Aventador S Full Owners Review
Discussion
Owned now for 5 months, Part exchanged my Gallardo performante spyder for the dream, big boy V12 as I have always lusted after a V12 Lambo since I was about 8 when a guy pulled over to swap drivers near me and my 2 mates when we were on our bikes looking in amazement at this red countach while he revved it shaking the tarmac beneath our feet. (well that's how I remember it anyway around 1989/90).
I feel this model of lamborghini gets overlooked as a drivers car and has an unfair reputation of a posers car due to all the videos of youngsters renting them and revving them in a stupid manor in london and weddings etc.
I have only found one review (linked to below with subtitles) that I think does this car any justice and shows the cars true capabilities (not just drag racing in a straight line etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25eUYkWoeLY
The car is much more agile than most people think and can be enjoyed down twisty country roads which was my main concern before buying it.
Downsides are you do need to drive it for at least 10-15 mins to get everything up to temperature as the gearbox in corsa mode doesn't shift fast unless car is up to correct temps. (I only drive it in corsa mode with paddles at all times)
Fuel fill ups are constant with at best 8mpg.
Accelaration is crazy, especially from 2nd,3rd,4th....it is just relentless and the 4wd and 4 wheel steer make it so much more accessable than a rear wheel drive car. My point is do not discount this car as being less fun simply due to the 4wd set up.
Noise is a shame as it does not sound anywhere near as good as the old lp640/lp670 murcie with the pure F1 high pitch scream, but I discounted these cars simply as I wanted the newer car with warranty and the better performance, also the fact I want to be able to drive the car as much as possible where with the older murcies, that could be an issue.
The aventador still sounds great say 8/10 but not the 10/10 of say an LP670/ Carrera GT/ F50/ Enzo etc.
Air con works great, much better than both gallardos I have owned (2006/2012)
Even the stereo is ok and my car has the standard system.
Bought the car with only 1200 miles (ex Peter Saywell collection car) and after 900 miles of me driving it on a daily basis had a gearbox issue where it was jumping from 2nd to 4th with a nasty grinding noise in reverse.
Trailered to Lamborghini Chelmsford and diagnostic reports sent to Italy.
Decision to replace entire gearbox under warranty, pics below.
Car has been faultless since (now on 4,800 miles and the service I have received from Lamborghini Chelmsford has been very good with fast turnaround times and constant updates regarding the gearbox replacement.
I also received 2 phone calls direct from Italy whilst the car was being repaired to confirm I was happy with the Dealer (Part of the Grange Group)
Italy seem to be making sure their main dealers are up to scratch after closing down Sevenoaks I believe.
Due to driving it so much in all weathers and not being happy with quite a few swirl marks on the car, I couldn't get the car clean enough to my standards on my own so have had it detailed by Daryl Benfield, owner of Offset Detailing in Essex.
(I have been approached several times whilst getting fuel by mobile detailers etc), but unless they have gone to the effort of having a secure garage/ facilities website etc I have not taken them seriously.
Was happy with the service and price and would recommend Offset Detailing.
Overall really happy with the car and think I will keep it for some time, In corsa flat out from 2nd to 3rd it litterally makes me laugh!!
Proper machine and not just for posers.....they can be driven hard!
Video of my car below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZNCQ8byj5A&fe...
I feel this model of lamborghini gets overlooked as a drivers car and has an unfair reputation of a posers car due to all the videos of youngsters renting them and revving them in a stupid manor in london and weddings etc.
I have only found one review (linked to below with subtitles) that I think does this car any justice and shows the cars true capabilities (not just drag racing in a straight line etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25eUYkWoeLY
The car is much more agile than most people think and can be enjoyed down twisty country roads which was my main concern before buying it.
Downsides are you do need to drive it for at least 10-15 mins to get everything up to temperature as the gearbox in corsa mode doesn't shift fast unless car is up to correct temps. (I only drive it in corsa mode with paddles at all times)
Fuel fill ups are constant with at best 8mpg.
Accelaration is crazy, especially from 2nd,3rd,4th....it is just relentless and the 4wd and 4 wheel steer make it so much more accessable than a rear wheel drive car. My point is do not discount this car as being less fun simply due to the 4wd set up.
Noise is a shame as it does not sound anywhere near as good as the old lp640/lp670 murcie with the pure F1 high pitch scream, but I discounted these cars simply as I wanted the newer car with warranty and the better performance, also the fact I want to be able to drive the car as much as possible where with the older murcies, that could be an issue.
The aventador still sounds great say 8/10 but not the 10/10 of say an LP670/ Carrera GT/ F50/ Enzo etc.
Air con works great, much better than both gallardos I have owned (2006/2012)
Even the stereo is ok and my car has the standard system.
Bought the car with only 1200 miles (ex Peter Saywell collection car) and after 900 miles of me driving it on a daily basis had a gearbox issue where it was jumping from 2nd to 4th with a nasty grinding noise in reverse.
Trailered to Lamborghini Chelmsford and diagnostic reports sent to Italy.
Decision to replace entire gearbox under warranty, pics below.
Car has been faultless since (now on 4,800 miles and the service I have received from Lamborghini Chelmsford has been very good with fast turnaround times and constant updates regarding the gearbox replacement.
I also received 2 phone calls direct from Italy whilst the car was being repaired to confirm I was happy with the Dealer (Part of the Grange Group)
Italy seem to be making sure their main dealers are up to scratch after closing down Sevenoaks I believe.
Due to driving it so much in all weathers and not being happy with quite a few swirl marks on the car, I couldn't get the car clean enough to my standards on my own so have had it detailed by Daryl Benfield, owner of Offset Detailing in Essex.
(I have been approached several times whilst getting fuel by mobile detailers etc), but unless they have gone to the effort of having a secure garage/ facilities website etc I have not taken them seriously.
Was happy with the service and price and would recommend Offset Detailing.
Overall really happy with the car and think I will keep it for some time, In corsa flat out from 2nd to 3rd it litterally makes me laugh!!
Proper machine and not just for posers.....they can be driven hard!
Video of my car below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZNCQ8byj5A&fe...
Yes, Harry's Garage review was very good, I forgot about that one, He is also bang on about the seats, not supportive or special enough, just average.
He also brings up the quality of the damping and suspension which is also very impressive for a car of this type, and several passengers I have had in the car were surprised at this, expecting a much firmer ride.
I have never seen an S for sale in the uk in that colour (Viola), seen a few huracan performante's though.
Would love someone to do a large canvas print of this pic.....
He sure has the right roads around where he is to enjoy the cars properly as well
He also brings up the quality of the damping and suspension which is also very impressive for a car of this type, and several passengers I have had in the car were surprised at this, expecting a much firmer ride.
I have never seen an S for sale in the uk in that colour (Viola), seen a few huracan performante's though.
Would love someone to do a large canvas print of this pic.....
He sure has the right roads around where he is to enjoy the cars properly as well
Edited by lambo666 on Thursday 9th April 02:32
I have been chasing this issue (official extended Lamborghini Warranty) for some time as my original warranty expires next month, last time I had a chat regarding the U.K roll out of it, some of the staff were due to go on training/sales courses in March.
I will update, hopefully with prices etc asap.
My car will be going in for some minor warranty work (passenger side radiator playing up again) as soon as the workshop is reopened.
If anyone has prices or confirmed dates/info regarding the UK roll out of this, please post on here or start a new thread as there are many owners awaiting this, thanks.
I will update, hopefully with prices etc asap.
My car will be going in for some minor warranty work (passenger side radiator playing up again) as soon as the workshop is reopened.
If anyone has prices or confirmed dates/info regarding the UK roll out of this, please post on here or start a new thread as there are many owners awaiting this, thanks.
Just to update - after the radiator/fan passenger side was replaced in early May before the original warranty expired (for the second time in 4 months) the car has been faultless and still impresses when pushing on.
New tyres all round after some hunting around fitted at around £1,300 as opposed to the rather obscene £5,400 quoted by my main dealer.
Minor service done at main dealer just as they reopened after covid lockdown at £1,500.
Driven almost every day since purchase in early November 2019 at 1,300 miles, now on 7,500 miles.
To extend the official warranty is £6,600 for a year, yet to make a decision on this.
Downside looking at 3 points hopefully not more after some spirited driving, unmarked copper in a 2013 3 series grey coupe!! in Brentwood in Essex.
Was rather shocked to say the least, assumed it was someone egging me on as he was close to my rear and not hanging around, I now am very cautious who is behind me. Other than that, am still happy and impressed.
New tyres all round after some hunting around fitted at around £1,300 as opposed to the rather obscene £5,400 quoted by my main dealer.
Minor service done at main dealer just as they reopened after covid lockdown at £1,500.
Driven almost every day since purchase in early November 2019 at 1,300 miles, now on 7,500 miles.
To extend the official warranty is £6,600 for a year, yet to make a decision on this.
Downside looking at 3 points hopefully not more after some spirited driving, unmarked copper in a 2013 3 series grey coupe!! in Brentwood in Essex.
Was rather shocked to say the least, assumed it was someone egging me on as he was close to my rear and not hanging around, I now am very cautious who is behind me. Other than that, am still happy and impressed.
I won't divulge too much info on an open forum but I did struggle to keep my mouth shut and not get angry but at the end of the day I was going rather over the limit in a 30 and well over in the 50 (country lane, perfect road conditions, no overtaking, no traffic etc) just wrongly assumed the 3 series coupe behind me was a youngster also having some fun down the same roads.....
I was genuinely shocked when those lights/sirens came on..
Got the paperwork through the other day and at least the copper was true to his word and done me for 50 in a 30 (offer of 3 points and 100 fine) rather than the speed I was doing in the 50 section of the road which I was told would of been a fair bit more serious...
Had a clean licence for over 16 years now and got away with properly enjoying supercars for the last 6 years so it was a matter of time really.....
Had a great day out with the Drivers Union today doing approx 225 miles in a day - Romford-Hatfield-Braintree-Colchester-Frinton-onSea- Romford,
approx 30 cars in total (20 mclarens, 3 Lambos (red Av SV, green Av SVJ and my black Av S, 6 ferrari's and a monster of a modified 550bhp flame spitting old school white rear wheel drive 964 turbo with a competent driver....good times!
No lie, I forgot to fill up the night before and visited 2 petrol garages in a day, both times empty to max fill, after today it is near empty again!
225 miles in 2 full tanks (ok I was on it most of those miles) but it could really of done with a larger tank.
Hell of a car though... and seemed to be a liitle faster in a straight line than the SV which I was surprised at (maybe slipstream makes a difference?)
Stay safe out there and beware of unmarked Plod!
I was genuinely shocked when those lights/sirens came on..
Got the paperwork through the other day and at least the copper was true to his word and done me for 50 in a 30 (offer of 3 points and 100 fine) rather than the speed I was doing in the 50 section of the road which I was told would of been a fair bit more serious...
Had a clean licence for over 16 years now and got away with properly enjoying supercars for the last 6 years so it was a matter of time really.....
Had a great day out with the Drivers Union today doing approx 225 miles in a day - Romford-Hatfield-Braintree-Colchester-Frinton-onSea- Romford,
approx 30 cars in total (20 mclarens, 3 Lambos (red Av SV, green Av SVJ and my black Av S, 6 ferrari's and a monster of a modified 550bhp flame spitting old school white rear wheel drive 964 turbo with a competent driver....good times!
No lie, I forgot to fill up the night before and visited 2 petrol garages in a day, both times empty to max fill, after today it is near empty again!
225 miles in 2 full tanks (ok I was on it most of those miles) but it could really of done with a larger tank.
Hell of a car though... and seemed to be a liitle faster in a straight line than the SV which I was surprised at (maybe slipstream makes a difference?)
Stay safe out there and beware of unmarked Plod!
Car now currently up for sale, listed on pistonheads, problem is what to replace it with, currently only interested in the following:
Performante Spyder
Aventador S Roadster
675 LT Spyder
Driving the F8 tributo tommorow, which will be interesting, but would only consider the spyder varient, which I guess I would have to wait over a year for, probably more........
Performante Spyder
Aventador S Roadster
675 LT Spyder
Driving the F8 tributo tommorow, which will be interesting, but would only consider the spyder varient, which I guess I would have to wait over a year for, probably more........
Current issue I have is 3 dealers who have a 675 lt spyder, I maybe interested in, won't allow test drives as their cars are S.O.R.
I am in no rush, but have only driven a 650 spyder and 570 spyder for a brief period so need to find someone to take me out in their 675 spyder for 30 mins plus to see if its worth the hype.
More concerning is the fact a decent 650 spyder is now only 90k, so 100k on top for a 675 is hard to justify, but am reserving judgement as I have not driven one.
I am in no rush, but have only driven a 650 spyder and 570 spyder for a brief period so need to find someone to take me out in their 675 spyder for 30 mins plus to see if its worth the hype.
More concerning is the fact a decent 650 spyder is now only 90k, so 100k on top for a 675 is hard to justify, but am reserving judgement as I have not driven one.
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