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Just bought a Aventador Roadster

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  1. 09Scuderia

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    #1 09Scuderia, Sep 5, 2016
    Prior to buying I read that:

    1) Its too big. Fact, it takes up the same foot print in our garage as the 458.
    2) Feels too big on the road. Not my experience after a load of miles in the city and back roads.
    3) Transmission is jerky at low speeds. In Strada its fine. Its not as smooth as the 458, but that is OK.
    4) Its an attention whore. Yes, this is true. I suspect this will often become annoying about the same amount of time that its fun.
    5) It is fast as snot...not true. Its faster than snot. Other previous fast cars are not as fast. Would kill the 458 and several other high end sports cars that I own/ owned.
    6) Understeers. I didn't experience this. Maybe that is to come.
    7) Car feels 100% locked down and solid at any speed. The 458 dances far more vs the Aventador.
    8) Paint, build quality etc is excellent.
    9) Exhaust sound with the OEM exhaust software is..well, epic.

    Any specific questions?
     
  2. Miura Jota

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    #2 Miura Jota, Sep 5, 2016
    another one entering the DARK SIDE . Congrats !
     
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    #3 Raclambo, Sep 5, 2016
    Yes congrats !! Photos possibly ?
     
  4. 09Scuderia

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    #4 09Scuderia, Sep 5, 2016
    Will do.
    Owning the Bull isn't a rejection of Ferrari. Having been to Ferrari and Lamborghini I think I get the differences. Ferrari is huge. Mass production on a even larger scale. Lamborghini is completely different. Lambo is closer to Pagani vs Ferrari when it comes to product and culture. If you ever have the chance to tour the factories you absolutely should.
     
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    #5 leead1, Sep 6, 2016
    Bongrats on your new car. I also have a 458 and a Adventador. Each has a different mission so not the cars for comparison.

    Someone posted the Adventador has a jerky transmission. Thet was true now they have a fix the dealer can do for you and it is much better.

    Best

    Lee
     
  6. PineChris

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    #6 PineChris, Sep 7, 2016
    Congrats. Love the Aventador.
     
  7. 09Scuderia

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    #7 09Scuderia, Sep 7, 2016
    The transmission is fine. Its not super smooth, but it is 95% as smooth as the 458 DCT.
     
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    #8 leead1, Sep 7, 2016
    Sorry to be contrary. The 458 7 speed is a technical master piece. The imaginative dual clutch is awesome. The transmission makes the low HP 458 quick and smooth.

    The adventador has a single clutch so it comparably abrupt and harsh. I would set the number below 95%.

    The 458 at full throttle is smooth and easy on the drivers body. The adventador at full throttle hurts the back if you do not brace yourself and even then it is not great.

    maybe the newer Adventadors have a dual clutch my 2013 does not. I love the car anyway.

    Best

    Lee
     
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    #9 marlonbvm, Sep 7, 2016
    Big congrats! Where are you located in Texas?
     
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    #10 white out, Sep 7, 2016
    Congrats on the new car!
     
  11. 09Scuderia

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    #11 09Scuderia, Sep 8, 2016
    ATX area...


     
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    #12 Andrew R., Sep 8, 2016
    Congrats on your new lambo!
     
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    #13 lcworld, Sep 13, 2016
    I suppose the pun was intended :D

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIO8zME8YM[/ame]

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJl5piv1FrY[/ame]
     
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    #14 msdesignltd, Sep 23, 2016
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    #15 Dino V, Sep 23, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy!
     
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    #17 09Scuderia, Sep 23, 2016
    Took the Avy out for another aggressive drive...not triple digit type stuff. Lower speeds, tight corners,....drove it like a sports car vs a super car. For reference I also have a 4c..just sold a 458 Spider. The Aventador was very similar to the 458 in the tight stuff just WAY faster out of the corners. Anyone who claims the Aventador can't be driven like a sports car is incorrect. The Avy felt better than both the 458 and the 4c. WAY more fun..no comparison.
     
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    #18 wings, Sep 24, 2016
    I also have a 13 Aventador Roadster and a Huracan. I have driven both on the track. The Huracan is faster straight ahead and in the corners. It is so smoooth with the DC transmission. Actually feels like it accelerates more strongly as you shift UP!! The Aventador has too much lag between shifts at wide open throttle unless you use Corsa which puts too much strain on the tranny in my opinion. According to Lamborghini this is to give you the sensation of shifting a manual transmission. Give me the DC anyday. In fact if Lambo puts a DC in the Aventador it will be a huge game changer and I will be first in line.
    I have ordered the new Huracan Superleggera. More HP and less weight. This car should be a killer!! Cant wait!
     
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    #19 noone1, Sep 24, 2016
    Masterpiece may be a bit of an exaggeration. PDK felt much better IMO.
     

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