Am I crazy for thinking I want a Aventador SVJ rather than a Pista?

I am a Ferrari die-hard, but a N/A V12 always beats a V8 TT...

 

I would not get something based on "last of" - because the things that make the "last of" endearing can change. And also, this focuses on other people's opinions. Rather, get it because it's the "first of" what you want. If that is the Lamborghini, then that is a really amazing car, no doubts. You're not crazy. They are both hot sports cars. I agree with @Lukeylikey , you shouldn't have to apologize for linking a car from another brand. There are some really fantastic choices out there. It's cliché, but the key is to make the right choice for you.

Since others are chiming in with their choices, I would go with the Pista. Difficult as it is to resist the NA V12, I don't care for the Aventador's looks.

 

If you like the SVJ more than get it. Personally as a car, I actually prefer the SVJ.

As an investment, I think they will do very similarly in the short term. Both seem to be produced in high quantities relative to the standard model. Don’t be fooled by the “limited quantities” of the SVJ. It’s a very high limit that if reached, would mean a big percentage of all aventadors sold will be SVJ. I believe when the SV was released, 1/4 of all aventador variants were an SV.

Remember that they sell far less Aventadors than they do 488.

 

Hows the ride in the Performante? I could squeeze in there but it wasn't comfortable and would get old real fast which is why I ended up getting a 720 instead.

 

Normally I’d say you’re safer with the Ferrari (Pista). However, there is so much going on right now with Ferrari changing their product lines and cycles and the genesis of hybrid. Not to mention there will be at least 3000 Pista coupes not counting spiders.

Lamborghini is also in the midst of a major overhaul ( turbos and hybrids). If you are buying the car to enjoy then pick the one that you are most excited about and enjoy driving. However, if you are buying as an investment or to mitigate losses I’d say buy neither. For what it’s worth I’ve driven the Avenrador S and although fun it’s too big and dated and the single clutch trans is a huge impediment imo. I’m sure the SVJ is better but I’m still not sold. It’s really a show car not a drivers car. I’ve owned a Performante and thought it was fantastic. Good luck with your decision...

 

I don’t know that there is a wrong decision here for you as all of the cars you are considering are fantastic. I agree with howydo in that I don’t think any of these are investments. If it’s my money- personally I’d take a 300k performante and a 300k 720 instead of a 600k SVJ to complement your 812.

I mean that is a hell of a garage! You have all the brands covered with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mclaren. Only thing missing is a 2rs Porsche.

Good luck!

 

At 6’1” the Perf Spider is passable, but uncomfortable after 15 minutes. Maybe less.
I’ve spent time in the AVs and soon in SVJ...driving dynamics lag the Perf. But not a better baller car sub $1M.
Depends what you want.
Not a F in the lineup that I find interesting at the moment. Seems sad when the Lusso is the best designed!

 

Since you asked about value of these cars in the future, I will say this: SVJ you will Definitely lose $ if you own it over a year. Modern Lambos don’t hold value nearly as well as Ferrari’s.
How do I know? I was in the first delivery of the HP in the U.S. in Oct 2017, thanks to a wonderful dealer. All the rave, setting the Nurburgring record, invention of the ALA...all the hype. Somewhat limited production 2 year run, etc.
After a year of ownership, I have the car on consignment, still trying to sell it and will lose over 10% but I had my fun. Great car, but a little too electric and numb for me. Traded for Speciale.
SLDriver is right on the $. I had first round deposit on SVJ. Went to the unveiling in Monterey last August and when they announced 900 coupes, I pulled out - that’s waayy more than SV’s and way wayyyy more than HP’s. It WILL depreciate.
I can’t comment on the Pistas, but I don’t get how they are now asking $150-200k over sticker, perhaps that’s the Ferrari Midas touch.
Aside from value, drive what you enjoy. No doubt Lambos have the most awesome presence, thus I’ll keep my MurcieSV. But I love the nimble Speciale and 16M....would love to try a Pista some day.


Sent from my 16M

 

Thanks for posting link, I was wondering if they were going to come out with SL. Shame they didn't--with Evo refresh I was hoping they would. I still think HP is an amazing car and will be interesting what Lambo does in future. I had HP on order for April delivery, but went a different direction as I could not wait.

As to depreciation, it always (for me) comes back to buying right on the front end. If you pay MSRP, you will need a larger tube of KY on exit.

IF I had a ton of FU money, SVJ would be in garage--just a beast in so many ways.

 

SVJ is like the Ed Hardy of Aventadors.

I personally don't like the looks of the SV models and prefer the clean lines of the standard ones. They looks like too much pointless **** tacked on. Splitters and diffuser vanes everywhere. Why buy a the track version of a car that wasn't made to be a good track car? It's just a giant compromise. The Aventador is one of the most amazing road car designs in decades. Let it be a good car -- what it excels at.

$10 says the SVJ way underperforms on the track, just like the SV did before it. SV was under 7mins at the Ring, yet it didn't perform well in any lap tests that I'm aware of.

I'd save the $600K and buy a nice used 2013 Aventador and a 720S, or a Huracan Evo and a 720S, or really any pair of exotics. You could probably even get a GT3, Huracan Evo, and a 720S for the price of an SVJ. I know what I'd rather have...

 

SVJ looks better then the Pista but I'm guessing the Pista outperforms it big time.

 

Ring record holder.

 

All of these cars only cost you money, believe me

 

Yeah, but it was slower than even a 488 or 675LT is pretty much every test. Ring car was a... ringer. I'm sure the SVJ ring car was also not a standard car.

 

Nope.

 

Keep the Performante and work to get the Pista.

Aventador is too big for my taste.

 

I wouldn't be 100% sure on the above. Maybe no SL but maybe something far more interesting and limited . Either way hold onto your HP as if my theory Is wrong u will have the "best of breed" NA V10.

BTW: I also passed on SVJ as I had the chance to drive a friends SV and I had my GT3RS at the time. After 30 minutes on twisty country roads in the SV I wanted my 3RS back badly!!

 

I’m guessing there will be a Huracan Evo Performante of some sort.