but I wonder if somewhere along the road in our search for a more civilized supercar we may have lost some of those very qualities that used to make these cars so unique?

 

I'm looking for a new daily driver and think I've decided on an MC12. It's fast like the Huracan, has the civilized dual clutch gear box, the comfortable ride, the practicalities for daily use, a decent sized trunk etc. but it doesn't have the beauty, the excitement and the presence of the Aventador. At all.

I realized today, browsing through an Audi R8 thread of all places, that some people just seem to find their perfect car, as many of us have here with the Aventador. Reading the love for the R8 on that forum made me realize how we all appreciate different things with the same amount of passion. I'm not an R8 guy at all, but recognized the excitement in the discussions of their car of choice.

 

The Huracan is a great daily driver, and a wonderful car throughout, I don't think anyone here would disagree. The dual clutch is what makes it less exciting to me. All the dual clutch cars feel the same, somehow. From the 458, Huracan, mclaren, r8's etc. they just seem a little less involving, a little smoother, a little less like you're trying to tame a bull. Maybe that's why I like older cars? The faint smell of fuel, heavy pedals, rough suspension, a raw quality to the ride? Newer cars are amazing GT cars. They are smooth like butter, feel so well built and luxurious, like something you could take your wife in without getting a barrage of complaints about the stiff ride and the noise... but I wonder if somewhere along the road in our search for a more civilized supercar we may have lost some of those very qualities that used to make these cars so unique?

 

I'm looking for a new daily driver and think I've decided on an MC12. It's fast like the Huracan, has the civilized dual clutch gear box, the comfortable ride, the practicalities for daily use, a decent sized trunk etc. but it doesn't have the beauty, the excitement and the presence of the Aventador. At all.

 

With cars one size does NOT fit all. Its all about choices and perception. The perfect car is the one that pushes all your buttons. Make your choice, pay your money, and be happy!!

Welcome and congrats

It's very addictive and you can never get enough of it