My Aventador - 3 months into ownership REVIEW

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.

 

?????? Helluva daily!

Maybe he meant MP4-12C?

 

If anyone can DD a MC12, bless their soul....and spine...and ears.

Haha! What an embarrassment! I meant the MP4-12C of course. I don't know why they named it like that, no one can remember. Anyway, after test driving the 12c again I decided I didn't like it. Interior felt like plastic, very uninspired. The shape of the car is like an elaborated lotus exige. The ride is very nice and it's pretty fast but.. no... I hear the new 650S is a much better car but a little too much for a daily for me right now. Any recommendations for a good daily that's also exotic and fun, that I can beat on and not worry too much about things breaking constantly?

Haha! What an embarrassment! I meant the MP4-12C of course. I don't know why they named it like that, no one can remember. Anyway, after test driving the 12c again I decided I didn't like it. Interior felt like plastic, very uninspired. The shape of the car is like an elaborated lotus exige. The ride is very nice and it's pretty fast but.. no... I hear the new 650S is a much better car but a little too much for a daily for me right now. Any recommendations for a good daily that's also exotic and fun, that I can beat on and not worry too much about things breaking constantly?

 

2013 G Spyder.

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.

 

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way like you have written above. I've loved Lambos since a kid and always will. Never owned any other supercar and don't plant to unless its a Koenigsegg Agera RS or the Pagani 760RS.