Aventador Roadster
Discussion
I’m wondering about picking up an Aventador to enjoy for a while, but know absolutely nothing about them. Hopefully you guys could help me learn a little please?
I’d prefer a roadster.
Here, the LP700 seems to be $260-380 depending on age/mileage. LP740 S from $400-500. LP750 SV from $400-500. SVJs seem to be $650-700. Obviously SVJ is top of the line, but worth the additional?
I don’t mind buying new or second hand but would prefer not to lose a butt-load over a year or two. With my kids, I think it won’t be too much longer before I need rear seats also
What are they like from a maintenance perspective?
What are they like to live with - won’t be a daily driver but will be used 3-4 times a week?
I’d prefer a roadster.
Here, the LP700 seems to be $260-380 depending on age/mileage. LP740 S from $400-500. LP750 SV from $400-500. SVJs seem to be $650-700. Obviously SVJ is top of the line, but worth the additional?
I don’t mind buying new or second hand but would prefer not to lose a butt-load over a year or two. With my kids, I think it won’t be too much longer before I need rear seats also
What are they like from a maintenance perspective?
What are they like to live with - won’t be a daily driver but will be used 3-4 times a week?
I assume the prices you posted are in USD?
Stay away from the 2012 and early 2013 Aventador's.
If you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
Maintenance can be expensive if something goes wrong. For example, I had an oil leak on my first Aventador. The part itself was 10 quid but the amount of labour to get to the part was in the thousand. It might be a minor issue but you have to take apart most of the engine to get to the problem which brings up labour cost.
The Aventador isn't as refined as the Huracan which is basically a R8 so you have to be extra cautious.
With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
The roadster will hold it's value better than a coupe but the A hasn't bottomed out yet so you will lose some money.
The best A variant you can put your money is the SV (long term), the worst would be the SVJ.
I've owned a few Aventador's, currently own the SVJ. I've never had a major issue with them and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The A isn't the best driving supercar and it's fairly dated but it's the only supercar that puts a smile on my face. It's a brilliant car despite its flaws.
Stay away from the 2012 and early 2013 Aventador's.
If you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
Maintenance can be expensive if something goes wrong. For example, I had an oil leak on my first Aventador. The part itself was 10 quid but the amount of labour to get to the part was in the thousand. It might be a minor issue but you have to take apart most of the engine to get to the problem which brings up labour cost.
The Aventador isn't as refined as the Huracan which is basically a R8 so you have to be extra cautious.
With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
The roadster will hold it's value better than a coupe but the A hasn't bottomed out yet so you will lose some money.
The best A variant you can put your money is the SV (long term), the worst would be the SVJ.
I've owned a few Aventador's, currently own the SVJ. I've never had a major issue with them and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The A isn't the best driving supercar and it's fairly dated but it's the only supercar that puts a smile on my face. It's a brilliant car despite its flaws.
Thanks for that great info!!
SVJBalboni said:
I assume the prices you posted are in USD?
YepSVJBalboni said:
Stay away from the 2012 and early 2013 Aventador's.
If you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
Great advice, thank youIf you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
SVJBalboni said:
Maintenance can be expensive if something goes wrong. For example, I had an oil leak on my first Aventador. The part itself was 10 quid but the amount of labour to get to the part was in the thousand. It might be a minor issue but you have to take apart most of the engine to get to the problem which brings up labour cost.
I guess you probably also do a load of elective stuff when that happens. Well, I probably would anyway!SVJBalboni said:
The Aventador isn't as refined as the Huracan which is basically a R8 so you have to be extra cautious.
With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
Even in the DCT, the clutch doesn't do well?With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
SVJBalboni said:
The best A variant you can put your money is the SV (long term), the worst would be the SVJ.
Do you say that because the SVJ is pretty new?SVJBalboni said:
I've owned a few Aventador's, currently own the SVJ. I've never had a major issue with them and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The A isn't the best driving supercar and it's fairly dated but it's the only supercar that puts a smile on my face. It's a brilliant car despite its flaws.
Isn't that the point of a supercar TP321 said:
R8Reece said:
Single plate clutch and clutch wear?
But many cars in the past have had a single clutch - Audi R8 2008, Gallardo, BMW M3 E46..to name but a few From what I remember the ECU was changed starting with the 2013+ model and suspension was upgraded. The 2012 also had gasket issues. One positive is owners claim the 2012 is the loudest Aventador.
That been said, a lot of issues on the 2012 cars should be addressed by now if the car had proper recalls and services. It's a hit or miss, you could get a 2012 for dirt cheap which prefect service issue and that doesn't cause you problems or you get a dud and it puts in the poor house.
Regading the VIN, it's anyone's guess What i would do is search 2012's & 13's and take an average to get an idea.
That been said, a lot of issues on the 2012 cars should be addressed by now if the car had proper recalls and services. It's a hit or miss, you could get a 2012 for dirt cheap which prefect service issue and that doesn't cause you problems or you get a dud and it puts in the poor house.
Regading the VIN, it's anyone's guess What i would do is search 2012's & 13's and take an average to get an idea.
Thank you for that info.
I don't want to make the purchase until after Christmas, but trying to get a better understanding of the market.
I was asking because here often a 2014 model year would be sold in the 2013 calendar year and wanted to get a full understanding of exactly what I was looking at.
I was just eying up a car that's listed as a 2014, however even if that was a 2013, it would be later in the year which I think you're calling 2013+ so should be fine.
Thanks for your help
I don't want to make the purchase until after Christmas, but trying to get a better understanding of the market.
I was asking because here often a 2014 model year would be sold in the 2013 calendar year and wanted to get a full understanding of exactly what I was looking at.
I was just eying up a car that's listed as a 2014, however even if that was a 2013, it would be later in the year which I think you're calling 2013+ so should be fine.
Thanks for your help
SVJBalboni said:
I assume the prices you posted are in USD?
Stay away from the 2012 and early 2013 Aventador's.
If you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
Maintenance can be expensive if something goes wrong. For example, I had an oil leak on my first Aventador. The part itself was 10 quid but the amount of labour to get to the part was in the thousand. It might be a minor issue but you have to take apart most of the engine to get to the problem which brings up labour cost.
The Aventador isn't as refined as the Huracan which is basically a R8 so you have to be extra cautious.
With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
The roadster will hold it's value better than a coupe but the A hasn't bottomed out yet so you will lose some money.
The best A variant you can put your money is the SV (long term), the worst would be the SVJ.
I've owned a few Aventador's, currently own the SVJ. I've never had a major issue with them and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The A isn't the best driving supercar and it's fairly dated but it's the only supercar that puts a smile on my face. It's a brilliant car despite its flaws.
Im looking at a 2013 at the moment and you have put me off a little Stay away from the 2012 and early 2013 Aventador's.
If you're buying used make sure you have all the service records, check the clutch % and try to find a low mileage example. If the service records are from dodgy shops, stay away even if the car is cheap.
Maintenance can be expensive if something goes wrong. For example, I had an oil leak on my first Aventador. The part itself was 10 quid but the amount of labour to get to the part was in the thousand. It might be a minor issue but you have to take apart most of the engine to get to the problem which brings up labour cost.
The Aventador isn't as refined as the Huracan which is basically a R8 so you have to be extra cautious.
With the Huracan you can daily drive it but the thing with the Aventador is the more motorway/open road driving you do, the better. City driving is the worst, it'll wear your clutch and the A isn't built for stop and go traffic.
The roadster will hold it's value better than a coupe but the A hasn't bottomed out yet so you will lose some money.
The best A variant you can put your money is the SV (long term), the worst would be the SVJ.
I've owned a few Aventador's, currently own the SVJ. I've never had a major issue with them and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The A isn't the best driving supercar and it's fairly dated but it's the only supercar that puts a smile on my face. It's a brilliant car despite its flaws.
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